{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"AmeriCorps Connections","title":"EP 80: From NCCC to Law School – A Journey of Service with Griff Ryan Roberts","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/db560e10\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3251,"description":"In this episode of AmeriCorps Connections, we sit down with Griff Ryan Roberts, an AmeriCorps NCCC, NCCC Leader & VISTA alum, who’s now in his final year of law school. Griff shares the honest, often humorous, and deeply impactful story of how a surprise call from Vinton, Iowa changed his life trajectory—from selling iPhones to becoming a passionate advocate for national service.We talk about:🤝Life in NCCC: From 10-person crews to living in church basements🤝Lessons in leadership as a team leader and unit leader🤝His shift from direct service to systemic change🤝The bold proposal he’s working on: A 21st-century GI Bill for civilian service🤝Why service builds empathy, resilience, and national unityDon’t forget to subscribe—60% of viewers haven’t, and we need your help getting these inspiring stories out into the world. 💙🔗 Connect with Griff on LinkedIn📖 Read his law review article🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring conversations!#americorps #americorpsalumni  #nationalservice  #podcast  #communityengagement  #CivicLeadership #volunteerism🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝Alumni ConnectionsAmeriCorps Alums LinkedIn Group 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 Marketing support provided by Do Good, Be Good - they provide training for AmeriCorps programs and are staffed by AmeriCorps alumni.🌟🌟Hosting and podcast consultation provided by Producer Dan Metivier of Time or Money Production. Thank you, Dan! (p.s., he's an NCCC AmeriCorps Alumni){supporters}","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}