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Ep. 94 Alex Schwartz: From Service Member to Supporting the People Who Serve

What happens when you say yes to service — and keep saying yes? In this powerful and deeply human episode of the AmeriCorps Connections Podcast, host Nicki Fiocco sits down with Alex Schwartz, an AmeriCorps alum whose journey spans nearly every corner of national service: AmeriCorps NCCC, State & National, VISTA — and now AmeriCorps staff. Alex shares the story that changed everything — a single moment during disaster recovery after the Camp Fire in California, when helping a survivor receive two pairs of donated pants revealed the true impact of service. From building homes in Montana, responding to wildfires in California and Maui, restoring prairies in Minnesota, and strengthening disaster preparedness with the Red Cross, Alex reflects on how AmeriCorps gave him purpose, perspective, passion, and community. In this episode, you’ll hear about: • How AmeriCorps helps people and the people who help people • Why service changes how you see the world — and yourself • The power of disaster response and community resilience • How AmeriCorps service can shape a lifelong career and calling • Why we can’t afford to lose national service If you’ve ever wondered what AmeriCorps really looks like in action — or how service can become a way of life — this episode is for you. 👉 Subscribe, share, and help keep these stories of service alive. Because the service may end—but the mission doesn’t. 💡 Learn More / Get Involved: 👉 Join States for Service: https://https://www.statecommissions.org/stat... 👉 Enroll in the National Service Advocacy Academy: https://www.statecommissions.org/inde... 👉 Listen to more episodes:    / @americorpsconnections   🎙️Listen to this episode on your favorite streaming podcast service https://share.transistor.fm/s/d1d23025 📬 Interested in sharing your AmeriCorps story? Email Nicki Fiocco at nicki@americorpsconnections.com