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In this interview between Nick Hartung (15) and Jennifer Hartung (52), which took place in Tiburon, California, on November 27, 2022, Nick asked questions about the early life of his mom, Jennifer Hartung. Mrs. Hartung describes her childhood in Kentfield,...

Denise Keegan (71) and her friend Duane Nycz (62) share a conversation about their bartending and restaurant careers, their families, the COVID-19 pandemic, and Soap Lake, WA, the city that they both call home.

Service work in Hanoi 2019

I had the pleasure of interviewing the volunteer coordinator at my school, Auggie. We discussed many topics such as positivity, volunteering, and his own personal experiences with volunteering.

One Small Step partners Sharon Powell Quincy (74) and Damon Ward (47) connect over their desire to help their community and those in need from opposite sides of the aisle.

Spouses, Tom Moberg (79) and Mary Moberg (77), talk about their shared interests in travel and the outdoors, and their connection to the North Country National Scenic Trail.

Kathy Sartori Hankard (50) talks with her dad, James “Jim” Anthony Sartori (86, almost 87). Dad shares stories of growing up outside of Chicago, and taking the bus into the city as a young boy (age 12) for a day...

Long time volunteer at The Mount and board member talks about years of volunteering as well as her experience with her son with Down Syndrome at The Mount

This interview talks about what my moms life. She talks about important people in her life. She also talks about important times in her life.

Longtime friends and coworkers Phyllis Sato (88) and Carolyn Ohle (72) reminisce and reflect on their shared experiences as members and directors of Innisfree Village.

Kelly Davis (43) has a conversation with her mother, Kathy Ross (71), about her education and career, family, relocating to Wisconsin, and the joys of retirement.

Walter F. Coronel (89) talks with his friend Judy Blits (72) about their involvement in the Emeritus Program at Santa Monica College and how they became friends through their involvement.

Colleagues Gabriela Cadena [no age given] and Mark Dubay (51) discuss their volunteer work in San Antonio, Texas. They reflect on small businesses strengthening the community, tips for event planning, and the vitality of San Antonio's Southside neighborhood.

Cohort-mates Madeline Blyveis (31) and Tessa Fenstermaker (24) discuss their love of the North Country Trail (NCT) and the lessons they have learned as young women who love the outdoors.

Hamid Safi (26) and his sponsor, Martha Sparrow [no age given], share a conversation about Hamid's emigration from Afghanistan to the United States, his upbringing in Kunar, Afghanistan, and his hopes both for his future and for the future of...

Charlie is an older gentlemen who has been volunteering with the Fort Collins Natural Areas as a Master Naturalist for several years. We chat briefly about generational use of recreation spaces and the joys of educating the public on local...

Friends Don Hamlin (72) and Win Harper (76) discuss their upbringings, their military and volunteer service, and the importance of their friendship with one another.

Larry Kundert (72) reminiscences with his wife Pamela Kundert (69) about softball and the effort it took to finally pitch some games. He also talked about volleyball and volunteer work.

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: John Hess shares his story growing up in West Virginia, where his family valued traveling and spending time with relatives. After going to graduate school at Cornell, he moved to Andover with his family. He...

Friends Mark "MK" Getz (61) and Phil Hottel (65) share a conversation about their upbringings, their friendship, and their work as volunteers with their local fire departments.

Kevin and Jennifer Trapani talk about their respective upbringings and what they mean to one another.

Friends Richard Teals (81) and Louis Logan (79) share a conversation about the Trails Planning Team in Moses Lake, WA.

Paul "Spike" Prendergast [no age given] speaks with his friend Michael Bingham (60) about his hobbies, his love of performing, and his work as an author and artist.

Longtime friends and Innisfree Village residents Marnie Diamond (67) and Carolyn Ohley (71) recall memories of their time together, discuss Marnie's work and volunteer experiences, and reflect on the friends and family that they've loved and lost.