Dan Leary: Becoming A Volunteer

Creating a safe place for healing, growth, and transformation requires more than staff and facilities. It requires an army of volunteers who show up, serve, and believe in the mission.Dan Leary is one of those volunteers. After retiring, Dan knew he wanted to serve his community, he just didn't know where. Then he attended a Saturday tour at Hope Center Indy, and everything clicked. Walking back to his car, he told his wife four simple words: "I think I found it."Now, Dan serves two days a week as part of the team that keeps Hope Center's 25-acre campus and 210,000 square feet of space running. From maintenance to operations, Dan's work allows residents to focus on what matters most: rebuilding their lives. And for Dan, the reward isn't just in the work, it's in being part of a mission he deeply believes in.This episode is about why volunteers are the backbone of Hope Center Indy, what it's like to serve on the front lines of anti-trafficking work, and how one Saturday tour changed Dan's retirement from restful to purposeful. If you've ever wondered whether your time and skills could make a difference, Dan's story will inspire you.Interested in volunteering? Visit hopecenterindy.org/takeaction to learn more.This episode is sponsored by SBBC (School-Based Behavior Consultation). Visit schoolbehaviorconsultation.com or call 888-877-7ABA or 888-877-7222. [email protected], share, and support Hope Center Indy at hopecenterindy.org/donate.