The Art of Volunteering: Recent Episodes
Heather Oaks
Connecting volunteers worldwide through conversations with individuals, leaders, and organizations that have volunteering as a core value.
This week we are joined by Christy Marshall-Silva, Founder and Executive Director of Aidan's Heart Foundation. Christy, a PA-certified Reading Specialist and mother of four, founded Aidan's Heart Foundation in 2011, named after her oldest son who died from Sudden Cardiac Arrest at age 7. When she learned how many youth are affected each year by SCA, and that death from cardiac arrest is often preventable, she plunged into action to educate, empower and enact public awareness and training with life-saving skills and provide cardiac testing for kids and teens. Since officially incorporating in 2013, Aidan's Heart Foundation has trained over 13,000 youth and adults in CPR, placed 150 AEDs in local communities and screened the hearts of 2,300 youth.
Links for today's episode:Saving Lives with CPR? That's Kid Stuff, Experts Say - https://www.heart.org/en/news/2024/02/13/saving-lives-with-cpr-thats-kid-stuff-experts-say
KIDS SAVE LIVES: Basic Life Support Education for Schoolchildren: A Narrative Review and Scientific Statement From the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation - https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001128
Aidan's Heart Foundation's website - https://www.aidansheart.org
Aidan's Heart Foundation's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aidansheart
Aidan's Heart Foundation's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aidans_heart
Aidan's Heart Foundation's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aidansheart
Christy Marshall-Silva's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christymarshallsilva
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Joining us today is Travis Merrick. In his time volunteering, Travis has dawned the roles of President, Director of Events, Head Coach, Grade 3 Volunteer Coordinator, and more. Travis finds himself drawn to volunteering as his parents both exemplified it to him as a kid. He enjoys meeting people, giving back, and feeling like he's making a difference. If he can make someone else's life better that's reason enough for him to volunteer.
Links for today's episode:
Kincora Community Association's website - https://www.kincora.org
Kincora Community Association's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KincoraCommunity
King Charles III Coronation Medal for Service to Canada - https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/canadian-honours/directory-honours/commemorative-medals/king-charles-iii-coronation-medal
Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medal for Service to Alberta - https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/medals/medals-chart-index/queen-elizabeth-platinum-jubilee-medalprovincial.html
Travis Merrick's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/travismerrick
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Joining us today is Laurie Ryan. Laurie is the President of the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce since January 2016. Her responsibilities include strategic and financial planning, events and programming, and membership growth and retention. As the Executive Director, she continues her commitment to advancing the economic success of member businesses, non-profits and the community and is proud of the growth and vitality of the chamber. Laurie is most proud of the connections she facilitates between businesses and organizations in the region.
Ms. Ryan enjoys trying new recipes and loves to meet and get to know new people. She serves on the Vice President of the Board of Directors of Brandywine Valley Active Aging, Secretary of the West Whiteland Friends of the Park Board, leads the Welcome Team at Experience Christian Church and is a member of the Rotary Passport Club of West Chester.
Links for today's episode:
Exton Region Chamber of Commerce's website - https://www.extonregionchamber.com
Exton Region Chamber of Commerce's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/extonregionchamberofcommerce
Exton Region Chamber of Commerce's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/extonregionchamber
Exton Region Chamber of Commerce's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/exton-region-chamber-commerce
Exton Region Chamber of Commerce's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ExtonChamber
Exton Region Chamber of Commerce's X - https://www.x.com/ExtonChamber
Laurie Ryan's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriekerkering
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Viviann Schorle joins our ongoing conversation today! Viviann is the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations for the West Chester University Foundation where she look for opportunities for Corporate and Foundation Partners to volunteer with West Chester University in the community or on campus to deepen relationships.
Viviann is a seasoned non-profit professional with 20 years of experience in fundraising, program administration, professional coaching, grant writing and community engagement. She has a passion to bring people together and work on common goals that impact the larger community. Viviann's work ethic, positive attitude and energy to encourage others to work hard and succeed is only matched by her passion for people and sense of humor.
Links for today's episode:
West Chester University Foundation's website - https://www.wcufoundation.org
West Chester University Foundation's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wcufoundation
West Chester University Foundation's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wcufoundation
West Chester University Foundation's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wcu-foundation
Viviann Schorle's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/viviann-s-171bbb5
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Joining our ongoing conversation today is Nelly Jiménez-Arévalo! Nelly has been a community leader for the Latino community in the Greater Philadelphia area for more than 28 years. She was an appointed member of the Pennsylvania’s Governor’s Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs. Mrs. Jiménez volunteers as a board member and advisor for many nonprofits. She has been invited to speak on numerous panels and presentations about housing, food insecurity, social determinants of health, voting rights and other social impact issues. She currently she holds a position in local government.
Links for today's episode:
Latino Professional Luncheon's website - https://www.meetup.com/latinoluncheon
Nelly Jiménez-Arévalo's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelly-jimenez-arevalo-34213a82
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Joining us this episode is Monique Riotto. Monique is Senior Development Manger on the Greater Philadelphia Community Events Team for the American Cancer Society. She oversees four Relay events in the Greater Philadelphia Region. Relay For Life is more than a walk – it’s a chance to come together in your local community to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against every cancer as we come together for every life.
Links for today's episode:
Relay For Life of Chester County, PA's website - https://www.relayforlife.org/PACC
Relay For Life of Chester County, PA's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/rflchestercounty
American Cancer Society's website - https://www.cancer.org
American Cancer Society's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AmericanCancerSociety
American Cancer Society's X - https://www.x.com/americancancer
American Cancer Society's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-cancer-society
Monique Riotto's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/monique-riotto-5810087b
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Angela Williamson has 19 years experience as a volunteer engagement leader in a museum and at the Blood Bank of Delmarva. She began volunteering early in life picking up trash at the state fair to earn concert tickets along with many other volunteer roles. Angela is a consultant, has presented for many places, president of DAVA, started an AL!VE Healthcare COP, awarded the AL!VE Impact Award in 2022.
Links for today's episode:
Blood Bank of Delmarv's website - https://www.delmarvablood.org
Blood Bank of Delmarv's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/delmarvabloodbank
Blood Bank of Delmarv's X - https://www.x.com/DelmarvaBlood
Blood Bank of Delmarv's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/delmarvablood
Angela Williamson's website - https://www.angelawilliamsoncva.com
Angela Williamson's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelawilliamsoncva
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Leroy Roberts is a British Army veteran and former Jamaica Constabulary Force officer, with nearly two decades of experience in public service, law enforcement, and military leadership. He now serves as a Board Director at London Mutual Credit Union, where he contributes his strategic insight and commitment to financial inclusion. Leroy brings his deep understanding of leadership, governance, and community impact into every initiative. His dedication to service, leadership development, and empowering others through financial literacy and social mobility drives his influence and impact.
Links for today's episode:
London Mutual Credit Union's website - www.creditunion.co.uk
London Mutual Credit Union's Facebook - www.facebook.com/londonmutualcu
London Mutual Credit Union's X - www.x.com/LondonMutualCU
London Mutual Credit Union's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/london-mutual-credit-union
Leroy Roberts' LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/leroy-roberts-leadershipconsultant
Leroy Roberts' Linktree - linktr.ee/leroyroberts
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This week we are joined by volunteer firefighter Hanna McCarthy. Hanna is also serves as a board member for Maternal and Child Health Consortium. These roles align with her deep commitment to service and dedication to helping others to create a lasting impact wherever she goes.
Links for today's episode:
First West Chester Fire Company's website - www.firstwestchester.org
First West Chester Fire Company's Facebook - www.facebook.com/FirstWestChesterFireCo
First West Chester Fire Company's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/first-west-chester-fire-co
Maternal and Child Health Consortium's website - www.ccmchc.org
Maternal and Child Health Consortium's Facebook - www.facebook.com/ccmchc.org
Maternal and Child Health Consortium's Instagram - www.instagram.com/maternalchildhealth
Maternal and Child Health Consortium's X - www.x.com/mchcchesco
Maternal and Child Health Consortium's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/ccmchc
Hanna McCarthy's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/hannalm
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Katie Amoro joins our conversation today. She has over 20 years of fundraising experience in the non profit and volunteer management space. Katie is passionate about organizations that help children and families in the community.
Links for today's episode:
The Baker Center for Children and Families' website - www.bakercenter.org
The Baker Center for Children and Families' LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/bakercenter
Katie Amoro's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/katie-amoro-b6b71b13
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Searching for purpose? Volunteering may just be the key. Today we'll cover the mental, social, and societal benefit of service and how giving back can help you find meaning in life.
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Lifelong volunteers Franny and Dennis McKane join us today. Franny is a retired occupational therapist and is currently the co-manager Nature Store for Friends of Cape May National Wildlife Refuge. She has been volunteering in numerous ways for over 50 years. Dennis is a field trip assistant for the New Jersey Audubon's Cape May Bird Observatory. Additionally, he is a Project Manager for Wilderness Volunteers among numerous others organizations. Volunteering has been part of Dennis' life for over 60 years.
Links for today's episode:
Friends of Cape May National Wildlife Refuge's website - www.friendsofcapemaynationalwildliferefuge.org
New Jersey Audubon's Cape May Bird Observatory's website - www.njaudubon.org/centers/cape-may-bird-observatory
Wilderness Volunteers' website - www.wildernessvolunteers.org/
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Today we are joined by Sean Halloran, Executive Director of Barnstone Art for Kids. Sean has spent over 20 years in the non-profit, mental health world working with families as a Clinician and Program Administrator/Leader. Bringing his wealth of relevant knowledge, Sean joined Barnstone Art for Kids in 2017. His work in program development and leadership have included the integration of trauma-informed practices at both the programmatic and organizational levels.
Links for today's episode:
Barnstone Art for Kids' website - www.barnstoneartforkids.org
Barnstone Art for Kids' Facebook - www.facebook.com/BarnstoneArtForKids
Barnstone Art for Kids' Instagram - www.instagram.com/barnstoneart4kids
Barnstone Art for Kids' LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/barnstone-art-for-kids
Sean Halloran's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/sean-halloran-ph-d-29b26880
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Mary Valloni joins our conversation today. Mary is an award winning author, fundraising coach, consultant, and trainer with over 20 years of experience. Her mission is to help nonprofits and ministry leaders raise more funds and gain greater freedom.
Links for today's episode:
Mary Valloni's website - www.maryvalloni.com
Mary Valloni's Facebook - www.facebook.com/marymvalloni
Mary Valloni's Instagram - www.instagram.com/marymvalloni
Mary Valloni's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/maryvalloni
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Our guest today is Anthony Stover, Community Relations Manager of Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philadelphia Region (RMHC Philly). He has been with RMHC Philly for over 26 years and previously was the Community Director for March of Dimes. Additionally, he sits of the boards of Germantown Friends School and Kendal~Crosslands Communities. Anthony is truly passionate about serving his community.
Links for today's episode:
RMHC Philly's website - www.rmhcphilly.org
RMHC Philly's Facebook - www.facebook.com/RMHCPhilly
RMHC Philly's X - www.x.com/rmhcphilly
RMHC Philly's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/rmhcphilly
Anthony Stover's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-stover-04037311
Audrey's Children trailer - youtu.be/nzJXWKPmGwU
Audrey's Children website - www.audreyschildren.com
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This National Volunteer Month, we encourage you to get involved with your local efforts. Every action counts. You bring value to volunteering. Together we can transform the fabric of our society.
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This National Volunteering month, join us in welcoming another year of The Art of Volunteering! Thank you all for engaging with our conversations!
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Joining Stormy today is Angela Parker, Co-Founder and CEO of Realized Worth. Angela’s work focuses on the practical application of transformative learning theory. With a background in communications, entrepreneurship, and strategy execution, Angela has consulted with globally large companies, been a small business owner, and has worked directly with non-profit organizations in addition to providing workshops and training all over the world.
Links for today's episode:
Realized Worth's website - www.realizedworth.com
Realized Worth's Facebook - www.facebook.com/Realizedworth
Realized Worth's X - www.x.com/REALIZEDWORTH
Realized Worth's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/realized-worth
Angela Parker's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/angelaparker1
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Joining our ongoing conversation today is Dr. B.K. Taylor. With over a decade of experience in higher education, Dr. Taylor's focus has been on student wellness and well-being. He's consistently strived to establish a connection between students’ experiences and their inherent meaning and purpose. Additionally, Dr. Taylor frequently volunteers his time and expertise to nonprofit organizations with the intention of assisting them in developing a more profound comprehension of well-being.
Links for today's episode:
West Chester University's website - https://www.wcupa.edu
Dr. B.K. Taylor's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/b-k-taylor-ed-d-34a494229
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Today we are joined by Patty Hillkirk, Founder and Executive Director of Camp Dreamcatchers. Patty shares with us her journey, why she founded Camp Dreamcatchers, and more.
Links for today's episode:
Camp Dreamcatchers' website - www.campdreamcatcher.org
Camp Dreamcatchers' Facebook - www.facebook.com/therapeuticcamp
Camp Dreamcatchers' Instagram - www.instagram.com/campdreamcatcher
Camp Dreamcatchers' X - www.x.com/CampDreamcatchr
Camp Dreamcatchers' LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/camp-dreamcatcher
Patty Hillkirk's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/patty-hillkirk-6829815
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Joining the conversation today are Keith Cox (Deputy Chief, President), Marnie Powell (K9 Captain) of PA Wilderness Search and Rescue (PaWSAR). PaWSAR provides search services on a volunteer basis in lost person incidents occurring in wilderness and rural environments. They respond to search requests 24 hours a day, all year round.
Links for today's episode:
PaWSAR's website - www.pawsar.org
PaWSAR's Facebook - www.facebook.com/PaWSAR
PaWSAR's Instagram - www.instagram.com/pawsar_su96
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On this episode, Stormy guests on Kendra Corman's podcast Imperfect Marketing. The original episode was upload on January 16, 2025. The description as follows is taken directly from Kendra's podcast.
Check out Imperfect Marketing: https://www.kendracorman.com/imperfectmarketing
This week, Kendra talks imperfect marketing with Stormy Bell, podcast host of The Art of Volunteering. By day, Stormy is a Director of Development at a nonprofit in Chester County, Pennsylvania. By passion, she’s amplifying the power of giving back through her podcast, which highlights inspiring stories of volunteers and nonprofits worldwide.
Key Highlights
- How Stormy balances podcasting with a full-time nonprofit career.
- The importance of choosing a realistic podcasting schedule and sticking to it.
- Why LinkedIn and YouTube are her platforms of choice for growing her audience.
- The power of storytelling to inspire volunteering at any level.
Resources:
The Art of Volunteering podcast on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@artofvolunteering
Stormy Bell on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stormy-bell-367a26138/
Join Kendra every Tuesday and Thursday as she discusses how to make progress and grow through Imperfect Marketing.
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Today we welcome Johanna Gilbert and Paul Cardell to the conversation. What better way to begin the new year than with an episode about taxes! Paul and Johanna volunteer with Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA). VITA trains volunteers who, after passing an IRS examination, are sent out to sites to prepare tax returns utilizing provided IRS approved tax preparation software.
Links for today's episode:
Life Transforming Ministries' website - www.quietrevolution.org
LTM VITA's website - www.chestercountyfreetaxes.org
LTM VITA's Facebook - www.facebook.com/people/LTM-VITA/100063768722977
Johanna Gilbert's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/johanna-gilbert-76bb1446
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Happy New Year! As 2025 rolls in, consider making volunteering part of your resolutions. Today we're spotlighting three organizations from our catalog to inspire your volunteering journey.
Links for today's episode:
Celeste Mergens, Days for Girls - youtu.be/v8NhCGk0qXM
Michal Smith, Cradles to Crayons - youtu.be/t5o0Ug_apVE
Kate Lannan, A Haven - youtu.be/Hfw9qc27gpc
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Today we welcome Babita Jagnanan to our conversation. In her vital role, Babita oversees initiatives that provide essential resources to underserved communities. She actively coordinates efforts to distribute clothing, food, and everyday items to individuals in need, while also fostering partnerships with local businesses and donors. Babita’s hands-on involvement reflects her deep commitment to empowering others and creating a supportive environment for those in recovery, re-entry, and vulnerable populations.
Links for today's episode:
Phoenix Family Resources' website - www.phoenixfamilyresourcesde.org
Phoenix Used Clothing's website - www.phoenixusedclothing.online
Phoenix Family Resources' Instagram - www.instagram.com/Phoenixfamilyresourcecenterde
Phoenix Used Clothing's Instagram - www.instagram.com/phoenixused.clothing
Phoenix Family Resources' Facebook - www.facebook.com/people/Phoenix-Family-Resource-Center-De/61560499661661
Phoenix Used Clothing's Facebook - www.facebook.com/Phoenixusedclothing
Babita Jagnanan's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/babita-jagnanan-191309124/
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Today we are joined by Javonna Wylie, President and CEO of Chester County OIC (CCOIC). Javonna is building community connections, heading coalitions and breaking barriers so that underrepresented, unemployed and unemployed residents of Chester County can access greater economic opportunities. Additionally, she is a strong advocate for the wellness of women and girls.
Links for today's episode:
Chester County OIC's website - www.ccoic.org
Chester County OIC's Facebook - www.facebook.com/ChescoOIC
Chester County OIC's X - www.x.com/ChesCoOIC
Chester County OIC's Instagram - www.instagram.com/chestercountyoic
Chester County OIC's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/chester-county-oic-ccoic
Javonna Wylie's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/javonna-wylie-0ba714124
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In conversation today is Jan Michener, Founder and Executive Director of Arts Holding Hands and Hearts (AHHAH). AHHAH's mission is building equity and justice by empowering youth, strengthening families, and mobilizing communities through arts, literacy, and mindfulness.
Links for today's episode:
AHHAH's website - www.ahhah.org
AHHAH's Instagram - www.instagram.com/artsholdinghandsandhearts
AHHAH's Facebook - www.facebook.com/ArtsHoldingHandsAndHeartsInc
AHHAH's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/arts-holding-hands-and-hearts-ahhah
AHHAH's YouTube - www.youtube.com/@ArtsHoldingHandsAndHearts
Jan Michener's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/janmichener
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Joining the conversation today is Angelique Hinton, Executive Director of PA Youth Vote. Angelique is a political and community organizer and advocate for a new generation of voters. Through PA Youth Vote, she is able to educate young people ages 18 to 24 on the vital issues affecting their daily lives to ensure they show up to the polls and choose their elected leaders wisely.
Links for today's episode:
PA Youth Vote's website - www.payouthvote.org
PA Youth Vote's Instagram - www.instagram.com/payouthvote
PA Youth Vote's Facebook - www.facebook.com/PAyouthvote
PA Youth Vote's X - www.x.com/payouthvote
PA Youth Vote's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/payouthvote
PA Youth Vote's YouTube - www.youtube.com/@PAyouthvote
Angelique Hinton's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/angelique-hinton
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This episode we welcome Emily Rice, Associate Director of Yellow Horse Equine Therapeutic Riding Programs to the conversation. Yellow Horse is a 501c3 non profit organization that program teaches children and adults of all abilities how to ride horses. Emily oversees all levels of the program, working closely their our volunteer coordinator to assist in training, scheduling, recruitment, and outreach.
Links for today's episode:
Yellow Horse's website - www.yellow-horse-equine.com
Yellow Horse's Facebook - www.facebook.com/YellowHorseTherapy
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Joining our ongoing conversation today is Milena Lanz, Executive Director of Maternal and Child Health Consortium. In addition, Milena has volunteered at her church since 2014 and in 2020, she joined the Chester County Law Enforcement Task Force on Race and Justice. Since 2019 Milena been a member of the PA Standards for Excellence for Nonprofit Organizations Committee (past chair) and serves as treasurer for the Chester County Women’s Commission. She also serves as the Board President of the PA Nonprofit Organizations (PANO) as well as a Board member for the Coatesville Center for Community Health in Coatesville PA.
Links for today's episode:
Maternal and Child Health Consortium's website - www.ccmchc.org
Maternal and Child Health Consortium's X - www.x.com/mchcchesco
Maternal and Child Health Consortium's Facebook - www.facebook.com/ccmchc.org
Maternal and Child Health Consortium's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/ccmchc
Maternal and Child Health Consortium's Instagram - www.instagram.com/maternalchildhealth
Milena Lanz's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/milena-oberti-lanz-6a8723100
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Joining the conversation today is Luis Colmenares. Born in Venezuela, Luis is an Enterprise Customer Success Partner for SAP and has been with the company for 28 years with more than 35 in the IT field. Luis is a volunteer for CCF, MCHC, Casa de Venezuela, Latinos@SAP, TENT, ACLAMO, and the Downingtown Food Pantry.
Links for today's episode:
Luis Colmenares' LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/luismcolmenares
SAP's website - www.sap.com
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Nicole Hill is creator of Nikks Village, an unofficial non profit in Chester County, PA. Her priority is to help people, mainly women, heal from childhood trauma through retreats, workshops, and more. Nicole also helps to build and strengthen her community with service. She's different ways of reaching her community members and helping them to feel heard and helped. Nicole's life of services is reflected in the work Nikks Village does.
Links for today's episode:
Nikks Village's Facebook - www.facebook.com/people/Nikks-Village/100064255383005
Nikks Village's YouTube - www.youtube.com/@nikksvillage661
Nikks Village's website - www.nikksvillage.com
Nicole Hill's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-hill-14b806164
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Today Stormy speaks with Theresa Hummel-Krallinger, Founder & Facilitator of Meet the Author. In addition to her responsibilities at Meet the Author, Theresa has been facilitating both in-person and virtual programs at the Pyramid Club in Philadelphia and via Zoom for 11 years.
Links for today's episode:
Meet the Author's Facebook - www.facebook.com/groups/1541861236072243
Meet the Author's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/meet-the-author
Meet the Author's website - www.meettheauthorpc.com
Theresa Hummel-Krallinger's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/tkrallinger
Theresa Hummel-Krallinger's comedy Facebook - www.facebook.com/theresahkcomedy
Theresa Hummel-Krallinger's comedy website - www.theresahkcomedy.com
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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
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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 across multiple counties and engaged hundreds of volunteers. Shara is a Board Member for Bergen Volunteer Center in Hackensack, New Jersey.
Links for today's episode:
JFNNJ's X - www.x.com/jfnnj
JFNNJ's Instagram - www.instagram.com/jfnnj
JFNNJ's Facebook - www.facebook.com/jfnnj
JFNNJ's website - www.jfnnj.org
Shara Nadler's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/shara-nadler-854b4870
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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
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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' LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/delores-connors-b69494222
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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's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/erin-leigh-labarge
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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 LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/anne-gaughen
Anne Gaughen's Instagram - www.instagram.com/acgaughen
Anne Gaughen's Facebook - www.facebook.com/acgaughen1
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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.instagram.com/lycomingarts
Williamsport First Friday's Facebook - www.facebook.com/williamsportfirstfriday
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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 Margherio - www.developmentguild.com/at-the-helm/lynn-margherio-cradles-to-crayons-interivew
Help End Clothing Insecurity! - www.cradlestocrayons.org/endclothinginsecurity
The Impact of Clothing Insecurity on Children's Education - www.josiescloset.org/blog/the-impact-of-clothing-insecurity-on-children-s-education
Cradles to Crayons' Website - www.cradlestocrayons.org/philadelphia
Cradles to Crayons' Facebook - www.facebook.com/C2CPhiladelphia
Cradles to Crayons' Instagram - www.instagram.com/c2cphiladelphia
Cradles to Crayons' LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/cradlestocrayons
Michal Smith's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/michal-smith-789957156
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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
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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.
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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 (www.tinyurl.com/9mexscn6)
Travis Manion Foundation - www.travismanion.org
Travis Manion Foundation's X (Twitter) - www.twitter.com/TMFoundation
Travis Manion Foundation's Facebook - www.facebook.com/TravisManionFoundation
Travis Manion Foundation's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/travis-manion-foundation
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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
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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/FamilySupportLine
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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 and events related to his work.
Links for today's episode:
Concentric Global - www.concentricglobal.org
Concentric Global's Facebook - www.facebook.com/disciplemakingalliance
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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
Chester County's Instagram - www.instagram.com/chescogovt
Episode Transcription - www.heatheroaks.com/2024/01/17/josh_maxwell
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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
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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 International’s Instagram – www.instagram.com/sil_international
Episode Transcription – www.heatheroaks.com/2023/11/01/anne_forcine
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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_urscheler
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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/lorimartinek
SCORE - www.score.org
SCORE's Instagram - www.instagram.com/score_mentors
SCORE's X (Formerly Twitter) - www.x.com/SCOREMentors
SCORE's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/score-mentors
SCORE's Facebook - www.facebook.com/SCOREMentors
Episode Transcription - www.heatheroaks.com/2023/10/04/lori_martinek
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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
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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.
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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/kendracormancoach
H2H Consulting's Facebook - www.facebook.com/h2hmarketingconsulting
H2H Consulting's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/h2h-consulting
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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:
United Way of Madison County - www.uwmadisoncounty.org
United Way of Madison County in Huntsville Alabama - www.facebook.com/uwmadisoncounty
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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/@artofvolunteering
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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 100th anniversary of serving Canadian communities. She is a 2nd generation Optimist and the first ever 2nd generation International President for Optimist International.
Links for today's episode:
Optimist International - www.optimist.org
Episode Transcription - www.heatheroaks.com/2023/03/15/tracy_huxley
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Kathy Grubelic is the Volunteer Coordinator/Community Engagement Ambassador for Habitat for Humanity Cape May County. In today's episode, Kathy highlights the sourcing and onboarding volunteer processes of the affiliate and how she works with volunteers to help place them on the path where their interest and talents work best.
Links for today's episode:
Habitat for Humanity Cape May County - www.habitatcapemaycounty.org
Episode Transcription - www.heatheroaks.com/2023/02/15/kathy_grubelic
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Pastor Adonia Magwaza speaks to the incredible challenges in his 1,200-person church. With 90% unemployment, he and his wife are teaching skills that provide an income to pay for basic needs. He shares how his faith is the core value that motivates him to serve his community.
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On this episode, Stormy is joined by fellow Lasell University alumnus Shirley Fan-Chan. Shirley is the founding member of Students Assisting Students a 100% volunteer group who pack care bags for college students in need.
Links for today's episode:
Students Assisting Students - www.studentsassistingstudents.org
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On today's episode we are joined by Benjamin Baham a volunteer firefighter and EMS officer with the Eighth Ward Volunteer Fire Department in the Tangipahoa Parish of Louisiana. Ben shares the process volunteer firefighters have to go through, what a T-shirt firefighter is, and how volunteering has impacted his own life.
Links for today's episode:
Benjamin Baham, FireRescue1 - www.firerescue1.com/columnists/benjamin-baham
Eighth Ward Volunteer Fire Department - www.eighthwardvfd.com
Eighth Ward Volunteer Fire Department Facebook - www.facebook.com/eighthwardfire
Episode Transcription - https://heatheroaks.com/2022/12/21/benjamin_baham
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On this episode Dr. Kathleen O'Connor, former Vice President of Enrollment Management for Lasell University, discusses the importance of volunteering on higher education applications.
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Episode Transcription - heatheroaks.com/2022/11/30/dr_kathleen_oconnor
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Troy Childress is a high school guidance counselor who shares his perspective on the importance of student community service in high school and how to create a strategy that strengthens a college application.
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Episode Transcription - heatheroaks.com/2022/11/02/troy_childress
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Sue Griffin shares her journey as a polio survivor as well as a nurse and how these
combined experiences enable her to volunteer with compassion. She helps those
living with polio to live with dignity and hope. Polio NZ exists to create conditions so
that polio survivors live life to its full potential and achieve optimum quality of life.
Links for today's episode:
Polio New Zealand - www.polio.org.nz
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Nancy Labov has been working as a nurse in psychiatric and addiction services for more than 25 years. She has always believed in the power of community resourcing and people working together towards a common goal. She has a passion for recovery and prevention and recognizes that identification and awareness are key factors. In 2014, the framework for Alumni in Recovery was founded as a result of her life experience. She began bridging schools and the valuable resource of young people in recovery.
Links for today's episode:
Alumni in Recovery's Facebook - www.facebook.com/alumniinrecovery
Alumni in Recovery - www.alumniinrecovery.org
Dee Gillen, The Black Poster Project - www.buzzsprout.com/1961837/11334498
Episode Transcription - www.heatheroaks.com/2022/09/17/nancy_labov
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"In this field of working with grief due to loss of a loved one or working with people in recovery, volunteering our time to help others ‘behind’ us on this path is crucial." In this week's episode Dee Gillen of The Black Poster Project shares her journey of healing in the aftermath of her son's overdose. Today the organization is a place of healing for countless people.
Links for today's episode:
"The Black Poster Project" - youtu.be/s5hK6o1rxQc
"The creator of 'THE BLACK POSTER PROJECT shares about her son SCOTT GILLEN" - bit.ly/3e9Qryn
The Black Poster Project - www.theblackposterproject.com
Alumni in Recovery - www.alumniinrecovery.org
Episode Transcription - www.heatheroaks.com/2022/08/31/dee_gillen
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Cancer entered the lives of two families. The mom’s share how their experiences birthed Kids Can’t Fight Cancer Alone. Kids Can’t Fight Cancer Alone is an all-volunteer organization whose entire mission is to meet the needs of families facing childhood cancer. Their mission is uniting communities throughout a tri-county area of northeast Pennsylvania.
Links for today's episode:
Kids Can't Fight Cancer Alone - www.facebook.com/KidsCantFightCancerAlone
Transcript - www.heatheroaks.com/2022/08/03/tracey_weldy_michelle_ward
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Lorrie Hamilton has been working alongside volunteers for over 20 years, and now leads the Volunteer Program at Longwood Gardens. She supports a team of over 600 volunteers as they assist staff in all departments at the gardens. Longwood strives to find meaningful roles for their volunteers. Their volunteers are an essential and much appreciated part of the Longwood family.
Links for today's episode:
Longwood Gardens - www.longwoodgardens.org
Light: Installations by Bruce Munro - www.longwoodgardens.org/light-installations-bruce-munro
Transcript - www.heatheroaks.com/2022/07/20/lorrie_hamilton
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Our guest today is Courtney Amberg. A volunteer with the New York Junior League since 2017, her focus has always been on the community side, working with young children and her love of theater through Beacon 2 Broadway. Courtney also volunteers with City Meals on Wheels, delivering meals to home bound New Yorkers.
Links for today's episode:
The New York Junior League - www.nyjl.org
Transcript - www.heatheroaks.com/2022/07/06/courtney_amberg
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Meals on Wheels North Jersey is celebrating 50 years of service this year. Their motto of being “more than a meal” motivates approximately 500 volunteers to bring a hot meal the client’s door. Even school children share their time to help bring a smile to a senior’s face.
Links to stories shared in today’s episode:
Meals on Wheels North Jersey - www.mealsonwheelsnorthjersey.org
Meals on Wheels of Rockland County - www.mowrockland.org
No one came to 98-year-old's funeral, so these angels gave her another one - www.njersy.co/3NYy2S5
This Bergen woman was buried alone. But now everyone has a story to share about her - www.njersy.co/3OjtghC
Transcript - www.heatheroaks.com/2022/06/22/jeanne_martin
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Lifelong volunteer Sheila Capperauld sits down with us to discuss her work on two continents. From being on a hot air crew to being a pickleball aficionado, courthouse therapy dog handler, and a preschool storyteller we hear about the many lives that she has touched.
Links:
Pickleball Association of NSW - www.pickleballnsw.org
Canine Court Companion Program - nsw.guidedogs.com.au/our-dogs/canine-court-companion
Transcript - www.heatheroaks.com/2022/06/08/sheila_capperauld
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Set decor volunteer Lauren Zenreich leads a team of artisans who create the backdrop that allows for the performance on stage to masterfully tell the story.
Links:
Bergen County Players - www.bcplayers.org
Transcript - www.heatheroaks.com/2022/05/25/lauren_zenreich
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Melodic sounds, gentle waves, and pre-summer rays makes Sue Davoli’s experience as the Box Office Queen for the Exit Zero Jazz Festival so much fun.
“Complex harmonies, syncopated rhythms, and a heavy emphasis on improvisation” (Masterclass.com, Nov 8, 2020) sets the stage for the Exit Zero Jazz Festival. Founded by Michael Klein upon his return from New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.
COVID prompted Exit Zero to pivot in order to bring music back to Cape May. Volunteers helped to navigate the protocols and cerate a space where everyone felt safe.
Training for their volunteers’ ranges depending on the task being asked to perform. Student volunteers bring a unique perspective to the festival.
Sue shares the how Exit Zero motivates their volunteers, when a T-shirt just won’t do.
It is the 10th anniversary of the festival this year. The line up includes Artemis, Charles Lloyd, Keyon Harrold Quintet, Melissa Aldana, and Marcus Miller. New Orleans Second Line, Snacktime Philly, and Brass Queens. And Sue’s favorite, Conjunto Philly.
Links:
Exit Zero Jazz Festival - www.exitzerojazzfestival.com
Spy Boy Productions - www.spyboyproductions.com
Transcript - www.heatheroaks.com/2022/05/11/sue_davoli
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Educator, author, and volunteer Delores Connors speaks to the unspoken commitment individuals make when they volunteer.
Author of I Don’t Want to Go! and You See, Mom... Delores reflects on the challenges of children on the spectrum.
Delores helps to shine a light on the disproportionate equity of reading support in Harlem, advocating literacy through Total Equity Now (TEN). Schools without libraries and librarians
are the catalyst for TEN to put books into the hands of young readers.
The social enterprise Write to Matter provides a vehicle to communicate support to individuals and families enduring the hardships of a loved one being incarcerated. Volunteers share compassion on Mother’s Day through distributing greeting cards designed to speak to the heart of the recipient. Write to Matter is also producing a reading project to bridge the divide between incarcerated fathers and their children. This project captures the voices of the fathers reading stories to their children.
Delores shares insights on family support when she volunteers, as well as sharing her greatest volunteering challenge.
Links:
Total Equity Now - www.totalequitynow.org
Write to Matter - www.facebook.com/write2matter
Delores Connors - www.deloresconnors.com
Transcript - www.heatheroaks.com/2022/04/30/delores_connors
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Special Events Director for the New Jersey Audubon, Lillian Armstrong and Stormy Bell talk about the value NJ Audubon places on the skills and passion of bird and preservation of their habitats that their volunteers bring to their organization.
Links:
New Jersey Audubon – www.njaudubon.org
Golden Gate Raptor Observatory - www.parksconservancy.org/programs/golden-gate-raptor-observatory
World Series of Birding – www.worldseriesofbirding.org
Transcript - www.heatheroaks.com/2022/04/16/lillian_armstrong
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Childhood cancer survivor, Sami Gray, discusses her journey and motivation for volunteerism. She shares compassion with the greater childhood cancer community. Her enthusiasm for life and giving back is an encouragement for all of our listeners.
Links:
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia – www.chop.edu
Make-A-Wish – www.wish.org
Alex’s Lemonade Stand - www.alexslemonade.org
Jason’s Friends – www.jasonsfriends.org
Transcript - www.heatheroaks.com/2022/04/02/sami_gray
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