Catalina Roberts: Driving Global Change with Innovative Communities | Volunteer Matters

Guest:

Catalina Roberts BA, FRSA,

Chairperson – Board of Directors, InnovativeCommunities.Org Foundation

Join us for another inspiring episode of Volunteer Matters, where we meet the extraordinary Catalina Roberts, a dedicated volunteer with the Innovative Communities.org Foundation. Broadcasting from the beautiful Victoria, British Columbia, the episode dives deep into Catalina's eight-year journey with ICO, an organization known for its bottom-up approach to community development in over 25 countries. Learn how this all-volunteer foundation builds schools, provides clean water, and offers eye care to marginalized communities. Catalina shares heartwarming stories of personal impact and underscores the values of friendship and sustainability. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or new to community service, this episode offers valuable insights and encouragement to get involved. Tune in to be inspired and see how you can make a difference!

00:00 Introduction to Volunteer Matters

01:03 Meet Catalina Roberts

02:20 Innovative Communities: A Bottom-Up Approach

04:20 Sustainability and Global Impact

08:38 Youth Involvement and Personal Journey

17:29 The Power of Volunteering

19:32 Volunteer Service and Corporate Engagement

20:44 Employer Supported Volunteerism

21:16 Three Fun Questions

26:40 Future of Innovative Communities Org

28:53 Personal Reflections and Board Experience

32:10 Final Thoughts and Commitment to ICO

https://www.innovativecommunities.org/