Volunteer San Diego Podcast

In this episode of the Volunteer San Diego Podcast, Brent Shintani discusses professional or skilled volunteering, with examples of how skilled volunteers are used today on non-profit boards, fundraising committees, and other areas.Brent also highlights some other unique skilled volunteer opportunities on Volunteer San Diego committees.Find Volunteer San Diego on the web and on Twitter or Facebook.  Host:  Brent Shintani  Running Time: 5:21 

In this special video episode of the Volunteer San Diego Podcast, we are on hand for the launch of CareFusion, the fourth largest public company in San Diego.  CareFusion partnered with Volunteer San Diego to celebrate its launch as a new company with a Day of Caring.  Casey DeLorme interviews Jim Mazzola, Senior Vice President of Communications for CareFusion, and we visit the on-site volunteer projects with Kelli Ochoa, Volunteer San Diego Development Director.  Doug Wescott joins us to discuss one of the on-site projects for the Ronald McDonald House.  For more information about Volunteer San Diego, check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org.  Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/volunteersd.  Become a fan of our official page on Facebook.  Hosts:  Casey DeLorme and Brent Shintani  Guests:  Jim Mazzola, Senior VP, Communications, CareFusion  Kelli Ochoa, Development Director, Volunteer San Diego  Doug Wescott, Development Coordinator, Ronald McDonald House  Producer:  Brent Shintani  Associate Producer:  James Ohnoki  Special Thanks:  Gary Jollon, Kristen Cardillo, Jaci Feinstein, Amy Thoe, Brandi Love, and all of the employees at CareFusion and Volunteer San Diego.  Running Time:  7:44

In this episode of the Volunteer San Diego Podcast, Casey DeLorme and Brent Shintani discuss the impact of social media at Volunteer San Diego, with an emphasis on Twitter and podcasting. Brent shares some highlights from his recent visit to the Nonprofit Technology Education Network conference in San Francisco, including an interview with Corey Pudhorosky from the 501c3Cast and Chad Norman from the Baudcast.Listen to Corey's show, the 501c3Cast at www.501c3cast.com.Listen to Chad's show, the Baudcast at www.blackbaud.com/thebaudcastFind out more about NTEN at www.nten.org.To learn more about Volunteer San Diego, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/volunteersd, or check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org.Hosts:  Brent Shintani and Casey DeLormeSpecial Guests:  Corey Pudhorosky and Chad Norman

The Volunteer San Diego Podcast returns from hiatus!    Casey DeLorme and Brent Shintani discuss some of the elements of an effective volunteer program in this episode.  For the complete list, check out the Volunteer San Diego Blog or our website.For more information about Volunteer San Diego, check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131.  Hosts:  Brent Shintani and Casey DeLorme Running Time:  11:24

We're celebrating the 75th episode of the Volunteer San Diego Podcast!  In this episode, Casey DeLorme and a panel of experts from the Volunteer San Diego team join me to examine different types of volunteer projects as a fun dating activity.  Consider a volunteer activity this Valentine's Day.  For more information about Volunteer San Diego and the variety of ways you can get involved, check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131.  Hosts:  Brent Shintani and Casey DeLormeSpecial Guest Panelists:  Denise Luna, Kelli Ochoa, Amy Thoe, Jaci Feinstein, Alison Murphy  Running Time:  9:15

In this episode of the Volunteer San Diego Podcast, Sue Carter and I focus on volunteer engagement in non-profit organizations.  Sue recently led a workshop with the San Diego Foundation discussing volunteer engagement in the current economic climate.  Sue shares some of the strategies that can help make non-profit agencies more successful by engaging volunteers as part of the organization.  For our many non-profit agency partners, Volunteer San Diego has a Brown Bag Lunch Series on January 21, 2009 at 11:45am.  This facilitated discussion is designed for volunteer managers.  The upcoming session will discuss how to develop a case for support of volunteers and a volunteer program in a non-profit organization.  Our annual Volunteer Management training is scheduled for January 28 and 29, 2009.  This training is a great way to provide a foundation to develop volunteer programs in your non-profit agency.  For more information about our training programs or information on how we can help you support your non-profit agency, 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:  11:08

Casey DeLorme and Brent Shintani wrap up 2008 with a conversation about various topics in volunteerism in this special extended version of the Volunteer San Diego Podcast.  We discuss many non-traditional volunteer activities, including utilizing volunteering as a career transition and utilizing business skills such as Marketing or Project Management in volunteer activities.  Casey highlights a recent presentation by Sue Carter, Executive Director of Volunteer San Diego, discussing volunteerism in our current economic downturn.  Brent highlights some of the pioneering efforts in social media as a marketing tool for the organization, including our presence on Facebook, MySpace, and appearances on blogs and podcasts.  We also discuss our recent introduction of Volunteer San Diego to the world of Twitter.  Friend us at our various locations on Facebook or MySpace.  Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/volunteersd.  Listen to the 501c3Cast at www.501c3cast.com.  For more information about Volunteer San Diego, check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org or give us a call at 858-636-4131.  Hosts:  Brent Shintani and Casey DeLorme  Running Time:  16:27

In this episode, we discuss the different social media tools that are used by Volunteer San Diego to provide additional outreach to our diverse groups of volunteers and non-profit agencies.  Casey DeLorme and I talk about our presence on Facebook, MySpace, the Volunteer San Diego Blog, and, of course, the Volunteer San Diego Podcast.  I also reveal some of our upcoming social media projects, including our plans with Twitter.  Our main website is www.volunteersandiego.org, or you can also give us a call at 858-636-4131 for additional information.  Hosts:  Brent Shintani and Casey DeLorme  Running Time:  5:45

Buick Invitational 2009 tickets are on sale through Volunteer San Diego.  All proceeds from ticket sales support our year-round programs.  These tickets make great gifts this holiday season, and are valid for any one of the dates of the tournament in February. Casey DeLorme interviews me about some of the volunteer activities at the Buick Invitational.  Keep checking the Volunteer San Diego website for 2009 Buick Invitational volunteer opportunities.  For more information about programs at Volunteer San Diego check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131.  Hosts:  Brent Shintani and Casey DeLorme  Running Time:  4:55

Casey DeLorme joins me for a discussion on holiday volunteer opportunities for 2008.  This year, Volunteer San Diego has developed a Holiday Volunteer Guide which can be downloaded from our website at www.volunteersandiego.org.  Consider sharing the gift of volunteering with family and friends this holiday season.  For more information on holiday volunteer opportunities check out our website or give us a call at 858-636-4131.  Hosts:  Brent Shintani and Casey DeLorme  Running Time:  5:10

In this episode, we spotlight our fire recovery efforts with Seth Connolly, Fire Recovery Coordinator for Volunteer San Diego. The 2007 Wildfires were one of the worst disasters in San Diego County's history. One year later, many urgent needs of fire survivors are still unmet, particularly among our most vulnerable citizens. Volunteer San Diego is working towards addressing these needs by enlisting individuals and organizations to help these survivors with the difficult process of recovery.  To see how you can get involved, follow this link to our Fire Recovery page on the Volunteer San Diego website.  You can also contact Volunteer San Diego by phone at 858-636-4131.  Host:  Brent Shintani  Guest:  Seth Connolly  Running Time:  4:33 

A conversation with Linda Runyeon and Casey DeLorme from the Volunteer San Diego Board of Directors.  Linda and Casey share some of their perspectives on volunteering through some of their recent projects.  For more information on 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  With Casey DeLorme and Linda Runyeon.  Running Time: 8:26 

In our final report from Hands On San Diego 2008, Casey DeLorme highlights many of our volunteers and staff at Southcrest Recreation Center.  Over 160 volunteers joined us at the Southcrest Recreation Center renovation, and over 2000 volunteers participated in the activities of the week.  To find out how you can get involved, check out the Volunteer San Diego website at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131.  We will return to our twice monthly audio format in October.Hosts:  Brent Shintani and Casey DeLorme  Running Time:  6:32

Sue Carter introduces the Hands On San Diego Signature Event at Southcrest Recreation Center in Logan Heights.  The day was officially declared Volunteer San Diego Day.  Kristi from County Supervisor Bill Horn's office delivers a special proclamation at our event.  Sue discusses Service Nation, and also introduces John Keyon, Change Agent for Service Nation.You can also get involved by visiting the Volunteer San Diego website at www.volunteersandiego.org.  You can also give us a call at 858-636-4131.  Hosts:  Sue Carter and Brent ShintaniRunning Time:  6:31

From our Signature Project at Hands On San Diego 2008, Sue Carter joins me for a discussion on Service Nation.  We recorded this show on Saturday, September 27, 2008, the National Day of Action.  Learn more about Service Nation at www.servicenation.org.  Get involved in your community with Volunteer San Diego at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131.  Host:  Brent ShintaniGuest:  Sue Carter, Executive Director, Volunteer San Diego Running Time: 3:48