The Art of Volunteering (Stormy Bell)
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| 02 Apr 2022 | Sami Gray, Childhood Cancer Survivor & Volunteer | 00:12:08 | |
Childhood cancer survivor, Sami Gray, discusses her journey and motivation for volunteerism. She shares compassion with the greater childhood cancer community. Her enthusiasm for life and giving back is an encouragement for all of our listeners. Join our Facebook Community - bit.ly/3tLaY1B | |||
| 16 Apr 2022 | Lillian Armstrong, New Jersey Audubon | 00:25:58 | |
Special Events Director for the New Jersey Audubon, Lillian Armstrong and Stormy Bell talk about the value NJ Audubon places on the skills and passion of bird and preservation of their habitats that their volunteers bring to their organization. | |||
| 30 Apr 2022 | Delores Connors, Total Equity Now | 00:20:48 | |
Educator, author, and volunteer Delores Connors speaks to the unspoken commitment individuals make when they volunteer. Links: | |||
| 11 May 2022 | Sue Davoli, Exit Zero Jazz Festival | 00:12:56 | |
Melodic sounds, gentle waves, and pre-summer rays makes Sue Davoli’s experience as the Box Office Queen for the Exit Zero Jazz Festival so much fun. | |||
| 25 May 2022 | Lauren Zenreich, Bergen County Players | 00:29:19 | |
Set decor volunteer Lauren Zenreich leads a team of artisans who create the backdrop that allows for the performance on stage to masterfully tell the story. | |||
| 08 Jun 2022 | Sheila Capperauld, Pickleball Champion & Storyteller | 00:11:29 | |
Lifelong volunteer Sheila Capperauld sits down with us to discuss her work on two continents. From being on a hot air crew to being a pickleball aficionado, courthouse therapy dog handler, and a preschool storyteller we hear about the many lives that she has touched. | |||
| 22 Jun 2022 | Jeanne Martin, Meals on Wheels North Jersey | 00:19:39 | |
Meals on Wheels North Jersey is celebrating 50 years of service this year. Their motto of being “more than a meal” motivates approximately 500 volunteers to bring a hot meal the client’s door. Even school children share their time to help bring a smile to a senior’s face. | |||
| 06 Jul 2022 | Courtney Amberg, New York Junior League | 00:20:47 | |
Our guest today is Courtney Amberg. A volunteer with the New York Junior League since 2017, her focus has always been on the community side, working with young children and her love of theater through Beacon 2 Broadway. Courtney also volunteers with City Meals on Wheels, delivering meals to home bound New Yorkers. | |||
| 20 Jul 2022 | Lorrie Hamilton, Longwood Gardens | 00:19:23 | |
Lorrie Hamilton has been working alongside volunteers for over 20 years, and now leads the Volunteer Program at Longwood Gardens. She supports a team of over 600 volunteers as they assist staff in all departments at the gardens. Longwood strives to find meaningful roles for their volunteers. Their volunteers are an essential and much appreciated part of the Longwood family. | |||
| 03 Aug 2022 | Tracey Weldy & Michelle Ward, Kids Can't Fight Cancer Alone | 00:39:46 | |
Cancer entered the lives of two families. The mom’s share how their experiences birthed Kids Can’t Fight Cancer Alone. Kids Can’t Fight Cancer Alone is an all-volunteer organization whose entire mission is to meet the needs of families facing childhood cancer. Their mission is uniting communities throughout a tri-county area of northeast Pennsylvania. | |||
| 31 Aug 2022 | Dee Gillen, The Black Poster Project | 00:27:09 | |
"In this field of working with grief due to loss of a loved one or working with people in recovery, volunteering our time to help others ‘behind’ us on this path is crucial." In this week's episode Dee Gillen of The Black Poster Project shares her journey of healing in the aftermath of her son's overdose. Today the organization is a place of healing for countless people. | |||
| 17 Sep 2022 | Nancy Labov, Alumni in Recovery | 00:32:10 | |
Nancy Labov has been working as a nurse in psychiatric and addiction services for more than 25 years. She has always believed in the power of community resourcing and people working together towards a common goal. She has a passion for recovery and prevention and recognizes that identification and awareness are key factors. In 2014, the framework for Alumni in Recovery was founded as a result of her life experience. She began bridging schools and the valuable resource of young people in recovery. | |||
| 05 Oct 2022 | Sue Griffin, Polio New Zealand | 00:26:34 | |
Sue Griffin shares her journey as a polio survivor as well as a nurse and how these | |||
| 02 Nov 2022 | Troy Childress, High School Guidance Counselor | 00:27:42 | |
Troy Childress is a high school guidance counselor who shares his perspective on the importance of student community service in high school and how to create a strategy that strengthens a college application. | |||
| 30 Nov 2022 | Dr. Kathleen O'Connor, Volunteering for Higher Education | 00:18:31 | |
On this episode Dr. Kathleen O'Connor, former Vice President of Enrollment Management for Lasell University, discusses the importance of volunteering on higher education applications. | |||
| 21 Dec 2022 | Benjamin Baham, Volunteer Firefighter and EMS Officer | 00:23:16 | |
On today's episode we are joined by Benjamin Baham a volunteer firefighter and EMS officer with the Eighth Ward Volunteer Fire Department in the Tangipahoa Parish of Louisiana. Ben shares the process volunteer firefighters have to go through, what a T-shirt firefighter is, and how volunteering has impacted his own life. | |||
| 04 Jan 2023 | Shirley Fan-Chan, Students Assisting Students | 00:20:29 | |
On this episode, Stormy is joined by fellow Lasell University alumnus Shirley Fan-Chan. Shirley is the founding member of Students Assisting Students a 100% volunteer group who pack care bags for college students in need. | |||
| 25 Jan 2023 | Adonia Magwaza, Zimbabwean Pastor | 00:12:50 | |
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. | |||
| 15 Feb 2023 | Kathy Grubelic, Habitat for Humanity Cape May County | 00:23:38 | |
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. | |||
| 15 Mar 2023 | Tracy Huxley, President-Elect Optimist International | 00:39:37 | |
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. | |||
| 12 Apr 2023 | Year in Review (2022 - 23) | 00:21:18 | |
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. | |||
| 26 Apr 2023 | Daniel Kasambira, United Way of Madison County | 00:36:03 | |
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. | |||
| 10 May 2023 | Kendra Corman, Nonprofit Marketing | 00:37:51 | |
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. | |||
| 20 Jul 2023 | Robb Muse, SEI Cares Champion | 00:21:05 | |
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. | |||
| 18 Oct 2023 | Peter Urscheler, Mayor of Phoenixville | 00:33:24 | |
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. | |||
| 06 Sep 2023 | Kate Lannan, Education Director for A Haven | 00:41:45 | |
Today's guest is Kate Lannan. Kate is the Education Director for A Haven where she oversees their education grief training and volunteer coordination. | |||
| 04 Oct 2023 | Lori Martinek, Certified SCORE Mentor | 00:31:17 | |
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. | |||
| 01 Nov 2023 | Anne Forcine, Internal Controls Auditor for SIL | 00:25:12 | |
Today Stormy chats with Anne Forcine about her experience as a internal controls auditor for SIL International in Africa. Join the FB Community: bit.ly/3tLaY1B | |||
| 15 Nov 2023 | Michael Rothberg, LCSW, Core Psychotherapy | 00:31:13 | |
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. | |||
| 17 Jan 2024 | Josh Maxwell, Chester County Commissioner | 00:13:41 | |
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. | |||
| 07 Feb 2024 | Mike Harder, Volunteering Worldwide | 00:36:56 | |
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. | |||
| 21 Feb 2024 | Nicole Snyder & Sarah Gibbons, Family Support Line | 00:53:25 | |
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. | |||
| 06 Mar 2024 | Kate Henson, The Garage Youth Center | 00:32:49 | |
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. | |||
| 20 Mar 2024 | Amy Tiemeyer, Travis Manion Foundation | 00:58:23 | |
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. | |||
| 04 Apr 2024 | Year in Review (2023 - 24) | 00:19:31 | |
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. | |||
| 18 Apr 2024 | Celeste Mergens, Days for Girls | 00:35:13 | |
Today Stormy sits with Celeste Mergens, founder of Days for Girls. Join in listening to Celeste's many stories from her volunteering experiences. | |||
| 01 May 2024 | Michal Smith, Cradles to Crayons | 00:21:19 | |
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. | |||
| 15 May 2024 | Debi Burch & Beth Armanda, Lycoming Arts | 00:23:54 | |
Join Stormy in her conversation with Debi Burch and Beth Armanda, President and Vice-President of Lycoming Arts. Learn about how Lycoming Arts is bringing community together through a shared vision of thriving arts. | |||
| 29 May 2024 | Anne Gaughen, Lasell University | 00:32:16 | |
On this episode Stormy is joined by Anne Gaughen, Director of Alumni Engagement and Annual Fund at Lasell University. In her volunteering journey, Anne has filled practically every role and sees her current role as primarily to empower volunteers to create lasting change in their communities. | |||
| 12 Jun 2024 | Erin LaBarge, SAP | 00:29:23 | |
Erin LaBarge joins Stormy on the podcast for a conversation about her role as Global Lead, Volunteer & Employee Engagement Strategy at SAP and volunteering as a whole. | |||
| 26 Jun 2024 | Delores Connors, Write2Matter | 00:23:33 | |
Returning to the podcast is Write2Matter founder Delores Connors. She joins Stormy for a conversation about the work Write2Matter is doing along with sharing other volunteering adventures. | |||
| 10 Jul 2024 | Rebecca Piorko-Shelly, JusticeWorks YouthCare | 00:40:42 | |
Joining the conversation today is Rebecca Piorko-Shelly. Rebecca is the Mentor Coordinator for JusticeWorks YouthCare is very passionate about her role and her volunteering journey. | |||
| 24 Jul 2024 | Shara Nadler, JFNNJ | 00:37:21 | |
Joining Stormy today is Shara Nadler. She is the Director of Development & Corporate Sponsorships for JFNNJ and has been a volunteer in some capacity for most of her life. From painting schools in need of updates to organizing food drives for those with food insecurity, Shara has provided her time and resources to give back to her community. She has organized large scale volunteer initiatives across multiple counties and engaged hundreds of volunteers. Shara is a Board Member for Bergen Volunteer Center in Hackensack, New Jersey. | |||
| 08 Aug 2024 | Dr. Amelia Butler, All About dem Kids (A2dK) | 00:29:47 | |
Joining the conversation is All About dem Kids Founder and Director Dr. Amelia Butler. We cover her core values of volunteering, her inspirations, and her desire to give back. | |||
| 21 Aug 2024 | Theresa Hummel-Krallinger, Meet the Author | 00:31:17 | |
Today Stormy speaks with Theresa Hummel-Krallinger, Founder & Facilitator of Meet the Author. In addition to her responsibilities at Meet the Author, Theresa has been facilitating both in-person and virtual programs at the Pyramid Club in Philadelphia and via Zoom for 11 years. | |||
| 05 Sep 2024 | Nicole Hill, Nikks Village | 00:42:18 | |
Nicole Hill is creator of Nikks Village, an unofficial non profit in Chester County, PA. Her priority is to help people, mainly women, heal from childhood trauma through retreats, workshops, and more. Nicole also helps to build and strengthen her community with service. She's different ways of reaching her community members and helping them to feel heard and helped. Nicole's life of services is reflected in the work Nikks Village does. | |||
| 18 Sep 2024 | Luis Colmenares, SAP | 00:45:03 | |
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. | |||
| 02 Oct 2024 | Milena Lanz, Maternal and Child Health Consortium | 00:36:25 | |
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 Women’s Commission. She also serves as the Board President of the PA Nonprofit Organizations (PANO) as well as a Board member for the Coatesville Center for Community Health in Coatesville PA. | |||
| 16 Oct 2024 | Emily Rice, Yellow Horse | 00:26:01 | |
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. | |||
| 30 Oct 2024 | Angelique Hinton, PA Youth Vote | 00:32:17 | |
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. | |||
| 13 Nov 2024 | Jan Michener, Arts Holding Hands and Hearts | 00:56:55 | |
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. | |||
| 27 Nov 2024 | Javonna Wylie, Chester County OIC | 00:24:56 | |
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. | |||
| 11 Dec 2024 | Babita Jagnanan, Phoenix Family Resources | 00:21:18 | |
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 supportive environment for those in recovery, re-entry, and vulnerable populations. | |||
| 01 Jan 2025 | 2025 New Year's Resolutions | 00:07:40 | |
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. | |||
| 15 Jan 2025 | Johanna Gilbert & Paul Cardell, VITA | 00:33:14 | |
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. | |||
| 29 Jan 2025 | How to Run a Successful Podcast as a Side Hustle with Guest Stormy Bell | 00:27:42 | |
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.
Looking to leverage AI? Want better results? Want to think about what you want to leverage? | |||
| 12 Feb 2025 | Keith Cox & Marnie Powell, PaWSAR | 00:41:25 | |
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. | |||
| 27 Feb 2025 | Patty Hillkirk, Camp Dreamcatchers | 00:33:29 | |
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.
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| 12 Mar 2025 | Dr. B.K. Taylor, West Chester University | 00:21:32 | |
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 assisting them in developing a more profound comprehension of well-being. Join the FB Community: bit.ly/3tLaY1B | |||
| 26 Mar 2025 | Angela Parker, Realized Worth | 00:33:12 | |
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 the world. Links for today's episode:
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| 09 Apr 2025 | Year in Review (2024 - 25) | 00:24:49 | |
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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