Hello! My name is Rachel Ozols, recently minted Manager of Fundraising and Special Events- I am so excited to join the team here at Volunteer Odyssey. A few quick things about me: I was born and raised in Columbus, Indiana. After completing my undergraduate degree in Vocal Performance at Ithaca
Wow! To merely say that these past few weeks as the Volunteer Experiences Intern have been awesome and impactful does not do the experience justice. While I am still processing the entirety of what my work with Volunteer Odyssey means to me and for the future, I am excited to
Last week, my family and I attempted to bake oatmeal chocolate chip cookies similar to the ones sold at Chick-fil-A. Unfortunately, we ran into several issues, such as runny batter, cookies largely expanding and touching each other during the bake, and the sweet treat not coming off of the cookie
Looking at it from the street, I saw two quaint Craftsman-style houses with large porches, mature trees, and colorful picnic tables dotting the yard. Though these features make Constance Abbey nostalgic and welcoming, the social enterprise encompasses much more than what initially meets the eye. Constance Abbey’s mission is to,
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
