Let’s be honest: learning to ride a bicycle can be harder than it first appears. Some learn within a few short tries while others push the pedals, wobble a bit, fall down, and repeat over and over until they eventually master it. No matter how long it took you to
Whether it consisted of climbing on a swing set, digging for bugs in the grass, playing sports with neighborhood friends, or countless other activities, a key facet of many of our childhoods is playing outside. At weekly Mudpie Monday events, hosted by the Botanic Garden, approximately 30 to 40 children
Teamwork makes the dream work—a phrase we have all heard and use in contexts spanning from collaborative job projects to banding together to help a friend move boxes and anywhere in between. Teamwork truly is what unified the people who participated in the Catholic Charities of West Tennessee Cook-Out, allowing
Hello! My name is Alyssa Stephens, and I recently joined the Volunteer Odyssey team as the summer Volunteer Experiences Intern. I am very excited for the opportunity to peer inside the world of non-profit organizations and to gain valuable experience during my journey. Born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, I
Hello, my name is Nikole Agront Rodriguez and I am the newest team member at Volunteer Odyssey! I was born and raised on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico, but now Memphis is the city I call home. I came to the city a couple years ago to pursue
Max volunteering in 2018 Value is an abstract and fascinating concept that can vary wildly from person to person. How much is a penny worth to you? Is it worth it to pick up off the floor? How about for someone else - would they hold the same
Memphis Volunteer Week #ShareYourService: Abby Huber Volunteer Odyssey is grateful for all the amazing people giving back to the Memphis community. This week is Memphis Volunteer Week and we want to highlight some of our amazing volunteers and their stories. Abby Huber is the
Memphis Volunteer Week #ShareYourService: Alexis Monais Myers Volunteer Odyssey is grateful for all the amazing people giving back to the Memphis community. This week is Memphis Volunteer Week and we want to highlight some of our amazing volunteers and their stories. Alexis Wonais
Memphis Volunteer Week #ShareYourService: Carolyn Spalding Volunteer Odyssey is grateful for all the amazing people giving back to the Memphis community. This week is Memphis Volunteer Week and we want to highlight some of our amazing volunteers and their stories. Carolyn Spalding, a devoted
Memphis Volunteer Week #ShareYourService: Stefan Schweizer Volunteer Odyssey is grateful for all the amazing people giving back to the Memphis community. This week is Memphis Volunteer Week and we want to highlight some of our amazing volunteers and their stories. Stefan Schweizer has
