274. Are We Losing the True Meaning of Volunteering?

Friends, you know we ask all the questions…even if we don’t have all the answers! Today, we're diving into a topic that hits close to home for many of us—volunteering. We're asking some tough questions: What happens when volunteering becomes more about extra credit or resume-building? How does this culture impact our efforts to shift harmful narratives? How can we make sure we teach our kids that volunteering isn’t just for show or awards? We’re chatting about how to make sure our volunteering efforts are intentional and meaningful, and our personal experiences that have made a meaningful impact. We know it's not about being the hero—it's about building bridges, we hope you’ll join us for this important conversation and share your thoughts and experiences with us!  - - - - SHOW NOTES Learn more about 99 Balloons. Learn more about Kids To Kids. Other Episodes Like This: 28. Owning Your Influence In ALL Your Spaces! 43. Back to School & All Things Best Buddies w/Val Schlieder & Allison Covell 59. Finding Community at GiGi's Playhouse w/Nancy Gianni 151. Finding People That Don't Feel Sorry For You (ft. Jo Lopez) 169. The Harm in Using People with Disabilities As "Inspiration" in Clickbait Viral Videos 172. Defining Ableism, Allyship & Advocacy + Redefining "Inclusion" - ft. Dr. Priya Lalvani 208. Growing Through Uncomfortable Conversations (w/Ashley - TLFP Producer & Self-Advocate) 217. The Things People Say 221. A Letter To The Parents Of Our Kid's Peers 250. Who Has The Right To Use Down Syndrome Or Disability As A Punch Line? JOIN THE MOVEMENT Join us in celebrating and supporting The Lucky Few Podcast! For just $0.99, $4.99, or $9.99 a month, you can help us continue shouting worth and shifting narratives for people with Down syndrome. Your support makes a difference in our ability to create meaningful content, enable us to cover production costs, and explore additional opportunities to expand our resources. Become an essential part of The Lucky Few movement today!  DISCOUNT CODE Friends, grab your narrative shifting gear over on The Lucky Few Merch Shop and use code PODCAST for 10% off ! HELP US SHIFT THE NARRATIVE Interested in partnering with The Lucky Few Podcast as a sponsor? Email [email protected] for more information! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: Thank you, ABLEnow for sponsoring this episode! 115. How The ABLE Act Supports Your Child's Future (ft. Catherine Beck) LET’S CHAT Email [email protected] with your questions and Good News for future episodes.