Heart of the Neighborhood
**Heart of the Neighborhood** podcast is a community benefit project of Rose Park Neighborhood Association dedicated to highlighting the vibrant leadership and community volunteer efforts that make Long Beach, California a better place to live. Join us as we interview local neighborhood leaders and showcase innovative initiatives that address neighborhood issues and improve the quality of life for residents. Through engaging conversations, discover how effective neighborhood organizing transforms communities and empowers individuals to make a difference.
Our podcast aims to educate and inspire residents by sharing the resources and the process that have driven positive changes in Long Beach neighborhoods. Whether you're looking to get involved or simply want to learn about the impactful work happening around you, "**Heart of the Neighborhood**" provides the insights and motivation to engage with your local community and become an active participant in its growth and improvement.
Tune in and be part of the change!
Heart of the Neighborhood
A New Generation of Volunteers
In this episode, Abigail, a Long Beach Poly High School sophomore gives listeners an insight into Gen Z volunteers. Abigail shares her motivation for volunteering, how she finds opportunities that align with the causes she supports, and highlights what makes volunteer activities meaningful and accessible.
If you are a Gen Z looking to volunteer, a parent or guardian of a high schooler seeking opportunities, or an organization looking to recruit a younger generation of volunteers - this episode is for you!
Resources:
The Volunteer Center Impact Makers program - A 12-week program (8 weeks for summer), participants learn about the issues facing our local community and the support resources that are in place to help address them.
Long Beach Office of Sustainability