Tag Archives: volunteerism

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:59 — 6.8MB)Subscribe: RSSIn this episode, Maryann Iaria talks about Monroe County Civic Theater, our community’s only all-volunteer nonprofit theater group. MCCT is about to launch their annual Shakespeare in the Park production and is currently accepting submissions for a fall series of one act-shows and shorter pieces. Activate! is a partnership …

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:59 — 6.6MB)Subscribe: RSSIn this episode, may the force be with you! The Bloomington Trash Force is a group of volunteers cleaning up litter in neglected parts of the city and they want YOU to help. Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, working together to …

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:59 — 7.5MB)Subscribe: RSSCourt Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteer Dan Cates talks about the urgent need for local people to stand up for kids who are going through the justice system due to abuse or neglect. Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, working together to …

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:59 — 8.0MB)Subscribe: RSSPealer from the Community Bike Project talks about this volunteer-run do-it-yourself bicycle shop “re-cycling” hundreds of bikes back onto the streets of Bloomington every year. Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, working together to build a strong, healthy and engaged community. You …

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:59 — 6.9MB)Subscribe: RSSLiz Barnhart from Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard talks about the fight to reduce Bloomington’s 17 percent food insecurity rate. The national rate is 10.2 percent. Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, working together to build a strong, healthy and engaged community. You can …

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:59 — 6.8MB)Subscribe: RSSAnimal welfare advocate Cathi Eagan talks about Canine Express, a volunteer-run nonprofit transporting dogs from overcrowded shelters to places where they can find loving homes. Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, working together to build a strong, healthy and engaged community. You …

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:59 — 6.9MB)Subscribe: RSSLocal business owner Melinda Seader reflects on her family legacy of service to Bloomington culture. Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, working together to build a strong, healthy and engaged community. You can learn more about volunteer opportunities in the WFHB listening …

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:59 — 5.3MB)Subscribe: RSSLongtime community theater volunteer Isadore James Torry talks about his passion for bringing characters to life to tell impactful stories. Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, working together to build a strong, healthy and engaged community. You can learn more about volunteer opportunities …

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 9:29 — 13.1MB)Subscribe: RSSYou’re listening to Activate –  narratives from people making positive change – done in collaboration with the Bloomington Volunteer Network. Today’s episode features Susan Seizer and Leslie Davis of Wheelie Women with the Mobility Aids Lending Library (MALL). We turn now to the latest installment of Activate on the …

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 8:34 — 11.8MB)Subscribe: RSSYou’re listening to Activate – narratives from people making positive change – done in collaboration with the Bloomington Volunteer Network. Today’s episode features Chris Jackson and Michael Bird with the Bloomington Council for Community Accessibility. The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network aims to inspire, support, and celebrate volunteerism in …