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The 200th episode of the Volunteer Nation podcast marks a major milestone. After four years, hundreds of conversations, and insights from volunteer leaders around the world, Tobi Johnson takes a step back to reflect on what has changed in volunteer engagement and what today's organizations must do differently to build stronger, more sustainable volunteer programs. From strategy and systems to recruitment, retention, and leadership influence, this episode distills the most important lessons learned across 200 episodes into ten clear, actionable takeaways. Whether you're a seasoned leader of volunteers or building a program from the ground up, this conversation offers both perspective and practical guidance for the future of the field. Full show notes: 200. 10 Lessons from 200 Episodes - The Volunteer Nation Through the Years Volunteer Nation - Episode Highlights [01:51] - Reflecting on 200 Episodes [04:19] - The Evolution of Volunteer Engagement [06:16] - Key Lessons from 200 Episodes [11:01] - Volunteer Engagement as Strategy [14:15] - Addressing Capacity Problems [21:46] - The Importance of Meaning in Recruitment [26:45] - Retention Starts Early [30:02] - Empowering Volunteer Managers [30:29] - Building Influence as a Volunteer Manager [32:00] - Supporting Volunteer Leaders in Nonprofits [33:56] - The Evolution of Volunteer Roles [34:30] - Flexible and Team-Based Volunteering [40:29] - Community as a Retention Strategy [44:23] - The Importance of Data in Volunteer Management [50:13] - Challenges and Resilience of Volunteer Leaders [53:49] - The Brave Future of Volunteerism  Helpful Links Volunteer Management Progress Report  VolunteerPro Impact Lab  Volunteer Nation Episode #198 - The Future of Volunteerism - Trends & Predictions Part 1 Volunteer Nation Episode #199 - The Future of Volunteerism - Trends & Predictions Part 2  Thanks for listening to this episode of the Volunteer Nation podcast. If you enjoyed it, please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review so we can reach more people like you who want to improve the impact of their good cause. For more tips and notes from the show, check us out at TobiJohnson.com. For any comments or questions, email us at WeCare@VolPro.net.

In this episode, we explore the many careers within horticulture, and how schemes such as Future Gardeners by Bankside Open Spaces Trust (BOST) can help people get their foot in the door. We also discuss the legacies of colonialism in labour and knowledge production from botanical spaces. This episode features the dye plants Woad (Isatis tinctoria), Indigo (Indigofera tinctoria) and its complex history, as well as Sir Hans Sloane, whose statue can be found in the centre of Chelsea Physic Garden.   Max Levy is the Volunteer Manager at Chelsea Physic Garden and has expertise in heritage studies and the history of heritage sites. Louisa Mansfield is the program manager of Future Gardeners, a horticultural training scheme delivered by the Bankside Open Spaces Trust (BOST). Hassan Aziz is a trainee gardener at Chelsea Physic Garden, and an alumni of Future Gardeners. Mary McLeod is a volunteer guide at Chelsea Physic Garden. She enjoys sharing the lesser-known stories about plants, showing how plants have helped shape our societies. Please note that parts of this episode contain reference to slavery.

The large majority of about 50 pilot whales stranded across Farewell Spit near Nelson have returned to sea. DOC and Project Jonah crew have returned to the site of yesterday's stranding, helping cool the creatures in the rising sun. Some mammals appear to still be stuck on the high tide line, with only a small window of time to get them out to deeper water. Project Jonah Volunteer Manager Louisa Hawkes told Andrew Dickens they've had a tough night. She says that six whales died overnight, but 15 are still alive, and the rest of the pod appears to have swum off and stayed in deeper water. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Volunteer Nation Podcast, Tobi Johnson shares a webinar featuring Jennifer Bennett of Idealist and Travis Sternhagen, Volunteer Manager at Kinship Community Food Center. The episode delves into the transformative community-centric approach adopted by Kinship, emphasizing mutual aid, trust, and relationships over traditional transactional models of volunteerism.  Tobi and Jennifer discuss the challenges and strategies involved in fostering a sense of community among volunteers and service recipients alike, highlighting practical steps and profound insights shared by Travis. This episode offers invaluable guidance for anyone looking to reinvigorate volunteer engagement by making it deeply relational and community-oriented. Full show notes: 188. Let's Talk Volunteering with Weave: the Social Fabric Project Weave the Social Fabric Project - Episode Highlights [02:58] - The Weave Project and Volunteerism [06:54] - Tobi and Jennifer's Insights on Community Building [08:27] - Travis' Unique Approach to Volunteer Engagement [15:10] - Kinship Community Food Center's Philosophy [28:09] - Challenges and Solutions in Volunteer Management [32:07] - Setting Boundaries in Healthy Communities [32:47] - The Compost Metaphor for Community Building [35:59] - Volunteer Influence Beyond the Organization [38:43] - Engaging Volunteers for Long-Term Commitment [42:11] - Audience Q&A: Building Community with Volunteers [49:05] - The Importance of Rituals in Community Building [50:50] - Managing Up and Embracing Community-Centric Approaches  Helpful Links VolunteerPro Impact Lab Volunteer Nation Episode 179 - Transformative Service Experiences with Frederick J. Riley and Jackie Wolven Weave: The Social Fabric Project at The Aspen Institute VolunteerMatch/Idealist  Kinship Community Food Center  Find Michael on LinkedIn Find Jennifer on LinkedIn  Find Travis on LinkedIn  Thanks for listening to this episode of the Volunteer Nation podcast. If you enjoyed it, please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review so we can reach more people like you who want to improve the impact of their good cause. For more tips and notes from the show, check us out at TobiJohnson.com. For any comments or questions, email us at WeCare@VolPro.net.

Olympische Stimmung mitten im Pott – und du kannst mittendrin statt nur dabei sein! Bei den FISU World University Games Rhine-Ruhr 2025 treffen sich über 10.000 Studierende aus der ganzen Welt, um sportlich um Medaillen zu kämpfen. Und das nicht irgendwo, sondern in Bochum, Duisburg, Essen und Mülheim – also direkt vor unserer Haustür.Das Beste: Du kannst mithelfen! Als Volunteer bei einem der größten Multisportevents der Welt. Was du dafür mitbringen musst, welche Aufgaben auf dich warten und wie du dich bewirbst, erklärt uns Jonas Zöller, Volunteer-Manager der FISU Games.Also: hört rein und bewerbt euch – und seid vielleicht schon bald Teil eines einmaligen Events werden.

Children in Hospital Ireland provides a vital voluntary play service in hospitals across the country, helping to bring comfort and joy to young patients. They are currently seeking volunteers for Wexford General Hospital. Joining us to share more about this rewarding opportunity is Elizabeth Morrin, Volunteer Manager.

Gościem odcinka jest Marta Furmańczuk – Sustainability and Volunteer Manager w Polskim Związku Piłki Nożnej. Marta opowiada o swojej pracy nad strategiami zrównoważonego rozwoju oraz o koordynacji projektów wolontariackich, w tym podczas takich prestiżowych wydarzeń jak Finał Ligi Europy UEFA 2021 czy Super Cup UEFA 2024. Rozmawiamy o kulisach organizacji wolontariatu na wielkich wydarzeniach sportowych, o wyzwaniach i możliwościach, jakie daje ta forma zaangażowania, oraz o tym, jak wolontariat może otworzyć drzwi do kariery w branży sportowej. Marta zdradza również szczegóły dotyczące rekrutacji wolontariuszy na Finał Ligi Konferencji UEFA 2025 we Wrocławiu. Jeśli zastanawiasz się, co dzieje się za sceną wielkich wydarzeń sportowych, dlaczego wolontariat to świetny sposób na rozwój zawodowy, i jak najlepiej wykorzystać to doświadczenie, ten odcinek jest właśnie dla Ciebie. ✨Rekrutacja na wolontariat podczas UEFA Conference League Final we Wrocławiu: https://shorturl.at/CMDRU ☑️ Pobierz za darmo checklistę „10 strategii, jak napisać CV, by dać się wyróżnić”:⁠⁠ https://agatajurek.com/checklista/ ▬▬▬▬▬ Pozostańmy w kontakcie ▬▬▬▬▬ ➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agata-jurek/ ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agatajurek.co/ ➡️ E-mail: kontakt@agatajurek.com ▬▬▬ Rozdziały ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00:00 - Sport od kulis: Jak wolontariat otwiera drzwi do kariery. 0:01:09 - Wstęp 0:03:17 - Jak trafiłaś do eventów związanych ze sportem? 0:10:08 - Jak teraz wygląda Twoja rola w piłce nożnej? 0:11:15 - Czy wolontariat stał się w ostatnich latach bardziej popularny? 0:13:14 - Jakie zadania wykonują wolontariusze przy meczu piłki nożnej? 0:17:34 - Jak wygląda rekrutacja na wolontariat podczas Finału Ligi Konferencji we Wrocławiu? 0:26:06 - Jakie są wrażenia wolontariuszy po takim wydarzeniu? 0:27:55 - Czy uważasz, że wolontariat sportowy może pomóc w rozwoju kariery? 0:29:48 - Jak dobrze wykorzystać udział w wolontariacie? 0:34:44 - Czy rola wolontariuszy jest tak istotna? 0:36:00 - Jakie sportowe wydarzenie najbardziej utkwiło Ci w pamięci? 0:38:37 - Projekty Zrównoważonego Rozwoju, na czym to polega 0:44:47 - Najważniejsza rada dla osób, które chciałyby rozpocząć pracę w sporcie?

In this episode of Let's Innovate, our host Michael Unger dives into the exciting world of artificial intelligence and its role in science fairs. Joining the conversation are Gerry Gourlay, Program & Volunteer Manager at Science Fair Foundation BC as well as a professor in the biological sciences, and Charley Cai, a medical student leveraging AI in his research. Together, they explore how AI can enhance science fair projects and inspire the next generation of innovators. Don't miss this fascinating discussion on the future of science fairs!For more information go to sciencefairs.ca. If you have any questions or comments you can email Michael Unger at munger@sciencefairs.caFollow us on Instagram, and LinkenIn @sciencefairs, and @michaeljohnunger.

We're almost halfway through the 20's (the 2020's, that is), but if you want to take a trip back in time to the 1920's, the Trustees of Reservations can help you out with that. Their "Roaring Twenties Lawn Party" returns to the Crane Estate in Ipswich August 3 and 4, showcasing all things 1920's like jazz music, swing dancing, vintage clothes, classic cars, and much more! Trina Schell, the Public Programs and Volunteer Manager at the Trustees, joins Nichole to talk about this festive event.

In this episode of the Volunteer Nation podcast, host Tobi Johnson interviews Megan Vixie, Chief Engagement Officer at Beach Cities Health District, about volunteer manager salary levels and career paths. They discuss the importance of volunteerism, Megan's journey in volunteer engagement, and the professional career pathway survey conducted by the Association for Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (AL!VE).  The pair explore strategies for negotiating salaries and benefits, the importance of professional development, the creation of a job leveling document to advocate for volunteer engagement professionals, as well as highlighting actionable insights for both volunteer managers and organizational leaders. Full show notes: 119. Volunteer Manager Salary & Career Paths with Megan Vixie Thanks for listening to this episode of the Volunteer Nation podcast. If you enjoyed it, please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review so we can reach more people like you who want to improve the impact of their good cause. For more tips and notes from the show, check us out at TobiJohnson.com. For any comments or questions, email us at WeCare@VolPro.net.

Unscripted: Conversations about Sexual and Domestic Violence is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from Domestic and Sexual Violence Services and partner organizations discussing all aspects of interpersonal violence, plus solutions and resources for support for residents of Fairfax County. On this episode of Unscripted, host Kendra Lee talks with Dr. Kelly Jackson, Quality Assurance Clinical Supervisor; Jennifer Perkins, ADAPT Supervisor; and Tanisha Cox, Volunteer Manager; all with Domestic and Sexual Violence Services, about dating in modern times, part two of our conversation about modern day dating. If you or someone you know has experienced interpersonal violence, call the Domestic and Sexual Violence 24-Hour Hotline at 703-360-7273, or visit fairfaxcounty.gov and search for domestic and sexual violence. To listen to other county podcasts, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts.

Unscripted: Conversations about Sexual and Domestic Violence is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from Domestic and Sexual Violence Services and partner organizations discussing all aspects of interpersonal violence, plus solutions and resources for support for residents of Fairfax County. On this episode of Unscripted, host Kendra Lee talks with Dr. Kelly Jackson, Quality Assurance Clinical Supervisor; Jennifer Perkins, ADAPT Supervisor; and Tanisha Cox, Volunteer Manager; all with Domestic and Sexual Violence Services, about dating in modern times, part two of our conversation about modern day dating. If you or someone you know has experienced interpersonal violence, call the Domestic and Sexual Violence 24-Hour Hotline at 703-360-7273, or visit fairfaxcounty.gov and search for domestic and sexual violence. To listen to other county podcasts, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts.

Unscripted: Conversations about Sexual and Domestic Violence is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from Domestic and Sexual Violence Services and partner organizations discussing all aspects of interpersonal violence, plus solutions. On this episode of Unscripted, host Kendra Lee talks with Kelly Jackson, Quality Assurance Clinical Supervisor; Andrea Nunes-Gardner, Crisis Response Services Program Manager; Jennifer Perkins, ADAPT Supervisor; and Tanisha Cox, Volunteer Manager; all with Domestic and Sexual Violence Services, to mix it up about dating in 2024. If you or someone you know has experienced interpersonal violence, call the Domestic and Sexual Violence 24-Hour Hotline at 703-360-7273, or visit fairfaxcounty.gov and search for domestic and sexual violence. To listen to other county podcasts, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts

Catch up with us once again as we discuss what has changed since our last check-in at ATALM 2022. In this episode, we talk about where our lives are at, including Felicia's new job as the Education, Programs, and Volunteer Manager for her community's museum and Meranda's new exhibition “Continuity: Cahuilla Basket Weavers and their Legacies” opening at the Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College in February 2024.  Meranda talks about what it's like being a professor, if we can still use “decolonization” when discussing museums, and our hopes for the next year, including podcast dream guests, re-interviewing former guests, and media help!  Resources mentioned in the podcasts:  https://www.aam-us.org/2023/10/26/resisting-the-colonial-imagination-the-role-of-exhibition-design-in-the-decolonial-project/ https://pueblopottery.vilcek.org/?utm_source=exhibition&utm_medium=website&utm_id=groundedinclay&utm_content=met https://mailchi.mp/pomona/continuity-press-release?e=c78c7dd95f https://conservation.ucla.edu/inclusion/care-conservation-of-indigenous-collections-workshop/?fbclid=IwAR1u4oJlslR2tI-_FcugQw7KXVuDFaW2p19fHIVosxTwduHqmZu4lWALzLs 

On November 29, at the CharityVillage Conference & Awards, we announced this year's winners in a variety of categories, including fundraising, workplace mental health, and diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as outstanding individual impact. Just in time for the holidays, we're excited to introduce you to some of our 2023 award winners. Join us to celebrate exceptional achievements in the Canadian nonprofit sector in this episode of CharityVillage Connects!Meet Our Guests Shannon Caskey, Director of Development, The Darling Home for Kids - Best Fundraising Professional Lorenda Calvert, Programs Manager, BC Museums Association - Best Nonprofit Employer - Workplace Mental Health (Under 20 Staff) Ambreen Ahmad, Managing Director, Metro Toronto Movement for Literacy - Best Technological Innovation (Under 20 Staff) Jared Ross, Board President, Metro Toronto Movement for Literacy – Best Technological Innovation (Under 20 Staff) Lais Gomes, Volunteer Manager, Access Pro Bono Society of BC - Best Volunteer Management Professional Kat Vriesema-Magnuson, Director of Experiential Learning Programs, Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society – Best Nonprofit Employer - Youth Advancement (Under 20 Staff) Irene Duah-Kessie, Founder and Executive Director, Rise in STEM – Best Individual Contribution to Advancing Youth in the Workplace Taya Rtichsheva, Executive Director, U Multicultural Channel – Most Outstanding Impact - Staff Cecilia Ching Yee Leung, Volunteer, Chinese Community Policing Centre – Most Outstanding Impact - Volunteer Misha Goforth, Manager of Social Research & Development, Pride at Work Canada / Fierté au travail Canada - Best Nonprofit Employer - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (Under 20 Staff) Tammy Webster, Director of Equity, Let's Talk Science - Best Volunteer Program (20+ Staff) Isabel Deslauriers, Director of Youth & Volunteer Experience, Let's Talk Science – Best Volunteer Program (20+ Staff) About your HostMary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada's largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada's No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.Additional Resources from this EpisodeWe've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list: CharityVillage Conference & Awards Full list of all CharityVillage 2023 Award Winners and Finalists Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here. 

Title: Let Go of Perfection: How to Be an Accessibility AssetDescription: In this episode, Alec Lawson and I are talking about all things accessibility and acknowledging the fact that if you aren't talking about accessibility you aren't doing DEAI at all. Alec discusses how working with people with disabilities has enhanced his programs, what audio description is, and why cost isn't a viable excuse to not implement better accessibility practices in your organization. He offers, “if you want to learn, come to me; say the wrong thing, ask the uncomfortable question, I am here to help.”Connect with AlecLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alec-lawson-3a464680/ Email: volunteerinclusionaccess@gmail.comResources from SessionLEAD Conference:Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Crip Camp on NetflixAtomic HabitsJames ClearI'm Glad My Mom DiedJennette McCurdyDemystifying DisabilityEmily LadauMore About AlecAlec Lawson is a professional consultant in volunteerism, accessibility, front-of-house operations, and inclusivity.  With more than a decade of experience guiding and mentoring non-profit and volunteer professionals into a more human-centered, inclusive, accessible mindset, Alec continues to work with non-profits, private, and corporate businesses to strengthen engagement with all people.  He offers coaching, and access services including Audio Description, developing branding, and storytelling for access programs. and writing handbooks and policies. He works with a close team of access champions with a combined experience of over 50 years.  He is very passionate about creating welcoming environments and a sense of belonging for all. Need help with volunteerism, accessibility, or anything customer/audience-facing? Find Alec on LinkedIn or email VolunteersInclusionAccess@gmail.com.Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visitwww.nicolersmith.com

On this edition of Unscripted, host Kendra Lee talks with Jennifer Perkins, Supervisor of Domestic and Sexual Violence Services' Anger and Domestic Abuse Prevention Treatment Program (also known as ADAPT); and Tanisha Cox, DSVS' Volunteer Manager, about what survivors should know about dating after abuse and tips for dating a survivor of abuse. If you or someone you know has experienced interpersonal violence, call the Domestic and Sexual Violence 24-Hour Hotline at 703-360-7273, or visit fairfaxcounty.gov and search for domestic and sexual violence. To listen to other Fairfax County podcasts, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts

Severina Ware, CVA shares her incredible background that led her into the field of Volunteer Engagement. She discusses imposter syndrome, how she overcame it and the importance of always showing up into any room as a student ready to learn something new (even about a topic you are already familiar with). She shares how she overcame the “you are new here so you don't know how things work” when her being new didn't mean she wasn't right dilemma. Lastly, she shares about protecting your peace and her contribution to the new book “I Said What I Said: An Anthology of Black Women in Nonprofit” aimed to amplify and shed a positive light on Black women and their stories of thriving in spite of a society dominated by negative views of Black women.Connect with Severinahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/severinaware/Purchase a copy of “I Said What I Said” hereBio:Severina Ware, CVA is the Volunteer Program Manager for National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. with over a decade of experience developing community resources and mobilizing volunteers. She is best described as an action-oriented and dynamic professional with a knack for relationship building, inspiring the growth and potential in others, and effectively engaging individuals. As a tenured nonprofit professional, she continues to be committed to growing strategic partnerships and implementing a culture of inclusion, growth, and dynamic leadership. Severina is a Public Voices Fellowship Alumni of The OpEd Project and her writing has been featured in VISIBLE Magazine, Ms. Magazine, Thrive Global, TRT World, and Blavity.  She is also an alumna of the inaugural cohort of Black Women in Nonprofit Leadership, sponsored by Dallas Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation. In May 2023, the BWPNL cohort published I Said What I Said: An Anthology of Black Women in Nonprofit which Severina is a featured author in sharing the stories of Black women thriving in spite of a society dominated by negative views of Black women leaders and future leaders.Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visitwww.nicolersmith.com

Faiza Venzant, CVA, and Mark Hager share fascinating insights regarding their recent research study funded by AmeriCorps surrounding Assessing Diversity and Equity in Volunteer Inclusion We chat about whether DEAI is really still even relevant, DEAI initiatives disappearing from certain industries, the lack of adequate DEAI training opportunities and the “adversity of diversity”. We discuss the continued importance of creating spaces where every person's opinion is actually welcome, and the next steps are now that they have this newfound groundbreaking information.RESOURCES:ADEVI Survey Results and Focus Group Emerging ThemesADEVI Infographic On the Personal Identities of CVAsThe Adversity of Diversity – Carol M. Swain, Ph.D. and Mike TowleMore About Faiza,Connect with Faiza Venzant, CVA  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faizavenzant/ From a young age, Faiza Venzant's parents instilled a strong sense of volunteerism in her and her two older brothers. They, as immigrants to Canada from Uganda in the early 70s made a successful transition into Canadian life with the help of many generous volunteers. A volunteer herself from a very young age, she has been an advocate for volunteer engagement and excellence in volunteer management for over 20 years.  As a facilitator for the Community Action Poverty Simulation, Faiza is passionate about equity and access amongst volunteers and leaders of volunteers. Faiza immigrated to the United States with her family in 2021.Faiza immigrated to the United States in 2021 and now serves as the Executive Director of the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration and an active member and volunteer with the Association for Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (AL!VE.) She has been a CVA (Certified in Volunteer Administration) since 2016.In 2018, Faiza published her first children's book entitled, My Mamma Wants to Eat Me Up!  As a mother of two young boys, she has not actually eaten any of her children.Learn more about the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration atwww.cvacert.orgMore About MarkConnect with Mark Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mhager/ Mark Hager has been studying and writing about the nonprofit sector for 30 years. His doctoral dissertation centered on the reasons why nonprofit organizations closed. His years at the Urban Institute focused on studies of finance and volunteer administration. He spent 14 years as a faculty member anchoring the graduate program in nonprofit leadership and management at Arizona State University. He has stepped out of his teaching slot and is now working on research and field-building full-time.  Most of his attention is back on volunteer administration, including his current leadership on Assessing Diversity and Equity in Volunteer Inclusion, a three-year project funded by AmeriCorps.Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visitwww.nicolersmith.com

Description: Breauna Dorelusdrops some knowledge in ways you may not have heard before. We address what to do when accused of white saviorism, what to do if you are made to feel unwelcome as a white volunteer, why pity will never take you to the next level of impact, and why context is king. Sit down and buckle up buttercup, you are in for a ride.Connect with BreaunaLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breaunadorelus/Website: https://www.connectingthecause.com Instagram@connectingthecause Next Heart Work Session – August 17, 2023More About BreaunaBreauna Dorelus is the Founder and Chief Cause Consultant at Connecting the Cause, a consultancy dedicated to dismantling harmful volunteer practices implemented by nonprofits and volunteers toward Black and brown communities. Breauna started her career as an AmeriCorps member and spent 10+ years in various volunteer management roles in humanitarian aid efforts, refugee resettlement, and ministry. Breauna believes in community inclusion in all aspects of the volunteer process, and has dedicated her work to ensuring that service is centered around co-dreaming and not harmful charity. She believes that best practices may not be the best for all and that we must look at service through the lens of community-centered support in order to create a more just future.Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visitwww.nicolersmith.com

Tony Hoang is the Executive Director of Equality California and Silver State Equality and a veteran of the LGBTQ+ equality movement. The son of Vietnam War refugees and the first person in his family to attend college, Tony is a proud first-generation immigrant who grew up understanding the marginalized intersections of sexuality, gender, race and immigration status. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Tony moved to Los Angeles to attend the University of Southern California. During college, he interned with the Pacific Council on International Policy and Los Angeles County Federation of Labor before joining Equality California as a field intern in 2009, beginning his long career with the organization.Tony went on to serve as Equality California's Database and Volunteer Manager, Director of Operations, Chief of Staff and Managing Director prior to his selection as Executive Director-designate in 2021. During that time, Tony played a pivotal role in the passage of groundbreaking civil rights legislation in California, Nevada and Washington, DC, implementation of statewide public education campaigns and the election of hundreds of openly LGBTQ+ and pro-equality candidates up and down the ballot. Tony helped usher in a dramatic expansion of Equality California's budget, staff, programming — especially the organization's political work and efforts to advance racial justice — and growth to over 900,000 pro-equality members across the country.Tony serves the City of Los Angeles as a Commissioner on the Innovation and Performance Commission. He also sits on the boards of Equality Federation, the national movement builder and strategic partner to state-based organizations advocating for LGBTQ people, and DTLA Proud. He is a member of the Center for Asian Americans United For Self Empowerment (CAUSE) Leadership Network and the Pacific Council on International Policy and serves as a mentor for the USC Lambda LGBT Alumni Mentoring Program.Chapters is a multi-part series concerning the history and the lessons of civil rights violations or civil liberties injustices carried out against communities or populations—including civil rights violations or civil liberties injustices that are perpetrated on the basis of an individual's race, national origin, immigration status, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.This project was made possible with support from Chapman University and The California Civil Liberties Public Education Program, a state-funded grant project of the California State Library.Guest: Tony HoangHosts: Jon-Barrett IngelsProduced by: Past Forward

Description: The only thing constant in life is change. Adriane and Eric share how to not only navigate that change but practically predict it so you can prepare and respond to it; not react to it. They talk about current trends in our sector…and outside of it…. because they all matter. It's amazing what you can see when you look at something differently. I encourage you to give it a try. You are worth it.ResourcesErin Spink's E-Book New Voices & New Perspectives in Volunteer Engagement. Connect with Adrianehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianebeaudry/ More About AdrianeWith close to 25 years of experience as a leader of volunteers and a recent recipient of the Linda Buchanan Award for outstanding contribution to the field of Volunteer Engagement, Adriane has dedicated her career to volunteer engagement. As a Past President of PAVRO (Professional Association of Volunteer Leaders Ontario), Committee member with Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada (VMPC), and Past Chair of her local Association for Volunteer Administrators she has provided informal coaching and support along with formal training to other leaders of volunteers both locally as well as provincially and nationally. Lifelong learning is vital to growth and Adriane takes the opportunity to continue learning and growing wherever she canConnect with Eric:Website: https://www.ericleoblais.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericleoblais/More About EricEric brings over 25 years of academic knowledge and practical experience leading innovation within various industries including broadcast and digital media, non-profit organizations, health and fitness, human resource, and various start-ups. Enamored with what's new, Eric believes that a strong vision sets the strategy while design thinking makes the impossible happen. Able to see infinite possibilities, he loves making the complex understandable and the future plausible. Wrapped in humor and unconventional wisdom, Eric customizes each innovation and strategic foresight process using proven methodology. Borrowing from Buddhist philosophy: change is inevitable, and suffering is optional!Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visitwww.nicolersmith.com

Title: Welcoming Neurodivergent Volunteers: Easier Than You May ThinkDescription: Sarah discusses the magic of Chat GBT, helps us to understand the difference between Neurodiverse and Neurodivergent and how, through universal design, your program can not only be welcome to Neurodivergent volunteers, but ALL volunteers. We talk about why there is no growth in your safety zone, safe spaces vs brave spaces, the importance of asking to understand and she shares a plethora of resources for certifications that you can earn especially if working with people with disabilities is a focus you have. Click here to download the e-book! ResourcesErin Spink's E-Book New Voices & New Perspectives in Volunteer Engagement. You will find a plethora of resources at the bottom of the article!!!!Temple Grandin –·        The World Needs All Kinds of Minds  ·       Educating Different Types of MindsMary-Frances Winters – Inclusive ConversationsBarry Altland – Difficult vs Meaningful Conversations·       Youtube: https://youtu.be/c6BIjFEcANE ·       Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-suggestion-box-with-nicole-smith/id1538068098?i=1000508271987 ·       Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7G0Fiku1bSVVeDhvXVDrwx?si=QPFDRD-xQZuZsgWFYgK_SgEngage Article on Chat GBTConnect with Sarahhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahphilippe/sarah.philippe@allina.comPhone: 651-241-4999More About SarahSarah Philippe CVA (she/her) is passionate about volunteerism, accessibility, history, and ice cream. With her infectious energy and dedication, she is committed to inspiring and empowering others to believe in their capacity to create great change.With over eight years of experience in volunteerism, Sarah took her game to the next level in 2021 by earning her Certification in Volunteer Administration. In addition, she completed certificates in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace, Ethical and Inclusive Leadership, and Exploring AI and ChatGBT: Impact and Possibilities from the University of South Florida. She's presented on Neurodiversity in Volunteerism at various state conferences and professional development webinars across the country. Her work has been published in "New Voices and Perspectives in Volunteer Engagement 2023," edited by Erin Spink.When she's not advocating for diversity and inclusivity in volunteerism, Sarah can be snuggled up with her cat, trying out new ice cream flavors, or reading the Magic Treehouse series to her nieces and nephews.Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visitwww.nicolersmith.com

For this year's Volunteer's Week (1 - 7 June 2023) here on RNIB Connect Radio we thought it would be a good time to celebrate, recognise and thank all those amazing people who contribute their time to volunteer with the RNIB and help to make a more inclusive world for blind and partially sighted people. One such person who has given up quite a lot of her time as a Volunteer with the RNIB is Charlene Kerr-Spencer.   Charlene began volunteering with the RNIB around the time when she started to lose her sight and had to end her career as a Nurse, a job that she loved. Charlene first role as a volunteer with the RNIB was helping out with the RNIB's Living Well With Sight Loss courses and it was not long until Charlene took over the running of the course. Very quickly after starting to run the courses Charlene joined the RNIB as an employee firstly as a Volunteer Manager and has not looked back since. RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey caught up with Charlene to find out more about what made her want to start volunteering with the RNIB, how she has been able to channel all her caring Nursing skills into the role of a volunteer, helping other blind and partially sighted people and into her new career here at the RNIB too.  If you are interested in finding out more about Volunteering opportunities here at the RNIB and becoming a Volunteer like Charlene  you can find out more by either calling the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 and ask  to speak to the Volunteer Team or you can visit  the Volunteer pages of the RNIB website  — https://www.rnib.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/ (Image shows RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath)

This week's episode of Black Oxygen is a special call to action featuring Tracy Anderson, Community Outreach and Volunteer Manager of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County. Big Brothers Big Sisters empowers children to reach their full potential by creating and supporting strong and enduring one-on-one mentor relationships throughout Madison and Dane County.  There are currently nearly 200 children ages 6 to 13 years old in Dane County waiting for a mentor.  In this episode of Black Oxygen, Tracy discusses her journey in Wisconsin, the importance of mentorship for children, the current mentor needs, and how to get involved in volunteering for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County.  #BlackOxygenPodcast #BlackInWisconsin #BBBS #BBBSDaneCounty #Mentorship #DopeBlackPodcasts #Madison #Mentorship #Volunteer #VolunteerOpportunity  Links and Resources:  https://www.bbbsmadison.org/ (https://www.bbbsmadison.org/)

Description: Traci and Kayla stop by to talk about the Supportive Environment for Effectiveness (S.E.E. ) model.  They also chat about the importance of professional development, building infrastructure within volunteer engagement, what they love (and hate) about collaboration, presenting at Points of Light, being ambassadors for REDIRECT and how to choose worthy group project partners.Connect with TraciTraci Lato-Smith, CVAOwner / Consultant720.446.6VMC  (720.446.6862)www.volunteermanagementconsulting.comTraci Lato-Smith, CVA BIOFounder, Owner, & Principal ConsultantVolunteer Management ConsultingTraci Lato-Smith, a Certified Volunteer Administrator, comes to VMC with a rich background in the nonprofit world and a deep passion for volunteerism and service.  Raised in Phoenix and educated at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, Traci has lived and worked in Chicago, San Francisco, St. Louis and Denver.  Traci has spent her career working with volunteers in the non-profit sector and has worked for The Denver Hospice, Denver Scholarship Foundation, St. Louis Naturally Occurring Retirement Community, A Miner Miracle, The National Conference for Community and Justice, the Anti-Defamation League of Greater Chicago, and the Boys and Girls Club of Metropolitan Phoenix. Since starting her consulting business, Traci has been proud to work with nonprofits around the country, including Points of Light, the Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (AL!VE), and the reDirect Foundation. Traci has worked extensively with the Service Enterprise Program as a consultant, trainer, and coach, certifying organizations that fundamentally leverage volunteers and their skills to achieve their social missions.In addition to her professional work in the field of volunteer engagement, Traci volunteers her own time in a variety of ways.  She is a former member of the Board of Directors for Denver DOVIA (Directors of Volunteers In Agencies), has presented multiple times at the Colorado Nonprofit Association Fall Conference, the Colorado Conference on Volunteerism, and Rural Philanthropy Days, and volunteers at a skilled nursing facility with her two young children. She is also an active PTA member and a lover of horses, yoga, and hiking with her Labrador Retriever, Sunshine Daydream.Volunteer Management ConsultingSupporting Agencies for Effective Volunteer EngagementA little more about KaylaExperienced human capital engagement professional and trainer with a demonstrated history of working in non-profit organization change management, volunteer engagement, training, marketing, business-to-business sales, program management, strategic planning, and facilitation.Always looking for ways to empower organizations to fully harness the capabilities of their human capital (both paid and unpaid) to achieve their mission.Connect with Kayla:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylampaulson/Kayla@KaylaPaulson.comambassador@redirect.org 319.310.0901Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visitwww.nicolersmith.com

Brian Gray-- Communications and Volunteer Manager

I sit down with three incredible ladies who talk about their experience winning the AL!VE impact awards and they share why you should nominate someone......including yourself. Sit back, listen and laugh with Brenda, Morgan, Andrea, and I. Be inspired.  Morgan's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mgreengriffin/ Andrea's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-hill-mpa-cnp-cva-cfre-28285818/ Brenda's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendamhaggard/  Nicole's Linkedin - www.linkedin.com/in/nicolersmithnet

I had a chance to sit with past AL!VE Impact Award winners regarding their experience and what it meant to them. See below to learn more about each winner!  Susan began working for the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education in 1996. She manages an over 1200 volunteer base for the Foundation's statewide programs. She is a graduate of the ASU Lodestar Non-Profit Administration program and has earned her National Certification as a Volunteer Administrator. She was the lead in the Foundation receiving certification by Points of Light as a Service Enterprise which states the Foundation strategically leverages volunteers to achieve operational efficiency and greater social impact. Her background covers over 35 years of working with non-profit organizations, including volunteer administration, training, victim assistance, and serving on various boards of directors, both locally and nationally. She served as President of the Association of Volunteer Administrators of Central Arizona and currently serves as Treasurer. She is also a member of AL!VE. Connect her at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-nusall-8643641a/ Carrie Hart has been in the field of Volunteer Management for 20 years. Starting at a local museum as the Educator, she quickly discovered her love of working with volunteers. From there, she served with the State Office of Volunteerism, overseeing the annual Delaware Week of Service, managing volunteers at the 2012 Governor's Ball, and the annual Governor's Volunteer Service Awards. In 2015, she moved to Bayhealth to lead the volunteer services department. Ms. Hart has her Certification in Volunteer Management, is a Fellow in Patient-Centered Care, and serves on the board of the Delaware Association of Volunteer Administrators. Connect with her at https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriehart/ Marcia Hale, CIG, CVA is currently providing leadership for the Volunteer Engagement efforts of the Hillsboro Public Library in Hillsboro, OR (just west of Portland). She has been involved in the non-profit world for over 20 years most of the time spent developing and managing volunteer programs in science museums, a brief stint in social service, managing a volunteer center, and an RSVP program before joining a city government department with the library. She loves designing and facilitating training having provided a variety of workshops on volunteer management for the Association of Science and Technology Centers, Association of Volunteer Administrators, Washington State Parks and Recreation Association, and for the University of Oregon Festival and Events Management certificate program among others. She is the incoming board co-chair of education for the National Association of Volunteer Program Leaders in Government (NAVPLG), a member of the Northwest Oregon Volunteer Administration Association, and AL!VE. When not designing elaborate Christmas trees for auction for Providence Hospital Festival of the Trees, she and wonder dog Murphy love exploring the beauty of the Northwest on hikes and hanging out at a beach or waterfall. When she retires in a few years she hopes to put her Certified Interpretive Guide skills to use at a state park somewhere on the west coast inspiring others to love the natural wonders of the region. Award-winning Certified Volunteer Administrator (CVA) with over ten years of experience in the non-profit and local government sectors serving vulnerable populations and engaging citizens in service. With my strengths of empowering others, implementing efficient systems, and working well in high-pressure, complex situations, she recognizes the gifts of others and connects their passion to meaningful opportunities that create impact at the individual and organizational level. Connect with her at 

I had a chance to sit with past AL!VE Impact Award winners regarding their experience and what it meant to them. See below to learn more about each winner!  Susan began working for the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education in 1996. She manages an over 1200 volunteer base for the Foundation's statewide programs. She is a graduate of the ASU Lodestar Non-Profit Administration program and has earned her National Certification as a Volunteer Administrator. She was the lead in the Foundation receiving certification by Points of Light as a Service Enterprise which states the Foundation strategically leverages volunteers to achieve operational efficiency and greater social impact. Her background covers over 35 years of working with non-profit organizations, including volunteer administration, training, victim assistance, and serving on various boards of directors, both locally and nationally. She served as President of the Association of Volunteer Administrators of Central Arizona and currently serves as Treasurer. She is also a member of AL!VE. Connect her at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-nusall-8643641a/ Carrie Hart has been in the field of Volunteer Management for 20 years. Starting at a local museum as the Educator, she quickly discovered her love of working with volunteers. From there, she served with the State Office of Volunteerism, overseeing the annual Delaware Week of Service, managing volunteers at the 2012 Governor's Ball, and the annual Governor's Volunteer Service Awards. In 2015, she moved to Bayhealth to lead the volunteer services department. Ms. Hart has her Certification in Volunteer Management, is a Fellow in Patient-Centered Care, and serves on the board of the Delaware Association of Volunteer Administrators. Connect with her at https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriehart/ Marcia Hale, CIG, CVA is currently providing leadership for the Volunteer Engagement efforts of the Hillsboro Public Library in Hillsboro, OR (just west of Portland). She has been involved in the non-profit world for over 20 years most of the time spent developing and managing volunteer programs in science museums, a brief stint in social service, managing a volunteer center, and an RSVP program before joining a city government department with the library. She loves designing and facilitating training having provided a variety of workshops on volunteer management for the Association of Science and Technology Centers, Association of Volunteer Administrators, Washington State Parks and Recreation Association, and for the University of Oregon Festival and Events Management certificate program among others. She is the incoming board co-chair of education for the National Association of Volunteer Program Leaders in Government (NAVPLG), a member of the Northwest Oregon Volunteer Administration Association, and AL!VE. When not designing elaborate Christmas trees for auction for Providence Hospital Festival of the Trees, she and wonder dog Murphy love exploring the beauty of the Northwest on hikes and hanging out at a beach or waterfall. When she retires in a few years she hopes to put her Certified Interpretive Guide skills to use at a state park somewhere on the west coast inspiring others to love the natural wonders of the region. Award-winning Certified Volunteer Administrator (CVA) with over ten years of experience in the non-profit and local government sectors serving vulnerable populations and engaging citizens in service. With my strengths of empowering others, implementing efficient systems, and working well in high-pressure, complex situations, she recognizes the gifts of others and connects their passion to meaningful opportunities that create impact at the individual and organizational level. Connect with her at 

Overview: Haley Staub Rappoldt '18 Com '21g Edu is the Assistant Director of Volunteer Programs in Penn State's Division of Development and Alumni Relations. She has been in this role since graduating with her BA in Public Relations with Honors where she supports 700+ Penn State fundraising volunteers. Our conversation focuses primarily on volunteerism and philanthropy, but all Scholars can get value out of this episode by learning about leadership and skills that can be useful in any industry and in any volunteer role. For Haley's full bio and a more detailed breakdown of the topics we cover, check out the show notes below. Guest Bio: Haley Rappoldt is the Assistant Director of Volunteer Programs in Penn State's Division of Development & Alumni Relations. Haley provides advancement and oversight of volunteer recruitment, onboarding, engagement, education, evaluation and recognition practices for the 700+ volunteers who work to advance the University's fundraising efforts. Haley joined the University staff after earning a BA in Public Relations with Honors from Penn State's Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications in 2018. She also earned her Master of Education in Higher Education from Penn State's College of Education in 2021. As a volunteer management and engagement professional, Haley is a firm believer in volunteering her own time, talent, and treasure to organizations that she is passionate about, including Penn State THON and the Dance Marathon Alumni Interest Group (DMAIG). Please feel free to connect with Haley on LinkedIn. Episode Specifics: · Choosing Penn State because of involvement with a high school Mini-THON and a passion for philanthropy · Picking a “broad” major that fits your interests when you aren't sure of your career path · Taking advantage of leadership opportunities on campus including Schreyer Student Council and THON – including the difference between the Communications and Public Relations committees · The benefits of travel embedded honors courses for a global perspective · Finding new opportunities from connecting with faculty · Using the thesis to explore something separate from other interests · Intentionally looking for diverse internship and pre-professional experiences, from consumer products to tourism to development & alumni relations · Taking an internship into a full-time role out of college · What a manager of fundraising volunteers does day in, day out · The skills future volunteer managers should develop – and how these are also helpful for other people-centric career paths · Advice on fully remote internships and jobs · Volunteering as an alum, both with the Honors College, Penn State, and in your community · Thoughts on success, failure, and mentoring ----- Schreyer Honors College Links: • Website • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • LinkedIn • Upcoming Events • Scholars – Need Assistance? Book an Appointment! • Alumni – Learn Why and How to Volunteer • Make a Gift to Benefit Schreyer Scholars • Join the Penn State Alumni Association ----- Credits & Notes: This content is available in text form here. This show is hosted, produced, and edited by Sean Goheen ‘11 Lib (Schreyer). The artwork was created by Tom Harrington, the College's Web Developer. The sound effect is “Chinese Gong,” accessed via SoundBible used under Creative Commons License. The theme music is “Conquest” by Geovane Bruno, accessed via Pixabay and used under Creative Commons License.

Cathlene Bell - Program & Partnership Manager at Capacity - shares with us how powerful and connecting shared stories are. Listen all the way to the end and hear Cathlene's own powerful story and how she came to be where she is today, personally and professionally. She is a storyteller by nature, and she absolutely loves to share stories of resilience as widely as possible and to look for the glimmers of possibility that emerge from the connections made by shared stories. We discuss what creativity means in connection with storytelling and Cathlene shares the powerful healing and transformation that can happen Cathlene tells us about the project “Access” at Capacity, where she works as a Volunteer Manager and Communications Associate. Helping, supporting, and empowering people with migrant backgrounds not to give in when it comes to applying for a job in Switzerland with their own national education. Capacity's mission is to build a society that is open and supportive of everyone, regardless of their background. They foster refugee and migrant talent so that people can reach their potential and achieve socio-economic inclusion in Switzerland. Cathlene shares how everyone can help and how listening to stories and learning from them is the beginning. ________________________________________ LINKS TO CATHLENE Website Capacity: https://www.capacityzurich.ch/ Facebook Capacity: https://www.facebook.com/CapacityZurich Instagram Capacity: https://www.instagram.com/capacityzurich/ LinkedIn Capacity: https://www.linkedin.com/company/capacity-zurich/ Cathlene's Podcast “Create Imperfect Anyway”: https://open.spotify.com/show/6HSf0LooyICrIvmc6tf76G ________________________________________ LINKS MENTIONED IN THE INTERVIEW Two Hitlers and a Marilyn by Adam Andrusier: https://amzn.to/3tBilrS Untitled Poem by Beth Strano: https://bit.ly/3xLys7m ________________________________________ CONNECT WITH ME Website: www.andrinatisi.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/andrinatisi/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrinatisiLIFECURATION

Alexa is a dynamic smart and funny executive who shares about her journey from a volunteer coordinator to VP. She talks about the importance of patience, mentorship, climbing the corporate ladder as a Latina, mentorship and how she grew her volunteer base from 1500 - 7500! Laugh, learn and love with Alexa. "3 hugs a day takes the stress away" Contact Info:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexadiaz... E-mail: Alexa@neighbors4neighbors.orgBook Recommendations: Lead the Field - Earl Nightengale (Recommended by CEO of Hair Cuttery) The Untethered Soul - Michael Singer The Power of Now - The Power of Now - Eckhart TolleBIO –Alexa joins Neighbors 4 Neighbors as the very first Vice President of Development. Formerly with Junior Achievement of South Florida, she is a seasoned relationship builder. In the past 12 years she grew her network of committed volunteers from 1,500 in 2011 to 7,500 in 2019, an increase of 373%! Her passion for the nonprofit sector began early. Triggered with the loss of her mother at a young age, she learned to navigate the world for her and her younger brother, at just age 16. Finding a lack of support in different areas along the way, she saw the need to exert her influence, inspire and work profusely to find ways to connect people in need with those who can help. Her ability to connect with communities from around the world has been shaped by her upbringing in Quito, Ecuador - the country of her birth - and her academic and professional career across four cities in the United States. She graduated from New England College in 2004 with a BA and a concentration in Public Relations. In 2018, Alexa obtained her MBA with a concentration in Marketing. Her other accomplishments include: 2022 Chair Women Leading Broward Class IX, 2021 AllState Executive Leadership Program - DEI Training, and 2020 Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute.

Alexa is a dynamic smart and funny executive who shares about her journey from a volunteer coordinator to VP. She talks about the importance of patience, mentorship, climbing the corporate ladder as a Latina, mentorship and how she grew her volunteer base from 1500 - 7500! Laugh, learn and love with Alexa. "3 hugs a day takes the stress away" Contact Info:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexadiaz... E-mail: Alexa@neighbors4neighbors.orgBook Recommendations: Lead the Field - Earl Nightengale (Recommended by CEO of Hair Cuttery) The Untethered Soul - Michael Singer The Power of Now - The Power of Now - Eckhart TolleBIO –Alexa joins Neighbors 4 Neighbors as the very first Vice President of Development. Formerly with Junior Achievement of South Florida, she is a seasoned relationship builder. In the past 12 years she grew her network of committed volunteers from 1,500 in 2011 to 7,500 in 2019, an increase of 373%! Her passion for the nonprofit sector began early. Triggered with the loss of her mother at a young age, she learned to navigate the world for her and her younger brother, at just age 16. Finding a lack of support in different areas along the way, she saw the need to exert her influence, inspire and work profusely to find ways to connect people in need with those who can help. Her ability to connect with communities from around the world has been shaped by her upbringing in Quito, Ecuador - the country of her birth - and her academic and professional career across four cities in the United States. She graduated from New England College in 2004 with a BA and a concentration in Public Relations. In 2018, Alexa obtained her MBA with a concentration in Marketing. Her other accomplishments include: 2022 Chair Women Leading Broward Class IX, 2021 AllState Executive Leadership Program - DEI Training, and 2020 Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute.

In the Recharged Podcast series I invite fellow content creators and artists to explore exciting ways to make a difference in the world. I take my guests to visit local social good projects in my self converted electric 1973 VW van. We'll be having real and raw conversations about our lives and hearing from social good heroes that we can all be inspired byfollow the recharged podcast herehttps://www.youtube.com/c/RechargedPodcasthttp://www.instagram.com/rechargedpodcasthttp://www.twitter.com/rechargedpodcstGo follow Amberhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ambersclosethttps://www.instagram.com/ambersclosethttps://twitter.com/amberscloset33https://www.facebook.com/AmbersClosetOfficialGo follow Midnight Missionhttps://www.midnightmission.org/https://www.facebook.com/TheMidnightMissionhttps://youtube.com/user/TMMvolunteerhttps://www.instagram.com/themidnightmissionhttps://twitter.com/midnightmissionGo follow Louishttp://www.youtube.com/Louishttp://www.instagram.com/Louiscolehttp://www.twitter.com/louiscolehttp://www.facebook.com/funforlouisOn today's podcast our guest is Amber Whittington an Actor, host, LGBTQ+ advocate, activist, former professional basketball player and star of the successful youtube channel AmbersCloset. She started her channel to help others that may be struggling with their identity and to break stereotypes using comedy, vlogging, and honest conversation as well as to showcase her unique androgynous/tomboy style. She has now built a social following of almost 2 million. Amber believes in changing the world by changing within. Her goal is to empower everyone through positivity, self love, and self confidence; so they feel inspired to show their true authentic self to the world and to show up as the best versions of themselves. Today we're visiting Andrew Linares, a Volunteer Manager at the Midnight Mission a non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing a support system to people facing homelessness on Skid Row. They believe that every person deserves to live with stability and provide the structure and the resources that people experiencing homelessness need to truly improve their lives. They believe that everyone deserves to live with dignity no matter what they've been through. The Midnight Mission has been a consistent beacon of light for those with nowhere else to turn and runs one of the most efficient direct service operations in the country

Nathan Gula, Director of Volunteer Services at Metropolitan Ministries, and I bond over being "the only one in the room" although for very different reasons. Nathan also shares why data is king when it comes to advocating for our programs! Connect with Nathan: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathaniel...E-mail: nathan.gula @metromin.orgBio: Service and volunteering have been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. After graduating from the University of South Florida with a double major in Psychology & Philosophy I started my professional career as an AmeriCorps VISTA tackling food insecurity in Pasco county. I transitioned from there to the role of Volunteer Coordinator at Metropolitan Ministries and found my calling and nonprofit niche in volunteerism. Most recently, I completed my Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management at the University of Tampa and have been promoted to the role of Director of Volunteer Services overseeing 27,000 volunteers across Tampa Bay. 

This episode discusses the importance of mentorship, why you should become a mentor, overcoming imposter syndrome, how to get buy-in from your supervisor to mentor, how mentoring helps you to stay current and relevant in your industry, and tips on how to choose a mentor. See more about our speakers below: Andrea Cuevas (she/her/ella) Andrea Cuevas is currently the Director of Marketing & Communications at Hartford Stage in Connecticut and a very proud first-generation Bolivian-American. Throughout her career, Andrea has built creative and welcoming ways to share the arts with a wide range of audiences and pledges to continue finding ways to break down barriers so that everyone is welcome to engage with cultural projects. She has served on the planning committees for the APAP (Association of Performing Arts Professionals) and Thrive Arts Conferences, as well as volunteered for the New Jersey Theater Alliance's marketing and strategic planning committees. She also served on the executive committee for the New Jersey Arts & Culture Administrators of Color Network, on Tessitura's Community DEAI (Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion) Advisory Committee, and as a mentor for Tessitura's Early Career Development Program and for students in the Bronx via her alma mater, Fordham University. Andrea is thrilled to be the Board President of Sing Aphasia, a non-profit she helped to co-found in 2020, that empowers individuals and families affected by aphasia to find their voices again through music. Connect with her on: Instagram @andiecaves LinkedIn @Andrea Cuevas Facebook @Andrea Beatriz Cuevas-Ugrinovic Reynaldi Lindner Lolong is the Senior Manager of Annual Giving at Sesame Workshop, the non-profit organization that produces the T.V. show Sesame Street. Prior to Sesame Workshop, he was at The Public Theater for seven seasons, where he worked in marketing and fundraising, and started the organization's first digital department. As Director of Digital Engagement, he oversaw digital communications projects including the redesign of The Public's website, and producing/hosting The Public's first institutional podcast, Public Square. Reynaldi has been a frequent presenter at the Tessitura Conference, speaking on topics that include revenue strategy, community engagement, and the joys of My Little Pony; a guest lecturer in arts marketing at Julliard; and a grant panelist for the New York State Council for the Art, National Alliance for Musical Theater, and the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council. He enjoys baking, immersive theater, video games, the Spartan Race, and lives in Manhattan with his husband and a chihuahua-terrier mix named Kitu. MFA: Yale School of Drama, Theater Management. Connect with him on: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/reynaldi.lolong Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/reynaldil... Twitter.com/rlindnerlolonghare Filmora. 

To start the year off, we caught up with MS Trust CEO, David Martin to ask questions like, "How is the MS Trust different to the MS Society?" and learn about our upcoming multiple sclerosis related projects. We're also joined by new Volunteer Manager, Mark to hear about what flexible volunteering opportunities are available in 2022.Episode notes:- Discover ways to get involved with the MS Trust: mstrust.org.uk/get-involved- Contact our volunteering email address: volunteer@mstrust.org.uk 

Dr. Robert Shindell shares insights on imposter syndrome, vulnerability, brutal honestly, and why organizations should approach recruiting interns like drafting in the MLB. Laugh and learn with us he sheds light on why, now more than ever, the internship program is a vital DEAI pipeline tool for your organization through the principles of cultural transition, professional development, meaningful work, and mentorship.Social Media: Web: https://internbridge.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertshindell/  Total Internship Management Book - https://internbridge.com/shop/ 

In this podcast Kate and I (Adrianna) share about living well, aging well, and dying well and how recreation/recreation therapists can play a vital role in this and volunteering with older adults and how it can be mutually beneficial. Ways to Volunteer with Older Adults in your Community:Connect with your Alziemers SocietyConnect with a local supportive/long-term care homeConnect with local community organizations aimed at older adults!To learn about volunteer management by Kate click thisCheck out Kate @ What the Rec! Connect with her and learn from her content! WebsiteInstagramEmail: whattherecoffical@gmail.comLearn More:Website: https://www.cultivatethemoments.ca/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultivatethemomentsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cultivatethemomentsPinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/CultivatethemomentsThank you for letting me share some ways to cultivate your moments. Be sure to follow along as I share more!

Is failure determined by your definition of failure or your definition of success? Andrea Hill, CVA shares profound knowledge that she learned from Kenny Rogers, talks about the importance of mentorship, how the 6 degrees of Kevin Bacon works in volunteer management and how volunteer management is similar to the NBA.Contact Info:Website: www.Volunteermemphis.org Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-hill-mpa-cva-28285818/ BIO - Andrea Hill has received her Bachelor of Science in Human Services Management from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and her Master in Public Administration from Kennesaw State University. She is certified in Volunteer Administration through the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration. In May 2020, Andrea was able to recertify through the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration because of her accomplishments in the field of volunteer engagement and management. Andrea is the Director of Volunteer Memphis. As Director, Andrea is a humble servant leader, knowledge and has a "work alongside you" attitude which makes her a powerful leader in our community. She has tremendous experience in the areas of volunteer management, project and event management, fundraising, resource development, and youth development. She tirelessly strives to encourage volunteerism across the greater Memphis community. Her work fosters collaboration between various non-profits and corporations. She has been appointed to the Volunteer Tennessee board. She is a Community Foundation of Greater Memphis- GIVE 365 member, a board member of Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement, Leadership Memphis Alumni, and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated.She is the 2017 Junior League of Memphis- Provisional of the Year. She has been named one of the 2017 Top 40 Under 40 Urban Elite professionals. She was also named one of the 2018 Memphis Business Journal Top 40 Under 40 professionals. Because of her community work, she was awarded the National Urban League Young Professionals Inaugural Heroes In The Movement Award. Andrea is also a 2020 Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement Exemplary Leader Impact Award recipient. Andrea is also a proud supporter of WKNO.

Hello everyone! In this weeks episode we discuss issues around welfare and finance. Following on from our recent Discussion on Welfare & Finance earlier in March, we sat down with Terrence Higgins Trust LivingWell Services Manager Ruth Burns, The Food Chain's Volunteer & Services Manager Anna Brewster and Positively UK's Welfare Rights Advisor Rosa Midheksa-Kenea. We put your questions to the panel The Food Chain - Volunteer & Food Service Manager - Anna Brewster As Services & Volunteer Manager, Anna oversees the delivery and day-to-day operation of these services. Most people who come to The Food Chain are experiencing complex socioeconomic barriers to living healthy, independent lives. Anna provides directional support for those in hardship; working together to navigate, make sense of and access support services and networks. Terrence Higgins Trust - Livingwell Services Manager - Ruth Burns Ruth Burns is the Living Well Services Manager at Terrence Higgins Trust. Ruth started 10 years ago developing the Work Positive program – a development programme for people living with HIV looking to re-enter the workplace, build skills and confidence. Now Ruth manages a collection of LivingWell services to empower people living with HIV to live well at home, with friends and family, and at work. Positively UK - Welfare Rights Advisor - Rosa Midheksa-Kenea Rosa Midheksa-Kenea has been working in the fields for 10 years. She has been involved in various organisations and currently works for Positively UK. Resources & Support Organisations https://www.tht.org.uk/our-services/online-services/work-and-skills - Terrence Higgins Trust personal development, work and skills programme https://positivelyuk.org/welfare-rights-advice/ - Positively UK we offer a specialist welfare benefits service for people living with HIV https://www.foodchain.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/ - The Food Chain deliver meals and groceries, offer cookery and nutrition classes and communal eating opportunities to people living with HIV in London and their dependants. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/help-with-your-claim/fill-in-form/ - Advice from the Citizens Advice Bureau on completing your PIP application https://www.stonewall.org.uk/help-and-advice https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/taxes-and-benefits-information-for-lesbian-gay-bisexual-and-transgender-customers-leaflet-pride1 - This leaflet explains the impact of taxes, National Insurance contributions, tax credits and State Pensions for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender customers. https://jobhelp.campaign.gov.uk/ a wealth of advice for job seekers and job search ideas https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/ for skills assessment, finding a course, exploring career options and speaking to a careers adviser https://www.futurelearn.com/ for a huge variety of online courses to boost your skills and knowledge https://www.turn2us.org.uk/ - Turn2us helps people in financial need gain access to welfare benefits, charitable grants and other financial help – online, by phone and face to face through our partner organisations. https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en - Free and impartial advice from The Money Advice Service https://taxaid.org.uk/ - Help with Tax problems if HMRC can't sort it out --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/positivelyuk/message

Coleen LaCosta, CEO of Speak Up for Kids. She will have you in stitches as she shares with you the best feedback she has ever received, gives you tips on getting buy-in from your CEO and the strength of a volunteer board. Contact Info:coleen@speakupforkidspbc.org  Website: Speak Up for Kids (speakupforkidspbc.org)Facebook (2) Speak Up for Kids Palm Beach County | Instagram - Speak Up For Kids PBC (@speakupforkidspbc) • Instagram photos and videosLinkedIn - (6) Speak Up For Kids of Palm Beach County, Inc. : Overview | LinkedInBIO - Coleen LaCosta began her career in victim advocacy 25 years ago while working for the State Attorney's office. That experience put her on the path of transition where she began seeking justice for child victims. A fire was ignited, and that flame morphed into a lifetime of determined, vocal advocacy for our most vulnerable.In all she does, LaCosta aims to break the cycle of abuse and neglect in our community. As the Executive Director for Speak Up for Kids of Palm Beach County, she works diligently to support local Guardian ad Litem child advocacy volunteers in the quest to herald the child's best interest.Embracing Ralph Waldo Emerson's quote, “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us”, LaCosta takes on each day with devotion and intensity, leading by example, and lighting the path for others who passionately defend the defenseless.Ultimately, her heart's desire is to improve the life of each young victim of maltreatment; see pain replaced by kindness, sadness overcome by happiness, and silence eradicated by voices united to Speak Up.

Adam Janes, CVA from Christie Lake Kids shares gems with his insights on bullying, the importance of self-care, and the new volunteer appreciation app! He shares the story about how he and Rob Jackson are selfie twins and the secret behind the “Behind the Bake Sale” podcast. In his words, leaders of volunteers are “the people who help people help people”. You don't want to miss this!Social Media: Web: www.btbs.ca   Twitter: @adamdjanes LinkedIn: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adam-janes-876a9832 Engage Article: https://engagejournal.org/volume-xxi-issue-1-october-2020/we-werent-ready-we-still-arent-ready-voluntary-sector-post-covid-19 BIO - Adam Janes CVA is a Volunteer Engagement Professional from Ottawa On, Canada. He is passionate about community building and bringing people together for good causes. He is currently serving as the Director of Volunteer Engagement at Christie Lake Kids, a grassroots program for Children and Youth in Ottawa. He also is a part of the team at Beyond the Bake Sale, a platform to bring innovative and effective ideas to help people raise more time, talent, and treasure for the causes they care about most. Check out www.BTBS.ca today. Adam is on the Ottawa Administrators of Volunteer Resources (OAVR) board as the engagement and membership lead. He also takes time to lead workshops at Volunteer Ottawa and beyond. At home, Adam is Daddy to three very fast-growing children and an amazing wife that puts up with his dad jokes, loud music, and coffee and craft beer snobbery.

Motivational Mike's story will do nothing but encourage you. He shares how he turned his life around and the importance of mentorship; he even gives me an idea for my next book! Bottom line is, by the end of this episode, you will be nothing less than inspired and motivated to keep pushing forward past adversity. Contact Motivational Mike:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-lee-22062445/ motivationalmike@gmail.com101 Affirmations for Non=Profit Board Members - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08C9618XJ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i4 About Motivational Mike:Born in Tribbett Mississippi and grew up in Flint Michigan Attended Ainsworth High School where he accomplished many school records in football and track and field. Had an opportunity to play college football but on his road to stardom, he found his way to Homestead Florida to finish his education.Mike Lee has been a motivational speaker since 1984 when he had a brush with the law which has changed his life forever.   He has spoken at several High Schools throughout Broward and Dade County as well as Bethune Cookman University and Riverside Transition Half Way House. Speaks within the prisons to include: Everglades, Desoto, Charlotte, South Bay, Everglades Work Camp, Martin CI.  Michael is a huge advocate for mentoring our youth. He works very closely with the Fort Lauderdale Police Department with their At-Risk Program. Awards include: Community Award by OIC for all his hard work with the youth. 2014 Father of The Year of Broward County in which he was nominated by Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies.Organizations: In 2013 Michael formed an Organization called Operation Heal in which he caters to youth and the homeless. He passed out 1,300 new blankets to the homeless during the winter months and fed over 300 homeless men and women." IF YOU CAN'T MAKE MY LIFE BETTER THEN IT WAS YESTERDAY, I DON'T NEED YOU IN MY LIFE"

Brittni Coe, CVA shares her thoughts on how she uses humor as the ultimate diffuser, why is it perfectly ok to admit that you don't know the answer to something and her "Yes Chef" approach to hearing out volunteers. She also shares about her own "rags to riches" story and how earning her CVA was one of her greatest accomplishments! Get ready to sit back, learn and LAUGH with Brittni Coe! Brittni Coe, CVA Volunteer Manager Metrocrest Services Phone: 469-317-2541 bcoe@metrocrestservices.org Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittni-coe-cva-607a151b7/ Bio: Brittni Coe, CVA has been an active volunteer for most of her life. She caught the service bug early during her twelve years as a Girl Scout, and through her service in the AmeriCorps National Service Program. For the past three years, Brittni has worked as the Volunteer Manager for Metrocrest Services in Texas. There she has been responsible for recruitment, training, and retention of the more than 5,000 volunteers who donate their time to help Metrocrest Services fulfill its mission of building a stronger community together. Brittni holds a bachelor's degree with concentrations in Sociology and Women's Studies from Texas Woman's University, holds a certificate for Non-Profit Management from the Center for Non-Profit Management in Texas, and has earned her Certification in Volunteer Administration. She is passionate about doing her part to ' repair the world' by promoting volunteerism and sparking the passion to give back in others.

In this episode, Laura shares one of the most important lessons she has learned while working in a non-profit: “DON'T TAKE IT PERSONAL” She also gives great advice about how to work with and get the best out of your Board Members…WHO ARE VOLUNTEERS TOO! Enjoy!!!!Contact Laura:website: https://www.artsbizmiami.org/ LinkedIn URL https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-bruney-7110158/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArtsBizMiami Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArtsBizMiami 101 Affirmations for Non=Profit Board Members - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DSS8163/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i10 About Laura:As President & CEO of the Arts & Business Council of Miami since 1988, Laura Bruney has empowered the creative ecosystem and helped develop Miami-Dade's billion-dollar arts industry. Directing the Arts & Business Council for 30 years, she has led the movement to keep the arts in business with high-impact partnerships between corporations, small businesses, entrepreneurs, and the cultural community. As Miami's only organization that leverages the arts for economic vitality, Ms. Bruney has developed innovative programs to engage business, inspire young professionals, stimulate innovation & foster creativity. The organization currently works with over 500 non-profit arts organizations and more than 1,000 business leaders and art enthusiasts.Shas has been honored with an American Red Cross Spectrum award, Miami Today's Up & Comers Award, Greater Miami Chamber Special Recognition Award, Miami Beach Chamber's Non-Profit Leadership Award, and Who's Who of Women Executives. She graduated from the University of Florida and received her MBA from the University of Miami.

In this episode, Dana shares what decades of adulthood has taught her (constructive criticism isn't really a thing) the difference between evaluation, criticism, and “actual, factual and emotionally neutral” feedback….and she dishes about stuff you never knew about her, including her run-in with the law…all PRICELESS ADVICE if you know what I mean!!! You will laugh and learn all throughout this entire session! Enjoy!!!!Contact Dana:website: https://www.danalitwinconsulting.com/ LinkedIn URL https://www.linkedin.com/in/danacorylitwincva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011517400460 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanaLitwinCVA Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtczzRXLg5RWdtnqmlivdSQ About Dana:Dana Litwin (CVA) is a strategic advisor, public speaker, and thought leader in volunteerism and civic service. Since 2002 she has guided organizations in California's Silicon Valley and world-wide to produce breakthrough talent and community engagement programs. Dana is a popular presenter at the Points of Light National Conference on Volunteering and Service(USA), and countless regional conferences and webinars. She is the creator of the premiere web series  “Priceless Advice for Leaders of Volunteers”, is the Past President of the Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement, and a founder of the multi-sector National Alliance for Volunteer Engagement.

Erin Long is a Volunteer Manager at Hospice of the Northwest. She is going back to school after a 13-year break to complete her Bachelor's Degree and loves connecting those in need with someone who can help them. Erin also loves to talk and cook amazing food!   So many of us have a big idea that we're afraid to make happen. In this episode I'm talking with Erin Long about her own big idea that she made happen even through all the challenges of logistics (and weather).    In todays episode Erin Long and I are talking through:    Completing college as a single working mom Her time on a panel to spread awareness about the realities of being a woman in the workplace The natural instinct for women to be innovative. How to take an idea and making it a reality Erin is opening up about some of the biggest obstacles that came up for her when making an idea happen and how she handled them.   Come on and get inspired!   Link to register for the next event  https://www.weignitewa.org   

In 2007, the Light House Shelter was struggling. Members of Heritage Baptist Church answered the call for help by doing what they do best: preparing delicious food, inviting people to join in and providing the means to help this valuable community mission. Using the connection between “soup” and that day's NFL playoff game, The SOUPer Bowl lunch for the Light House caught community attention and launched what has become for many a treasured tradition. Fast forward 13 years. Much has changed for the Light House Homeless Prevention Support Center, but the tradition continues as the mission of the Light House expands to help rebuild lives by providing shelter and services to prevent homelessness and empower people as they transition toward employment, housing and self-sufficiency. Sunday, February 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Heritage Baptist (1740 Forest Drive, Annapolis) will host the 13th Annual SOUPer Bowl Lunch for the Light House Shelter. Tim sits down with Chef Zachary Pope, the kitchen maestro who makes the event happen, and Kait Dawson, Volunteer Manager for the Lighthouse Shelter to talk about the SOUPer Bowl and how the Lighthouse Shelter is making a difference in people's lives. And hey, check out the Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief!  Ten minutes every day at noon (soon to be 7am) will bring you up to speed on all the LOCAL issues, sports, weather, events and opinions in Annapolis and  Anne Arundel County.  Here's your link... http://bit.ly/EOA-DNB WHERE TO FIND US You can find us on pretty much any podcatcher or place where you listen to your podcasts. But here are the biggies: Apple Podcasts (formerly iTunes) Google Play Stitcher Radio iHeartRADIO tunein YouTube or you can catch all the old episodes right on our site at The Maryland Crabs! And while there, please take a moment to give us a 5-Star Rating and some constructive criticism. It really helps getting the word out about the podcast! Wanna touch base? Got a suggestion? Criticism? Want to be a guest? Have an idea for a guest? Be a co-host? …send us an email at info@themarylandcrabs.com You can also  hit us up on Twitter at @MDCrabsPodcast. We have no lives, so hearing from listeners really makes our day. If you want to find us, click on the links below: Facebook Page - The Maryland Crabs (Page) Facebook Group - The Maryland Crabs (Group) Twitter – @MDCrabsPodcast Email - info@themarylandcrabs.com Website - www.themarylandcrabs.com Find John on Twitter at @eyeonannapolis Tim quit Twitter. And it's killing him.