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AmeriCorps Connections with Gordon Rooney | City Year Points of Light Opportunities for Everyone to Serve
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Nothing is more powerful than Connections! We are 1.3 million alumni strong - let's CONNECT!
AmeriCorps National Service stands as a beacon of hope and unity, embodying the spirit of service that defines the very essence of community and citizenship. 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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In this episode of the AmeriCorps Connections podcast, host Nicki Fiocco delves into the world of volunteerism and national service through the lens of AmeriCorps alum Gordon Rooney. The conversation highlights the transformative power of national service, touching on Gordon's personal journey from a family with a strong public service background to serving with City Year in Columbia, South Carolina, his current role as a Commissioner for the South Carolina Service Commission and his recognition as a Daily Point of Light #7737. The discussion also covers the broader implications of national service on community engagement, personal development, and the importance of promoting service opportunities to the youth. Additionally, the podcast sheds light on the crucial role of AmeriCorps and volunteer programs in addressing societal challenges and fostering a culture of service and volunteerism across the nation.
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Connect
♦️♦️♦️ Gordon Rooney
♦️♦️♦️ Daily Points of Light #7737
Alumni Connections
- AmeriCorps Alums LinkedIn Group
- Join the official AmeriCorps Alumni Network with Service Year
- AmeriCorps Opportunities
- 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
🤠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)
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