Ask5: Volunteer Management and the Value of Internships with Shelley Levine

In this Ask5 segment, Shelley Levine, Senior Director of Training and the Volunteer Center at GMHC, shares her journey into the nonprofit and volunteer management world. With over a decade of experience, Shelley talks about how she “fell into” volunteer coordination and found it to be a perfect fit for her passion for helping others. She reflects on her background in guidance counseling and nonprofit work, and how those roles prepared her for her current leadership position. Shelley offers insights into the importance of volunteerism, mentorship, and creating meaningful opportunities for people to give back. Her conversation highlights the impact of community-based work and encourages listeners to explore service-driven careers. The segment is both inspiring and informative for anyone interested in making a difference through nonprofit work.