Volunteer Spotlight

In this episode of Volunteer Spotlight, Evan Starnes and Jennifer Neptune welcome longtime AfterSight reader Jeannie DeMarinis. Jeannie shares her experience reading The Colorado Sun, reflects on the value of local journalism, and explains why human-read audio still brings meaning, warmth, and connection in a world increasingly filled with AI voices. She also shares a powerful story about a donate...

Volunteer Spotlight returns with a new twist as Evan Starnes and Jennifer Neptune shine the spotlight not only on a volunteer reader, but also on one of Aftersight’s publication partners: the Colorado Sun. Joined by longtime volunteer Tom “TMac” McMillen, the conversation explores the value of in-depth local journalism, the growing importance of accessible news, and why the human voice still matte...

In this heartfelt and engaging episode of Volunteer Spotlight, host Evan Starnes kicks off the new year by introducing an exciting new chapter for the show: Jennifer Neptune, Aftersight’s Volunteer and Publications Manager, officially joins as permanent co-host. The spotlight shines on December’s Volunteer of the Month, Jim Stechman, whose audiobook-quality narrations have elevated Aftersight’s pr...

On this longer than typical episode of VLS, we have a rabit hole filled discussion with Phillip Bradbury, reader of the MileHigh Sports Magazine, amongst lots of other readings. We talk about the transition from in-person to remote reading, share some hart felt stories about Kat Bradbury, the former volunteer manager who has since past on, and go down plenty of rabit holes about music, radio, and...

This month, we talk with Linda Chambers, the volunteer of the month for June. Linda Chambers has a rich background as a general music teacher for 35 years and enjoys reading for the Grand Junction Sentinel. Linda's passion for music includes playing various instruments including Ukulele, and she has a strong belief in the universal language of music to connect people across cultures.

In this episode of the Volunteer Spotlight, host Evan Starnes welcomes Tom McMillen, the Volunteer of the Month for May. They discuss Tom's journey into volunteering, his role in the Steely Dan tribute band My Old School, and we get to hear a fun test recording Thom made when we were troubleshooting his microphone.

In this episode of the Volunteer Spotlight, host Evan Starnes welcomes Melissa Bonnette, the Volunteer of the Month for March, to discuss her extensive journey with AfterSight, the evolution of audio reading, and the importance of community feedback. They explore Melissa's personal experiences, her recording setup, and the impact of volunteering on both the volunteers and the community.

In this episode of Volunteer Spotlight, host Evan Starnes interviews Jason Consol, the volunteer of the month for December. They discuss Jason's journey into audio narration, his love for model railroading, and the challenges he faced when starting out. The conversation also touches on Jason's audio setup, including his equipment choices and techniques for improving his reading skills. The episode...

this month, we welcome Gregory Haddock under the spotlight. Greg shares his journey into community service and his passion for audio content and especially audio gear, we discuss the importance of local news, the skills gained through volunteering, and the importance of finding your voice. Gregory also shares insights into his professional audio work and the mission-driven projects he is involved...

In this episode of Volunteer Spotlight, host Evan Starnes interviews Ken Beck, a dedicated volunteer with AfterSight. They discuss Ken's inspirations, his passion for audio and music, his hobbies, and his journey into volunteering. Ken shares his experiences with audio recording, the challenges he faced, and the importance of preparation and technique in delivering quality audio content. The conve...

In this episode of the Volunteer Spotlight, host Evan Starnes interviews Sophia Niemeyer, the volunteer of the month for August. Sophia shares her experience as a volunteer reader for the Pike's Peak Courier and discusses her involvement with Guide Dogs for the Blind. She also talks about her favorite places to visit in Colorado and offers words of wisdom for listeners and volunteers alike.

Mary Carly, a long-time volunteer at AfterSight, shares her experience and insights in this episode of the Volunteer Spotlight. Mary has been volunteering for 23 years and currently reads the Colorado Springs Gazette for the listeners. She talks about her favorite part of volunteering, the recognition and appreciation she receives, and the satisfaction of knowing that her efforts benefit others. M...

Congratulations to Lori Hendrickson for being selected as Volunteer of the Month for July. Lori began at Aftersight back in 2015, which means she is about to hit ten years with Aftersight. After retiring from teaching kindergarten, Lori was looking for ways to give back to her community, and she discovered Aftersight in the local newspaper. Lori has been reading the Grand Junction Sentinel ever si...

Congradulations to Bryce for becoming the volunteer of the month for June. Brice has always been active in the comunity, from working at supe kitchens as a child, to working at an NPR station in college, and eventually volunteering for Aftersight. This epasode is packed full of stories and advice, so grab your favorite cold beveradge and enjoy.

This month on VSL, Evan interviews Ralph Towers, Aftersights may volunteer of the month. Ralph started with aftersight around sevin years ago, reading the Grand Junction Sentenal. In this epasode, you'll get a glimps into not only Ralph's volunteer experience, but also some of his passed endeavors, like working as a voice tallent for a student radio station.

Aftersight is proud to nominate Claudia Murphy as the volunteer of the month for April. Claudia began as a volunteer seven years ago, but she has been a verry active volunteer in her community since moving to the United States over 20 years ago. Claudia joined Aftersight as part of a new year’s resolution to do something out of her comfort zone, and she has been an integral part of our Spanish pro...

This month, we have the pleasure of speaking with Geri Gingras, who just reached her five-year anniversary at Aftersight. Geri began her volunteer work at an organization formally known as Reading for the Blind and Dyslexic, which later became Learning Ally, which is similar to Aftersight, but primarily handles the reading and transcription of college textbooks. When Learning Ally closed most of t...

This month, host Evan Starnes interviews Keith Gawlick, who has been a volunteer reader since 1999. During this episode, we talk about how Keith got started with the Greely Tribune, how he moved on to Hobby Radio and Opera News, and the significance behind the two shows. There is quite a lot of information on opera music and amateur radio packed into this episode; so grab your favorite hot beverag...

We're back at it this month with Bill Lundgren, a licensed psychotherapist and the host of Blindsight. In this episode, Evan and Bill touch briefly on Bill's journey into vision loss, how he became a licensed psychotherapist and started his own practice, and how it eventually led to him becoming the host of the Aftersight original, Blindsight. We also briefly touch on the significance of the Blarn...

Happy holidays from all of us at AINC, soon to be Aftersight. This month, we have the pleasure of talking with Tom Anglewicz, a retired architect. Tom started as a volunteer in 2014, but that's only part of the story. Tom joined our relocation committee to share his architectural expertise and make sure we find a place that fits our needs; his contributions have been tremendous! In his free time,...

This month, we have the pleasure of talking with Ginger Hedrick. Ginger started as an in-person reader, but eventually, she and her family moved to West Virginia, where Ginger has continued as a remote reader ever since. Ginger is a musician; the flute is her instrument of choice, and she has played for several orchestras. Besides playing the flute, Ginger is also an avid hiker and reader. She fin...

This month, we chat with Nicola Fordwood, a talented voice actress hailing from sunny California. Nicola's journey from leaving her corporate job to discovering her passion for voice acting is just a small part of the story. Plus, we're thrilled to showcase a snippet of her impressive demo reel in our intro.

This month on VSL, we talk with Philip Nielsen, who started volunteering remotely during the pandemic. We explore Philip's multifaceted life journey. From recording training voiceovers for his former employer, to his adventurous cycling expeditions, passion for tropical fish, and love for reading, both fiction and non-fiction, Philip's story is a captivating blend of diverse interests and experien...