568. Tackling Equity + Unleashing the Power of Volunteers + 30 Years of Impact at AmeriCorps - Michael D. Smith

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Meet Michael. He has dedicated his career to social justice by reducing barriers and expanding opportunity for children and families in underserved communities, like those where he grew up. He’s the CEO of AmeriCorps, the federal agency that connects people and organizations through service and volunteering to tackle the nation's most pressing challenges, with over 200,000 AmeriCorps members serving in 40,000 locations across the United States. Michael is sharing his incredible personal journey and the story of AmeriCorps’ 30-year legacy of transforming lives and communities💪Tune in to celebrate the power of volunteerism with us🎉

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• AmeriCorps 30 years of impact
• How AmeriCorps meets urgent needs
• The Importance of national service + volunteerism
  

Today's Guest

Michael D. Smith, CEO, AmeriCorps

Episode Highlights

• Michael’s story and journey to where he is today (:00)
• Overview + history of AmeriCorps (9:00)
• How Americorps is meeting urgent needs (12:00)
• Equity and inclusion in AmeriCorps (17:25)
• The transformative power of service (21:50)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Michael’s life (27:30)
• Michael’s One Good Thing: People closest to the pain have to be closest to the power. (31:50)
• How to connect with Michael and AmeriCorps (36:20)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/568.

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1. 568. Tackling Equity + Unleashing the Power of Volunteers + 30 Years of Impact at AmeriCorps - Michael D. Smith (00:00:00)

2. The Power of Volunteerism (00:00:53)

3. The Evolution of AmeriCorps (00:07:39)

4. Expanding Opportunities for Social Impact (00:14:07)

5. The Impact of AmeriCorps Legacy (00:23:38)

6. Empowering Voices in Nonprofit Leadership (00:32:57)

7. Celebrating AmeriCorps Community Support (00:37:56)