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Mission Memphis Day 4: ArtsMemphis

Posted on November 5, 2012 by confessionsofavolunteer

The Experience On Day 4 I volunteered with ArtsMemphis at Conservation Through Art Family Day at Shelby Farms. One of the first things I learned that day was how ArtsMemphis views art access for Memphis residents. Barb Gelb told me … Continue reading →

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Mission Memphis Day 3: Make-A-Wish and Race for a Reason

Posted on November 4, 2012 by confessionsofavolunteer

The Experience You may not know it, but the wish granting business is hard work! The Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-South grants more than 200 wishes every year! There is a lot of work behind the scenes: staff and volunteers … Continue reading →

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Mission Memphis Day 2: Indie Memphis Film Festival

Posted on November 3, 2012 by confessionsofavolunteer

The Experience I’ve been through the gamete of emotions as a volunteer: I’ve been humbled, inspired, angry, happy, and grateful. I thought I’d experienced the full range until I worked at the Indie Memphis Film Festival and I experienced something … Continue reading →

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Mission Memphis Day 1: Cheer for the Kids

Posted on November 2, 2012 by confessionsofavolunteer

The Experience I was never a cheerleader, so I thought that volunteering with Cheer for the Kids would be a little out of my element. But I realized that this organization had a mission and a spirit I could relate … Continue reading →

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Mission Memphis: Kick Off

Posted on November 2, 2012 by confessionsofavolunteer

What’s your mission? If you had 30 days to work on anything you wanted, what would it be? When I was planning this project, there were many paths and opportunities grabbing for my attention, but nothing captured my imagination like … Continue reading →

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Mission Memphis: 30 Days of Volunteering

Posted on October 29, 2012 by confessionsofavolunteer

I’m very excited to announce my new project: Mission Memphis: 30 Days of Volunteering I’m committing to volunteer with 30 organizations in the 30 days of November and I’m going to blog about each experience! My goal is to highlight … Continue reading →

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The Sweet Potato Dash

Posted on October 18, 2012 by confessionsofavolunteer

The Sweet Potato Dash. Check out a great new blog by my friend Caroline. She’s talking about a topic dear to my heart – hunger and food insecurity.

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Power Tools

Posted on October 16, 2012 by confessionsofavolunteer

My dad can make, fix, construct, deconstruct, build or install just about anything. For those of you who know my dad, you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about. Luckily, I had the opportunity to learn what to do (and what … Continue reading →

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The Distance from Here to There

Posted on October 6, 2012 by confessionsofavolunteer

When I was in 2nd grade, my mom unveiled a summer project that would serve an immediate need in the community and would leave a lasting impression on the way I view the world.  She decided to do a food drive … Continue reading →

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Action…

Posted on September 25, 2012 by confessionsofavolunteer

After months of thinking about it, I’ve finally taken the leap and started this blog about my journey as a volunteer. My hope is that you will find motivation on your own path toward volunteering in a way that’s meaningful … Continue reading →

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