AmeriCorps Connections

🚀 New Episode! The Legacy & Future of AmeriCorps with Bill Basl 🎙️
Join us for an incredible conversation with AmeriCorps legend Bill Basl, a VISTA alum from 1970 and a pioneer of national service. Bill has shaped service programs at every level—from founding the Washington Service Corps & Veterans Corps to serving as Director of AmeriCorps at the White House.
In this episode, we explore:
✅ The early days of VISTA & lessons from the 1970s
✅ The birth of AmeriCorps & the power of service
✅ How national service can unite communities & inspire the next generation
✅ The vision behind the National Museum & Center for Service
Bill’s journey is a masterclass in leadership, resilience, and impact. Whether you’re an AmeriCorps alum, a service enthusiast, or just curious about the power of civic engagement—this episode is for you!
📌 Learn more about the National Museum & Center for Service: https://www.nmcfs.org/
There is a current installation at the DC Library - https://www.dclibrary.org/service-everywhere-dc
Exhibit Dates and Locations:
January 9—March 2025: Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library
April 1—June 30, 2025: MLK Library

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🤠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)

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What is AmeriCorps Connections?

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.

Tune in each week on your favorite podcast platform to listen, follow, subscribe, and share. Check it out and be part of the ongoing story of service.

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