S3E12: The Trevor Project & Google.org
From the beginning, there was such mutual respect for the knowledge that we [each] brought to the table.
Topic: Team Building
Deliver on Employee and Community Engagement Goals with a Skilled Volunteering Pitch Competition
Our day of service model provides opportunities for professional development, team building, and nonprofit capacity building.
Asian American Leadership Spotlight: Stuart Shih, Fidelity Investments
Stuart Shih, a Fidelity Investments skills-based volunteer, shares about authentic leadership, active listening, and a workforce development project with Skills for Rhode Island’s Future.
S3E10: Caroline Barlerin, Platypus Advisors
Is rising inequality an inevitable consequence of today’s technology-driven economic transformations? No, but we do need to challenge the status quo to really take a pause and reflect on where we are and what we can do, and it does require top-down and bottom-up voices to make it happen.
Keeping the Spirit of Volunteerism Strong
In celebration of Global Volunteer Month, we’re sharing some of our favorite volunteer interviews, articles, and resources to fuel you for what’s ahead!
S3E08: Dave Smith, Californians for All
“The only way that we’re actually going to solve things is through collaboration and, in many cases, not worrying about who ultimately gets the credit.”
S3E07: Judy Samuelson, The Aspen Institute
You can state your purpose, but it’s revealed by the actions you take, the decisions you make, the way that you are.
Volunteer Spotlight: Melissa Myers, Berkshire Bank
“In a pandemic in the midst of a lot of social unrest, volunteering really made me feel like I was able to make a difference, to be a better person, and offer something of value to a very deserving nonprofit.”
S3E06: Anusha Venkataraman, NYC Service
We’ve seen people come forth and say, ‘I need to be a part of deciding what happens for my community.’ That is civic engagement.
Women in Leadership Spotlight: Lauren Banks, Creative Marketing Resources
Creative Marketing Resources VP Lauren Banks shares leadership lessons and thoughts on how the pandemic is impacting working women, especially moms.