AmeriCorps Alumni Connection with Shawdae Harrison | Volunteer Maryland

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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!
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Today we talk with Shawdae Harrison | https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawdae-harrison-b8190493/

Big ideas and takeaways from our conversation:

1. The stipend world was a bit of a shock - but "I wouldn't have changed a thing"
2. The hook that got Shawdae excited to serve! Listing on In Deed "Are you looking to grow professionally? Are you interested in volunteerism?" 
3. When I moved on from my service year the connections I made, followed me after my service year.   
4. I feel like I grew so much as a human - My Volunteer Maryland Class ranged from 19 year old's to 60 year old's and we all gave each other something!
5. I grew my hobby during the pandemic, my self care turned into a side business! 
6. With this humongous network of AmeriCorps Alumni I would love a central place to connect. 
7. If you are at a nonprofit that does legal services - apply for grants from MLSC! 
8. Visit me at Flower Mart Event (May 5th and 6th) - https://mountvernonplace.org/flower-mart/ 

Connect with Shawdae - 

• University Maryland Baltimore - UMB CURE Scholars Program Website - https://www.umaryland.edu/cure-scholars/
• Maryland Legal Services Corporation - MLSC Grant information - https://www.mlsc.org/grants/what-we-fund/
• MLSC Job Resources - https://www.mlsc.org/get-involved/civil-legal-aid-jobs/
• Flower Mart Event (May 5th and 6th) - https://mountvernonplace.org/flower-mart/ 
• Terraria Hysteria Website (final edits in progress, will be published this weekend)  - http://thinklikepants.com 
• Terraria Hysteria Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/terraria_hysteria/
• Email address for any questions  - [e-mail] 

Alumni Connections -

• AmeriCorps Alums LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/105198/
• Service Year Alums Corner - https://www.serviceyearalliance.org/the_alums_corner_the_scoop_after_service
• AmeriCorps Opportunities https://americorps.gov/serve/fit-finder?utm_source=google.com&utm_medium=CPC&campaign=19915328818&adgroupid=147663549757&keyword=americorps%20public%20health&device=c&gclid=CjwKCAjw__ihBhADEiwAXEazJmhpniJo61EAnlT6iWMoZII8rPJeNxtMl92iv7CQu4pwdg6WoGIgDRoCj_oQAvD_BwE
• Schools of National Service - https://americorps.gov/partner/partnerships/schools-national-service-search
• Employers of National Service - https://americorps.gov/partner/partnerships/employers-national-service

Shout out!
Hosting and podcast consultation provided by Producer Dan of Time or Money Production.  Thank you Dan! (p.s., he's an AmeriCorps Alumni)

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The AmeriCorps Connections Podcast is a space where alumni, members, and partners share how national service shapes careers, communities, and lives. Hosted by AmeriCorps alum Nicki Fiocco, each episode highlights stories of resilience, leadership, and purpose—showing that while service terms may end, the impact and connections continue.

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