Et cetera : AmeriCorps NCCC Class 20 Corps Member Spotlight: Chris Hyde

Chris Hyde, from Canton, Connecticut is a corps member for Maple 2 in AmeriCorps NCCC Class 20. He arrived in Vinton on February 11 to start his 10-month service working with a team of people between the ages of 18 and 24. Maple 2 is made up of nine people from across the country and they will serve together around the Midwest.

When asked why he decided to serve in the NCCC program, Chris says, “I think that service is important. So many people in my community have helped me reach where I am today, and I think I owe it to them to give back and help others reach their full potential.”

Before Chris became a NCCC service member he had graduated from Trinity College, worked several part-time jobs and continued his education at Tunxis Community College.

Maple 2’s third round project is at the Science Station, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Maple 2 will be assisting the Science Center with experiential learning at a science based summer camp program by serving as classroom assistants and organizing supplies for the camp.

Some fun facts about Chris:

Q: What is your favorite TV show and why? Parks and Rec, because Amy Poehler is hilarious

Q: What is one place you would really like to visit? Milan Italy

Q: If you could have a superpower what would it be? Pyrokinesis, because I could also make a fire while backpacking.

Q: If you could come back as an animal which animal would it be? Osprey

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

Q: What is the most challenging/exciting thing you’ve ever done? Graduating College