
The Art of Volunteering
Connecting volunteers worldwide through conversations with individuals, leaders, and organizations that have volunteering as a core value.
Episodes
64 episodes
Mary Valloni, Fundraising Coach
Mary Valloni joins our conversation today. Mary is an award winning author, fundraising coach, consultant, and trainer with over 20 years of experience. Her mission is to help nonprofits and ministry leaders raise more funds and gain greater fr...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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39:13

Anthony Stover, Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House
Our guest today is Anthony Stover, Community Relations Manager of Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philadelphia Region (RMHC Philly). He has been with RMHC Philly for over 26 years and previously was the Community Director for March of Di...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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22:51

National Volunteer Month
This National Volunteer Month, we encourage you to get involved with your local efforts. Every action counts. You bring value to volunteering. Together we can transform the fabric of our society.Join the FB Community:
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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4:55

Year in Review (2024 - 25)
This National Volunteering month, join us in welcoming another year of The Art of Volunteering! Thank you all for engaging with our conversations!Join the FB Community: bit.ly...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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24:49

Angela Parker, Realized Worth
Joining Stormy today is Angela Parker, Co-Founder and CEO of Realized Worth. Angela’s work focuses on the practical application of transformative learning theory. With a background in communications, entrepreneurship, and strategy execution, An...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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33:12

Dr. B.K. Taylor, West Chester University
Joining our ongoing conversation today is Dr. B.K. Taylor. With over a decade of experience in higher education, Dr. Taylor's focus has been on student wellness and well-being. He's consistently strived to establish a connection between student...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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21:32

Patty Hillkirk, Camp Dreamcatchers
Today we are joined by Patty Hillkirk, Founder and Executive Director of Camp Dreamcatchers. Patty shares with us her journey, why she founded Camp Dreamcatchers, and more.Links for today's episode:Camp Dreamcatchers' website...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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33:29

Keith Cox & Marnie Powell, PaWSAR
Joining the conversation today are Keith Cox (Deputy Chief, President), Marnie Powell (K9 Captain) of PA Wilderness Search and Rescue (PaWSAR). PaWSAR provides search services on a volunteer basis in lost person incidents occurring in wildernes...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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41:25

How to Run a Successful Podcast as a Side Hustle with Guest Stormy Bell
On this episode, Stormy guests on Kendra Corman's podcast Imperfect Marketing. The original episode was upload on January 16, 2025. The description as follows is taken directly from Kendra's podcast.Check out Imperfect Marketin...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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27:42

Johanna Gilbert & Paul Cardell, VITA
Today we welcome Johanna Gilbert and Paul Cardell to the conversation. What better way to begin the new year than with an episode about taxes! Paul and Johanna volunteer with Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA). VITA trains volunteers who, a...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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33:14

2025 New Year's Resolutions
Happy New Year! As 2025 rolls in, consider making volunteering part of your resolutions. Today we're spotlighting three organizations from our catalog to inspire your volunteering journey.Links for today's episode:Celeste Mergens, D...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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7:40

Babita Jagnanan, Phoenix Family Resources
Today we welcome Babita Jagnanan to our conversation. In her vital role, Babita oversees initiatives that provide essential resources to underserved communities. She actively coordinates efforts to distribute clothing, food, and everyday items ...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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21:18

Javonna Wylie, Chester County OIC
Today we are joined by Javonna Wylie, President and CEO of Chester County OIC (CCOIC). Javonna is building community connections, heading coalitions and breaking barriers so that underrepresented, unemployed and unemployed residents of Chester ...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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24:56

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
