From AmeriCorps Service to National Movement Leader: J.R. Jamison's Inspiring Journey

In this episode of the AmeriCorps Connections Podcast, we delve into an illuminating conversation with J.R. Jamison, an AmeriCorps alum whose year of service in 2001 with the Indiana Reading Corps shaped his impactful career.

Join us as J.R. shares his personal journey—starting from his passion for storytelling and education, traversing through his work in higher education, and culminating in his current role as Executive Director of the Facing Project. Discover how AmeriCorps instilled in him a lifelong commitment to community service, the transformative power of storytelling, and why staying true to your passion matters at every life stage. Tune in for inspiring stories, actionable insights, and a celebration of the enduring impact of service.

🙂The Facing Project

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➡️00:00 Discovering AmeriCorps: A Journey Begins
➡️00:59 The AmeriCorps Experience: Building a Statewide Program
➡️01:51 Connecting Through Stories: The Power of Narrative
➡️03:28 Welcome to the AmeriCorps Connections Podcast
➡️05:01 Introducing JR Jameson: A Career Rooted in Service
➡️06:45 From AmeriCorps Member to Executive Director
➡️09:01 Challenges and Triumphs in Literacy Programs
➡️13:39 The Impact of Service: Personal Reflections
➡️16:37 Navigating Career Paths Post-AmeriCorps
➡️21:24 Leadership and Imposter Syndrome
➡️24:54 Expanding AmeriCorps Programs: STEM and Beyond
➡️27:26 Reflecting on Special Collaborations
➡️27:56 The Impact of Kelsey Timmerman's Book
➡️29:29 Connecting with the Community
➡️30:45 Addressing Poverty Through Storytelling
➡️35:22 Launching the Facing Project
➡️36:20 Transitioning to Full-Time Leadership
➡️40:48 The Power of Storytelling
➡️47:59 Exciting New Projects and Future Plans
➡️51:01 Advice for AmeriCorps Alumni

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Alumni Connections

• AmeriCorps Alums LinkedIn Group
• 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 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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