Et cetera : AmeriCorps NCCC Class 19 Team Leader Spotlight: Andrew Golden

Name: Andrew Golden

Hometown: Madison, WI

Andrew arrived in Vinton on January 8, 2013 to begin his 11-month service as a Team Leader for NCCC’s Class 19. He will lead a team of 10-12 members on a number of service projects throughout the North Central Region starting mid-March.

Andrew brings several skills to the team leader position. He served as a Corps Member last year in the Southern Region in Vicksburg, Mississippi. That year gave him unique skills and experiences that will help him this year as Team Leader.

“I loved my experience as a Corps Member,” Andrew says. He decided to come back to NCCC because he wanted to “continue serving and lead others in a year of service.” The Team Leader position gave him the perfect outlet for that desire.

When his term of NCCC service is complete, Andrew has a few options he is considering. He hopes to work with non-profit agencies in some capacity. He would also like to attend graduate school, or perhaps follow through with both of these options.

Andrew graduated from James Madison Memorial High School in May of 2007. He graduated the University of Wisconsin in 2011 with Bachelor’s degrees in Journalism and Political Science.

Some fun facts about Andrew:

Q: What was your first job? Panera Bread, at 15 years old

Q: What is your favorite movie? The original 1970’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Q: What will be your first words of advice for your team members? “Be flexible and open-minded.”

Q: What is one place in the world that you really, really wish you could visit? Anywhere with a scenic hike.

Q: What is your favorite candy? Junior Mints

Q: If you could come back as an animal which animal would it be and why? Dolphins, because they seem like they are always having a good time.

Q: Are there any sayings your parents repeated over and over that you can still remember clearly? Recently my dad’s been saying I have a laissez-faire attitude.

Q: What do you like to do in your free time? Hang out with friends, read, listen to music, go on the internet.

Q: Could you give us one reason to join AmeriCorps NCCC? It is an amazing and unique experience, filled with people who will become your closest friends.