Building Shelter for Those in Need Around the World

Patrick McLoughlin started using architecture for good during his AmeriCorps term at the Homeless and Housing Coalition of Kentucky. A few years ago, he co-founded Build Abroad, a volunteer organization that places construction volunteers in 5 different countries. Patrick manages his venture while holding a full-time job in construction. Learn more about how AmeriCorps strengthen Patrick’s natural leadership.

Points of Interest: 

  • Can voluntourism bring capacity to a village?
  • Houses made from plastic bottles?
  • Working in disaster relief (while simultaneously preparing for a zombie apocalypse)

Pat was the second speaker at the Journey to Social Entrepreneurship virtual summit hosted the week of January 18th, 2016.  The recordings are available at the link below. 

 

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Service and the Search for Self: An Interview from Serve Reflect Repeat

Kyle Kent is one of 20+ authors for Serve Reflect Repeat, a collection of stories from AmeriCorps Alumni across the country.  Listen to learn more about how he used service in place of an apprenticeship and re-framed his approach to community.

Note: all the proceeds from the sale of Serve Reflect Repeat benefit the NGS movement.

Waking Up: Interview from Serve Reflect Repeat

Caitlin Closser is one of 20+ authors for Serve Reflect Repeat, a collection of stories from AmeriCorps Alumni across the country.  Listen to learn more about her journey from an employee at a publishing company to a national service advocate.

Note: all the proceeds from the sale of Serve Reflect Repeat benefit the NGS movement.