The Intentional Volunteer Podcast - Episode 007 Motivation

 

Service is driven by the depth of the “why,” so in Episode 7 of The Intentional Volunteer Podcast, Cari Berlin, John Bobb-Semple, and Dr. Shari Zimmerman discuss personal motivation to volunteer. Drawing on both academic research and individual experience, Cari, John, and Shari talk about the reasons people started volunteering and how it continues to affect them today.  

 

John McCain said, “Every day people serve their neighbors and our nation in many different ways, from helping a child learn and easing the loneliness of those without a family to defending our freedom overseas. It is in the spirit of this dedication to others and to our country that I believe service should be broadly and deeply encouraged.” Whether it’s trauma, travel, or a life-shattering realization, the voices on today’s episode delve into the myriad reasons people are intentional volunteers.

 

Thanks to Kirk, Judy, Lorraine, Ray, Mario, Chancen, Brenda, Axel, Cory, and Katie for contributing to this episode! We hope that you will join them in the conversation at www.TheIntentionalVolunteer.com.

 

Mentions:

• History of volunteerism in the United States
• Why Tennessee is “The Volunteer State”
• Ernest Odunze in Episode 5
• John McCain volunteerism quote
• Food justice
• 1988 Armenian earthquake
• Incarceration of women in Oklahoma

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The Intentional Volunteer believes that you can change the world, your urge to help is a gift, and the best path to real change is listening, learning, and then serving. Join the conversation at www.theintentionalvolunteer.com.