{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"AmeriCorps Connections","title":"AmeriCorps Connections with Beccah Rendall | Recruitment Series 🎉KC DigitalCorps🤩","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/e3474568\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2434,"description":"AmeriCorps Connections: Inspiring Service with Beccah RendallIn this episode of the AmeriCorps Connections podcast, host Nicki Fiocco interviews Beccah Rendall, an AmeriCorps and Peace Corps alum. They discuss the impact of service years on personal and professional development, highlighting Beccah's journey from Peace Corps volunteer in Cameroon to AmeriCorps VISTA member at the Kansas City Public Library's Refugee and Immigrant Services and Empowerment (RISE) department. The episode also delves into the 2024 Recruitment Extravaganza, aiming to spotlight AmeriCorps programs and encourage recruitment. Beccah shares insights on the importance of AmeriCorps service, its role in community engagement, and how it can lead to unexpected career paths and enrich connections. The discussion also includes tips on searching and applying for AmeriCorps opportunities, the benefits of serving, and the transformative power of contributing to community development through public service.00:00 Welcome to AmeriCorps Connections Podcast!00:47 The Impact of AmeriCorps and Personal Journeys01:16 2024 Recruitment Extravaganza Highlight02:09 The Power of Sharing and Supporting AmeriCorps Programs02:34 Behind the Scenes: Podcast Production and Support03:37 Beccah's Journey from Peace Corps to AmeriCorps12:06 Exploring the Multifaceted Role of Libraries in Community Service16:11 The Structure and Benefits of AmeriCorps Intermediaries21:50 Exploring the Impact of Karma and Positive Actions22:07 Opportunities at the Kansas City Public Library23:17 AmeriCorps DigitalCorps: Empowering Through Technology25:38 The Value of AmeriCorps Service: Professional Development and Beyond28:33 Navigating AmeriCorps VISTA: Full-Time Service and Benefits30:37 Building Community and Networking Through AmeriCorps35:29 The Transformative Power of AmeriCorps Service38:46 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement to Join AmeriCorps♦️ email: Beccah beccahrendall@kclibrary.org♦️ visit website: Kansas City Public...","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}