Volunteer Orientation: Compassion in Action

Meet Our 2017 International Volunteers
For three days in June, six of our newest volunteers arrived to CMMB’s NYC office to participate in the summer 2017 volunteer orientation. Led by Marcia Grand Ortega and Heidi West – CMMB’s volunteer program coordinators – they engaged with CMMB executives, employees, and former and current volunteers in preparation for their departure into the field.
The three days gave the soon-to-be volunteers an opportunity to learn more about CMMB and about the places and people they will serve. This included sessions about:
- The power of CMMB’s partnerships,
- Our history,
- The importance of capturing and telling stories,
- Cross-cultural communication,
- Managing stress
Perhaps the most important thing was creating new friendships with fellow volunteers and their CMMB colleagues.
We look forward to witnessing their impact on the communities where we work.
Learn more about our volunteers here!
Moments Captured

Debora and Lizzie are both interns at CMMB.

A big hug from Dr. Harry, making lifelong friends and sharing experiences is one of the most rewarding parts of being a volunteer

Marcia Grand Ortega is one of the coordinators of the international volunteer program. Here she chats with some of the volunteers during a break.

Brynn and Laura (manager of community engagement and communications) get the chance to chat over snacks during one of the breaks.

Stephanie sharing her ideas and questions with the group

Meseret, SVP of human resources giving a presentation on managing stress and developing resilience

Dr. Mary and nurse Brynn collaborate during a group activity

Dr. Harry Owen’s Jr., takes the subway for the first time since 1976

Roland Pugh is a volunteer photographer and communications specialist who captured all these beautiful moments.
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Photo credit: The amazing and generous Roland Pugh who is one of our newest volunteers in NYC!