The Idealist.org Podcasts

The Idealist Public Service Careers Podcast features an interview with Katrina Mathis, the Recruitment Specialist with  AmeriCorps*NCCC. AmeriCorps*NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) is one of three branches of AmeriCorps, the domestic Peace Corps. Since the fall of 2005 AmeriCorps*NCCC teams from all over the U.S. have all contributed to rebuilding the Gulf Coast in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Idealist.org's Amy Potthast and Katrina talk about the work and roles of NCCC members, their relationships with each other and with the people in the communities where they serve. To find out more, go to www.americorps.gov/nccc.

In this two part episode we hear from two people who are connecting people, issues and organizations through the act of walking. More than just a leisurely stroll, they are raising awareness and money for important issues by walking an astonishing one thousand miles.

On the other side of the world, we catch up with Val Moran who is walking 1000 miles for the Australian organization SIDS and Kids. She is undertaking a walk that would challenge anyone, but at 65 she is charging forward with humor and practice. In this episode, Val describes the distant relative who inspired her walk as well as her own personal story that motivated her.

1000 Mile Walk

SIDS and Kids
Walkers Part 1, Iain