Podcasts about volunteer alexandria

This month Marion Brunken sits down with Olivia Anderson to discuss her work with Volunteer Alexandria, a community resource for volunteerism. A German native, Brunken also touched on her experience coming to the United States, as well as some of the differences she's seen working in the volunteerism nonprofit sector versus corporate settings.

RSVP-Northern Virginia volunteer Mike McLaughlin of Fairfax Station, VA., talks with Rob Paine of RSVP about how RSVP helped him make the transition from the corporate world to volunteering in retirement. Mike volunteers with several nonprofits through RSVP including the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics where he doubled the NVSO's annual fundraising intake in one year. Mike also helps Fairfax seniors "Age in Place" as a volunteer driver for the Shepherd Center of Fairfax - Burke, Va. RSVP is the official volunteer provider of the games. To register as an NVSO competitor sign up at www.nvso.us before Aug. 31. To register as a volunteer with NVSO and help support the games, please visit www.rsvpnova.org or call 703-403-5360. RSVP is a program of Volunteer Fairfax, Volunteer Arlington and Volunteer Alexandria

Shelley Brosnan of Fairfax, Va., a volunteer engagement leader with RSVP-Northern Virginia and the 2019 Fairfax RSVP volunteer of the year, volunteered more than 500 hours of her time in 2018 helping those in need. In the podcast, Shelley talks with RSVP outreach specialist Rob Paine about why volunteering in retirement is important to her and why she joined RSVP-Northern Virginia. For more information on RSVP, the region's largest volunteer program for those 55 or better, please visit www.rsvpnova.org or call 703-403-5360. RSVP-Northern Virginia is a program of Volunteer Fairfax, Volunteer Arlington and Volunteer Alexandria.

Melinda Patrician is executive director of the AGC Education and Research Foundation based in Arlington, VA. Previously, she served as executive director of Volunteer Alexandria and, for most of her career, as a public relations professional. The AGC Education and Research Foundation awards scholarships to construction management and engineering students as well as craft and technical workers; provides practical residencies for faculty with contractors and publishes industry case studies for use in the classroom.

RSVP-Northern Virginia outreach specialist Rob Paine chats with Amy Tristan, volunteer & outreach coordinator for the Literacy Council of Northern Virginia, a partner of RSVP, about the variety of volunteer opportunities available with LCNV. For more information on RSVP-Northern Virginia, a program of Volunteer Fairfax, Volunteer Arlington and Volunteer Alexandria, please visit www.rsvpnova.org. RSVP is a free service that provides personalized matching between those over 55 and their ideal volunteer opportunities.

For nearly 50 years Cornerstones, a nonprofit partner of RSVP-Northern Virginia based in in Reston, has been promoting self-sufficiency by providing support and advocacy for those in need of food, shelter, affordable housing, quality childcare, and other human services. In this RSVP-Northern Virginia video podcast, Susan Alger, director of volunteer and community engagement at Cornerstones, talks about the important work Cornerstones does and the critical role senior volunteers play in that work in a variety of ways. RSVP-Northern Virginia, a program of Volunteer Fairfax, Volunteer Arlington and Volunteer Alexandria, is the largest volunteer program in the region for retirees and seniors. For more info on RSVP, please visit www.rsvpnova.org or call RSVP at 703-403-5360.

This RSVP Northern Virginia podcast published July 19, 2018, features Lisa Fikes, Executive Director or Volunteer Arlington, talking about senior volunteer opportunities available thru RSVP in Arlington County, VA, and why senior volunteers are a vital part of the community. For more information on RSVP NOVA, please visit www.rsvpnova.org. RSVP NOVA is a program of Volunteer Arlington, Volunteer Alexandria and Volunteer Fairfax.

When Got Your 6 first got on my radar, I wasn't sure what they did. Years later, I still wasn't convinced I understood their mission. Then, a few weeks ago, their Executive Director Bill Rausch interviewed Secretary Shulkin for our YouTube Live event. After the event, I invited him to join me on the podcast and he enthusiastically agreed. We had a very informative and fun conversation regarding his service, Got Your 6, the Veteran space, collaboration among organizations, a conflict of guilt some veterans have, and even beards. About Bill: Bill Rausch is the Executive Director at Got Your 6. He is a former Army Major with over ten years of service including 17 months in Iraq serving under Generals Casey and Petraeus while assigned to the Information Operations Task Force. Prior to joining GY6, Bill was Political Director at Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America where he oversaw policy and advocacy campaigns. Bill is also an active community leader and volunteer serving as Chapter Captain for Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) in his local community in Alexandria, VA. He also serves on the Board of Directors at Volunteer Alexandria, an organization promoting volunteerism across all charity sectors. Covered in Episode 24: Veteran of the Day FAQ Interview with Army Veteran Bill Rausch   Why he joined the Army His experience in the military Getting out and getting back in again Top beards in the Veteran space The mission and direction of Got Your 6 Four Veterans that he admires that have him excited Get involved with VA Volunteer Services #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Onnie Roberts Stanley

Bill Rausch is the Executive Director at Got Your 6. He is a former Army Major with over ten years of service including 17 months in Iraq serving under Generals Casey and Petraeus while assigned to the Information Operations Task Force. Prior to joining GY6, Bill was Political Director at Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America where he oversaw policy and advocacy campaigns. Prior to his veteran advocacy work, he was a Senior Consultant providing products and services to the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense while assigned to the Pentagon. Bill regularly testifies in front of Congress and has appeared on NBC Nightly News, C-SPAN’s Washington Journal and MSNBC’s coverage of Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Bill is also an active community leader and volunteer serving as Chapter Captain for Team Red White and Blue (Team RWB) in his local community in Alexandria, VA. He also serves on the Board of Directors at Volunteer Alexandria, an organization promoting volunteerism across all charity sectors. Bill received his Bachelor of Science in Geospatial Information Science from the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY. He lives in Alexandria, VA with his wife and son. Got Your 6 is a nonprofit that believes veterans are leaders, team builders, and problem solvers, who have the unique potential to lead a resurgence of community across the nation.

On Through the Noise, we talk to many nonprofits that depend on the goodwill of the community to donate their time and skills in order to thrive. Volunteer Alexandria is the go-to organization to match your experience, availability, and goals with a nonprofit in Alexandria that would greatly benefit from your assistance. Volunteering is not only a wonderful way to meet like-minded people, it’s an excellent team-builder for organizations and businesses of all sizes looking to give back to the community. Marion, a native of Germany and a social worker by trade, has been the Executive Director, at Volunteer Alexandria since 2012 and she has been involved in the Washington, D.C. non-profit arena for over 17 years, working with communities, nonprofit and government agencies, and volunteers. Previously, she served for eight years as the Employee Engagement Manager at Freddie Mac. Volunteer Alexandria, a 501 c (3) nonprofit organization since 1980, serves as a link between individual and group volunteers and area nonprofit organizations. They work in partnership with businesses, associations, other nonprofits, and local government to inspire people to volunteer, and to engage volunteers, six years and older, in activities that strengthen our community. Their vision is that all Alexandrians are engaged to make a difference in our community and their mission is to build a better community by inspiring and mobilizing people to volunteer.