Best AmeriCorps Podcasts (2024)

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Lisa McGurk | Notre Dame Mission Volunteers 27:30

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📢Your voice matters more than ever. Take 2 minutes and tell your lawmakers that AmeriCorps is essential to your community. 📢📢📢 USE THIS LINK 🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝 AmeriCorps Alumni Lisa McGurk Shares Her Journey and Recruitment Insights | AmeriCorps Connections Podcast In this episode of the AmeriCorps Connections Podcast, founder Nicki Fiocco i…

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Idaho State University and AmeriCorps team up to fight poverty and food insecurity in Idaho 9:04

1d ago9:04

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( ISU AmeriCorps Programs) More than 20 years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the United States, September 11 has become the biggest day of service in America. It’s a day when many give back to their communities to honor those lost that day. Last year, Idaho State University’s Institute of Rural Health got a grant from AmeriCorps to plan commun…

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SPOTLIGHT: Rayna Hayward, Healthy Choices Americorps 17:19

24d ago17:19

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Join us for another SPOTLIGHT episode featuring Rayna Hayward, a student success coach serving with Healthy Choices AmeriCorps in San Francisco.

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Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: July 19, 2024 44:15

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(City of Toronto / CC by 2.0) A new law has put restrictions on library book challenges, there are a growing number of evictions in the Treasure Valley, reading scores for Idaho students are still lagging, improvement is needed in the Forest Services fire program and we take a look at Project 2025's plan for education. It’s Friday, which means it's…

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How the Bench Lake Fire is impacting popular summer recreation spots 15:40

1d ago15:40

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Water-scooping aircraft collecting water from Redfish Lake takes photo of the Bench Lake Fire on July 14.( U.S. Forest Service-Sawtooth National Forest) One week ago, a wildfire broke out eight miles south of Stanley, next to Idaho's iconic Redfish Lake. The fire is still relatively small by Gem State’s standards, at about 2,000 acres, but it’s thr…

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Idahoans travel to Montana for abortion care 23:51

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(blawton44 / Flickr) The number of Idahoans traveling to Montana to receive abortion care has tripled in the last year. According to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, in 2022, 32 Idahoans traveled to Montana to get an abortion. In 2023, the year our state’s abortion ban went into to…

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Former BYRDS cyclist competes in the Tour de France 7:08

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(Johnson Purimitla / Flickr) This weekend, cyclists from around the world will compete in the last two stages of the Tour de France race. Among these athletes is Boise native Matteo Jorgenson, who attributes his start in the sport to BYRDS, a youth cycling program here in the Treasure Valle…

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SPOTLIGHT: James Burton, City Year Boston 17:57

3d ago17:57

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Join us for another SPOTLIGHT episode featuring James Burton, a recent City Year Boston alum who served at Mather Elementary School in Dorchester, MA.

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Remembering Idaho Sen. Frank Church nearly 100 years after his birth 32:31

1h ago32:31

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Three counsels to U.S. President Gerald Ford meet with members of the Select Senate Committee on Intelligence in Washington, D.C., June 26, 1975. They brought White House files with them to aid panel's investigation into where orders to assassinate Cuban Premier Fidel Castro originated. From left are: seated, James Wilderoffer, counsel; Roderick Hi…

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A new film explores the issue of ranked choice voting 8:39

1h ago8:39

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(The Flicks / via Facebook) Idahoans will be considering an open primaries initiative this November, which includes a ranked choice voting component. A new film called "Majority Rules" looks at this issue and there’s a sold out special screening on Wednesday, July 17, at The Flicks in Boise, which will include a panel discussion after the film. For…

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How Idaho's new director of Health and Welfare plans to make change 44:36

1h ago44:36

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Alex Adams and Idaho Governor Brad Little after Little signed the “Promoting Families and Protecting Children Act,” on June 7, 2024.(Idaho Governor's Office) Idaho has a new Health and Welfare Director. Alex Adams faces a growing Medicaid budget and has already cut some vacant positions. On day one, he made adoption a top priority and said he wants…

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Riley County Health Department - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 18 17:54

1d ago17:54

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11:20 Lori whispers to me....silence that if you can 16:30.?..delete "anything else" at the end and go to close There's a concerted effort in the Flint Hills Region to tackle the issues that are associated with the availability of opioids and fentanyl. Julie Gibbs and Jenni Ebert share what Riley County's Health Department is doing to create awaren…

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Ep. 14 - The Policy Perspective with Bethany Little, Education Counsel 33:25

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Today on Why We Matter we are joined by Bethany Little of Education Policy for a conversation on the role of policy in education and national service.

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Boise Rescue Mission weighs in on recent U.S. Supreme Court homelessness ruling 14:27

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FILE - In the Sept. 21, 2017, file photo, tucked in a sleeping bag, Danny, a 60-year-old homeless man who only gave his first name, lies on an overpass above the 101 Freeway, one of the nation's busiest freeways, in Los Angeles. A federal appellate court says cities can't prosecute people for sleeping on the streets if they have nowhere else to go.…

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Addressing Alzheimer's in Idaho 12:04

1d ago12:04

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(Thanasis Zovoilis / Getty Images) Here in Idaho, there are nearly 30,000 people living with Alzheimer's, a disease that many are calling a public health crisis. And as that number continues to grow, experts are working to raise awareness. Which is why the Alzheimer's Foundation of America will be hosting an educational conference this week, provid…

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Snake River Stampede returns to Nampa 10:09

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(Snake River Stampede ) This year marks the 109th anniversary of the Snake River Stampede Rodeo! This weeklong event brings thousands of cowboys and spectators to Nampa for everything from bull riding to barrel racing to mutton busting! The stampede is a big money-maker for Canyon County and a tradition for families that spans generations. Clint Ch…

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Idaho athlete aims to compete in 2024 Paralympics 9:29

1h ago9:29

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(cdn.slacker / Flickr) Boise native Annie Carey could be heading to the Paralympics in Paris this August. She currently holds the long jump world record in her classification as well as the U.S. record in the 200 meters, and last year she competed in the Parapan American Games, bringing home…

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Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: July 12, 2024 39:44

3d ago39:44

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(Murphy Woodhouse / Mountain West News Bureau ) The Open Primary Initiative is headed to the ballot, there's a petition from the Attorney General's office to hear the Hecox v. Little case, Boise Mayor Lauren McLean has voiced her support for President Biden and we a look at firework laws. It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtab…

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New collaboration shows way to get help with ‘insatiable’ prescribed fire need 4:03

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A low-intensity burn on the recent Crawford prescribed fire near Cascade, Idaho(Steve Vigil / The Nature Conservancy ) On a Thursday morning in May, Forest Service staff and crew leaders gathered in the Cascade Ranger District Office for a briefing. They were putting a plan together for the nearby, nearly 100-acre Crawford burn on the Boise Nationa…

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Could making schools phone-free improve our kids mental health? 21:22

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(Canva ) Across the country, many parents and educators are struggling with the same question: "Should cell phones be kept out of school?" Well, for more than 200 families in the Boise School District, the answer may be yes. As more research emerges linking technology and social media to poor mental health, parents are in search of solutions, looki…

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What to Watch: Movie recommendations that will help you cool down 23:22

2d ago23:22

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(Louis A Habash / Flickr) If you're hoping to stay out of the heat, a good movie or series may be the answer! Our resident movie critic, George Prentice, joined Idaho Matters to help us figure out What to Watch.By Samantha Wright, George Prentice

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AGA Zero Trust 39:20

3d ago39:20

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On this episode, we chat with Chris Horton and Brendan Bowers from RMA about Zero Trust! What's that? Tune in and find out. Some great resources are here as well:OMB Memorandum M-22-09: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/M-22-09.pdf CISA Guidance: https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/2023-04/zero_trust_maturity_model_v2_508.p…

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Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: July 10, 2024 28:59

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Boise, Idaho Wastewater SARS-COV-2 data.( City of Boise) The level of COVID-19 is up in Boise, at least according to the spike of the disease found in the city's wastewater. Plus, we know bird flu is hitting Idaho's dairy cows, but what about beef cattle? Dr. David Pate, former CEO of St. Luke's Health System, joined Idaho Matters to talk more abou…

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When wildfires destroy homes, who pays the bill? 7:53

3d ago7:53

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(Canva ) When a power line falls and sparks a wildfire that burns through homes and neighborhoods, who pays for the destruction? That’s the question being asked in several states, including Idaho, after the deadly Santiam fire in Oregon. Four years ago, the fire killed 11 people and burned more than 5,000 homes and buildings. PacifiCorp, which prov…

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Extreme heat poses risk to Idaho's unhoused 9:27

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(CATCH ) With an excessive heat warning in place through Saturday, many people are trying to stay out of the sun but for people experiencing homelessness, this can be hard to do. Which is why the local nonprofit CATCH is requesting essential items to help keep this vulnerable community safe. Connor O'Hora, CATCH's outreach team lead, and Cassidy La…

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Jenny Keener - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 17 18:07

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Jenny Keener is a social worker in West Virginia. She tells the story of addictive behaviors in her family which also led to the passing of her sister. It's a story of family and faith that begs to be shared. www.hhomwv.org www.flinthillsvolunteercenter.com #AmeriCorps #SuicidePrevention

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What protections do pregnant mothers have in the workplace? 13:47

4d ago13:47

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(JGI/Tom Grill / Getty Images/Tetra images RF) Last year, a new law went into effect, expanding the rights of pregnant workers across the U.S. Now, regulations for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act have been finalized, offering clearer guidelines on what protections can be expected in the workplace. Charlotte Burrows, Chair of the U.S. Equal Employ…

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Boise Mayor McLean visited Morning Edition to talk housing, cops, jobs, abortion and more 11:52

4d ago11:52

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Boise Mayor Lauren McLean ( City of Boise) Boise Mayor Lauren McLean says she’d “like nothing more than to weigh in” on controversial rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court. But that’s not going to stop her, she says, from making clear that a number of those decisions directly impact Boise. “When I knock on doors and talk to our residents, I’ve talked…

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Opera in the Park returns for its fourth year 15:32

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( Opera Idaho) This weekend, Opera in the Park is returning to downtown Boise for an evening of music that you won't soon forget. Stacey Trenteseaux, the general director of Opera Idaho, and soprano Cecilia Violetta Lopez join Idaho Matters to talk more about the upcoming event.By Hannah Gardoski

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Idaho dogs show off their talent at annual Puptricks event 4:16

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( Roseanna Marcum) In March of 2021 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Nampa was looking for a way to connect with the community without spending time indoors. That’s when Puptricks was born. This local dog gathering brought together neighbors and their pups, allowing people to have some fun while their dogs showed off their tricks…

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Ep. 13 - A Conversation on Civic Leadership with Mario Fedelin, Changeist 32:14

4d ago32:14

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Today we meet with Mario Fedelin, a City Year alum who is now the founder and CEO of Changeist, an organization that brings together 11-26 year olds on Saturdays to build community and create a dialogue focused on civic duty and addressing local and national challenges.

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How a recent supreme court ruling will impact Idaho's homeless 16:31

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( U.S. Supreme Court) It’s now legal again to give someone a ticket for sleeping or camping on public property. This comes after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on the Grants Pass v. Johnson case. The city of Oregon wanted to fine people sleeping in public parks and possibly put them in jail if they refused to comply, and the court said that was not "…

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How one camp is making a difference for kids with cancer 11:30

5d ago11:30

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Kids at Camp Rainbow Gold partake in a food fight. ( Camp Rainbow Gold) When it comes to making memories, there's no better place to do so than summer camp. But for kids with medical conditions, this experience can feel out of reach. Which is why the work that Camp Rainbow Gold does is so important. For over 40 years, the nonprofit has been creatin…

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The impact of Idaho's growing outdoor recreation industry 9:02

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(Larry Reis / Flickr) When you think of fast-growing industries in Idaho, you might think of tech businesses or agriculture. But one of the fastest-growing industries and job markets is fish and wildlife, which employs more than 4,000 people in Idaho. These jobs include everything from wildlife conservation to fishing guides, manufacturing jet boat…

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Candace Jusino | Public Allies DE➡️ From The finance industry 💰To serving with Public Allies 🤝 35:02

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📢Your voice matters more than ever. Take 2 minutes and tell your lawmakers that AmeriCorps is essential to your community. 📢📢📢 USE THIS LINK 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 Empowering Communities with Public Allies Alum Candace Jusino Join host Nicki Fiocco on the AmeriCorps Connections podcast for a special episode in the 2024 Recruitment Extravaganza series. This episod…

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An overview of the 2023 activity in Yellowstone National Park 9:57

5d ago9:57

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Yellowstone Volcano Observatory 2023 Annual Report.( USGS) Last year, four and a half million people flocked to Yellowstone National Park: a 37% increase over 2022. They came to camp to fish, watch the wildlife, and check out the thermal geysers that spew hot water and rock out of what is a very active geologic site. While Yellowstone seems like a …

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Max Berry | Earn to Serve➡️ College Success 🎓 30:59

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📢Your voice matters more than ever. Take 2 minutes and tell your lawmakers that AmeriCorps is essential to your community. 📢📢📢 USE THIS LINK 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 In this episode of the AmeriCorps Connections podcast, host Nicki Fiocco speaks with Max Berry from the Earn to Learn (ETL) Next Steps program. They discuss the significance of the AmeriCorps service i…

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Remembering Harriet Beecher Stowe and Harriet Tubman 26:24

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A statue of Harriet Tubman at the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center in Maryland.(Craig James) This episode of Idaho Matters originally aired on April 30, 2024. When it comes to American history, especially around the 1850s, two women stand out as lightning rods for dramatic change in society. Harriet Beecher Stowe's best-selling an…

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Why author Patrick Hinds is embracing failure 23:45

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Failure on board. (contrastwerkstatt/contrastwerkstatt) This episode of Idaho Matters originally aired on April 30, 2024. You may know Patrick Hinds as one of the voices behind the tremendously successful podcast "True Crime Obsessed." What you may not know is that Patrick is also a self professed failure, something he looks at in his new book "Fai…

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Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: July 3, 2024 29:59

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Boise Airport(Boise Airport) This summer, many U.S. citizens are planning trips aboard. In fact, more people are set to travel overseas in 2024 than any previous year. So, if you're one of the lucky ones looking to take a trip, do you know what to do in case of a medical emergency? Dr. David Pate, former CEO of St. Luke's Health System, joined Idah…

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Kayla Doyle | Cherry Health ➡️We Respond to the Nations Most Pressing Needs 42:57

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📢Your voice matters more than ever. Take 2 minutes and tell your lawmakers that AmeriCorps is essential to your community. 📢📢📢 USE THIS LINK In this episode, Nicki Fiocco chats with Kayla Doyle, Program Director for Cherry Health AmeriCorps program and two service term AmeriCorps Alumni. Kayla started at Cherry Health with an internship for her Mas…

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Ashlie Tainer | Keep Connections 🤝| 2024 Recruitment Extravaganza! 🤩 36:54

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📢Your voice matters more than ever. Take 2 minutes and tell your lawmakers that AmeriCorps is essential to your community. 📢📢📢 USE THIS LINK Exploring Career Paths Through Service: An Insight into Confluence Environmental Center and AmeriCorps In this episode of the AmeriCorps Connections podcast, host Nicki Fiocco interviews Ashlie Tainer, a two-t…

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Episode 133: ChatGPT 31:11

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On this episode we chat with Chris Kraft from DHS about his ChatGPT article in the AGA Journal. We discuss promising Generative AI use cases for government financial management, as well as potential impediments to implementation.By AGA

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Episode 132: Budget Tools 31:24

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On today's podcast we talk to Andy Rider from Unison about the multitude of budget tools used in the Federal government, including home grown tools he built while employed at the Department of Labor.By AGA

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Katie Kolodziej - We Can Do Hard Things 33:32

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We can do hard things with Katie Kolodziej : From data analyst in Boston to house manager in Arizona! In this episode of the AmeriCorps Connections podcast, host Nicki Fiocco journeys to Arizona and discovers the "greatest empathy building training' with Katie Kolokziej who served with Maggie's Place in 2022 - 20223 and is now searching for the nex…

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Ep. 12 - The Power of Community with Dr. Sandra Cano, City Year Los Angeles 29:57

27d ago29:57

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On today's episode of Why We Matter, we welcome Dr. Sandra Cano, Senior Vice President and Executive Director of City Year Los Angeles. Dr. Cano shares with us her powerful story and sheds some light on the impact of City Year LA on Los Angeles.

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In to the Wild with Caleb Stewart | Recruitment Series 🏔️ Montana Conservation Corps 🌲🤠 41:35

26d ago41:35

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Into the Wild with Caleb Stewart : Adventures with the Montana Conservation Corps In this episode of the AmeriCorps Connections podcast, host Nicki Fiocco travels to the Northern Rockies and explores the Montana Conservation Corps serving from the Rockies to the Southern plains. Welcome to the 2024 recruitment extravaganza where Nicki highlights cu…

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Bringing a Passion for Literacy to Serving Students with Schools of Hope after a Career in Journalism 25:44

23d ago25:44

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In this episode of The S-Files, we are exploring the service done by AmeriCorps member Kathy Esposito, who served this year with Schools of Hope at Lowell Elementary in Madison. Kathy discusses her service this year as a literacy tutor, from helping some of her students learn their alphabet and letter sounds to helping others build up their skills …

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SPOTLIGHT: Dallas Hill, Team Leader with City Year New York 27:55

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Today we excited to share with you another spotlight episode of Why We Matter featuring Dallas Hill, a Team leader serving with City Year New York.

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The Mediation Journey with Allie Matheu | Recruitment Series 🎉Community Mediation; MD🤩 40:39

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Building Bridges: The Impact of AmeriCorps Service with Allie Matheu In this episode of the AmeriCorps Connections podcast, host Nicki Fiocco celebrates the podcast's 50th episode milestone and highlights the ongoing 2024 recruitment extravaganza. Nicki talks with Allie Matheu, an AmeriCorps alum and current AmeriCorps Program Director at Community…

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