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 Rita Pratte
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Learn more about the AmeriCorps Disaster Services Unit:

Big ideas and takeaways from our conversation:
- Alternative Spring break with SBP
- SBP in New Orleans -
- Chose to do AmeriCorps because of domestic issues
- Federally declared disasters - AmeriCorps can set up independent operations
- AmeriCorps fills the gap and the need in a disaster
- Crisis Clean Up lists after a disaster
- Free time is regulating and getting outside!
- I love NEBRASKA!
- The Women's National Soccer Team - we love you
- The Orange Theory - helps regulate
- I love my team, they care about diversity and & equity!
- Also ....what about P!NK

What do you foresee for us Alumni? What can we do!?
1.  Community Building across the country
2. Take the leap of faith and know people are there to catch you
3. Build community and have fun!

**Alumni Connections**

• AmeriCorps Alums LinkedIn Group 
• Alumni Network with Service Year 
• AmeriCorps Opportunities 
• Schools of National Service 
• Employers of National Service 

Shout out!
Hosting and podcast consultation provided by Producer Dan Metivier of Time or Money Production.  Thank you Dan! (p.s., he's an AmeriCorps Alumni) Check him out on IG