1.2 Million AmeriCorps Alumni STRONG! We are a voice for national and community service. We have all served in one way or another - let's engage, learn and connect with each other! Let's Serve Life After AmeriCorps!
Today we talk with Chad Driscoll
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Chad on Twitter X Nicki and Chad Driscoll discussed their experiences in AmeriCorps on the podcast 'AmeriCorps Connections'. Chad contributes the importance of community involvement and shared his journey from observing his parents' community involvement to becoming an AmeriCorps member. They also discussed their respective career paths in the national service world and the value of the AmeriCorps experience. Chad highlighted the need for individuals with a background in financial and grant management, while Nicki emphasized the importance of support from America's Service Commissions for AmeriCorps members. They also discussed disaster management and response, emphasizing the importance of researching opportunities and affiliating with organizations like VOADs. Chad and Nicki discussed strategies for dealing with different scenarios of individuals in difficult situations, and they emphasized the importance of understanding the situation before taking action. They also discussed opportunities for engagement with the America's Service Commission and its public policy arm, the States for Service Coalition.
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