The Rewards of Volunteering
Business & Economics Podcasts
Our show delves into the whys, wherefores and outcomes of volunteering, both spiritual and concrete for all involved. Compassion should lead to action driven by a desire to make a difference. When you invest your time, your energy, and a belief in making a difference in the world, you walk away with pride and fulfillment. When you see your contribution lift people up and give them a better life, it is awe-inspiring. We examine the backgrounds of diverse volunteers and leaders, where they come from, why they volunteer and continue on this path. Project Mercy has worked with hundreds of volunteers from diverse walks of life for over 30 years. Our volunteers are unified by a desire to help devastatingly poor families living south of the US border, literally, in our own backyard. These volunteers help poverty stricken families build their own home so they can live in safety and security. We introduce some of these volunteers and donors so you can hear their stories.
Location:
United States
Description:
Our show delves into the whys, wherefores and outcomes of volunteering, both spiritual and concrete for all involved. Compassion should lead to action driven by a desire to make a difference. When you invest your time, your energy, and a belief in making a difference in the world, you walk away with pride and fulfillment. When you see your contribution lift people up and give them a better life, it is awe-inspiring. We examine the backgrounds of diverse volunteers and leaders, where they come from, why they volunteer and continue on this path. Project Mercy has worked with hundreds of volunteers from diverse walks of life for over 30 years. Our volunteers are unified by a desire to help devastatingly poor families living south of the US border, literally, in our own backyard. These volunteers help poverty stricken families build their own home so they can live in safety and security. We introduce some of these volunteers and donors so you can hear their stories.
Language:
English
Episodes
Paula interviews Krystal Zellmer of Klemmer
6/14/2021
Krystal Zellmer is the marketing director, vice-president and co-owner of Klemmer and Associates. She is dedicated to fulfilling Klemmer's message of self improvement and growth. Klemmer has been giving Project Mercy volunteer support and backing for our house building program since 2003. Krystal is also an author, her latest book is called, Life by Intention. In our interview she explains the path on which she leads the reader to personal revelation. We are indeed privileged to talk with her in this, the last podcast, of our seven episode series.
Duration:01:00:00
Paula Claussen w/ Jay Riordan, Kim Muslusky & Carmen Sandoval
6/7/2021
Paula Claussen talks with Jay Riordan (Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary), Kim Muslusky (Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary) & Carmen Sandoval (Chula Vista Rotary) about the rewards of volunteering.
Duration:01:00:00
Paula interviews long time volunteer & PM board member Dave Mason
5/31/2021
Dave Mason talks about his experiences as a volunteer, being Chairman of the Board and his visions for expanding house building in Mexico.
Duration:01:00:00
Paula has a conversation with Devin Beale, Matt Brady & Jinah Kim
5/24/2021
In this weeks episode we meet key members of the annual Baja Challenge, a house building event held jointly with Project Mercy in the poorest of neighborhoods in Tijuana, Mexico. Devin Beale has been an active member of the San Diego chapter of the Commercial Real Estate Development Association for the past 16 years. For much of that time he has led the Baja Challenge Organization that is dedicated to constructing homes for destitute families in Mexico. Devin has been an active member since 2001, helping construct over 300 homes for families in need. Devin is also a board member of Project Mercy Baja. You will also meet fellow volunteer Matt Brady, Executive Vice-President of Ware Malcomb Architects and Jinah Kim, Principal & Executive Producer for WordWide Productions LLC. Jinah is also a news reporter for NBC and has covered several Baja Challenge events. Jinah is a past board member of Project Mercy.
Duration:01:00:00
Paula Claussen & guest Brett Schwemmer International Relief Teams
5/17/2021
Paula Claussen w/ guest Brett Schwemmer International Relief Teams. International Relief Teams (IRT) IRT helps families survive and recover after a disaster by providing timely and effective assistance. IRT also provides a hopeful future for underserved communities through programs that improve their health and wellbeing. During disasters, IRT deploys medical and reconstruction teams, provides supplies, and finances the restoration of infrastructure. IRT builds healthy communities through medical training programs; medical missions to low-income countries, including surgical and eyeglass teams; shipments of medicines to rural hospitals and clinics; and health, nutrition and education support for vulnerable populations. Since 1988, IRT has deployed more than 7,500 volunteers and provided $540 million in food, medicines, relief supplies, and volunteer services to families in need in 70 countries worldwide.
Duration:01:00:00
The Rewards of Volunteering: Paula Claussen interviews Rick Hall
5/10/2021
Paula Claussen interviews long time volunteer and Team Leader Rick Hall. Rick has many interesting and fun stories to tell about the 21 years he has worked with Project Mercy.
Duration:01:00:00
The Rewards of Volunteering: Jinah Kim interviews Paula Claussen
5/3/2021
Project Mercy is proud to begin our six part podcast “The Rewards of Volunteering”, with an interview between Host Paula Claussen and a long time friend Jinah Kim Jinah Kim is the founder and executive producer of WorldWise Productions (www.WWPVideo.com), a full-service commercial and corporate video production company specializing in education, training and marketing videos. She is also a part-time correspondent for NBC News in Los Angeles, reporting primarily for NBC News Channel and MSNBC. Jinah has a profound understanding of the needs of the population served by Project Mercy and the positive effects of volunteering.
Duration:01:00:00