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 Shintani
Running 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 Shintani
Guest:  Sue Carter, Executive Director, Volunteer San Diego

Running Time: 3:48 

Reporting from Southcrest Recreation Center, Casey DeLorme and I discuss our Signature Project for Hands On San Diego 2008.  It's been a great day with over 150 volunteers at this project alone.  Over 2000 volunteers have supported our community this week! 

To get involved, check out the Volunteer San Diego website at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131. 

Hosts:  Brent Shintani and Casey DeLorme 
Running Time:  8:04 

Hands On San Diego 2008 continues into our signature event at 14 different recreation centers throughout San Diego on Saturday, September 27.  Denise Luna and Casey DeLorme return to discuss the various renovation projects at the many recreation centers, and to thank our many sponsors for this year's event. 

Check out the Volunteer San Diego website at www.volunteersandiego.org to sign up to volunteer for the different recreation centers.  You can also give us a call at 858-636-4131. 

Host:  Brent Shintani 
Guests:  Denise Luna and Casey DeLorme 

Running Time:  3:48

We continue our Hands On San Diego 2008 coverage with Linda Runyeon from the Volunteer San Diego Board of Directors.  Linda highlights a project at Horton Elementary School playing math games with the children and parents. 

To get involved, check out the Volunteer San Diego website at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131. 

Host:  Brent Shintani 
Guest:  Linda Runyeon 

Running Time:  2:20

We continue our coverage of the 18th annual Hands On San Diego 2008 discussing Camp HOPE, a project sponsored by CaliforniaVolunteers.  Casey DeLorme from the Volunteer San Diego Board of Directors gives us an update of the week's activities. 

To get involved, sign up at the Volunteer San Diego website at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131. 

Host:  Brent Shintani 
Guest:  Casey DeLorme 

Running Time:  2:20

We're continuing our coverage of Hands On San Diego 2008.  Denise Luna and Linda Runyeon from the Volunteer San Diego Board of Directors join me to highlight a few of the projects for the week.  We discuss a Spa Day at the Alzheimer's Center, Feeding the Homeless at St. Vincent De Paul, and the Gardening at the Child Development Center in Escondido. 

Sign up for projects at the Volunteer San Diego website at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131.  

Host:  Brent Shintani 
Guests:  Denise Luna and Linda Runyeon 

Running Time:  3:13

The 18th annual Hands On San Diego 2008 begins with various projects this weekend.  In this episode, Denise Luna from the Volunteer San Diego Board of Directors highlights the Adams Avenue Recreation Center Renovation project. 

Casey DeLorme from the Volunteer San Diego Board of Directors also highlights some of the additional volunteer events for Hands On San Diego. 

To find out more about Hands On San Diego, check out the Volunteer San Diego website at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131. 

Host:  Brent Shintani
Guests:  Denise Luna and Casey DeLorme 

Running Time:  2:08 

This is our special promotional video for Hands On San Diego 2008 by Denise Luna from the Volunteer San Diego Board of Directors. 

Producer:  Brent Shintani
Running Time:  0:58

This is a special Public Service Announcement for Hands On San Diego 2008 from Sarah Adams and Brent Shintani of Volunteer San Diego. 

Running Time:  1:00

In this episode, I'm joined by Casey DeLorme from the Volunteer San Diego Board of Directors.  Casey and I discuss non-traditional volunteer opportunities.  Many non-profit organizations can benefit from your skills and talents, and sometimes volunteer opportunities are not always found on a calendar or web site.  Discussion includes how volunteers can find skills-based volunteer opportunities, and how volunteer agencies can find volunteers for these special types of projects. 

For more information about how you can find volunteer opportunities, check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org or give us a call at 858-636-4131. 

Host:  Brent Shintani 
Guest:  Casey DeLorme 

Running Time:  8:34 

Our new Board President Laura Galdorisi joins me for a discussion about the Volunteer San Diego Board of Directors.  Laura discusses the role of the Board of Directors at Volunteer San Diego, our different committees, and how everyone can get involved. 

For 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 
Guest:  Laura Galdorisi, Board President, Volunteer San Diego  

Running Time:  5:16 

In this episode, I catch up with Ron Clayton and Lydia Kingsbury-Berg from the Valuable Ranch Help project on the Volunteer San Diego FLEX calendar.  Ron and Lydia discuss the weekend project at Challenge Ranch in East County in which volunteers get to help out with some of the daily activities on an actual working ranch that specializes in helping disadvantaged children. 

For more information about any of our projects at Volunteer San Diego, check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131. 

Host:  Brent Shintani 
Guests:  Ron Clayton, FLEX Team Leader
Lydia Kingsbury-Berg, FLEX Team Leader 

Running Time:  5:38

Debbie Krakauer joins me in this episode to announce an exciting new way to get started volunteering at some of the projects on our calendar.  An on-line express orientation is now available if you are unable to attend one of our many in-person orientations.  The express orientation is available on our website at www.volunteersandiego.org/expressorientation. 

Debbie and I also discuss some of the ongoing FLEX volunteer projects that need volunteers, including Polinsky Teen Basketball, and all of the Food Bank projects. 

For more information, please visit our website at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131. 

Host:  Brent Shintani 
Guest:  Debbie Krakauer, Agency & Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer San Diego  

Running Time:  4:25

In this episode of the Volunteer San Diego Podcast, our Program Director and webmaster, Sarah Adams, continues our conversation on how technology plays a key role at Volunteer San Diego.  In today's show, we focus on some of our future technology initiatives, such as social networking, micro-blogging, and photo sharing. 

Join our active Volunteer San Diego Group or Cause page on Facebook.  If you are interested in helping us with our technology initiatives at Volunteer San Diego, give us a call at 858-636-4131, or check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org.

Host:  Brent Shintani
Guest:  Sarah Adams, Program Director, Volunteer San Diego 

Running Time:  05:48

Sarah Adams returns for a follow-up report on how technology has played an active role here at Volunteer San Diego in the past year.  Our various communications tools including our web site and databases were integral tools for our volunteer Disaster Cadre in the fires last year.  Sarah and I also review some of the other forms of technology outreach throughout the past year, including the introduction of the Volunteer San Diego Video Podcast, and the re-launch of the Volunteer San Diego Blog. 

Technology is just one of the contributions that volunteers can make to provide lasting community impact through meaningful volunteer action.  Check out our updated mission statement on our About Us page on our website. 

For more information about Volunteer San Diego, give us a call at 858-636-4131, or check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org. 

Host:  Brent Shintani 
Guest:  Sarah Adams, Programs Director, Volunteer San Diego 

Running Time:  06:34

From the Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego, Ron Clayton and I host a special episode during our Volunteer Recognition Event.  We recognized our many volunteers, which included our SAVY Leaders, DOVIA Advisory Council, FLEX team leaders and volunteers, and the Volunteer San Diego Board of Directors. 

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 Ron Clayton 
Guests:  Jaci Feinstein, Youth Leadership Coordinator, Volunteer San Diego
Amy Thoe, Operations Director, Volunteer San Diego 

Running Time:  5:31

In this episode of the Volunteer San Diego Podcast, Sarah Adams joins me to talk about some special volunteer projects outside the FLEX volunteer project calendar.  We are planning our annual Hands On San Diego 2008 event.  Volunteers are needed to help us with various facets of event planning and marketing. 

For more information, check the Hands On San Diego link on our web page at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131. 

Host:  Brent Shintani 
Guest:  Sarah Adams, Program Director, Volunteer San Diego 

Running Time:  5:00

The San Diego Food Bank is one of our most popular volunteer projects on our Flexible Volunteer Program Calendar.  In this episode, I chat with David Ruiz, Volunteer Coordinator of the San Diego Food Bank, and Nancy Trejo and Melinda Redding, our Volunteer San Diego Team Leaders.  We discuss our volunteer activities and the population that we serve at the San Diego Food Bank.  In addition, there is a monthly opportunity for new volunteers to join the FLEX program and volunteer directly in the project on the same evening. 

For more information about this project or any of our other volunteer opportunities, check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131. 

Host:  Brent Shintani 
Guests:
David Ruiz, Volunteer Coordinator, San Diego Food Bank 
Nancy Trejo, Volunteer San Diego Team Leader 
Melinda Redding, Volunteer San Diego Orientation Leader 

Running Time:  6:15 

In a special video edition of the Volunteer San Diego Podcast, Elise Rollinson and I return to Wilson Middle School to complete our renovation project that was started during Hands On San Diego last September. 

If you or your company are interested in corporate volunteer opportunities, give us a call at 858-636-4131, or check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org. 

Hosts:  Brent Shintani and Elise Rollinson
Guest:  Matt Milliron, CBeyond 

Special Thanks: 
Wilson Middle School Staff 
Principal Bernie Nguyen 
CBeyond Employees

Running Time:  5:06

In this episode of the Volunteer San Diego Podcast, I'm joined by Lei Ai Yap Imperial from Volunteer San Diego.  Lei Ai shares information about the different volunteer opportunities on the FLEX calendar that are open for new members to try,  There are a variety of projects in which you can provide a positive impact to the local San Diego community. 

Paul Tran also discusses our Signature Event for Global Youth Service Day on Saturday, April 26, 2008.  Sign up at our website at www.volunteersandiego.org or give us a call at 858-636-4131 for more information. 

Host:  Brent Shintani 
Guests:  Lei Ai Yap Imperial and Paul Tran 

Running Time:  4:36

It's our 50th show, and special guest host Ron Clayton turns the tables on me.  Ron and I chat about the origins of the Volunteer San Diego Podcast.  In addition, I discuss some of my other volunteer projects and activities though Volunteer San Diego. 

For anyone interested in the work of non-profits and the work of volunteers, check out the 501c3Cast at www.501c3cast.com.   Also check out Ron's website at www.randomactofkindness.net to see some of the volunteers at many of the different FLEX Projects.  

To find out more about Volunteer San Diego, check out out website at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131. 

Hosts: Brent Shintani and Ron Clayton 

Running Time:  9:14 

As we begin National Volunteer Recognition Month, our SAVY Leaders join me to discuss this year's project for Global Youth Service Day 2008.  Please join us for our signature event on Saturday, April 26, 2008. 

To sign up for the project, or to find out how you can help, please check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131. 

Host:  Brent Shintani
Guests:  Paul Tran and Abby Ineman 

Running Time:  05:27 

In this episode of the Volunteer San Diego Podcast, we highlight one of our teen FLEX projects, Beautified Nature Walks For Teens.  Team Leader Melissa Camarillo joins me for a discussion about the project. 

Paul Tran, one of our SAVY Leaders, also joins me to discuss a special fundraising event in preparation for our Global Youth Service Day project, which will be highlighted in our next episode.  Join us at Pat & Oscars in Mira Mesa on Tuesday, March 25th, from 5pm - 8pm to support Volunteer San Diego. 

For more information about youth volunteer opportunities, check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131. 

Host:  Brent Shintani 
Guests:  Melissa Camarillo, FLEX Team Leader
Paul Tran, SAVY Leader 

Running Time:  6:21

It's been an eventful month at Volunteer San Diego.  Kelli Ochoa and Ron Clayton join me to discuss our award for the Best Place To Work from the San Diego Business Journal.  Congratulations to our staff, board, and all of our volunteers!

Governor Schwarzenegger recently created a cabinet-level position for volunteering.  Check out www.californiavolunteers.org for additional information.  Kelli and I discuss the role of Volunteer San Diego as a hub for California Volunteers.  We also talk about some the different ways that everyone can get involved in volunteering.  

For more information about 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 
Guests:  Kelli Ochoa, Development Director, Volunteer San Diego 
Ron Clayton, Volunteer Team Leader and Orientation Leader
 
Running Time:  5:26 

In this episode, I continue our conversation with Elise Rollinson, Corporate Relations Manager for Volunteer San Diego.  Elise describes some of the different examples of corporate volunteer projects in various community impact areas.  We also discuss how Volunteer San Diego can help companies to incorporate volunteer projects into employee team building, company meeting activities, or special events. 

If you are company that wants to provide a volunteer opportunities in the San Diego area for your employees, contact Elise Rollinson at erollinson@volunteersandiego.org.

For more information about our corporate team building volunteer program, you can also contact us at 858-636-4131, or check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org. 

Host:  Brent Shintani 
Guest:  Elise Rollinson, Corporate Relations Manager, Volunteer San Diego 

Running Time: 8:51

Volunteer San Diego has extensive experience in managing volunteers and volunteer projects.  Elise Rollinson, Corporate Relations Manager for Volunteer San Diego, joins me for a discussion about the different types of services that Volunteer San Diego can provide to any company that desires to incorporate volunteer projects into employee team building, company meeting activities, or special events. 

We will continue this discussion about corporate volunteer projects in a special bonus episode which will be released tomorrow.

For more information about our corporate team building volunteer program, please contact us at 858-636-4131, or check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org. 

Host:  Brent Shintani 
Guest:  Elise Rollinson, Corporate Relations Manager, Volunteer San Diego 

Running Time: 8:48 

In this special extended episode of the Volunteer San Diego Podcast, we remember our friend and super volunteer, Bob Lavenstein.  Bob passed away from a heart attack on January 21, 2008. 

Bob appeared on the Volunteer San Diego Podcast last February to discuss our project at the Polinsky Children's Center.  His legacy will live on though all of our volunteers, team leaders, staff, friends, and all of the people whose lives he touched. 

We got together with some of the Volunteer San Diego team leaders and staff to share some memories.  Because of a volunteer, many lives were enriched. 

For more information about Volunteer San Diego, check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org. 

Hosts:  Brent Shintani and Sue Carter 
Guests: 
Deanna Encarnacion, Malcolm X Library Team Leader 
Stephanie Culbertson, Childcare at the WRC Team Leader 
Bob Alden, Volunteer San Diego Board President 
Dale Isaacs, Serving Seniors Team Leader 
Candice Hodge, Polinsky Songs & Stories Team Leader
Debbie Krakauer, Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer San Diego 
Sarah Adams, Program Director, Volunteer San Diego

Running Time:  13:50 

I'm joined by Ron Clayton, one of our FLEX Orientation Leaders.  Ron talks about the FLEX Orientation process, and highlights some of the of the projects and experiences that he has enjoyed through Volunteer San Diego in the past few years. 

Check out Ron's website at www.didmy30.com.  Ron has posted many pictures at several of the volunteer projects, and has highlighted several stories of many volunteers.  Ron has even posted my picture on his site after he finished our interview earlier this month. 

For more information on any of our programs at Volunteer San Diego, check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131. 

Host:  Brent Shintani 
Guest:  Ron Clayton, FLEX Orientation Leader

Running Time:  7:35

Sarah Adams joins me to discuss our annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on January 21, 2008. This year, our SAVY Leaders are partnering up with the Southern Sudanese Community Center of San Diego for a day of service to help renovate some of its facilities. We need people to paint, sort through donations, garden, and many other fun things. 

Check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org to sign up for our project, or give us a call at 858-636-4131.  For additional information about the annual MLK Day of Service, check out the national site at www.mlkday.gov. 

Host:  Brent Shintani 
Guest:  Sarah Adams, Director, Agency & Volunteer Services, VSD 
Running Time:  4:34 

Calling all golf fans!  The 2008 Buick Invitational is coming into town in January.  Debbie Krakauer and I talk about the annual volunteer opportunities at the event. 

For more information about volunteer opportunities at the Buick Invitational check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131. 

Hosts:  Brent Shintani and Debbie Krakauer 
Running Time:  4:35

Every December 6th, we celebrate St. Nick Day and the spirit of generosity by providing backpacks filled with school supplies, books, and toys to some of the under-served elementary school children in San Diego county.  We selected eight schools and delivered 2500 backpacks to students in kindergarten, first, and second grade, and read the story of St. Nicholas to the students. 

I spent some time in the morning reading at Maryland Elementary in Vista.  Principal Acacia Thede spent some time with me to catch up on the events of the morning. 

To find out more about how you can help, check our website at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131.  Visit Rubio's restaurants in San Diego county, and order a St. Nick Meal.  One dollar is donated to Volunteer San Diego for every meal sold. 

Host:  Brent Shintani 
Guest:  Acacia Thede, Principal, Maryland Elementary School 

Running Time: 5:00