ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTS

How My Volunteer Experience Led To My Dream CareerHow My Volunteer Experience Led To My Dream CareerMay 26, 2020 As

AARON BURKE

Ecuador and Texas program alumnus, Aaron, reflects on how his experience as a disaster relief volunteer with All Hands and Hearts helped him stand out amongst his peers when applying for his first apprenticeship position.

ALEXA BALBUENA

Philippines, Nepal and Mexico program alumnus, Alexa, shares what motivates her to keep returning to volunteer with us and what she’s learned from service.

Why volunteer? Life lessons from disaster relief workWhy volunteer? Life lessons from disaster relief work September 2, 2020

Tips and Tricks for an Ethical Volunteer Abroad ExperienceTips and Tricks for an Ethical Volunteer Abroad ExperienceNovember 30, 2020

NELSON SANTOS

We had a virtual catch up with Nepal program alumnus Nelson to learn more about what inspires him to lead a life of service and hear the ways he’s supporting others to do the same via his Facebook group, Volunteer Overseas for Free.

DANIELLE GODJIKIAN

Danielle joined us as part of a team of corporate volunteers from Dune Jewelry & Co and reflects on her time in The Bahamas.

Corporate Social Responsibility: How NGO Partnership Inspires Your TeamCorporate Social Responsibility: How NGO Partnership Inspires Your TeamFebruary 26, 2021

Serving Others Keeps Me YoungServing Others Keeps Me YoungHow one retired volunteer continues to give backJune 16, 2021 Steve Jakobi first

STEVE JAKOBI

Steve has joined us on six programs and here he shares the benefits he’s gained from volunteering with us as someone older than the average volunteer and what it is about the experience we offer that keeps him involved.

JILL VALENTINE

Philippines and Puerto Rico program alumnus, Jill, shares her journey to establishing her own transformative travel company.

Transformative Travel: Insights from a ChangemakerTransformative Travel: Insights from a ChangemakerSeptember 30, 2021 After traveling around Europe and volunteering in Africa, Jill joined All Hands and Hearts’ Super Typhoon Haiyan Program in the

Supporting Disaster Relief Efforts as a Volunteer and DonorSupporting Disaster Relief Efforts as a Volunteer and DonorAn alumni storyDecember 14, 2021 Over the past three years, Dan O’Hara has joined us as a volunteer

DAN O'HARA

Eight times volunteer and regular donor and fundraiser, Dan, shares why he continues to support on the ground in person and financially.

ANGELICA ARCHER

Angelica reflects on how her first experience with an early iteration of All Hands and Hearts shaped her career from that point on.

What I've Learned from 16 Years of Disaster Relief VolunteeringWhat I've Learned from 16 years of disaster relief volunteeringAngelica's Volunteer StoryApril 20, 2022 Angelica joined one of our earliest