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Retire-To Volunteering

Host Ed Zinkiewicz uncovers engaging—sometimes surprising, but never dull— volunteer opportunities available to retirees. Interviewing volunteers and volunteer coordinators each week, Ed highlights the meaningful contributions volunteers make and also the rewards volunteers receive. Imagining a retirement that matters starts here. Sign up for Ed"s free, weekly newsletter at retire-to.com and get listings of coming episodes.

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021 Courtney Sobieralski—Thistle Farms and the Café

Retire-To Volunteering ·

2017/06/21

021 Courtney Sobieralski—Thistle Farms and the Café Thistle Stop Café—Built By and For the Community Courtney Sobieralski, Director of the Thistle Stop Café, enjoys talking about this extraordinary café staffed by the women of Thistle Farms, as well as volunteers from the Nashville area. Anyone who walks through the doors for a bite of nourishment, a cup of tea or coffee, or simply a brief respite, discovers a home. The Thistle Farms community witnesses to the truth that in the end, love is more

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020 Bill Farris—Comforting the Littlest

Retire-To Volunteering ·

2017/06/14

020 Bill Farris—Comforting the Littlest Children’s Hospital Needs Grandfathers to “Read” Bill Farris is no stranger to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tennessee. In fact seven years ago he was a regular visitor to see his grandson. It was then Bill began his “reading.” Today he continues comforting children in the neo-natal intensive care unit of the same hospital by holding, rocking, reading, telling stories of his youth, and humming (no singing—just humming) to

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019 Fern Richie–Respite for Dementia Caregivers

Retire-To Volunteering ·

2017/06/07

019 Fern Richie–Respite for Dementia Caregivers Sunny Day Club—A Volunteer’s Perspective Fern Richie, a Sunny Day Club volunteer buddy, enthusiastically looks forward to Mondays at West End United Methodist Church in Nashville, Tennessee. The club provides a special place for older adults, especially those who are experiencing memory loss, to enjoy caring companionship and mental stimulation. Being able to bring a loved one to the Sunny Day Club also gives caregivers a period of respite, enabling

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018 Margaret Smith—Volunteering with Owl’s Hill...

Retire-To Volunteering ·

2017/05/31

018 Margaret Smith—Volunteering with Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary—Spreading an Appreciation and Enjoyment of Nature Since childhood Margaret Smith has cherished nature. Her maternal grandmother lived on the Cumberland River bluffs and introduced her to the world of nature through flowers and animals and the habitat they need to live. Discussions and breakfasts on the bluffs with her grandmother proved to be the instrumental in Margaret’s love of nature. After college

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017 Jean Gauld-Jaeger—Volunteering as a Plein Air Artist

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2017/05/24

017 Jean Gauld-Jaeger—Volunteering as a Plein Air Artist Plein Air Painters—Dedicated to Conservation and Preservation After twenty-five years as Director of the Office of Patient Affairs at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Jean Gauld-Jaeger retired and pursued her interest in fine art. Ever the student, she has studied painting with well-respected portrait artists Michael Shane Neal, Roger Brown, Jason Saunders, Dawn Whitelaw and many others. But she is also a respected teacher, instructing

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016 Taylor Davenport—Volunteering with Project...

Retire-To Volunteering ·

2017/05/17

016 Taylor Davenport—Volunteering with Project Transformation Purposeful Ministry—Project Transformation As a year-round Fellow with Project Transformation Tennessee, Taylor Davenport has been inspired by the many volunteers (homework helpers, encouragers, and mentors) in the program. Project Transformation’s mission is three-fold: To engage young adults, like Taylor, in purposeful ministry and leadership, to support underserved children and families, and to connect churches to communities in need

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015 Lori Bumgarner—Volunteering with Senior Olympics

Retire-To Volunteering ·

2017/05/10

015 Lori Bumgarner—Volunteering with Senior Olympics Senior Olympics—Lifetime of Sports Lori Bumgarner is the owner of paNASH, a passion and career coaching service. Certified both as life coach and a transformational coach, she works with people going through life and career transitions, helping them discover and pursue their passions. Author of the Amazon #1 bestselling book, Advance Your Image, Lori has been featured in The Wall Street Journal’s blog. She is also a regular contributor to The

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014 Grace Smith–Volunteering with Middle Tennessee...

Retire-To Volunteering ·

2017/05/03

014 Grace Smith–Volunteering with Middle Tennessee Council on Aging The Council on Aging of Middle Tennessee—Trusted Leader and Catalyst A long-time volunteer of the Council on Aging (COA), as Executive Director Grace Smith brings more than two decades of experience in senior advocacy. A licensed master social worker and a program manager for the Meharry Consortium Geriatric Education Center, she also sat on the board of the National Association for Geriatric Education and led the Mental Health

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013 Shara Parker—Sunny Day Club, a Respite for...

Retire-To Volunteering ·

2017/04/26

013 Shara Parker—Sunny Day Club, a Respite for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers Sunny Day Club—A Co-founder’s Perspective From her own 13-year experience with her husband’s dementia, Shara Parker co-founded the Sunny Day Club at West End United Methodist Church in Nashville, TN. Sunny Day Club members get a social outing, physical and mental exercise, and acceptance, as well as new friends. Their caregivers have a breather, a known block of time that they can count on to do whatever they need

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012 Wesley Paine–Volunteering at the Parthenon

Retire-To Volunteering ·

2017/04/19

012 Wesley Paine–Volunteering at the Parthenon Being a Docent at the Athens of the South’s Parthenon Wesley Paine is Director of the Parthenon in Nashville, TN, the world’s only full-sized replica of the ancient Greek temple. An accomplished actress, as well as museum director, Wesley brings dynamic communication skills and a wealth of knowledge to the role of docent, whether it is at the feet of the forty-two foot Athena in the Parthenon or in a lecture hall or clubroom. As a speaker and cultural

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011 Ann Harris—Family Reconciliation Center’s...

Retire-To Volunteering ·

2017/04/12

011 Ann Harris—Family Reconciliation Center’s Participatory Defense Program Making a Difference in our Community Ann Harris brings a strong background from working as Director of the House of Mercy, a residential program for women in recovery and their young children, to her current volunteer role at the Family Reconciliation Center, where she has reconnected with her passion to be part of community programs to improve the lives of families, women, children and youth. Learning about the world of the

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010 Ed Cole–Senior Ride Nashville

Retire-To Volunteering ·

2017/04/05

Senior Ride Nashville Host: Ed Zinkiewicz Interview with Ed Cole There to Help When You Don't Have Keys With a background in city planning focusing on transit matters, Ed Cole knows Nashvilles transportation issues firsthand. He also volunteers now as a board member of the Council on Aging of Middle Tennessee and chair of the Senior Transportation Leadership Coalition, spearheading a new program to provide volunteer drivers for older adults. The primary goal of Senior Ride Nashville is to harness

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009 Sam Bowman–Wilderness Awareness

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2017/03/29

Volunteering to be outdoors is just what some retirees need! Are you longing for your “nature connection”? There’s still time for you, a retiree, to check this off your bucket list! Volunteer coordinator, Samuel Bowman, is one of the all-star, behind-the-scene team of administrators who make sure all of Wilderness Awareness programs run smoothly and effectively with lots of volunteer helpers. Sam joined the Wilderness Awareness School (WAS) staff in 2012 after completing the Anake Outdoor School and

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008 JoAnn Heidenreich–Volunteering with Adult...

Retire-To Volunteering ·

2017/03/22

The Nashville Adult Literacy Council teaches 1700 adults each year to read and succeed Through the eyes of Jo-Ann Heidenreich the Nashville Adult Literacy (NALC) seems like a moveable feast! After working as a teacher and administrator for Metropolitan Davidson County Schools for thirty years, Jo-Ann began a second career as an educational consultant in more than twelve states including Tennessee. Now retired, she is volunteering at NALC—a natural choice with her previous background. The Nashville

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007 Ed Zinkiewicz - Music in Nursing Homes

Retire-To Volunteering ·

2017/03/15

You know Ed Zinkiewicz! The host of this podcast series on volunteering, he practices what he preaches. On most Sunday afternoons, he’s at a nursing home—spooning the residents! They love it—so does he! Ed has sung and played spoons with a bluegrass band for more than 35 years. For the past 6 years, the group has been taking their gospel sing-alongs to a very appreciative audience. Watching residents who can no longer talk easily sing makes it easy for him to keep volunteering week after week. “I

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006 Bill Farris–Tools for Schools

Retire-To Volunteering ·

2017/03/08

It didn’t take Bill Farris long to find his second profession. The day after retiring from the banking business, he signed on the “dotted line” as a volunteer at Nashville Tools for Schools. Following his passion to give back to the community and to use his skills with hammer and nail, Bill volunteers three days a week with a like-minded group committed to small maintenance and construction projects within our public schools. Nashville Tools for Schools projects range from building desks and

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005 Everett Davis Coaches Blind Golfers

Retire-To Volunteering ·

2017/03/01

Volunteering to play golf is the ideal retirement activity for Everett With the “eyes” of Everett Davis, David Meador (blind since 19 years of age) has not only played golf, but also won major national championships! Everett, an avid golfer, enjoys both the game and helping those who share his passion but who can’t see the ball. Understandably, a limited-sight player requires help driving on the course and being directed to the tee, not to mention assistance lining up for a putt or approach shot

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004 Joani Shaver on the SMiles Volunteer...

Retire-To Volunteering ·

2017/02/22

For seniors with transportation-access issues, finding ways to make essential trips for things like groceries, medical appointments, and prescription refills can be daunting. If they live in Blount County, however, they have help. Joani Shaver serves as Director of Blount County Office on Aging. Passionate about seniors, Joani has special concern for those who are still ambulatory, but don’t drive. She recognizes the burden transportation issues impose. Smiles: Neighbors Driving Neighbors is a

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003 Brian McCaffrey Makes Personal Playlists for...

Retire-To Volunteering ·

2017/02/15

Brian McCaffrey Makes Personal Playlists for Dementia and Alzheimer's Patients After thirty years of ministry as a Lutheran (ELCA) chaplain, recently retired Brian McCaffrey moved with his wife, Helen, and two cats to St. Paul, Minnesota. Eager to follow his interest in the relationship between aging and spiritual development, he now volunteers at Lyngblomsten Care Facility in St. Paul. Brian helps in the facility’s Music and Memory Program, which creates and provides personalized playlists using

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002 Chuck Jaeger Nashville Symphony Guest Guide

Retire-To Volunteering ·

2017/02/15

Nashville Symphony—Opportunities Galore Including the Instrument Petting Zoo A newsletter from the Nashville Symphony advertising the Instrument Petting Zoo caught Jaeger’s curiosity and the rest is history! He is a lover of music and soon found this was just the place to volunteer his time and talents. Chuck has been volunteering there since 2009. The Nashville Symphony offers a wide variety of opportunities to engage volunteers from Nashville and its surrounding communities. If you would like to

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