The Art of Volunteering

Joining the conversation is All About dem Kids Founder and Director Dr. Amelia Butler. We cover her core values of volunteering, her inspirations, and her desire to give back. Links for today's episode: All About dem Kids' Facebook - www.facebook.com/all.about.dem.kids All About dem Kids' website - www.allaboutdemkidsa2dk.godaddysites.com Join the FB Community: bit.ly/3tLaY1B Join t...

Joining Stormy today is Shara Nadler. She is the Director of Development & Corporate Sponsorships for JFNNJ and has been a volunteer in some capacity for most of her life. From painting schools in need of updates to organizing food drives for those with food insecurity, Shara has provided her time and resources to give back to her community.  She has organized large scale volunteer initiatives...

Joining the conversation today is Rebecca Piorko-Shelly. Rebecca is the Mentor Coordinator for JusticeWorks YouthCare is very passionate about her role and her volunteering journey. Links for today's episode: JusticeWorks YouthCare - www.justiceworksyouthcare.com JusticeWorks YouthCare's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/justiceworks-family-of-services Join the FB Community: bit.ly/3tL...

Returning to the podcast is Write2Matter founder Delores Connors.  She joins Stormy for a conversation about the work Write2Matter is doing along with sharing other volunteering adventures. Links for today's episode: Write2Matter - www.write2matter.com Write2Matter's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/write2matter Delores Connors' Website - www.deloresconnors.com Delores Connors&ap...

Erin LaBarge joins Stormy on the podcast for a conversation about her role as Global Lead, Volunteer & Employee Engagement Strategy at SAP and volunteering as a whole. Links for today's episode: SAP -  www.sap.com Erin LaBarge's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/erin-leigh-labarge Join the FB Community: https://bit.ly/3tLaY1B Join the Mailing List: https://bit.ly/36VmYUY

On this episode Stormy is joined by Anne Gaughen, Director of Alumni Engagement and Annual Fund at Lasell University. In her volunteering journey, Anne has filled practically every role and sees her current role as primarily to empower volunteers to create lasting change in their communities. Links for today's episode: Lasell University's Website - www.lasell.edu Anne Gaughen's Link...

Join Stormy in her conversation with Debi Burch and Beth Armanda, President and Vice-President of Lycoming Arts. Learn about how Lycoming Arts is bringing community together through a shared vision of thriving arts. Links for today's episode: Lycoming Arts' Website - www.lycomingarts.org Lycoming Arts' Facebook - www.facebook.com/lycomingarts Lycoming Arts' Instagram - www.inst...

This episode we are joined by Michal Smith, Executive Director of Cradles to Crayons. Michal and her team provide high energy volunteer opportunities for adults and children as young as five years old, who sort, check and pack clothing items for distribution free of charge to children aged 0-12 in the region. Links for today's episode: Interview with Cradles to Crayons Founder & CEO Lynn...

Today Stormy sits with Celeste Mergens, founder of Days for Girls. Join in listening to Celeste's many stories from her volunteering experiences. Links for today's episode: Days for Girls - www.daysforgirls.org Days for Girls' Facebook - www.facebook.com/DaysforGirls Days for Girls' Instagram - www.instagram.com/daysforgirls Days for Girls' Twitter - www.twitter.com/daysfo...

It's time to celebrate another year of volunteering conversation. What better time to do so than National Volunteering month. Whether this is your first episode or if you've been here from the start, we'd like to thank you for listening to the podcast. We can't wait to share our future guests with you. Links for today's episode: Join the FB Community: bit.ly/3tLaY1B Join t...

Today's guest is Amy Tiemeyer. Amy is a veteran and the Pacific Northwest Manager of the Travis Manion Foundation. In their conversation, she and Stormy discuss topics from her volunteering experiences, her book ( Stories of a Volunteeraholic ), all the way to the foundation. Links for today's episode: Stories of a Volunteeraholic - Amazon ( www.tinyurl.com/54ac9kwd ), Barnes & Noble...

Today's conversation is with Kate Hensen of The Garage Youth Center. Join us as Stormy and Kate discuss her role as Director of Development, the impact volunteering has, and more. Links for today's episode: The Garage Youth Center - www.garageyouthcenter.org The Garage Youth Center's Facebook - www.facebook.com/garageyouthcenter Join the FB Community: bit.ly/3tLaY1B Join the Mailing...

On this episode, Stormy is joined by Family Support Line's Development Officer Nicole Snyder and Executive Director Sarah Gibbons. The pair share about their work with the nonprofit and how their volunteering journeys led them to where they are. Links for today's episode: Family Support Line - www.familysupportline.org Family Support Line's Facebook - www.facebook.com/FamilySupportL...

Today our conversation is with Mike Harder. Mike has worked in the Christian nonprofit and church world for over 37 years, including being President of the nonprofit Concentric Global for the last six. Additionally, Mike has authored and co-authored a couple of books on working with teens and he travels globally doing training and coaching of leaders around the world and speaking at conferences an...

Today we are joined by Josh Maxwell. In addition to being the Chester County Commissioner, Josh is an adjunct professor of Political Science at Lincoln University. Our conversation finds us on the topics of time donations, Josh's path to volunteerism and more. Links for today's episode: Chester County  - www.chesco.org Chester County's X (Twitter) - www.twitter.com/ChescoGovt Cheste...

Today Michael Rothberg, LCSW joins us on the podcast and shares with us his goal of raising public awareness for mental illness, the benefits of seeking help, and how volunteering can be incorporated.  Links for today's episode: National Alliance on Mental Illness - www.nami.org Episode Transcription - www.heatheroaks.com/2023/11/15/michael_rothberg Join the FB Community: bit.ly/3tLaY1B Join...

Today Stormy chats with Anne Forcine about her experience as a internal controls auditor for SIL International in Africa. Links for today's episode: SIL International – www.sil.org SIL International’s Facebook – www.facebook.com/SIL.International SIL International’s X (Formerly Twitter) – www.twitter.com/silintl SIL International’s LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/company/sil-international SIL Int...

Today's guest is Mayor Peter Urscheler. Since 2018, he has served as mayor in addition to taking part in numerous volunteer activities as well as being the Development Director of Ann’s Heart. Join us in listening to his passion for his town and volunteerism. Links for today's episode: Ann's Heart - www.annsheart.org Episode Transcription - www.heatheroaks.com/2023/10/18/peter_ursch...

Today, Stormy is joined by Lori Martinek. Lori is a lifelong volunteer as well as a small business advocate and mentor and a published author. On this episode, Lori shares her SCORE experiences, those from her own journey, and how to share your superpower with the world. Links for today's episode: Lori Martinek - www.lorimartinek.com Lori Martinek's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/lorimar...

Today's guest is Kate Lannan. Kate is the Education Director for A Haven where she oversees their education grief training and volunteer coordination. Links for today's episode: A Haven  - www.ahaven.org A Haven's Instagram - www.instagram.com/ahaven.chesterco A Haven's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/a-haven A Haven's Facebook - www.facebook.com/ahaven.chesterco Episo...

This episode is in tribute to the life of Robb Muse. Before his passing in April, Robb sat down with Stormy to discuss his work with SEI Cares and Chester Country Futures. Robb is a true champion. Watch today's episode here: youtu.be/L2kfrBMbkN8

On today's episode, Kendra Corman shares why she believes that we are obligated to give back to the community in which we live, work, and play. Links for today's episode: Kendra Corman - www.kendracorman.com Kendra Corman's Facebook - www.facebook.com/kacorman Kendra Corman's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/kendracorman Kendra Corman's Instagram - www.instagram.com/kendraco...

Today's guest is Daniel Kasambira. Daniel joined the United Way of Madison County in Huntsville, Alabama as President & CEO in April 2022. He received his undergraduate degree from Roberts Wesleyan College in Rochester, New York where he was a 3-year starter on the basketball team. Daniel maintains active involvement in community service organizations. Links for today's episode: Unit...

April is National Volunteering month. For those who are faithful listeners of The Art of Volunteering , you'll know that it is also the anniversary of our first episode.  Today's episode marks a year of incredible people, leaders, and organizations who value volunteering who are making a difference. Links for today's episode: The Art of Volunteering YouTube  - www.youtube.com/@artof...

Tracy Huxley has been volunteering alongside her parents since a young age. Her father being a charter member of their Optimist club, Tracy has been a product of the service of her club until she was herself serving her community in return. From being the 25th President of her club in 2007 to now preparing to be the 4th female International President during the organization's 106th year and 1...