On Service, Following Passions, & Volunteering with Jersey Cares CEO Brian Dean, Ep. 145

Where do you go when you don’t know how to start on your volunteer journey? Try Jersey Cares, or one of its similar counterparts in your state, which connects volunteers with nonprofits everyday. Additionally, the organization leads trainings, offers guidance, and oversees volunteer projects. A nonprofit’s nonprofit.  Today on Be The Good with Kate, it is my honor to speak with Brian Dean, the President & CEO of Jersey Cares. Having joined the organization in 2006 as its only employee overseeing a budget of $100,000, he has overseen the organization’s growth to a $3MM budget and engagement of close to 30,000 volunteers annually.  **Welcome to Be The Good with Kate. I’m your host, Kate Cherichello Tente, and I am on a mission to share as many stories of people doing good as I can. We each have the power to make a difference, and I hope you find a way to do so while following what lights you up as well.**  Some great moments in this episode: -Learning how you can reach out to Jersey Cares with no idea how you want to give back, & they will help get you set up with one or many projects until you find what clicks for you. -The idea of ‘giving back’, & how to reframe to make the intention about wanting to be of service. -From Brian being the only employee to growing the organization to the size it is today. -Speaking with children about volunteering, & seeing it through their eyes. Connect with Brian & Jersey Cares on all socials under ‘Jersey Cares’ & at jerseycares.org ** Thanks for listening! Easy and impactful way you can help this podcast reach more people? Share with a friend or leave a review on Apple or Spotify.  - To be notified of new episodes, sign up at: katecherichello.com/bethegood - Instagram @positively_kate  - LinkedIn at Kate Cherichello Tente - Podcast platforms: Be The Good with Kate  I love hearing from you -- Reach out anytime.  Because we need all the #goodnews we can get. **