The Art of Volunteering
Connecting volunteers worldwide through conversations with individuals, leaders, and organizations that have volunteering as a core value.
Episodes
Lifelong volunteers Franny and Dennis McKane join us today. Franny is a retired occupational therapist and is currently the co-manager Nature Store for Friends of Cape May National Wildlife Refuge. She has been volunteering in numerous ways for over 50 years. Dennis is a field trip assistant for the New Jersey Audubon's Cape May Bird Observatory. Additionally, he is a Project Manager for Wilderness Volunteers among numerous ot...
Today we are joined by Sean Halloran, Executive Director of Barnstone Art for Kids. Sean has spent over 20 years in the non-profit, mental health world working with families as a Clinician and Program Administrator/Leader. Bringing his wealth of relevant knowledge, Sean joined Barnstone Art for Kids in 2017. His work in program development and leadership have included the integration of trauma-informed practices at both the program...
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 freedom.
Links for today's episode:
Mary Valloni's website - www.maryvalloni.com
Mary Valloni's Facebook - www.facebook.com/marymvalloni
Mary Valloni's Instagram ...
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 Dimes. Additionally, he sits of the boards of Germantown Friends School and Kendal~Crosslands Communities. Anthony is truly passionate about serving his community.
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.
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This National Volunteering month, join us in welcoming another year of The Art of Volunteering! Thank you all for engaging with our conversations!
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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, Angela has consulted with globally large companies, been a small business owner, and has worked directly with non-profit organizations in addition to providing workshops and training all over t...
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 students’ experiences and their inherent meaning and purpose. Additionally, Dr. Taylor frequently volunteers his time and expertise to nonprofit organizations with the intention of assisti...
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 - www.campdreamcatcher.org
Camp Dreamcatchers' Facebook - www.facebook.com/therapeuticcamp
Camp Dreamcatchers' Instagram - www.instagram.com/campdreamcatcher
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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 wilderness and rural environments. They respond to search requests 24 hours a day, all year round.
Links for today's episode:
PaWSAR's website - www.pawsar.org
PaWSAR'...
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.
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This week, Kendra talks imperfect marketing with Stormy Bell, podcast host of The Art of Volunteering. By day, Stormy is a Director o...
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, after passing an IRS examination, are sent out to sites to prepare tax returns utilizing provided IRS approved tax preparation software.
Links for today's episode:
Life Trans...
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, Days for Girls - youtu.be/v8NhCGk0qXM
Michal Smith, Cradles to Crayons - youtu.be/t5o0Ug_apVE
Kate Lannan, A Haven - youtu.be/Hfw9qc27gpc
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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 to individuals in need, while also fostering partnerships with local businesses and donors. Babita’s hands-on involvement reflects her deep commitment to empowering others and creating a supp...
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 County can access greater economic opportunities. Additionally, she is a strong advocate for the wellness of women and girls.
Links for today's episode:
Chester County OIC&a...
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, literacy, and mindfulness.
Links for today's episode:
AHHAH's website - www.ahhah.org
AHHAH's Instagram - www.instagram.com/artsholdinghandsandhearts
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 ages 18 to 24 on the vital issues affecting their daily lives to ensure they show up to the polls and choose their elected leaders wisely.
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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 horses. Emily oversees all levels of the program, working closely their our volunteer coordinator to assist in training, scheduling, recruitment, and outreach.
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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 Force on Race and Justice. Since 2019 Milena been a member of the PA Standards for Excellence for Nonprofit Organizations Committee (past chair) and serves as treasurer for the Chester County Wom...
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 de Venezuela, Latinos@SAP, TENT, ACLAMO, and the Downingtown Food Pantry.
Links for today's episode:
Luis Colmenares' LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/luismcolmenares
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