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Welcome Nikole!

Hello, my name is Nikole Agront Rodriguez and I am the newest team member at Volunteer Odyssey! I was born and raised on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico, but now Memphis is the city I call home. I...

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Welcome Rebecca!

Greetings! Allow me to introduce myself as Rebecca Dull, the new Director of Volunteer Experience with Volunteer Odyssey. I will be working to ensure that all of our volunteers have a positive...

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Alyssa’s Summer Odyssey

Hello! My name is Alyssa Stephens, and I recently joined the Volunteer Odyssey team as the summer Volunteer Experiences Intern. I am very excited for the opportunity to peer inside the world of...

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Alyssa’s Summer Odyssey: Catholic Charities of West Tennessee

Teamwork makes the dream work—a phrase we have all heard and use in contexts spanning from collaborative job projects to banding together to help a friend move boxes and anywhere in between. Teamwork...

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Alyssa’s Summer Odyssey: Mud Pie Mondays

Whether it consisted of climbing on a swing set, digging for bugs in the grass, playing sports with neighborhood friends, or countless other activities, a key facet of many of our childhoods is playing...

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Alyssa’s Summer Odyssey: Wednesday Night Burrito Ride

Let’s be honest: learning to ride a bicycle can be harder than it first appears. Some learn within a few short tries while others push the pedals, wobble a bit, fall down, and repeat over and over...

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Alyssa’s Summer Odyssey: Constance Abbey

Looking at it from the street, I saw two quaint Craftsman-style houses with large porches, mature trees, and colorful picnic tables dotting the yard. Though these features make Constance Abbey...

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Alyssa’s Summer Odyssey: Lucy J’s Bakery

Last week, my family and I attempted to bake oatmeal chocolate chip cookies similar to the ones sold at Chick-fil-A. Unfortunately, we ran into several issues, such as runny batter, cookies largely...

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Alyssa’s Summer Odyssey: My Warm Regards

Wow! To merely say that these past few weeks as the Volunteer Experiences Intern have been awesome and impactful does not do the experience justice. While I am still processing the entirety of what my...

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Welcome Rachel

Hello! My name is Rachel Ozols, recently minted Manager of Fundraising and Special Events- I am so excited to join the team here at Volunteer Odyssey. A few quick things about me: I was born and raised...

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Power of a Penny

Max volunteering in 2018 Value is an abstract and fascinating concept that can vary wildly from person to person. How much is a penny worth to you? Is it worth it to pick up off the floor? How about...

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Welcome Keji!

My name is Keji (pronounced KG) and I’m the newest Volunteer Experience Manager at Volunteer Odyssey. I was born and raised in Khartoum, north Sudan, but I call Milwaukee my second hometown. I...

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Featured Volunteer: Kumasi Turner

Happy New Year! We’re happy to launch our Featured Volunteer Spotlight with the start of a new year. We value and want to recognize all the wonderful individuals that continuously donate their time and...

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Featured Volunteer: Christy Baioni

This week’s Featured Volunteer is Christy Baioni. Check out our Q&A with Christy. How did you hear about Volunteer Odyssey? I learned about Volunteer Odyssey through my employer Orion FCU. I have...

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A guide for Volunteering on MLK Day 2020

This Monday, January 20th, we celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. This national day of service inspires us to volunteer and improve our communities. Volunteer Odyssey is here to...

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Featured Volunteer: Vickie Miller Brown

This week’s Featured Volunteer is Vickie Miller Brown. Check out our Q&A with Vickie. How did you hear about Volunteer Odyssey? I learned of Volunteer Odyssey through outreach via City of Memphis...

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Featured Volunteer: Alex Hopper

This week’s Featured Volunteer is Alex Hopper. Check out our Q&A with Alex. What motivates you to volunteer in Memphis? I am motivated to volunteer in Memphis because I believe it is every person’s...

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Featured Volunteer: Nakayla Yancey

This week’s Featured Volunteer is Nakayla Yancey. Check out our Q&A with Nakayla. What are some lessons that you’ve learned from volunteering in Memphis? While volunteering in Memphis I have been...

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Featured Volunteer: Aisha Raison

This week’s Featured Volunteer is Aisha Raison. Check out our Q&A with Aisha. What are some lessons that you’ve learned from volunteering in Memphis? I remember my grandmother telling me, before...

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What to Look Forward to at Mix-Odyssey 2020!

What to Look Forward to at Mix-Odyssey 2020!    Volunteer Odyssey is getting ready to host its 7th annual fundraiser, Mix-Odyssey 2020. Enjoy a night of giving back and bar hopping mixed with a...

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