{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"AmeriCorps Connections","title":"Ep. 94 Alex Schwartz: From Service Member to Supporting the People Who Serve","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2714,"description":"What happens when you say yes to service — and keep saying yes?\n\nIn this powerful and deeply human episode of the AmeriCorps Connections Podcast, host Nicki Fiocco sits down with Alex Schwartz, an AmeriCorps alum whose journey spans nearly every corner of national service: AmeriCorps NCCC, State & National, VISTA — and now AmeriCorps staff.\n\nAlex shares the story that changed everything — a single moment during disaster recovery after the Camp Fire in California, when helping a survivor receive two pairs of donated pants revealed the true impact of service. From building homes in Montana, responding to wildfires in California and Maui, restoring prairies in Minnesota, and strengthening disaster preparedness with the Red Cross, Alex reflects on how\nAmeriCorps gave him purpose, perspective, passion, and community.\n\nIn this episode, you’ll hear about:\n • How AmeriCorps helps people and the people who help people\n• Why service changes how you see the world — and yourself\n• The power of disaster response and community resilience\n• How AmeriCorps service can shape a lifelong career and calling\n• Why we can’t afford to lose national service\n\nIf you’ve ever wondered what AmeriCorps really looks like in action — or how service can become a way of life — this episode is for you.\n📝 Rate, review and share - help keep these service stories alive.\n🎥Watch on YouTube @AmeriCorpsConnections\nJoin States for Service\n\nAmericas Service Commissions - National Service Advocacy Academy\nShare your AmeriCorps story: nicki@americorpsconnections.com","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}