AmeriCorps Alumni Connections with Paul Nolan | VISTA +++

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 Paul Nolan
Connect with Paul on LinkedIn He will be offended if you don't ;)
Listen to Paul during his time as class president at North Carolina State - LINK

Big ideas and takeaways from our conversation:
The biggest opportunity for the country is to unlock the talent and heart of the AmeriCorps Alumni! (this made me cry!)

1. Paul had an opportunity to step into a Washington Consulting job - and chose service, because values were more important. 
2. Service Year Alliance - 2023 AmeriCorps Alums Segal Leadership Award 
   1.  AmeriCorps Agency - Eli Segal Leadership Fellows Comin soon! 
3. Fulbright Fellows! Cousin to Peace Corps! Education and cultural exchange. 
4. Listen to the birthday wish to get to the Lofoten Islands in Norway during the onset of COVIC19!

What do you foresee for us Alumni? What can we do!?

1. Join AmeriCorps Alums LinkedIn Group 
2. Advocate "educate" about the need for the education award to no be taxable income.
3. Tell a friend! Talk about your service year and encourage people to serve!
   1. 65+ Join AmeriCorps Seniors! 

Alumni Connections -

• AmeriCorps Alums LinkedIn Group 
• Join the official AmeriCorps Alumni network with Service Year by registering here as an alum & stay connected through the quarterly newsletter, The Alums Corner: The Scoop After Service.
• AmeriCorps Opportunities: Learn More! 
• Schools of National Service - Find an institute that will match/ honor or offer other incentives toward your Segal Education Award  
• Employers of National Service - Find employers who prioritize AmeriCorps Alumni service in their hiring 
• America's Service Commissions

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)
Check him out on IG - https://instagram.com/producrdan?igshid=ZDdkNTZiNTM=

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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.

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