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Do Something More

This is a service-oriented podcast where we highlight the helpers who inspire us all to do something more.We "highlight the helpers" and tell the inspiring stories of others (individuals, organizations, and nonprofits) who have found unique ways to give back to their communities. And we inspire listeners to "do something more" with simple ideas on how you can serve, volunteer and make a difference.Weekly interview and solo episodes hosted by Melissa Draper.You can contact Melissa at

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67. Rebroadcast: Amy Francis with 'Rocky Mountain...

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2024/08/28

Send us a Text Message.Amy Francis is the Founder and CEO of Rocky Mountain Therapy Dogs. They are a non-profit that offers training and certification of dogs, as well as connecting dog handlers with service opportunities in the community. Therapy dogs are a little different than service animals. While they are working dogs, instead of providing a service to one individual, they are used to serve and provide therapy in a myriad of different ways to many different people. That is one of t...

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66. Rebroadcast: Camber Hess, Using Service to Cope...

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2024/08/21

This podcast episode is a sweet and tender interview with my husband’s cousin, Camber Hess. Camber lost one of her daughters as an infant several years ago, and has also experienced infertility and miscarriage. In this episode she talks about those experiences, and shares how receiving heartfelt service from others helped her cope with her grief. I really appreciate how she also gave genuine and simple ideas anyone can use to help them serve and be a support to those they might know currently...

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65. Why You Might Want to Consider Doing an Act of...

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2024/07/31

Hello! I'm back after a little summer break. I'm so happy to be back here...we've got a lot of great episodes coming up on the podcast. But today, I'm sharing some thoughts with you on why doing a small act of service might be just what you need on a bad day. I also talk about how I love sharing doable ideas on this podcast so ANYONE can make service a beautiful and meaningful part of their own life, even in the simplest of ways.Thank you so much for being here!Follow the podcast on social me...

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64. Rebroadcast: Shauna Brown with 'Project Read' and...

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2024/06/19

Shauna Brown has been with Project Read for over 20 years…she started out as a volunteer herself, and is now the Executive Director. Project Read is an adult literacy program where they help individuals gain the skills they need in reading, writing, math, and even digital skills. One thing I especially love about this episode is all the great stories Shauna shares. She really gives a good picture of the work they’re doing through these stories and experiences she had herself as a tutor, and n...

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63. Lori Muir with 'Ironman Q Foundation' and...

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2024/06/12

After a 5 year battle with cancer, Quinton Muir passed away in 2017 at the age of 16. Now his parents, Jeff and Lori Muir are running a foundation called the Ironman Q Foundation to honor his memory and to help other families who find themselves navigating a cancer diagnosis.This of course was a tender interview as Lori shared her memories of Quinton and some of the reasons they felt motivated in different ways to begin this foundation and help other people in honor of Quinton. She shares how...

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62. Vaughn Kimball and Being a Volunteer Coach for...

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2024/06/05

Vaughn Kimball is my older brother…but he’s also had a lot of experience working with youth through work and also a variety of volunteer roles and opportunities. For this episode I asked him if he could talk about being a volunteer coach for kids sports teams. He shares a lot of good advice and encouragement for anyone that’s ever thought about wanting to be a coach for their kid’s teams. I also love the ‘why’ he shares at the end. That yes, it’s fun competing and learning a new sport, but mo...

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61. Why Doing Service While On Vacation is a Great...

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2024/05/29

Summertime for many of us also means vacation time! In this episode I’m sharing some of my own reasons for why service on vacation is a great idea. I also have some simple tips for how you can make service happen: some of them you can do with little to no planning, and some take just a little planning. I hope after this episode you can see how easy and fun it can be to incorporate service in your travel plans.Links mentioned in episode:Just ServeFollow the podcast on social media:Do Something...

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60. Meg Busing with 'Midwest You Can Foundation' and...

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2024/05/22

When she was a freshman in high school, Meg Busing was in a tragic car accident with some of her friends. She ended up with a traumatic brain injury and as a teenager had to learn how to navigate life with a distinct set of new challenges. She was able to successfully graduate high school, but a few years later in college, she had her first seizure and was diagnosed with epilepsy. She managed to achieve her dream of graduating with her degree in nursing, but then a few years later during a pr...

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59. Jen Simonic and Masey Kaplan with 'Loose Ends'...

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2024/05/15

Jen Simonic and Masey Kaplan are both crafters at heart and have been friends for over 30 years. After having their own experiences with finishing crafting projects for other friends and loved ones who had passed away, they started tossing around the idea of a nonprofit where they could create a community of crafters who would be available to finish projects families and individuals would like finished that their loved ones had started.Now their nonprofit, Loose Ends, has a community that spa...

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58. Celebrating Mothers and the Good Work They Do

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2024/05/08

It’s Mother’s Day coming up this Sunday here in the United States…so this episode is dedicated to all the good women out there and the good service they do with their own families and those around them. First, I'm sharing some pretty personal thoughts about a conversation I had years ago that gave me a shift on my motherhood and navigating the challenges of life. And I’m also sharing a fun poem I wrote a few years ago that highlights all the good daily work Mother’s do. My goal is that when y...

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57. Melanie Rodger with 'Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep'...

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2024/05/01

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56. Krysti Wright with 'Stitching Hearts Worldwide'...

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2024/04/24

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55. 5 Tips to Help You Make Time for Service and...

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2024/04/16

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54. Janelle Christensen with 'Family Haven' and...

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2024/04/09

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53. Brady and Andrea Murray with 'Rods Heroes' and...

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2024/04/02

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52. Happy Birthday to the 'Do Something More' Podcast

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2024/03/26

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51. Kristen Carr with 'People Helping People' and...

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2024/03/19

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50. Tallia Feltis with 'The Neighborhood Art Center'...

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2024/03/12

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49. Using Service to Help You Manage Your Mental Health

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2024/03/06

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48. Wendy Osborne with 'Tabitha's Way' Food Pantry...

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2024/02/27

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