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Two AASCSC Co-Presidents, Tim Cheng and Jeffrey Wu, share their personal stories as well as volunteer experiences for Asian American Senior Citizens Service Center (AASCSC).

Volunteering

While spending time at home on Thanksgiving break, I had the opportunity to interview my uncle about his fire department experiences focusing on the tragedies that occurred on September 11th, 2001. He shared his experience in the fire department and...

Paul, a volunteer at Providence Mount St. Vincent (The Mount), reflects on his working in the giftshop, the close relationships he has with the residents, and his mothers transition into care at The Mount.

Brittany Goldsmith talks about how she got began her interest in nature and later found herself applying for the position of a volunteer coordinator at the Palos Verdes Land Conservancy.

I talked with my Nana about her childhood in San Francisco. We spoke about her jobs, education, and how she met my Papa.

My grandmother tell about her life childhood to adulthood

One Small Step partners Charles Eby (76) and Janet Fox-Petersen [no age given] talk about their families, getting involved in their communities, and about the importance of compassion.

Lauren Ray interviews Jerry Goller about his favorite memories of paddling Buffalo National River in north central Arkansas.

Laura Peterson (52) interviews her fellow Delta Gamma sorority sister Margaret "Marge" Gorsline (86) about Margaret's life and her involvement with Delta Gamma as a member while in college, as an alumnae volunteer, and as president of the sorority organization.

Michelle Bonner (56) interviews her mother Sharron Larsen (86) about her career as an insurance agent and the changes she witnessed throughout her time working.

Julie Gunderson [no age given] talks with her Stanford Health Care colleague Stephanie Chamberlain [no age given] about spreading joy during the holidays through the annual toy drive supporting local families in need.

Ferheen Abbasi (26) shares her experience as a hospital navigation volunteer with her friend and colleague Adrienne "Addie" Klein (34). Ferheen also shares how the volunteer experience shaped what kind of doctor she wants to be.

Roger talked about his life including his family and experiences. He talked about his wife and their goals in life and how proud he is of his family.

Volunteer extraordinary. A life of challenges met and overcome. Dyslexia.

Claudia Augustine (44) and Kirsten McClure (46) recall personal experiences volunteering with hospice and what drew them to the work.

Mary Bonan Capka (61) discuses her family history with transplants, kidney disease and the transplant process.

This is an interview over someone who has made a significant contributuion to their society.

In this interview, conducted on December 1, 2019 in New York, Flushing, Minna Huang(14) interviewed her brother Kevin Huang(18) about his childhood and school life. Kevin Huang shares his experience growing up in Manhattan and his struggles during school. He...

Friends and colleagues Chachi Hawkins [no age given] and Kerie van Zeyst [no age given] share a conversation about the Sunshine House and their work striving to create a supportive, hunger-free community in and around Alpine, Texas, particularly for senior...

Brian Kates (51) and Lonni Miera [no age given] talk about their work in the neighborhood with the Meadows Park Community Center and the importance of helping others.

Hilary, a 7-yr volunteer at Providence Mount St. Vincent (The Mount), explains how serving at The Mount has shaped her and what it is like for her to have a family member live here. He's found a lot of love...

I interview Malaika Martelly as she talks about growing up in Haiti and the experiences she’s had there

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Julie McLeod shares her life story growing up in Boston with strong Catholic faith, and how she came to Andover with a strong sense of wanting to help others. This led her to volunteer in...

In this interview, conducted on November 26th, 2023, in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, Mary Catherine Morrow (17) has a conversation with her mother, Michele Morrow (50), about her family history and growing up in Birmingham, Alabama. Mrs. Morrow shares stories about...