Vic Verchereau welcomes Brent Taylor, who is the President & CEO of Habitat for Humanity Capital Region.

Habitat for Humanity Capital Region is a nonprofit organization that helps people build and improve places to call home in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties, Michigan. Founded on the conviction that everyone deserves a simple, durable place to live in dignity and safety, and that decent shelter in decent communities should be a matter of conscience and action for all.

Brent Taylor joined the team as President & CEO in 2022 with an extensive background in organizational leadership and growth. After over two decades of corporate and entrepreneurial experience, Brent held leadership positions in nonprofit organizations focused on veteran transition, brain injury rehabilitation, and early childhood education. Leadership Lowdown Host Vic Verchereau discusses the challenges and great successes of this important charity and its work to bring values and answers to a community in need.  Tune in to hear Brent's views on leadership and doing great things with great purpose!

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Leadership Lowdown | Brent Taylor - We Believe in a World Where Everyone Has a Decent Place to Live

In this heartwarming episode of Heart2Heart, host Dr. Paul Falkowski welcomes Lindsey Curry, founder of Grateful Vase, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers repurposed floral arrangements to long-term care communities in Arkansas and Missouri. Lindsey’s journey was inspired by visits to her own grandparents in long-term care, where she saw firsthand how small gestures—like a simple bouquet—could brighten someone's day.

Grateful Vase is on a mission to spread joy by delivering beautiful, repurposed flower arrangements to residents while also making community events more sustainable by reducing waste. Their vision is to create a wholesomely kind and connected community where people of all ages can live and give with purpose.

Join us as Lindsey shares:
💐 The heartfelt inspiration behind Grateful Vase
🌿 How repurposing flowers brings joy and reduces waste
👥 The challenges and triumphs of running a nonprofit
💖 Heartwarming stories of connection and impact

Want to be part of this movement? Learn how you can support Grateful Vase by donating flowers, volunteering, or spreading the word!

🎧 Tune in, be inspired, and discover how small acts of kindness can make a big difference in long-term care.

📢 Don’t forget to subscribe and share this episode!

Visit their website at https://www.gratefulvase.com Email: 

From Weddings to Warm Hearts - with Lindsey Curry

This interview first aired on Friday the 24th of January, 2025  on ONE FM 98.5 Shepparton.

One FM breakfast announcer Plemo interviews Project Administration Officer at Greater Shepparton City Council Emma Hofmeyer about the Greater Shepparton Volunteer Recognition Awards which is now receiving nominations for winners for 2025.

To learn more head to https://greatershepparton.com.au/community/neighbourhoods/awards/volunteer-awards

Contact the station on admin@fm985.com.au or (+613) 58313131.

Listen to Plemo weekdays on 98.5 One FM 6am-9am.

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Greater Shepparton Volunteer Recognition Awards with Emma Hofmeyer

‘An incredible read. I laughed, I cried and my heart was truly touched by this beautifully written true story of hope and humanity at its best.’ Rosemary Conley CBE

'An extraordinary story. Truly Inspirational' Tim Vine
An astonishing story of kindness, self-learning, pain, unbelievable hope and the sheer power of love to change a life. 

 Christmas 1975 and Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ is riding high in the charts. In a residential street just outside Cardiff, a persistent knocking breaks the stillness of the evening … 

When Rob Parsons, a young lawyer, opens his door he finds a man standing before him clutching a bag of belongings and a frozen chicken. Rob and his wife, Dianne, invite him into their home, cook his chicken and offer him shelter for the night. What happens next is an astonishing story of human kindness, self-learning, incredible pain, unbelievable hope and the sheer power of love to change a life.

A Knock at the Door is the true story of Ronnie Lockwood, a homeless man who entered the home of a young couple, became a dustman and lived as part of their family for over 45 years until his death. But this is not just Ronnie’s story – it is also that of Rob and his family. Outwardly the two men’s lives were worlds apart – as Ronnie emptied rubbish bins, Rob flew on Concorde – and yet, they discovered they had similar struggles. Then the day came, at the lowest moment of the couple’s lives, when they turned to the homeless man for help.

But there were also remarkable turnarounds. Ronnie spent much of his spare time volunteering, including at a homeless centre, and ended up having a £1.6 million well-being centre named after him. Rob left his law practice and he and Dianne began a charity that touches the lives of millions of people.

You will have never read a story like this before, but at its heart is a simple message: whether we are a lawyer or a dustman – tomorrow doesn’t always have to be like yesterday.

A Knock at the Door: A homeless man, a lawyer . . . and a family changed forever, By Rob Parsons, Read by Rob Parsons

Jeff Frost, a farmer from the Olds area, is nearing the end of his first year as the Region 8 director on the Alberta Canola board. Frost joined the board in January of 2024 following the organization’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and says the experience has been both eye-opening and rewarding.

Farmer Reflects on First Year as a Director with the Alberta Canola Board

In the first episode of the Voluntary Assistance Scheme (VAS) Podcast Series, Lewis Mooney BL and Seán Beatty BL join Gemma McLoughlin Burke BL and Dearbhla Shirt to discuss the various Bar Fellowships & Volunteering Opportunities available to barristers. From pro bono work to structured fellowship programs, they explore how members of the Bar can contribute their skills to support access to justice and make a real impact.

How to Volunteer - Bar Fellowships & Opportunities | VAS Podcast Series

Volunteers are the beating heart of any event, from the Olympics to your local school sports day. But beyond the medals and podiums, what impact does volunteering have on individuals, communities, and the broader economy?

In this episode, we speak to Max Jablonowski and Betty Anne Bryce, who volunteered at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. They share their behind-the-scenes experiences, the personal and professional skills they gained, and why volunteering is a powerful force for social good. They also explain what policy makers can do to support and sustain this essential activity.

So, join us as we explore the people-powered force behind the Olympics and discuss how we can harness its full potential for communities everywhere.

Host: Shayne MacLachlan, Public Affairs and Communications Manager at the OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities

Guests:
- Max Jablonowski, Communications Manager for Business at OECD
- Betty-Ann Bryce, Senior Policy Analyst at the OECD (Centre for Entrepreneurship, Regions, and Cities in the Regional and Rural Unit)

To learn more about the report: https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/unleashing-the-potential-of-volunteering-for-local-development_deab71bd-en.html
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Winners without medals: The legacy of volunteers

Paul Presents The Joy of Volunteering with Gary Walsh This week Gary chats to Paul about his love of volunteering and three groups he volunteering  for.

Paul Presents

Joe Still and Tom Krueger discuss things to do in volatile markets and things to avoid, share the top 10 ways to enjoy your retirement, and highlight the top active adult communities in 2025.

The Retirement Clinic-3-22-25 – Enjoying Retirement

They have already become our friends: Jaap Scholten and a group of courageous Dutch writers, photographers, artists, and rugby players who come regularly to Ukraine to bring vehicles to the Ukrainian soldiers.

We have already had conversations with some of them: 

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This time, we held a big event at PEN Ukraine and UkraineWorld to talk about inspiration, courage, fatigue, freedom, and the need to act.

Guests:

Tommy Wieringa, an acclaimed Dutch writer and ambassador of ProtectUkraine.nl, joined five of the most recent convoys of Protect Ukraine to Izyum and beyond. 

Maurits Chabot, a writer and historian, co-author of the book for the National Book Week of the Netherlands 2025, joined Protect Ukraine on two convoys. 

Jaap Scholten, an author and anthropologist, founder of ProtectUkraine.nl. 

Eddy van Wessel, a prize-winning and internationally respected photographer, has independently traveled to Ukraine since the 2022 full-scale invasion, documenting the ongoing war.

Moderator: Anastasiia Herasymchuk, Deputy Editor-in-Chief at UkraineWorld.

ProtectUkraine.nl is a Dutch NGO focused on supporting the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the frontlines with defensive materials.

"Explaining Ukraine" is a podcast by UkraineWorld, a multilingual media outlet about Ukraine.

UkraineWorld is brought to you by Internews Ukraine, one of Ukraine's largest media NGOs.

You can support our work at https://www.patreon.com/c/ukraineworld.

We really need your support now because our media is increasingly relying on crowdfunding.

You can also support our volunteer trips to the front-line areas, where we help both soldiers and civilians, bringing mostly cars for soldiers and books for civilians. You can support our trips at PayPal: ukraine.resisting@gmail.com.

This episode is a recording of an event held by UkraineWorld and PEN Ukraine on January 30th, 2025

"Inspired by Ukrainians": these Dutch writers bring vehicles to the frontline

Host Magnus Thyvold speaks to Big Brothers of Great Vancouver's Norman Glimski about volunteering, being a Big Brother/Sister, getting more than you give and National Volunteer Week (Apr 27 - May 3)

National VOlunteer Week and Big Brother of Greater Vancouveri April 2025

This interview first aired on Wednesday the 30th of April, 2025  on ONE FM 98.5 Shepparton.

One FM announcer John Painter interviews Lolene James from GV Health's Extended Care Auxiliary about their upcoming Musical Afternoon. 

The GV Health Extended Care Auxiliary invite you to an old-style Musical Afternoon with The Splinters Band featuring former local MP Jeanette Powell.  Plus an afternoon tea, fun raffles and door prizes.

It's on Thursday the 8th of May from 1:30pm at Kialla Gardens Activity Centre, Waranga Drive, off Kialla Lakes Drive.  Limited tickets available at $25 each. 

To book call Lisa Ladas on 0437492462 or Mimma's Hairdressing, Wyndham Mall Walkway (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings).  All money raised goes to support Grutzner House and the Mary Coram Unit.

If you would like to get involved go to http://rotarymooroopna.com.au/ or the Rotary Mooroopna Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/rotarymrp.  

Listen to John Painter on One FM 98.5.

Contact the station on admin@fm985.com.au or (+613) 58313131

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Lolene James about GV Health's Extended Care Auxiliary about their upcoming musical afternoon

Navigating the golden years comes with both joys and challenges—and having access to the right support can make all the difference. In this episode of *Comfort Conversations*, host Erin Youngblood welcomes Melinda Shepard, Food Services Manager at the Durango and Bayfield Senior Centers, for a rich discussion on the vital services offered to seniors in the region.

Together, they explore how the Senior Center is much more than a place to eat lunch. From the Meals on Wheels program serving up to 800 meals weekly, to accessible congregate meals, dietary accommodations, transportation services, and social activities like Tai Chi and bingo—Melinda paints a picture of a welcoming, nutritious, and socially enriching space for local seniors. They also talk about how volunteers help make these services possible, and how new attendees are welcomed with open arms.

Whether you're a senior yourself, a family member, or a community member curious about how to help, this episode will leave you with a deeper appreciation for the heart and hustle behind these essential community services.

"Our goal is to educate and support our community because aging is hard enough—and understanding the systems shouldn’t make it harder." – Erin Youngblood

Call (970) 515-7055 or visit https://ckdurango.com for more information.


Episode 8: Durango and Bayfield Senior Center Services

Joining President Hawkins on this episode of Think Big, Do Good is Convoy of Hope Founder, Hal Donaldson. 

Convoy of Hope, a global, faith-based, nonprofit organization that works with communities to address root causes of poverty and hunger.
Every school day Convoy of Hope feeds 639,000 children in 39 countries, empowers women in micro-enterprise, and trains farmers in sustainable agriculture.
Hal has received numerous public service awards. He has a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from San Jose State University and a Bachelor of Arts in biblical studies from Bethany University.


During a recent volunteering event with Missouri Farm Bureau members, Hal sat down with President Hawkins to discuss Convoy of Hope's mission and how they've grown into one of the 50 largest charities in the United States, according to Forbes. 


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Host: Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau President
Guest: Hal Donaldson, Founder, Convoy of Hope
Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

Think Big, Do Good featuring Hal Donaldson

Looking for work is never easy but if you work in IT, Project Management or Agile and you're looking for a gig this may totally feel like the darkest timeline.

In this conversation, Ed Stockwell joins drunkenpm to discuss the current challenges in the job market, particularly for those in project management and Agile roles. Ed and Dave explore the importance of networking, volunteering, and maintaining mental health during the job search process. Ed shares his experiences and strategies for navigating the job landscape, including leveraging AI tools, the significance of community support, and the necessity of clarity in job seeking. They also touch on the importance of personal routines and the role of physical activity in maintaining a positive mindset. Throughout the discussion, Ed emphasizes the value of being of service to others and the power of relationships in finding new opportunities.

To Contact Ed:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edstockwell/
Web: https://www.edstockwell.com

Chapters
03:08 Navigating the Job Market Landscape
05:38 The Importance of Networking and Volunteering
08:30 Balancing Traditional and Agile Project Management
11:35 The Role of Physical and Mental Well-being
14:28 Finding Value in Volunteering
17:37 Building Relationships and Offering Value
20:35 Coping with Job Search Challenges
31:18 The Power of Clarity in Communication
31:45 Crafting Your Personal Narrative
33:30 Leveraging AI for Personal Growth
34:38 AI's Impact on Work Efficiency
37:18 Daily Routines and Personal Management
39:02 Using Kanban for Relationship Management
43:05 Self-Reflection and Personal Growth
44:29 Job Search Strategies and Networking
49:08 Navigating Emotional Challenges
50:53 Advice for the Recently Laid Off

Dave's Upcoming Classes: https://tinyurl.com/53bpy3my
Sign up for updates on Dave's new book: https://www.stuartyoung.uk/copy-of-human-skills-1

Navigating Your Job Search in the Age of AI with Ed Stockwell

Volunteering in political campaigns provides a unique learning experience in civic processes. Kevin Wall discusses how engaging with diverse viewpoints enhances understanding and builds essential skills like communication and leadership. The key takeaway is that campaign volunteering fosters personal growth and active citizenship, encouraging deeper involvement in democracy.

Kevin Wall Worcester MA | Campaign Volunteering: A Firsthand Civic Lesson

In this episode, James interviews two Year 12 students on their work experience placement at Phase at the end of the summer term. Both Vicky and Dylan have volunteered on the Phase GROW and Step Up programmes this year. 

Listen to find out why they got involved, what challenges they've faced and how they've grown through their experience as young leaders. 

This episode is perfect for any young person considering a volunteering role or taking on new responsibilities or challenges. We hope it leaves you feeling inspired! 

Teen Talk: Lessons from Young Leaders (Ep27)

Witnessing the deadly impact of the Russian attacks on Ukraine had a profound impact on Simon Doyle. Last year, the Coffs Harbour principal flew to southeastern Ukraine to volunteer with Hopefull, a UK mobile charity serving pizzas to civilians displaced by the ongoing war.  Simon spoke to Newsworthy's Ebony Casagrande about what he saw, the Ukrainians’ sense of community and their ongoing fight to maintain their language and cultural identity. 

Serving up pizza and support: Simon Doyle on volunteering in Ukraine

Use promo code 09POD to save 30% on Disciplining Democracy:
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For over a decade, David Busch has worked as an educator and program administrator in both academic and public settings. He now teaches at Cuyahoga Community College (Cleveland, Ohio), where he directs a summer humanities program.

We spoke to David about why the conventional wisdom that universities are hotbeds of political transformation is in fact wrong, why universities actually discourage political activism in favor of volunteering and service learning, and some promising new models for promoting engaged citizenship that could better serve students, universities, and our democracy as well.


1869, Ep. 173 with David Busch, author of Disciplining Democracy

A podcast about Agile and Project Management

Kevin Wall is a Worcester-based professional with experience in education, civic programming, youth development, and nonprofit community outreach.

Publishers of award-winning fiction and non-fiction audiobooks for adults and children. Listen to exclusive clips from our books and free audioook extracts here on Soundcloud.

The Home of Business in Michigan. Get on-demand access to audio programs, articles and resources presented by savvy business leaders and industry experts.

One FM Community Radio Station airs a range of programs, including  "Ethnic Programs"  (in languages other than English), specialist interview programs such as "Shepplife" and health programs (So Much More)which are podcast here.  We also podcast a range of local sports programs as part of our Super Saturday Sports Show.  
Goulburn Valley Community Radio Station  Inc. (One FM 98.5) podcast site operates under APRA AMCOS (Australasian Performing Rights Association and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society) and ACMA (Australian Communications Media Authority) Licence Number  1385226/1.

The programs are recorded and first aired at One FM 98.5 Community Radio Station in Shepparton (Victoria, AUSTRALIA), and produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation or the National Ethnic and Multicultural Broadcasters' Council.

All intro and outro music for So Much More podcasts are taken from Beneplacito Boogaloo composed by Terry Barbossa and Matt Holland.

Podcast series from Cornell University Press. Changing the world one book at a time.

A podcast by UkraineWorld.org, a multimedia project about Ukraine run by Internews Ukraine. Explaining Ukraine, its politics, society and its culture. Support us: patreon.com/ukraineworld

CJSF 90.1 FM is Simon Fraser University's arts, public affairs and indie music radio station!

CJSF strives to provide points of view that are rarely expressed in mainstream media. We take pride in being an alternative to mainstream media, offering the public a forum for expressing perspectives that otherwise may not be heard.

CJSF 90.1 FM broadcasts from the Burnaby Mountain campus of Simon Fraser University to most of Greater Vancouver, from Langley to Point Grey and from the North Shore to the US Border. 

As a non-commercial station, CJSF takes pride in being an alternative to mainstream media and offers the public a forum for artists and social issues that otherwise may not receive media attention. This includes music by independent artists from a diverse range of genres and public affairs programming that addresses issues faced by marginalized or disadvantages communities. 

CJSF and all campus/community radio enables the public to create the media they want to hear. They have over 150 volunteers from the SFU and Metro Vancouver community and are always looking for new recruits to come in and make radio. 

RRC strives to tell unique stories from the agriculture community that show the true roots of the industry. It will also show off new products and ideas from the ever evolving industry.

Preparing young people for the complexity of teenage life. Growing young people’s resilience and mental wellbeing.

The National Association of Long-Term Care Volunteers (NALTCV) is a not-for-profit organization that provides training for people who volunteer in a long-term care community. In addition, the NALTCV will seek out and promote resources and programs that support the people living in long-term care communities.

Many long-term care communities do not have the staff or resources to train the people that are volunteering in their community. The NALTCV will work to develop and make widely available a training package for people wanting to volunteer using input provided by professionals working in the field of long-term care.

In addition to providing training for volunteers, the NALTCV will develop and make available resources for the people managing volunteers in their communities, including recruiting materials, webinars, and in-person classes.

How can we all help shape better policies for better lives? OECD Podcasts bring you insightful interviews with experts and well-known personalities on such pressing challenges as inequality and inclusive growth, the economy, jobs, the digital transformation, climate change, the environment, education, healthcare, tax, trade, international co-operation, and more.


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Law, history and culture from the organisation representing the barristers' profession in Ireland. Tune in to hear stories of our great historical legal figures, interviews from the committee members of our Specialist Bar Associations, the unique career paths of our membership and more.

Follow us on Twitter @TheBarofIreland or visit our website at www.lawlibrary.ie.

Paul Presents is local interviews, with people from the West Berkshire Community.

 Paul has been broadcasting for 40 years and despite the challenges being disabled may cause, he has continued his love of broadcasting and produces a popular weekly podcast. People from across West Berkshire have shared their memories and achievements within the West Berkshire Community- something we can all be proud of as a community together.

With retirement just around the corner, you need a partner you can trust to help navigate the ins and outs of retirement planning.  Whether you’re looking for a final push heading into your retirement, retirement asset management and consolidation, or assistance in transferring business assets to retirement assets, our team’s focus is on helping you realize your vision.

You can listen to the Kowal Investment Group - now Creative Planning, "Retirement Clinic" podcasts, with retirement and investment planning tips and news right here on Soundcloud. **This is a previously recorded show.**

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