Building Bridges: The Impact of AmeriCorps Service with Allie Matheu
In this episode of the AmeriCorps Connections podcast, host Nicki Fiocco celebrates the podcast's 50th episode milestone and highlights the ongoing 2024 recruitment extravaganza. Nicki talks with Allie Matheu, an AmeriCorps alum and current AmeriCorps Program Director at Community Mediation Maryland. Allie shares her journey from a college senior uncertain about her future to a transformative year at Volunteer Maryland, followed by her role as a team leader during the pandemic. They discuss the mediation skills and certifications AmeriCorps members gain and the various impactful mediation programs offered, including community, prisoner reentry, and school mediation. This episode also delves into the importance of listening, creating safe spaces for resolution, and the profound impact of mediation on personal and community levels.
00:00 Welcome to AmeriCorps Connections Podcast
00:37 Celebrating 50 Episodes and Recruitment Extravaganza
01:20 Introducing Allie Matheu and Her AmeriCorps Journey
02:18 Allie's Service Year Highlights and Reflections
08:10 Transitioning to Community Mediation Maryland
19:39 The Role and Impact of Community Mediation
29:17 How to Get Involved and Apply
34:13 The Importance of Mediation Services
39:16 Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts
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Shout outs!🌟🌟Podcast Production and 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)