Volunteer San Diego Podcast

VSD Podcast 052: San Diego Food Bank

brent875@yahoo.com (Volunteer San Diego) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:30:00 GMT

The San Diego Food Bank is one of our most popular volunteer projects on our Flexible Volunteer Program Calendar. In this episode, I chat with David Ruiz, Volunteer Coordinator of the San Diego Food Bank, and Nancy Trejo and Melinda Redding, our Volunteer San Diego Team Leaders. We discuss our volunteer activities and the population that we serve at the San Diego Food Bank. In addition, there is a monthly opportunity for new volunteers to join the FLEX program and volunteer directly in the project on the same evening.

For more information about this project or any of our other volunteer opportunities, check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131.

Host: Brent Shintani
Guests:
David Ruiz, Volunteer Coordinator, San Diego Food Bank
Nancy Trejo, Volunteer San Diego Team Leader
Melinda Redding, Volunteer San Diego Orientation Leader

Running Time: 6:15

VSD Video 004: Volunteer Week 2008

brent875@yahoo.com (Volunteer San Diego) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:58:00 GMT

In a special video edition of the Volunteer San Diego Podcast, Elise Rollinson and I return to Wilson Middle School to complete our renovation project that was started during Hands On San Diego last September.

If you or your company are interested in corporate volunteer opportunities, give us a call at 858-636-4131, or check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org.

Hosts: Brent Shintani and Elise Rollinson
Guest: Matt Milliron, CBeyond

Special Thanks:
Wilson Middle School Staff
Principal Bernie Nguyen
CBeyond Employees

Running Time: 5:06

VSD Podcast 051: National Volunteer Week 2008

brent875@yahoo.com (Volunteer San Diego) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:19:00 GMT

In this episode of the Volunteer San Diego Podcast, I'm joined by Lei Ai Yap Imperial from Volunteer San Diego. Lei Ai shares information about the different volunteer opportunities on the FLEX calendar that are open for new members to try, There are a variety of projects in which you can provide a positive impact to the local San Diego community.

Paul Tran also discusses our Signature Event for Global Youth Service Day on Saturday, April 26, 2008. Sign up at our website at www.volunteersandiego.org or give us a call at 858-636-4131 for more information.

Host: Brent Shintani
Guests: Lei Ai Yap Imperial and Paul Tran

Running Time: 4:36

VSD Podcast 050: The Reverse Interview

brent875@yahoo.com (Volunteer San Diego) — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:51:00 GMT

It's our 50th show, and special guest host Ron Clayton turns the tables on me. Ron and I chat about the origins of the Volunteer San Diego Podcast. In addition, I discuss some of my other volunteer projects and activities though Volunteer San Diego.

For anyone interested in the work of non-profits and the work of volunteers, check out the 501c3Cast at www.501c3cast.com. Also check out Ron's website at www.randomactofkindness.net to see some of the volunteers at many of the different FLEX Projects.

To find out more about Volunteer San Diego, check out out website at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131.

Hosts: Brent Shintani and Ron Clayton

Running Time: 9:14

VSD Podcast 049: 2008 Global Youth Service Day

brent875@yahoo.com (Volunteer San Diego) — Wed, 2 Apr 2008 07:12:00 GMT

As we begin National Volunteer Recognition Month, our SAVY Leaders join me to discuss this year's project for Global Youth Service Day 2008. Please join us for our signature event on Saturday, April 26, 2008.

To sign up for the project, or to find out how you can help, please check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131.

Host: Brent Shintani
Guests: Paul Tran and Abby Ineman

Running Time: 05:27

VSD Podcast 048: Beautified Nature Walks For Teens

brent875@yahoo.com (Volunteer San Diego) — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 09:50:00 GMT

In this episode of the Volunteer San Diego Podcast, we highlight one of our teen FLEX projects, Beautified Nature Walks For Teens. Team Leader Melissa Camarillo joins me for a discussion about the project.

Paul Tran, one of our SAVY Leaders, also joins me to discuss a special fundraising event in preparation for our Global Youth Service Day project, which will be highlighted in our next episode. Join us at Pat & Oscars in Mira Mesa on Tuesday, March 25th, from 5pm - 8pm to support Volunteer San Diego.

For more information about youth volunteer opportunities, check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131.

Host: Brent Shintani
Guests: Melissa Camarillo, FLEX Team Leader
Paul Tran, SAVY Leader

Running Time: 6:21

VSD Podcast 047: The Best Place To Work

brent875@yahoo.com (Volunteer San Diego) — Sat, 8 Mar 2008 04:33:00 GMT

It's been an eventful month at Volunteer San Diego. Kelli Ochoa and Ron Clayton join me to discuss our award for the Best Place To Work from the San Diego Business Journal. Congratulations to our staff, board, and all of our volunteers!

Governor Schwarzenegger recently created a cabinet-level position for volunteering. Check out www.californiavolunteers.org for additional information. Kelli and I discuss the role of Volunteer San Diego as a hub for California Volunteers. We also talk about some the different ways that everyone can get involved in volunteering.

For more information about how you can get involved, check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131.

Host: Brent Shintani
Guests: Kelli Ochoa, Development Director, Volunteer San Diego
Ron Clayton, Volunteer Team Leader and Orientation Leader

Running Time: 5:26

VSD Podcast 046: Corporate Group Projects, Part 2

brent875@yahoo.com (Volunteer San Diego) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:38:00 GMT

In this episode, I continue our conversation with Elise Rollinson, Corporate Relations Manager for Volunteer San Diego. Elise describes some of the different examples of corporate volunteer projects in various community impact areas. We also discuss how Volunteer San Diego can help companies to incorporate volunteer projects into employee team building, company meeting activities, or special events.

If you are company that wants to provide a volunteer opportunities in the San Diego area for your employees, contact Elise Rollinson at erollinson@volunteersandiego.org.

For more information about our corporate team building volunteer program, you can also contact us at 858-636-4131, or check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org.

Host: Brent Shintani
Guest: Elise Rollinson, Corporate Relations Manager, Volunteer San Diego

Running Time: 8:51

VSD Podcast 045: Corporate Group Projects, Part 1

brent875@yahoo.com (Volunteer San Diego) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:22:00 GMT

Volunteer San Diego has extensive experience in managing volunteers and volunteer projects. Elise Rollinson, Corporate Relations Manager for Volunteer San Diego, joins me for a discussion about the different types of services that Volunteer San Diego can provide to any company that desires to incorporate volunteer projects into employee team building, company meeting activities, or special events.

We will continue this discussion about corporate volunteer projects in a special bonus episode which will be released tomorrow.

For more information about our corporate team building volunteer program, please contact us at 858-636-4131, or check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org.

Host: Brent Shintani
Guest: Elise Rollinson, Corporate Relations Manager, Volunteer San Diego

Running Time: 8:48

VSD Podcast 044: Because Of A Volunteer . . .

brent875@yahoo.com (Volunteer San Diego) — Fri, 8 Feb 2008 04:46:00 GMT

In this special extended episode of the Volunteer San Diego Podcast, we remember our friend and super volunteer, Bob Lavenstein. Bob passed away from a heart attack on January 21, 2008.

Bob appeared on the Volunteer San Diego Podcast last February to discuss our project at the Polinsky Children's Center. His legacy will live on though all of our volunteers, team leaders, staff, friends, and all of the people whose lives he touched.

We got together with some of the Volunteer San Diego team leaders and staff to share some memories. Because of a volunteer, many lives were enriched.

For more information about Volunteer San Diego, check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org.

Hosts: Brent Shintani and Sue Carter
Guests:
Deanna Encarnacion, Malcolm X Library Team Leader
Stephanie Culbertson, Childcare at the WRC Team Leader
Bob Alden, Volunteer San Diego Board President
Dale Isaacs, Serving Seniors Team Leader
Candice Hodge, Polinsky Songs & Stories Team Leader
Debbie Krakauer, Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer San Diego
Sarah Adams, Program Director, Volunteer San Diego

Running Time: 13:50

VSD Podcast 043: FLEX Orientation

brent875@yahoo.com (Volunteer San Diego) — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 04:59:00 GMT

I'm joined by Ron Clayton, one of our FLEX Orientation Leaders. Ron talks about the FLEX Orientation process, and highlights some of the of the projects and experiences that he has enjoyed through Volunteer San Diego in the past few years.

Check out Ron's website at www.didmy30.com. Ron has posted many pictures at several of the volunteer projects, and has highlighted several stories of many volunteers. Ron has even posted my picture on his site after he finished our interview earlier this month.

For more information on any of our programs at Volunteer San Diego, check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131.

Host: Brent Shintani
Guest: Ron Clayton, FLEX Orientation Leader

Running Time: 7:35

VSD Podcast 042: MLK Day of Service 2008

brent875@yahoo.com (Volunteer San Diego) — Sun, 6 Jan 2008 03:56:00 GMT

Sarah Adams joins me to discuss our annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on January 21, 2008. This year, our SAVY Leaders are partnering up with the Southern Sudanese Community Center of San Diego for a day of service to help renovate some of its facilities. We need people to paint, sort through donations, garden, and many other fun things.

Check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org to sign up for our project, or give us a call at 858-636-4131. For additional information about the annual MLK Day of Service, check out the national site at www.mlkday.gov.

Host: Brent Shintani
Guest: Sarah Adams, Director, Agency & Volunteer Services, VSD
Running Time: 4:34

VSD Podcast 041: Buick Invitational 2008

brent875@yahoo.com (Volunteer San Diego) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:26:00 GMT

Calling all golf fans! The 2008 Buick Invitational is coming into town in January. Debbie Krakauer and I talk about the annual volunteer opportunities at the event.

For more information about volunteer opportunities at the Buick Invitational check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131.

Hosts: Brent Shintani and Debbie Krakauer
Running Time: 4:35

VSD Podcast 040: St. Nick Day 2007

brent875@yahoo.com (Volunteer San Diego) — Fri, 7 Dec 2007 01:03:00 GMT

Every December 6th, we celebrate St. Nick Day and the spirit of generosity by providing backpacks filled with school supplies, books, and toys to some of the under-served elementary school children in San Diego county. We selected eight schools and delivered 2500 backpacks to students in kindergarten, first, and second grade, and read the story of St. Nicholas to the students.

I spent some time in the morning reading at Maryland Elementary in Vista. Principal Acacia Thede spent some time with me to catch up on the events of the morning.

To find out more about how you can help, check our website at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131. Visit Rubio's restaurants in San Diego county, and order a St. Nick Meal. One dollar is donated to Volunteer San Diego for every meal sold.

Host: Brent Shintani
Guest: Acacia Thede, Principal, Maryland Elementary School

Running Time: 5:00

VSD Podcast 039: Holiday Volunteer Opportunities 2007

brent875@yahoo.com (Volunteer San Diego) — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:27:00 GMT

Debbie Krakauer and I highlight holiday volunteer opportunities in episode 39 of the Volunteer San Diego Podcast. There are many different ways everyone can help, so check out some of our highlighted volunteer opportunities at www.volunteersandiego.org.

Support Volunteer San Diego by attending the St. Nick Soiree on November 29th at Side Bar in downtown San Diego. You can also help support year-round programming at Volunteer San Diego by purchasing a St. Nick Combo at any Rubio's Restaurant in San Diego county.

Hosts: Brent Shintani and Debbie Krakauer
Running Time: 4:23

VSD Podcast 038: St. Nick Packing Party 2007

brent875@yahoo.com (Volunteer San Diego) — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 03:49:00 GMT

We celebrate our annual St. Nick Packing Party, which was graciously hosted once again by Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development. Over 90 volunteers joined us to pack 2500 backpacks for our upcoming St. Nick event at eight Title I schools throughout San Diego county in December.

For more information about holiday volunteer opportunities, check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131.

Host: Brent Shintani
Guests: Mary Evers, VSD Board of Directors,
Sue Carter, Executive Director, Volunteer San Diego
Kelli Ochoa, Development Director, Volunteer San Diego

Running Time: 5:00

VSD Podcast 037: When Disaster Strikes . . .

brent875@yahoo.com (Volunteer San Diego) — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 03:54:00 GMT

San Diego County was recently stricken with wildfires throughout the entire region. As a lead agency in disaster operations, Volunteer San Diego plays a critical role in disasters by coordinating with many different agencies. Volunteer San Diego serves the San Diego community by connecting volunteers with specific volunteer opportunities as the emerge in the days following the disaster.

In the hours following the initial disaster, Volunteer San Diego activated the disaster response plan. I was among many volunteers mobilized during the disaster to assist with at various agencies, including the 2-1-1 Information Line.

To find out how you can help, contact us at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131. You can also check out our group and cause on Facebook.

Host: Brent Shintani
Running Time: 5:23

VSD Podcast 036: Introducing Our New Logo

brent875@yahoo.com (Volunteer San Diego) — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 03:59:00 GMT

In episode 36 of the Volunteer San Diego Podcast, Sue Carter and I discuss our new logo, which was recently adopted a couple of weeks ago at Hands On San Diego 2007.

Support the programs of Volunteer San Diego by purchasing merchandise at our Cafe Press store at www.cafepress.com/volunteersd. Support Volunteer San Diego by joining our Causes page and Group on Facebook.

For more information about our programs, please check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131.

Host: Brent Shintani
Guest: Sue Carter, Executive Director, Volunteer San Diego

Running Time: 5:06

VSD Podcast 035: Homework Helpers

brent875@yahoo.com (Volunteer San Diego) — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:04:00 GMT

In this episode, Debbie Krakauer and I talk about some of our Homework Helper projects throughout San Diego County. Many of the projects need some additional volunteers and team leaders in order to keep running.

We're branching out in Mira Mesa to tutor the local children at an additional location on new dates. Check out the FLEX Calendar for the new project starting on October 2, 2007.

Check the Volunteer San Diego website at www.volunteersandiego.org for information, or give us a call at 858-636-4131.

Hosts: Brent Shintani and Debbie Krakauer
Running Time: 5:30

VSD Podcast 034: Hands On San Diego 2007

brent875@yahoo.com (Volunteer San Diego) — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 14:04:00 GMT

We're continuing our coverage of Hands On San Diego 2007. I'm joined by Debbie Krakauer to give us an overview of the over 100 projects that are taking place throughout the week.

For more information about Volunteer San Diego, and how you can help, please check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131.

Hosts: Brent Shintani and Debbie Krakauer

Running Time: 5:10

VSD Podcast 033: Hands On Signature Event 2007

brent875@yahoo.com (Volunteer San Diego) — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 21:14:00 GMT

Over 800 volunteers worked throughout the weekend to make our Hands On San Diego Signature Event at Wilson Middle School a success. Debbie Krakauer and I summarize the events of the day, and talk about the accomplishments of the volunteers.

For more information on how you can help, please check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131.

Hosts: Brent Shintani and Debbie Krakauer

Running Time: 5:11

VSD Video 003: Hands On San Diego 2007 Kickoff

brent875@yahoo.com (Volunteer San Diego) — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 23:50:00 GMT

In this special video edition, my special guest co-host Bob Alden and I introduce the signature event for Hands On San Diego 2007 at Wilson Middle School in City Heights. Throughout the day, volunteers helped with painting, gardening, and cleaning projects to revitalize the school grounds.

Sue Carter and Kimberly Boyd talk about Hands On Schools. We'll be back on Sunday to finish up the project. For more information about Hands On San Diego, please check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org.

Please note that there will be multiple items posted to the feed throughout the weekend, so please check for additional items to be downloaded. An audio and video episode will be posted on Saturday, September 22nd.

Hosts: Brent Shintani
Bob Alden, President, Volunteer San Diego Board of Directors

Guests: Sue Carter, Executive Director, Volunteer San Diego
Kimberly Boyd, Director, Hands On Schools

Running Time: 3:15

VSD Podcast 032: Hands On San Diego 2007 Kickoff

brent875@yahoo.com (Volunteer San Diego) — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 19:47:00 GMT

We kicked off the Hands On San Diego 2007 signature event today. In this episode, Kimberly Boyd from Hands On Schools talks about how we got started with our special revitalization project at Wilson Middle School in City Heights.

There will be multiple files in the feed this weekend, so please check for additional audio and video episodes. For more information about Hands On San Diego, check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org. There are many different projects and other ways that you can help your community.

Host: Brent Shintani
Guest: Kimberly Boyd, Hands On Schools

Running Time: 5:02

VSD Video 002: Hands On San Diego Promo

brent875@yahoo.com (Volunteer San Diego) — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 03:30:00 GMT

Here's a quick video promo for Hands On San Diego 2007, which starts on Saturday, September 22, 2007, hosted by Bob Alden and Denise Luna of the Volunteer San Diego Board of Directors.

We're all ramping up for our signature event this weekend. Please check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org for more information on how you can help.

Hosts: Bob Alden and Denise Luna
Producer: Brent Shintani

Running Time: 0:25

VSD Podcast 031: VSD Team Leader Opportunities

brent875@yahoo.com (Volunteer San Diego) — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 22:51:00 GMT

In episode 31 of the Volunteer San Diego Podcast, I'm joined by Debbie Krakauer, Agency and Volunteer Services Coordinator at Volunteer San Diego. Debbie recently assumed responsibility for the FLEX Volunteer Program, and shares several special opportunities for volunteers and volunteer team leaders throughout San Diego county.

We discuss various projects, including library tutoring, childcare, food banks, and meal service. There are also opportunities for relief team leaders as well. For more information, contact Debbie Krakauer at 858-636-4184, or by e-mail through the Volunteer San Diego website.

Host: Brent Shintani
Guest: Debbie Krakauer, Volunteer San Diego

Running Time: 7:17

VSD Video 001: First Anniversary Show

brent875@yahoo.com (Volunteer San Diego) — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 14:00:00 GMT

It's hard to believe that it has been a whole year since we started the show. In this special video edition of the Volunteer San Diego Podcast, Sue Carter and I talk about the FLEX program, and take you on a quick video tour of Weed Warriors.

Lupe Ortega, President of North County Community Services, joins us to discuss the volunteer opportunity at the North County Community Services Food Bank. Check out the website at www.sdnccs.org.

Sue and I also discuss the volunteer opportunity at Hands On San Diego 2007 in September. For more information, please check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131.

Hosts: Brent Shintani
Sue Carter, Executive Director, Volunteer San Diego

Guests: Lupe Ortega, North County Community Services
Ranger Janice, San Diego Dept of Parks and Recreation

Special Thanks to Kelli Ochoa for camera assistance.

Running Time: 7:34

VSD Podcast 030: Crafts for a Cause

brent875@yahoo.com (Volunteer San Diego) — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 03:02:00 GMT

In episode 30 of the Volunteer San Diego Podcast, I return to Rebecca's Coffee Shop in North Park to visit with Melinda Redding, Team Leader for Crafts for a Cause, one of our FLEX projects.

I also have a chance to catch up with Beth Rolls-Mathewson, chair of the Hands On San Diego committee. Beth shares some information about the upcoming volunteer event.

If you would like to donate time, materials, or funding to either event, please check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131.

Stay tuned for our first anniversary show on August 13, 2007!

Host: Brent Shintani
Guests: Melinda Redding, VSD Team Leader
Beth Rolls-Mathewson, VSD Board of Directors

Running Time: 6:24

VSD Podcast 029: Got Yarn?

brent875@yahoo.com (Volunteer San Diego) — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 21:57:00 GMT

In episode 29 of the Volunteer San Diego Podcast, I visit one of our FLEX projects in the community of North Park. Our volunteer group of knitters at the Got Yarn? project meets at Rebecca's Coffee Shop on Juniper and 30th every third Sunday of the month. Jo Madden, our project team leader, shares information about the project, donors, and beneficiaries.

Andrea Ladmer, Executive Director of Performance and Entertainment Program for Adult Care Facilities (PEP), stopped by the project to pick up some of the crafts produced by the group, and shared how the crafts would benefit seniors throughout the county.

For more information about this and many other projects, please check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131.

Host: Brent Shintani
Guests: Jo Madden, VSD Team Leader
Andrea Ladmer, Executive Director, PEP

Running Time: 5:40

VSD Podcast 028: Technology at VSD

brent875@yahoo.com (Volunteer San Diego) — Sun, 1 Jul 2007 03:04:00 GMT

Technology plays a key role in the daily activities at Volunteer San Diego. In episode 28, we highlight some of the ways technology has improved the way we communicate with the San Diego community. Sarah Adams, webmaster for Volunteer San Diego, joins us for a discussion of our website, agency database, blog, and of course, the Volunteer San Diego Podcast. At Volunteer San Diego, we are always looking for innovative ways to provide outreach to our volunteers, agencies, and community.

Katherine Macdougall and Sue Carter join us to discuss how technology has improved the work process for our FLEX program and the business impact to the organization.

For more information about our programs, or to submit some additional ideas, please give us a call at 858-636-4131, or visit our website at www.volunteersandiego.org.

Host: Brent Shintani
Guests:
Sarah Adams, Director, Agency and Volunteer Services, Volunteer San Diego
Sue Carter, Executive Director, Volunteer San Diego
Katherine Macdougall, Volunteer Services Coordinator, Volunteer San Diego

Running Time: 9:57

VSD Podcast 027: Weed Warriors

brent875@yahoo.com (Volunteer San Diego) — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 02:25:00 GMT

In episode 27 of the Volunteer San Diego Podcast, I visit Weed Warriors, one of our Flexible Volunteer Program projects. From Tecolote Canyon, our team leader, Eddie Rosenbaum, and project leader, Ranger Janice, talk about the Tecolote Nature Center and the different things our Weed Warriors accomplish at each project.

A special congratulations to Corey at the 501c3Cast for his 75th episode. Check out Corey's show at www.501c3cast.com.

For more information on FLEX projects at Volunteer San Diego, contact us at 858-636-4131, or check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org.

Host: Brent Shintani

Guests:
Eddie Rosenbaum, Team Leader
Ranger Janice, Park and Recreation Department, City of San Diego

Running Time: 5:05