LJNRadio: Volunteering At

The Birthday Party Project’s mission is to bring joy to homeless children through the magic of birthdays. With over 120 birthday parties hosted in the Dallas/Fort Worth area in 2014 alone, there are many opportunities to get involved with this magical organization. Monthly birthday parties are themed and come complete with activities, decorations, games, and cupcakes for children living in a partnered agency. If this sounds like your cup of tea, tune in to find out how you can participate! If you're unemployed and looking to keep your skills sharp and resume full - you'll need to volunteer. Of course, you might be employed, but looking to give back or maybe you're a retiree trying to stay involved. Whatever your situation is, Volunteering At will take the listener into the organizations who are looking for volunteers!

With millions of teens getting involved in a variety of campaigns to help others, DoSomething.org has quickly established itself as the place to donate your time and efforts with the younger crowd. Kaite Radford, DoSomething.org's head of fun, talks to Tim Muma about the opportunities they have to individuals to aid the cause. She describes the mission of their organization, how it all comes together, and the details on how you can give back and pitch in. If you're unemployed and looking to keep your skills sharp and resume full - you'll need to volunteer. Of course, you might be employed, but looking to give back or maybe you're a retiree trying to stay involved. Whatever your situation is, Volunteering At will take the listener into the organizations who are looking for volunteers!

The United States National Parks Service has been around since 1916 and continues to offer volunteer opportunities for thousands of individuals. Tim Muma speaks with Ernestine White, the national volunteer coordinator, about the organization's mission and goals. Ernestine lets the listeners know what particular activities are available throughout the year and how volunteering can help all of us. If you're unemployed and looking to keep your skills sharp and resume full - you'll need to volunteer. Of course, you might be employed, but looking to give back or maybe you're a retiree trying to stay involved. Whatever your situation is, Volunteering At will take the listener into the organizations who are looking for volunteers!

Millions of children across the world do not have access to education, and will most likely never learn to read or write. Room to Read believes that all children, regardless of gender or background, have a right to education. They empower children through promoting and enabling education through programs focused on literacy and gender equality education. Hannah Richards, Manager of Global Business Development at Room to Read, joins the show to share more information about volunteer opportunities with Room to Read. If you're unemployed and looking to keep your skills sharp and resume full - you'll need to volunteer. Of course, you might be employed, but looking to give back or maybe you're a retiree trying to stay involved. Whatever your situation is, Volunteering At will take the listener into the organizations who are looking for volunteers!

Based in Utah, Best Friends Animal Society is an animal welfare organization that helped pioneer the no-kill movement. The organization also focuses on animal adoption and spaying and neutering, and offers a variety of locally based animal programs. As a large organization, Best Friends also has many volunteering opportunities – from marketing and technology to animal care. LJNRadio’s Jenna Connour is joined by Patty Hegwood, director of visitor and volunteer engagement for Best Friends, to discuss the organization’s mission and volunteer opportunities. If you're unemployed and looking to keep your skills sharp and resume full - you'll need to volunteer. Of course, you might be employed, but looking to give back or maybe you're a retiree trying to stay involved. Whatever your situation is, Volunteering At will take the listener into the organizations who are looking for volunteers!

The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) gets the spotlight this time around as Tim Muma learns about the programs and goals of the organization. Joe Strechay, AFB's CareerConnect program manager, offers details on the ways in which individuals with blindness are aided in their lives and careers. He also gives listeners the inside scoop on volunteering to help in a number of capacities. If you're unemployed and looking to keep your skills sharp and resume full - you'll need to volunteer. Of course, you might be employed, but looking to give back or maybe you're a retiree trying to stay involved. Whatever your situation is, Volunteering At will take the listener into the organizations who are looking for volunteers!

This episode of Volunteering At focuses on the opportunities available at the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and how you can contribute to their cause. Emily Straw, associate executive director for MDA Southern Wisconsin, gives Tim Muma all the details on MDA's goals and mission. She also describes the ways individuals can help and what they stand to gain from volunteering their time and skills. If you're unemployed and looking to keep your skills sharp and resume full - you'll need to volunteer. Of course, you might be employed, but looking to give back or maybe you're a retiree trying to stay involved. Whatever your situation is, Volunteering At will take the listener into the organizations who are looking for volunteers!

If you’re struggling to find volunteer opportunities in your area – look no further! VolunteerMatch brings together individuals looking to volunteer, and organizations with volunteer opportunities available. Shari Tishman, Director of Engagement at VolunteerMatch, joins the show to share more about how to find volunteer opportunities in your area. If you're unemployed and looking to keep your skills sharp and resume full - you'll need to volunteer. Of course, you might be employed, but looking to give back or maybe you're a retiree trying to stay involved. Whatever your situation is, Volunteering At will take the listener into the organizations who are looking for volunteers!

For this episode, LJNRadio features the ALS Association and the steps this group takes to combat a devastating disease. Melanie Roach-Bekos, executive director of the Wisconsin Chapter of the ALS Association, joins Tim Muma to discuss the many ways people can volunteer their time and efforts. Melanie also touches on the Ice Bucket Challenge and all the great benefits it has created for the organization and those suffering with ALS, or as some know it, Lou Gehrig's Disease. If you're unemployed and looking to keep your skills sharp and resume full - you'll need to volunteer. Of course, you might be employed, but looking to give back or maybe you're a retiree trying to stay involved. Whatever your situation is, Volunteering At will take the listener into the organizations who are looking for volunteers!

Dogs for the Deaf, Inc. rescues and professionally trains dogs to help people and enhance their lives, while maintaining a commitment to the dogs they rescue and the people they serve. They have many volunteer opportunities available at their headquarters in Central Point, Oregon, as well as nationwide opportunities. Join Cady Chesney as she finds out more about volunteering at Dogs for the Deaf with Cathy Stone. If you're unemployed and looking to keep your skills sharp and resume full - you'll need to volunteer. Of course, you might be employed, but looking to give back or maybe you're a retiree trying to stay involved. Whatever your situation is, Volunteering At will take the listener into the organizations who are looking for volunteers!