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Head of the Pocola senior citizens center speaks of its opening and how she was inspired.

This was an interview over someone that I thought made a significant contribution to my community.

Interview with Steven about a CISV Village

A young 14 year old teen asks his 36 year old mother about her life and how she was growing up.

Long time volunteer reflects on time spent with family at The Mount and the wonderful community that led him to coming back and giving back to The Mount 20 years later

We discuss Carlyn’s experiences working/volunteering at an amusement park and Chesterfield Food Bank. She talks about what she’s learned from both places

Dionisio "Dion" Cucuta (62) and his wife Stephanie Taylor-Cucuta [no age given] talk about serving the community through their organizations Disabled Combat Veterans Youth Programs and Table to Table. They discuss youth mentorship, the transformative power of the culinary arts,...

Carrie Belle Herd earned her pilot’s license as a freshman at UT Knoxville during World War II. She reflects on what she experienced and what drove her to keep going.

Fay spoke about her life

Catherine McCammon, staff scientist at Bayerisches Geoinstitut, University of Bayreuth, Germany and longtime AGU volunteer discusses collaboration and explains how she has found that the “the whole is great than the sum of its parts,” is truly an accurate statement....

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...

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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).

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.

Volunteering

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.

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.

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.