Favorite Parts of Being a Manager of Volunteer Programs at Adler Planetarium
Grace, Manager of Volunteer Programs at Adler Planetarium, finds the greatest fulfillment in working with volunteers who are "passionate" and "excited" to share their free time, helping others discover the joy of learning and exploring the night sky. This "pay it forward" aspect is the most rewarding part of the role.
Volunteer Management, Nonprofit, Passion, Community Engagement, Mentorship
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Grace Souza
Manager of Volunteer Programs
Adler Planetarium
Loyola Marymount University
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English, Writing & Education
Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
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1. Working with passionate volunteers who donate their free time is rewarding.
2. Helping people learn about science and space exploration is fulfilling.
3. The role offers a 'pay-it-forward' opportunity to share knowledge and enthusiasm for the field with others.
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What do you enjoy most about being in your current role?
There's so much joy to be found in managing volunteers. There's something about people who come to an organization just because they want to, because they're passionate, because they're excited to be there.
They are willing to spend their free time with us. It's a joy and an honor that you have so many things you could do with your spare time, and instead, you come here and help people learn about our exhibits.
You use telescopes to look up at the night sky, and you help others find that joy and passion in what you do. It's very much a pay-it-forward situation, and that's definitely my favorite part about my job.
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