What a week! I met great people, got involved with great organizations, and felt like I made a real difference. Even though my seven-day Volunteer Odyssey is over, I am not letting it end there. I began the process of becoming a Le Bonheur volunteer and hope to attend
Today I participated in a unique volunteering opportunity. I joined Sarah Petschonek, the founder of Volunteer Odyssey, along with several others at Habit for Humanity of Greater Memphis. Volunteer Odyssey organizes a group of volunteers for a fun, monthly function, called VolunCheers. This group got momentum last December as
The Dorothy Day House The Dorothy Day House is a home that supports and provides a safe space for homeless families. This facility is the only place in Memphis that accepts entire families without separating the children and parents. The house can take up to three families at
Lesson time with Johnny! What a great day at the Church Health Center Wellness Facility! I volunteered with Child Life Education & Movement, a wellness program the CHC offers for children between the ages of six months and eleven years. Child Life is a wonderful organization and program
We use the phrase “Home is where the heart is” quite often without really thinking about what it signifies in the lives of people in other situations. Today my eyes were opened as I volunteered with Kate Foster, the Church Mobilizer/Volunteer Coordinator at World Relief Memphis. World Relief helps refugees
Filling eggs for an Easter Egg hunt! So fun! Today was a very special day for me! I volunteered at SRVS, which is an organization that enhances the lives of adults with disabilities, both mental and physical. Upon my arrival, Astrid French, the vibrant and passionate Curriculum Coordinator showed
Me, Gordon and Timorie Stewart! Greetings everyone. What an exciting day! I worked with Volunteer Services at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital where I was able to play barista, aka, coffee lady. We went to every floor with a beverage cart offering patients, parents and staff, complimentary coffee,
It's tricycle time! My journey at Porter Leath began with a tour by Angela Meekins, the Development Coordinator. From the moment Angela greeted me with a smile, I knew it was going to be a wonderful experience. Her eyes were bright and cheerful, and her voice was full
My name is Michelle Harp. I am the mother of three children who I have raised and home educated for the last 23 years. My children are my claim to fame. One is in flight school to become an aviator, another just left for Air Force basic training, and my