In this episode of the AmeriCorps Connections Podcast, we sit down with Sarah Middleton, a passionate social impact leader whose AmeriCorps service year in 2001 sparked a lifelong journey in nonprofit leadership, philanthropy, and corporate volunteerism.

Sarah shares how a single year of service shaped her future—from house-parenting at Girls Hope, to launching a global employee volunteer program at PIMCO, to starting her own consultancy, Mission Up. We explore the real-world impact of volunteering, the need to rebrand service as essential—not just "nice," and the importance of building networks and translating service into career momentum.

✨ Plus, Sarah shares exciting details about a hands-on workshop for service-year alums and early career professionals happening May 10th in Orange County!

📢 If you’ve ever wondered how a service year can catapult your personal and professional growth, this episode is for you.
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👉 Learn more about Sarah at: https://www.missionup.co
💼 Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn: Sarah Vagley Middleton
🗓️ Want to join the May 10th workshop? Reach out for details!

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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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