🎙️ 2024 End-of-Year Highlights Part 2! Growth, Connection, and Impact 🌟

In this special year-end reflection, the AmeriCorps Connections Podcast looks back at a year of powerful stories, impactful service, and transformative growth. Throughout 2024, we celebrated the voices of AmeriCorps alumni who showcased the profound difference a service year can make in communities and individual lives.

💡 What to Expect in This Episode:
🌟 2024 Recruitment Extravaganza: Highlights from 15 incredible programs and the lives they’ve touched.
🌊 Tackling Root Causes: How AmeriCorps members addressed systemic challenges for sustainable change.
🌱 Personal Growth: Stories of resilience, leadership, and discovering purpose through service.
🤝 Lifelong Connections: The unique and enduring bonds formed during service years.
🎭 Joy in Service: Finding fulfillment in giving back and creating a brighter future.

🌍 Whether you’re an AmeriCorps alum, a current member, or curious about service, this episode is a testament to the power of connection and the lasting impact of serving others.

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🎙️ 2024 End-of-Year Highlights: Growth, Connection, and Impact 🌟
In this special year-end episode of the AmeriCorps Connections Podcast, we reflect on the transformative power of national service through the stories of inspiring alumni. Despite their diverse experiences, shared themes of personal growth, resilience, and community impact emerged.

💡 What to Expect in This Episode:
🌊 Addressing root causes: Tackling systemic issues for lasting change.
🌟 Personal transformation: Building resilience and leadership through service.
🤝 Lifelong connections: Exploring the unique bond of AmeriCorps alumni.
🎭 Joy in service: Finding fulfillment in making a difference.

✨ Guests Featured:
🔹 Amanda McSwine – AmeriCorps VISTA
🔹 Alex Tran – VISTA & NCCC
🔹 Anton Taylor - City Year
🔹 Shannon Stober – AmeriCorps VISTA
🔹 Jordan Sandman – NCCC team leader

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👉 Subscribe for more stories of resilience, growth, and impact in 2025! @americorpsconnections
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Join us in this illuminating episode of AmeriCorps Connections as we dive deep into the transformative journey of Nisa Abdul Sabur. From her early introduction to volunteerism through the Girl Scouts and church community service to her impactful roles in AmeriCorps and Peace Corps, Nisa shares her compelling story of personal and professional growth. Learn how she leveraged these experiences to secure a fulfilling career in the federal government, working at FEMA and now the FDA. Discover the importance of relationship-building, the values of public service, and the power of taking a leap of faith. Whether you're an idealist looking to make a difference or someone interested in the intersection of community service and career development, this episode offers invaluable insights and inspiration.

00:00 Introduction and Early Influences
00:51 AmeriCorps and Peace Corps Experience
01:37 Podcast Announcements and Call to Action
03:02 Interview with Nisa Abdul Sabur Begins
03:21 City Year Journey and Challenges
17:03 Professional Development and Skills Gained
25:26 Transition to Peace Corps
39:16 Reflections on Apartheid and Cultural Shifts
41:09 The Importance of Grace and Understanding
43:11 Peace Corps Experiences and Lessons Learned
45:44 Building Relationships and Community Impact
56:33 Leveraging Peace Corps for Career Success
59:29 Navigating Federal Opportunities and Project Management
01:15:11 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

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United For Impact: AmeriCorps and Peace Corps Forge Strategic Alliance to Mobilize American Volunteers for a Sustainable Tomorrow: https://americorps.gov/newsroom/press-release/united-impact-americorps-peace-corps-forge-strategic-alliance-mobilize

Alumni Connections 🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝

• AmeriCorps Opportunities
• Schools of National Service - Find an institute that will match/ honor or offer other incentives toward your Segal Education Award -
• Employers of National Service - Find employers who prioritize AmeriCorps Alumni service in their hiring

🤠Shout outs!
🌟🌟Podcast Production and Marketing support provided by Do Good, Be Good - they provide training for AmeriCorps programs and are staffed by AmeriCorps alumni.