{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"AmeriCorps Connections","title":"AmeriCorps Connections with Caleb Rigdon | Recruitment Series 🎉Iowa Commission🤩","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/abb9571f\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2434,"description":"AmeriCorps Connections Podcast: Navigating Recruitment with Caleb RigdonIn this episode of the AmeriCorps Connections Podcast, host Nicki Fiocco interviews Caleb Rigdon, a multi-term AmeriCorps alum currently working with the Iowa State Service Commission. Caleb shares his journey from being an AmeriCorps NCCC member to a VISTA leader and now supporting state-level recruitment for AmeriCorps programs. They discuss the transformative impact of national service, touch on various AmeriCorps programs, and delve into the significance of state service commissions in managing and distributing federal funding for community service. Viewers gain insights into different AmeriCorps opportunities in Iowa and hear personal stories of growth and community impact. Tune in for an engaging conversation full of valuable information for potential AmeriCorps members and supporters alike!00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:17 Guest Introduction: Caleb Rigdon00:56 AmeriCorps Connections Podcast Overview02:23 AmeriCorps Recruitment and Engagement03:12 Acknowledgements and Gratitude04:30 Caleb's AmeriCorps Journey Begins06:57 NCCC Experience Highlights16:47 Transition to Vista Leader21:10 State Service Commission Role22:46 Navigating State Service Commissions23:57 Understanding AmeriCorps and State Commissions25:01 Beyond AmeriCorps: State Service Commissions' Broader Role27:01 The Role of Commissioners in State Service Commissions29:23 Recruitment and Opportunities in Iowa31:36 Diverse AmeriCorps Programs in Iowa37:58 Success Stories and Impact of AmeriCorps Programs40:14 Final Thoughts and Contact Information♦️ email: Caleb caleb.rigdon@volunteeriowa.org♦️ visit websiteAlumni ConnectionsAmeriCorps Alums LinkedIn Group Join the official AmeriCorps Alumni Network with Service Year 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...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/c4sc2-uOGbHbwtPQX335ur5oQHYsLQ6rDBkAM2hvRNU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQwMjg4LzE2OTIz/OTQ2NzctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}