The Art of Volunteering
Connecting volunteers worldwide through conversations with individuals, leaders, and organizations that have volunteering as a core value.
Episodes
51 episodes
Jan Michener, Arts Holding Hands and Hearts
In conversation today is Jan Michener, Founder and Executive Director of Arts Holding Hands and Hearts (AHHAH). AHHAH's mission is building equity and justice by empowering youth, strengthening families, and mobilizing communities through arts,...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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56:55
Angelique Hinton, PA Youth Vote
Joining the conversation today is Angelique Hinton, Executive Director of PA Youth Vote. Angelique is a political and community organizer and advocate for a new generation of voters. Through PA Youth Vote, she is able to educate young people ag...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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32:17
Emily Rice, Yellow Horse
This episode we welcome Emily Rice, Associate Director of Yellow Horse Equine Therapeutic Riding Programs to the conversation. Yellow Horse is a 501c3 non profit organization that program teaches children and adults of all abilities how to ride...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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26:01
Milena Lanz, Maternal and Child Health Consortium
Joining our ongoing conversation today is Milena Lanz, Executive Director of Maternal and Child Health Consortium. In addition, Milena has volunteered at her church since 2014 and in 2020, she joined the Chester County Law Enforcement Task Forc...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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36:25
Luis Colmenares, SAP
Joining the conversation today is Luis Colmenares. Born in Venezuela, Luis is an Enterprise Customer Success Partner for SAP and has been with the company for 28 years with more than 35 in the IT field. Luis is a volunteer for CCF, MCHC, Casa d...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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45:03
Nicole Hill, Nikks Village
Nicole Hill is creator of Nikks Village, an unofficial non profit in Chester County, PA. Her priority is to help people, mainly women, heal from childhood trauma through retreats, workshops, and more. Nicole also helps to build and strengthen h...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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42:18
Theresa Hummel-Krallinger, Meet the Author
Today Stormy speaks with Theresa Hummel-Krallinger, Founder & Facilitator of Meet the Author. In addition to her responsibilities at Meet the Author, Theresa has been facilitating both in-person and virtual programs at the Pyramid Club in P...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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31:17
Dr. Amelia Butler, All About dem Kids (A2dK)
Joining the conversation is All About dem Kids Founder and Director Dr. Amelia Butler. We cover her core values of volunteering, her inspirations, and her desire to give back.Links for today's episode:All About dem Kids' Facebook - ...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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29:47
Shara Nadler, JFNNJ
Joining Stormy today is Shara Nadler. She is the Director of Development & Corporate Sponsorships for JFNNJ and has been a volunteer in some capacity for most of her life. From painting schools in need of updates to organizing food drives f...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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37:21
Rebecca Piorko-Shelly, JusticeWorks YouthCare
Joining the conversation today is Rebecca Piorko-Shelly. Rebecca is the Mentor Coordinator for JusticeWorks YouthCare is very passionate about her role and her volunteering journey. Links for today's episode:JusticeWorks YouthCare -...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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40:42
Delores Connors, Write2Matter
Returning to the podcast is Write2Matter founder Delores Connors. She joins Stormy for a conversation about the work Write2Matter is doing along with sharing other volunteering adventures.Links for today's episode:Write2Matter...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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23:33
Erin LaBarge, SAP
Erin LaBarge joins Stormy on the podcast for a conversation about her role as Global Lead, Volunteer & Employee Engagement Strategy at SAP and volunteering as a whole.Links for today's episode:SAP -
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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29:23
Anne Gaughen, Lasell University
On this episode Stormy is joined by Anne Gaughen, Director of Alumni Engagement and Annual Fund at Lasell University. In her volunteering journey, Anne has filled practically every role and sees her current role as primarily to empower voluntee...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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32:16
Debi Burch & Beth Armanda, Lycoming Arts
Join Stormy in her conversation with Debi Burch and Beth Armanda, President and Vice-President of Lycoming Arts. Learn about how Lycoming Arts is bringing community together through a shared vision of thriving arts.Links for today's epi...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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23:54
Michal Smith, Cradles to Crayons
This episode we are joined by Michal Smith, Executive Director of Cradles to Crayons. Michal and her team provide high energy volunteer opportunities for adults and children as young as five years old, who sort, check and pack clothing items fo...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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21:19
Celeste Mergens, Days for Girls
Today Stormy sits with Celeste Mergens, founder of Days for Girls. Join in listening to Celeste's many stories from her volunteering experiences.Links for today's episode:Days for Girls - www.d...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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35:13
Year in Review (2023 - 24)
It's time to celebrate another year of volunteering conversation. What better time to do so than National Volunteering month. Whether this is your first episode or if you've been here from the start, we'd like to thank you for listening to the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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19:31
Amy Tiemeyer, Travis Manion Foundation
Today's guest is Amy Tiemeyer. Amy is a veteran and the Pacific Northwest Manager of the Travis Manion Foundation. In their conversation, she and Stormy discuss topics from her volunteering experiences, her book (Stories of a Volunteeraholi...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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58:23
Kate Henson, The Garage Youth Center
Today's conversation is with Kate Hensen of The Garage Youth Center. Join us as Stormy and Kate discuss her role as Director of Development, the impact volunteering has, and more. Links for today's episode:The Garage Youth Center - ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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32:49
Nicole Snyder & Sarah Gibbons, Family Support Line
On this episode, Stormy is joined by Family Support Line's Development Officer Nicole Snyder and Executive Director Sarah Gibbons. The pair share about their work with the nonprofit and how their volunteering journeys led them to where they are...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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53:25
Mike Harder, Volunteering Worldwide
Today our conversation is with Mike Harder. Mike has worked in the Christian nonprofit and church world for over 37 years, including being President of the nonprofit Concentric Global for the last six. Additionally, Mike has authored and co-aut...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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36:56
Josh Maxwell, Chester County Commissioner
Today we are joined by Josh Maxwell. In addition to being the Chester County Commissioner, Josh is an adjunct professor of Political Science at Lincoln University. Our conversation finds us on the topics of time donations, Josh's path to volunt...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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13:41
Michael Rothberg, LCSW, Core Psychotherapy
Today Michael Rothberg, LCSW joins us on the podcast and shares with us his goal of raising public awareness for mental illness, the benefits of seeking help, and how volunteering can be incorporated. Links for today's episode:
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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31:13
Anne Forcine, Internal Controls Auditor for SIL
Today Stormy chats with Anne Forcine about her experience as a internal controls auditor for SIL International in Africa.Links for today's episode:SIL International – www.sil.orgSIL Internation...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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25:12
Peter Urscheler, Mayor of Phoenixville
Today's guest is Mayor Peter Urscheler. Since 2018, he has served as mayor in addition to taking part in numerous volunteer activities as well as being the Development Director of Ann’s Heart. Join us in listening to his passion for his town an...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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33:24