The Art of Volunteering

The Art of Volunteering

Connecting volunteers worldwide through conversations with individuals, leaders, and organizations that have volunteering as a core value.

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October 22, 2025 26 mins

Joining us today is Laurie Ryan. Laurie is the President of the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce since January 2016.  Her responsibilities include strategic and financial planning, events and programming, and membership growth and retention. As the Executive Director, she continues her commitment to advancing the economic success of member businesses, non-profits and the community and is proud of the growth and vitality of the cham...

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Viviann Schorle joins our ongoing conversation today! Viviann is the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations for the West Chester University Foundation where she look for opportunities for Corporate and Foundation Partners to volunteer with West Chester University in the community or on campus to deepen relationships. 

Viviann is a seasoned non-profit professional with 20 years of experience in fundraising, program administra...

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Joining our ongoing conversation today is Nelly Jiménez-Arévalo! Nelly has been a community leader for the Latino community in the Greater Philadelphia area for more than 28 years. She was an appointed member of the Pennsylvania’s Governor’s Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs. Mrs. Jiménez volunteers as a board member and advisor for many nonprofits. She has been invited to speak on numerous panels and presentations about housin...

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September 10, 2025 31 mins

Joining us this episode is Monique Riotto. Monique is Senior Development Manger on the Greater Philadelphia Community Events Team for the American Cancer Society. She oversees four Relay events in the Greater Philadelphia Region. Relay For Life is more than a walk – it’s a chance to come together in your local community to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against every cancer as we come together ...

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Angela Williamson has 19 years experience as a volunteer engagement leader in a museum and at the Blood Bank of Delmarva. She began volunteering early in life picking up trash at the state fair to earn concert tickets along with many other volunteer roles. Angela is a consultant, has presented for many places, president of DAVA, started an AL!VE Healthcare COP, awarded the AL!VE Impact Award in 2022.

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August 13, 2025 24 mins

Leroy Roberts is a British Army veteran and former Jamaica Constabulary Force officer, with nearly two decades of experience in public service, law enforcement, and military leadership. He now serves as a Board Director at London Mutual Credit Union, where he contributes his strategic insight and commitment to financial inclusion. Leroy brings his deep understanding of leadership, governance, and community impact into every initiat...

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July 30, 2025 26 mins

This week we are joined by volunteer firefighter Hanna McCarthy. Hanna is also serves as a board member for Maternal and Child Health Consortium. These roles align with her deep commitment to service and dedication to helping others to create a lasting impact wherever she goes.

Links for today's episode:
First West Chester Fire Company's website - www.firstwestchester.org
First West Chester Fire Company's Face...

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July 16, 2025 22 mins

Katie Amoro joins our conversation today. She has over 20 years of fundraising experience in the non profit and volunteer management space. Katie is passionate about organizations that help children and families in the community.

Links for today's episode:
The Baker Center for Children and Families' website - www.bakercenter.org
The Baker Center for Children and Families' LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/ba...

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July 2, 2025 5 mins

Searching for purpose? Volunteering may just be the key. Today we'll cover the mental, social, and societal benefit of service and how giving back can help you find meaning in life.

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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...

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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...

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May 21, 2025 39 mins

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 ...

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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.

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April 27, 2025 4 mins

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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April 9, 2025 24 mins

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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March 26, 2025 33 mins

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...

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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...

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February 26, 2025 33 mins

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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February 12, 2025 41 mins

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'...

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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 Marketing: https://www.kendracorman.com/imperfectmarketing

This week, Kendra talks imperfect marketing with Stormy Bell, podcast host of The Art of Volunteering. By day, Stormy is a Director o...

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