The Art of Volunteering
Connecting volunteers worldwide through conversations with individuals, leaders, and organizations that have volunteering as a core value.
Episodes
On today's episode, Stormy is joined by Jennifer Schoener and Mohammed Rahman.
Jennifer Schoener is a nonprofit leader, arts advocate, and community builder dedicated to expanding access to inclusive arts and education. She serves in a leadership role with the Upper Darby Arts & Education Foundation, where she helps guide programs that empower young people through music, creativity, and innovative learning experiences.
Moham...
Joining us today is Heather Reiffer, Community Engagement Officer for America250 PA Chester County. Heather has spent most of her career in historic site administration and nonprofit management in Chester County. She's served as Executive Director at The Mill at Anselma National Historical Landmark in Chester Springs and Historic Sugartown in Malvern. More recently, she has consulted on the development of Chester County's...
The world’s most meaningful impact isn’t organized or counted, it’s ordinary people showing up in simple, profound ways. In today's episode Stormy shares how small acts of kindness are the true threads holding our communities together.
Links for today's episode:
Angela Williamson's Volunteer Engagement Accelerator - https://www.angelawilliamsoncva.com
Angela Williamson's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.co...
Thank you for another year of great conversations! We look forward to bringing you more volunteering stories!
Links for today's episode:
Join the Mailing List: https://www.stormy-bell.kit.com/55c5d52e24
Today we are joined by Leslie Holt. Leslie is the Founder & Executive Director of A Child's Light and is a former Victims Advocate and Certified Trauma Specialist. Leslie is the force behind the success of ACL and is responsible for the Care Management of over 200 children receiving mental health treatment through A Child's Light which serves Chester County, PA.
Joining us today is Marie Wenzel, MSW. Marie is the CEO of National Alliance on Mental Illness Delaware, where she leads programs and initiatives supporting individuals and families affected by mental health challenges. With extensive experience in nonprofit leadership, governance, and community engagement, Marie focuses on building innovative programs, strengthening volunteer networks, and fostering partnerships across the state. ...
Joining the conversation today is Sheila Rossi, Volunteer Director of Phoenixville Free Clinic. Sheila has been in the healthcare field for over 30 years. Her career began in the Rochester, NY area at a community hospital in the Finger Lakes where she worked with the strategic planning department of the hospital and Blue Cross Blue Shield to manage a joint health insurance product to bring lower cost health insurance to residents ...
Today's episode, we are joined by Darya Sabocsik! Darya is a Coatesville Youth Initiative Ambassador and sits on the board of the Brandywine Valley Active Aging. We had a great conversation and hope you find value in it as much as we did.
Links for today's episode:
Angela Williamson's Volunteer Engagement Accelerator - https://www.angelawilliamsoncva.com
Angela Williamson's LinkedIn - https://ww...
In conversation today are Lynne Cohen and Allison Mafodda of the American Red Cross. Lynne is the Executive Director for the Delaware Valley Chapter and Allison the is Senior Volunteer Recruitment Specialist. Join us in learning more about these wonderful individuals and their passion for volunteerism.
Links for today's episode:
Angela Williamson's Volunteer Engagement Accelerator - https://www.angelawilliam...
Joining the conversation today are Director of Volunteer Programs Kathy Gullickson and volunteer Sue Donkersgoed of Minnesota Sports and Events! We talk about the World Junior's coming to Minnesota, SafeSport, and more.
Links for today's episode:
Angela Williamson's Volunteer Engagement Accelerator - https://www.angelawilliamsoncva.com
Angela Williamson's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/...
Wishing all of our listeners a Happy New Year! With 2026 on the horizon there is no better time to make volunteering a part of your intentions. On this episode, we will be highlighting three organizations from this season to inspire your journey.
Links for today's episode:
Anthony Stover, Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House - https://youtu.be/wMSyWMkDyLA
Hanna McCarthy, Volunteer Firefighter - https://youtu.be/...
Joining us this week is Jeff Westover, Santa's Chief Elf Officer at Santa Update. Jeff is a Dad and a Grandpa providing a safe place online for believers in Santa and lovers of Christmas.
Links for today's episode:
Santa Update's website - https://www.santaupdate.com
Santa Update's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/trackingsanta
Santa Update's X - https://www.x.com/santaupdater
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Joining the conversation this week is Sue Carter Kahl. Sue has spent her professional life working and volunteering in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. Her work as President of Sue Carter Kahl Consulting is infused with lessons learned as a nonprofit executive, board member, fundraiser, volunteer, and researcher. Her current projects include consulting and training on the value that volunteers bring to organizations, transl...
This week, we are joined by Kelsi Waltemire Palmer of Kite & Anchor. A self proclaimed "super communicator," Kelsi has held many different roles professionally - working in advertising, marketing, sales & management. After losing 2 positions in a matter of 5 years through company restructuring, Kelsi established Kite & Anchor in 2018 with the goal to assist local businesses & nonprofits in navigating grow...
This week we are joined by Christy Marshall-Silva, Founder and Executive Director of Aidan's Heart Foundation. Christy, a PA-certified Reading Specialist and mother of four, founded Aidan's Heart Foundation in 2011, named after her oldest son who died from Sudden Cardiac Arrest at age 7. When she learned how many youth are affected each year by SCA, and that death from cardiac arrest is often preventable, she plunged into...
Joining us today is Travis Merrick. In his time volunteering, Travis has dawned the roles of President, Director of Events, Head Coach, Grade 3 Volunteer Coordinator, and more. Travis finds himself drawn to volunteering as his parents both exemplified it to him as a kid. He enjoys meeting people, giving back, and feeling like he's making a difference. If he can make someone else's life better that's reason enough for...
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...
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...
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...
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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