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Featured Volunteer: Kathy Talley

2020-08-04T15:43:46+00:00

This week’s Throwback Volunteer Spotlight is Kathy Talley.This interview took place prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.What motivates you to volunteer in Memphis?As a retired school teacher who continues to love working with kids, volunteering at MAM (Memphis Athletic Ministry) has been a great fit for me. I particularly feel called

Welcome Dannon!

2020-08-04T15:37:27+00:00

Hi! My name is Dannon Eubanks. I was born and raised in Brownsville, TN, but now call Memphis home. I came to the University of Memphis for college in 2015 as part of the Emerging Leaders Scholarship Program and haven’t looked back.  Well, sort of... During my freshman year of

Featured Volunteer: Christine Essary

2020-05-20T20:26:41+00:00

This week’s Featured Volunteer is Christine Essary. Check out our Q&A with Christine. How has Volunteer Odyssey helped with your volunteer journey? I became familiar with Volunteer Odyssey years ago. My first contact with the organization was through my workplace where I coordinated a corporate volunteer effort as our

Featured Volunteer: Mark Schielke

2020-05-11T20:19:41+00:00

This week’s Featured Volunteer is Mark Schielke. Check out our Q&A with Mark. How did you hear about Volunteer Odyssey and how have we helped with your volunteer journey?  I found Volunteer Odyssey by googling volunteer options in Memphis. Through the platform, I found several things such as the food

Guidance for Memphis Volunteerism Efforts during COVID-19 Memphis, Tenn. (12 March, 2020 )

2020-03-12T23:07:15+00:00

12 March, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Guidance for Memphis Volunteerism Efforts during COVID-19 Memphis, Tenn. Volunteer Odyssey, Memphis’s volunteer center, is sharing suggested guidelines for nonprofits, volunteers, and schools as the city navigates the spreading COVID-19 virus. Dr. Sarah Petschonek, Executive Director of Volunteer Odyssey, says, “Responding to the needs

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