Volunteer Spotlight
As Volunteer Coordinator at BeadforLife, the most rewarding part of my job is working closely with our volunteers. I love to see their smiling faces as they come in to our office, and to see them participating alongside us in our work to eradicate poverty. They bring a unique spirit of generosity to their work, [...]
BeadforLife volunteer, Shaima, recently spent 4 months in northern Uganda working with our local shea butter farmers. Below is an email account of her experience that she shared with family and friends while volunteering. Her insight is sure to give you a more in-depth understanding of the hardships and the joys of life in Uganda. Enjoy! Dear Friends, As I rode packed in [...]
I have been volunteering with BeadforLife for about a year. Through my volunteer work, I have been fortunate to contribute to two of BeadforLife’s goals—the sale of beads to support sustainable programs in Uganda and the education of people in the U.S. about extreme poverty. I first volunteered for BeadforLife during the national I Volunteer [...]
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I am from Los Angeles, California. I grew up in California, went to Berkeley in the 60s, and was a full-fledged hippie. I love to travel and have been blessed to see a lot of the world, including recently living and working in Madurai, India and Kisumu, Africa. I worked in both places as a psychotherapist training [...]
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BeadforLife Volunteer Coordinator, Korri Roach, met with Jade and asked her the following questions: Where are you from? I just moved to Boulder in August after spending a few years in Austin, Texas. I have moved around quite a bit in my life, but I consider Washington state to be “home” to me. What are some [...]
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- Contributed by BFL Staffers: Linda Crane and Nicole Givan- BeadforLife recently held an appreciation dinner to express our deep gratitude to the amazing volunteers that work at our office in Boulder, Colorado. These volunteers give many hours of their time working in the BeadforLife store, helping the fulfillment team choose the most beautiful piece [...]
BeadforLife Volunteer Coordinator, Korri Roach, met with Erin and asked her the following questions: 1. Where are you from? -Parker, Colorado 2. What are some of your hobbies, likes, dislikes, interests, passions, etc.? -I love being outside: running, hiking, camping, canoeing, etc. While I love being active I also enjoy watching movies with my sister. 3. [...]
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BeadforLife Volunteer Coordinator, Korri Roach, met with Astrid and asked her the following questions: Where are you from? I was born in Colima, Mexico but I have lived in Northglenn Colorado for eight years. What are some of your hobbies, likes, dislikes, interests, passions, etc.? I love to play sports, I enjoy puzzles, and I wish [...]
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