
Episode 9: From Passion to Action
From Let’s Talk Boulder by City of Boulder
July 30, 2024 · 36 min · Episode 9
About this episode
This episode discusses the importance of giving back to the community through volunteering, featuring stories and insights from various guests.
Got time, talent or treasure to share? You're in the right place. This episode is all about giving back to your neighbors through acts big or small, with some tales of volunteering along the way. Special guests in this episode (city staff and volunteers): Aimee Kane, Equity Officer Ali Rhodes, Director of Parks and Recreation Brian Wegner, Volunteer Services and Partnerships Program Supervisor Andrew Shoemaker, Volunteer Karen Donnelly, Volunteer Cameos from Deputy City Manager Chris Meschuk and Deputy Director of Community Connections and Partnerships for OSMP Jennelle Freeston. This episode was hosted by Cassy Bohnet and Leah Kelleher. It was produced by Leah Kelleher. Theme music is Wide Eyes by Chad Crouch/Podington Bear (adapted), licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. Related Resources: Volunteer Opportunities with the City of Boulder Count Me In volunteer web portal Volunteer with Parks and Recreation Volunteer with OSMP Volunteer with EXPAND Meet the people behind the city: attend What's Up Boulder! When: Saturday, Sept. 7 from 1 - 4 p.m. Where: East Boulder Community Park between the soccer field and East Age Well Center. What: Popsicles…
People in this episode
Hosts: Cassy Bohnet, Leah Kelleher
Guests: Aimee Kane, Ali Rhodes, Brian Wegner, Andrew Shoemaker, Karen Donnelly
Topics covered
- volunteering
- community service
- local government
- neighborhood support
- civic engagement
Keywords
- volunteering
- community
- Boulder
- service
- local government
- civic engagement
- neighborhood
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: City of Boulder
Places: East Boulder Community Park
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