The Art of Volunteering

This episode we are joined by Michal Smith, Executive Director of Cradles to Crayons. Michal and her team provide high energy volunteer opportunities for adults and children as young as five years old, who sort, check and pack clothing items for distribution free of charge to children aged 0-12 in the region. Links for today's episode: Interview with Cradles to Crayons Founder & CEO Lynn Margherio - www.developmentguild.com/at-the-helm/lynn-margherio-cradles-to-crayons-interivew Help End Clothing Insecurity! - www.cradlestocrayons.org/endclothinginsecurity The Impact of Clothing Insecurity on Children's Education - www.josiescloset.org/blog/the-impact-of-clothing-insecurity-on-children-s-education Cradles to Crayons' Website - www.cradlestocrayons.org/philadelphia Cradles to Crayons' Facebook - www.facebook.com/C2CPhiladelphia Cradles to Crayons' Instagram - www.instagram.com/c2cphiladelphia Cradles to Crayons' LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/cradlestocrayons Michal Smith's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/michal-smith-789957156 Join the FB Community: bit.ly/3tLaY1B Join the Mailing List: bit.ly/36VmYUY

Today Stormy sits with Celeste Mergens, founder of Days for Girls. Join in listening to Celeste's many stories from her volunteering experiences. Links for today's episode: Days for Girls - www.daysforgirls.org Days for Girls' Facebook - www.facebook.com/DaysforGirls Days for Girls' Instagram - www.instagram.com/daysforgirls Days for Girls' Twitter - www.twitter.com/daysforgirls Join the FB Community: bit.ly/3tLaY1B Join the Mailing List: bit.ly/36VmYUY

It's time to celebrate another year of volunteering conversation. What better time to do so than National Volunteering month. Whether this is your first episode or if you've been here from the start, we'd like to thank you for listening to the podcast. We can't wait to share our future guests with you. Links for today's episode: Join the FB Community: bit.ly/3tLaY1B Join the Mailing List: bit.ly/36VmYUY

Today's guest is Amy Tiemeyer. Amy is a veteran and the Pacific Northwest Manager of the Travis Manion Foundation. In their conversation, she and Stormy discuss topics from her volunteering experiences, her book (Stories of a Volunteeraholic), all the way to the foundation. Links for today's episode: Stories of a Volunteeraholic - Amazon (www.tinyurl.com/54ac9kwd), Barnes & Noble (www.tinyurl.com/9mexscn6) Travis Manion Foundation - www.travismanion.org Travis Manion Foundation's X (Twitter) - www.twitter.com/TMFoundation Travis Manion Foundation's Facebook - www.facebook.com/TravisManionFoundation Travis Manion Foundation's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/travis-manion-foundation Join the FB Community: bit.ly/3tLaY1B Join the Mailing List: bit.ly/36VmYUY

Today's conversation is with Kate Hensen of The Garage Youth Center. Join us as Stormy and Kate discuss her role as Director of Development, the impact volunteering has, and more. Links for today's episode: The Garage Youth Center - www.garageyouthcenter.org The Garage Youth Center's Facebook - www.facebook.com/garageyouthcenter Join the FB Community: bit.ly/3tLaY1B Join the Mailing List: bit.ly/36VmYUY

On this episode, Stormy is joined by Family Support Line's Development Officer Nicole Snyder and Executive Director Sarah Gibbons. The pair share about their work with the nonprofit and how their volunteering journeys led them to where they are. Links for today's episode: Family Support Line - www.familysupportline.org Family Support Line's Facebook - www.facebook.com/FamilySupportLine Join the FB Community: bit.ly/3tLaY1B Join the Mailing List: bit.ly/36VmYUY

Today our conversation is with Mike Harder. Mike has worked in the Christian nonprofit and church world for over 37 years, including being President of the nonprofit Concentric Global for the last six. Additionally, Mike has authored and co-authored a couple of books on working with teens and he travels globally doing training and coaching of leaders around the world and speaking at conferences and events related to his work. Links for today's episode: Concentric Global - www.concentricglobal.org Concentric Global's Facebook - www.facebook.com/disciplemakingalliance Join the FB Community: bit.ly/3tLaY1B Join the Mailing List: bit.ly/36VmYUY

Today we are joined by Josh Maxwell. In addition to being the Chester County Commissioner, Josh is an adjunct professor of Political Science at Lincoln University. Our conversation finds us on the topics of time donations, Josh's path to volunteerism and more. Links for today's episode: Chester County - www.chesco.org Chester County's X (Twitter) - www.twitter.com/ChescoGovt Chester County's Instagram - www.instagram.com/chescogovt Episode Transcription - www.heatheroaks.com/2024/01/17/josh_maxwell Join the FB Community: bit.ly/3tLaY1B Join the Mailing List: bit.ly/36VmYUY

Today Michael Rothberg, LCSW joins us on the podcast and shares with us his goal of raising public awareness for mental illness, the benefits of seeking help, and how volunteering can be incorporated. Links for today's episode: National Alliance on Mental Illness - www.nami.org Episode Transcription - www.heatheroaks.com/2023/11/15/michael_rothberg Join the FB Community: bit.ly/3tLaY1B Join the Mailing List: bit.ly/36VmYUY

Today Stormy chats with Anne Forcine about her experience as a internal controls auditor for SIL International in Africa. Links for today's episode: SIL International – www.sil.org SIL International’s Facebook – www.facebook.com/SIL.International SIL International’s X (Formerly Twitter) – www.twitter.com/silintl SIL International’s LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/company/sil-international SIL International’s Instagram – www.instagram.com/sil_international Episode Transcription – www.heatheroaks.com/2023/11/01/anne_forcine Join the FB Community: bit.ly/3tLaY1B Join the Mailing List: bit.ly/36VmYUY

Today's guest is Mayor Peter Urscheler. Since 2018, he has served as mayor in addition to taking part in numerous volunteer activities as well as being the Development Director of Ann’s Heart. Join us in listening to his passion for his town and volunteerism. Links for today's episode: Ann's Heart - www.annsheart.org Episode Transcription - www.heatheroaks.com/2023/10/18/peter_urscheler Join the FB Community: bit.ly/3tLaY1B Join the Mailing List: bit.ly/36VmYUY

Today, Stormy is joined by Lori Martinek. Lori is a lifelong volunteer as well as a small business advocate and mentor and a published author. On this episode, Lori shares her SCORE experiences, those from her own journey, and how to share your superpower with the world. Links for today's episode: Lori Martinek - www.lorimartinek.com Lori Martinek's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/lorimartinek SCORE - www.score.org SCORE's Instagram - www.instagram.com/score_mentors SCORE's X (Formerly Twitter) - www.x.com/SCOREMentors SCORE's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/score-mentors SCORE's Facebook - www.facebook.com/SCOREMentors Episode Transcription - www.heatheroaks.com/2023/10/04/lori_martinek Join the FB Community: bit.ly/3tLaY1B Join the Mailing List: bit.ly/36VmYUY

Today's guest is Kate Lannan. Kate is the Education Director for A Haven where she oversees their education grief training and volunteer coordination. Links for today's episode: A Haven - www.ahaven.org A Haven's Instagram - www.instagram.com/ahaven.chesterco A Haven's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/a-haven A Haven's Facebook - www.facebook.com/ahaven.chesterco Episode Transcription - www.heatheroaks.com/2023/09/06/kate_lannan Join the FB Community: bit.ly/3tLaY1B Join the Mailing List: bit.ly/36VmYUY

This episode is in tribute to the life of Robb Muse. Before his passing in April, Robb sat down with Stormy to discuss his work with SEI Cares and Chester Country Futures. Robb is a true champion. Watch today's episode here: youtu.be/L2kfrBMbkN8

On today's episode, Kendra Corman shares why she believes that we are obligated to give back to the community in which we live, work, and play. Links for today's episode: Kendra Corman - www.kendracorman.com Kendra Corman's Facebook - www.facebook.com/kacorman Kendra Corman's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/kendracorman Kendra Corman's Instagram - www.instagram.com/kendracormancoach H2H Consulting's Facebook - www.facebook.com/h2hmarketingconsulting H2H Consulting's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/h2h-consulting Episode Transcription - www.heatheroaks.com/2023/05/10/kendra_corman Join the FB Community: bit.ly/3tLaY1B Join the Mailing List: bit.ly/36VmYUY

Today's guest is Daniel Kasambira. Daniel joined the United Way of Madison County in Huntsville, Alabama as President & CEO in April 2022. He received his undergraduate degree from Roberts Wesleyan College in Rochester, New York where he was a 3-year starter on the basketball team. Daniel maintains active involvement in community service organizations. Links for today's episode: United Way of Madison County - www.uwmadisoncounty.org United Way of Madison County in Huntsville Alabama - www.facebook.com/uwmadisoncounty Episode Transcription - www.heatheroaks.com/2023/04/26/daniel_kasambira Join the FB Community: bit.ly/3tLaY1B Join the Mailing List: bit.ly/36VmYUY

April is National Volunteering month. For those who are faithful listeners of The Art of Volunteering, you'll know that it is also the anniversary of our first episode. Today's episode marks a year of incredible people, leaders, and organizations who value volunteering who are making a difference. Links for today's episode: The Art of Volunteering YouTube - www.youtube.com/@artofvolunteering Join the FB Community: bit.ly/3tLaY1B Join the Mailing List: bit.ly/36VmYUY

Tracy Huxley has been volunteering alongside her parents since a young age. Her father being a charter member of their Optimist club, Tracy has been a product of the service of her club until she was herself serving her community in return. From being the 25th President of her club in 2007 to now preparing to be the 4th female International President during the organization's 106th year and 100th anniversary of serving Canadian communities. She is a 2nd generation Optimist and the first ever 2nd generation International President for Optimist International. Links for today's episode: Optimist International - www.optimist.org Episode Transcription - www.heatheroaks.com/2023/03/15/tracy_huxley Join the FB Community: bit.ly/3tLaY1B Join the Mailing List: bit.ly/36VmYUY

Kathy Grubelic is the Volunteer Coordinator/Community Engagement Ambassador for Habitat for Humanity Cape May County. In today's episode, Kathy highlights the sourcing and onboarding volunteer processes of the affiliate and how she works with volunteers to help place them on the path where their interest and talents work best. Links for today's episode: Habitat for Humanity Cape May County - www.habitatcapemaycounty.org Episode Transcription - www.heatheroaks.com/2023/02/15/kathy_grubelic Join the FB Community: bit.ly/3tLaY1B Join the Mailing List: bit.ly/36VmYUY

Pastor Adonia Magwaza speaks to the incredible challenges in his 1,200-person church. With 90% unemployment, he and his wife are teaching skills that provide an income to pay for basic needs. He shares how his faith is the core value that motivates him to serve his community. Links for today's episode: Episode Transcription - www.heatheroaks.com/2023/01/25/adonia_magwaza Join the FB Community: bit.ly/3tLaY1B Join the Mailing List: bit.ly/36VmYUY