The Engaged Volunteer Podcast

The Engaged Volunteer Podcast


Latest Episodes

Managing the Largest Volunteer Recruitment in UEFA's History with Olivier Chovin
March 28, 2024

Join us for a captivating journey into the dynamic world of sports events and volunteerism with Olivier Chovin, the Event Workforce Specialist at UEFA. In this episode of the Engaged Volunteer Podcast, we peel back the curtain to reveal the meticulous pla

Engaging Volunteers through Training with MoonShot's Matt Lynch
September 07, 2021

That was Matt Lynch, Founder of MoonShot.Have you ever wondered why some live experiences capture our hearts better than others? Consider places like Disney Land, where a commitment to exceptional service excellence sees them described as the happiest pl

A City Wide Volunteer Program with Matt Doherty
August 24, 2021

Meet Matt Doherty, City Volunteer Manager for Greater London Authority.Having worked alongside some of the worlds largest events including The European Championships, Commonwealth Games, The Australian Open and now the Euros, Matt is no stranger to enga

The Value of Volunteering with Andy Newman
August 10, 2021

Meet Andy Newman, Director of Workforce and Operations for Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022.  Working alongside some of the worlds biggest workforce programs including London 2012, Tough Mudder, The Houston Super Bowl and now, Birmingham 2022 Com

Creating a Globalized Volunteer Community with FIFA's Anne Catherine Ienne
July 27, 2021

Meet Anne-Catherine, Senior Volunteer Manager worldwide at FIFA.Having just implemented a global volunteer management program at one of the world's largest sporting federations, Anne Catherine (also known as AC) knows a thing or two about volunteers. In

Dreaming Big. Connecting Communities Through Community Sport with Jenny Betteridge and Shruti Saujani
July 13, 2021

For the first episode of this season, were thrilled to be joined by Jenny Betteridge, Strategic Lead for Volunteering at Sport England and Shruti Saujani, City Programme and Volunteer Manager at the England and Wales Cricket Board, otherwise known as ECB

Adapting to the changing landscape of volunteering with Elena Laguna
June 22, 2021

Meet Elena Laguna  - Head of Volunteering at Oxfam Great Britain.After a chance opportunity to lead a youth volunteering program in Nicaragua, Elena has firmly cemented a career in helping others, working with some of the UKs leading charities to m

Connecting People of Difference Through Volunteering with Jenne Myers
June 08, 2021

That was Jenne Myers - CEO and Professional Do Gooder at Chicago Cares.After kick starting her career working for The City of Chicago and Mayor Daly, it was an opportunity to work with the Mayors wife Maggie that opened the doors to the heart of Chi

Creating a Successful Youth Volunteer Program with Corina Sadler
May 25, 2021

That was Corina Sadler CVA - Volunteer Resources Supervisor at City of Plano.After experiencing the joys of volunteering as a teen herself, Corina Sadler has cemented a career enriching the lives of teenagers through the creation of the Teen Volunteer Pr

Freelancing in the world of events with Tom Bowkett
May 11, 2021

Meet Tom Bowkett. A specialist freelancer in volunteer and workforce management.Recorded in amongst the thick of UK COVID lockdowns, 2020 has presented its fair share of challenges for a freelancer, who specializes in events. While many would dwell on a