Et cetera : AmeriCorps NCCC Class 20 Corps Member Spotlight: Bukola Egbaiyelo

Bukola Egbaiyelo, from Washington, D.C., is serving on team Cedar 6 in AmeriCorps NCCC Class 20. She arrived in Vinton on February 11 to start her 10-month service term. Cedar 6 is made up of seven people from across the country who will serve together around the Midwest.

Bukola says “I want to learn more about different communities all over the United States.”

Before Bukola joined the NCCC program she attending Freestate challenge academy.

Cedar 6’s third round project is at Camp Fire Southeast Michigan, in Holly, MI

Cedar 6 will assist with specific projects including: management of invasive species in and around the 250 acre camp, general trail maintenance such as mowing trails, keeping brush cleared, and the disposal of debris. Members will also assist with summer camp activities for 5th and 6th grade students.

Some fun facts about Bukola:

Q: What is your favorite TV show and why? Big Comfy Couch, because it’s a show that I grew up on.

Q: What song best describes you? “Just the way you are” Bruno Mars

Q: What did you want to be when you grew up? Doctor

Q: If you could have a superpower what would it be? Invisibility

Q: What is the most challenging and/or exciting thing you have done? Riding the biggest roller coaster at six flags.

Q: If you could come back as animal which one would it be? Panther

Q: What is your favorite book? “Twlight Saga”