Volunteer Expo

On Thursday, February 24th, I attended the Volunteer Expo at Oak Court Mall. I interviewed nine different companies and asked them why they chose Volunteer Mid-South as an engine to get the word out about the volunteers they needed. I asked three questions of each of them and their answers were all very similar.

Question 1: What made you choose Volunteer Mid-South?
All the representatives stated that they are a great way to reach the public from one central location, they are very helpful with getting the word out and they help publicize need in the local media.

Question 2: How long have you been affiliated with them?
All of the companies have been affiliated with Volunteer Mid-South for many years.

Question 3: Do you receive a diverse group of volunteers or one particular demographic?
All the companies said the volunteers are a diverse group from retired people to college students. They stated this was one of the things they liked about using Volunteer Mid-South to recruit volunteers.

The eight companies I interviewed were: The Pink Palace Museum, Playhouse on the Square, Habitat for Humanity, MIFA, Make a Wish, Memphis Animal Services, Girls Inc., Elmwood Cemetery, and LeBonheur.

The volunteer opportunities in the area range from tour guides, animal care givers and infant cuddlers, to mentors, tutors and Wish Granters. I learned a lot about the different options available and the channels to make my skills available where needed. It was a great experience and I hope that next year I will be a volunteer at the expo instead of a guest.