Jun 5, 202629 minS3
<p>In this episode of Volunteer Spotlight, Evan Starnes and Jennifer Neptune welcome longtime AfterSight reader Jeannie DeMarinis. Jeannie shares her experience reading The Colorado Sun, reflects on the value of local...
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Since 1991, hundreds of volunteers have been bringing print to life through audio for those that are blind and low vision in Colorado. Each month, we select a particularly outstanding volunteer to be interviewed by Evan Starnes and Jennifer Neptune to talk about what it means to be a volunteer, how they got involved, and of course, there is always time for some fun questions to spice up the show!
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What is Volunteer Spotlight about?
Since 1991, hundreds of volunteers have been bringing print to life through audio for those that are blind and low vision in Colorado.
What has Volunteer Spotlight covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Jeannie deMarinis: from Bringing a Braille Riter to Bringing Print to Life" (5 June 2026, 29 minutes), "Bare Bulbs and Breaking News with Tom McMillen and the Colorado Sun" (22 May 2026, 21 minutes), and "Jim Steckman: “The Impact You Can Have Is Tremendous”" (2 February 2026, 31 minutes).
How often does Volunteer Spotlight publish?
Volunteer Spotlight publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 33 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Volunteer Spotlight?
Booking probability for Volunteer Spotlight is 39%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Volunteer Spotlight requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Volunteer Spotlight's contact route on record: verified email.
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Volunteer Spotlight is a business podcast with 33 episodes published.
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- May 22, 202621 minS3
<p>Volunteer Spotlight returns with a new twist as Evan Starnes and Jennifer Neptune shine the spotlight not only on a volunteer reader, but also on one of Aftersight’s publication partners: the Colorado Sun. Joined by...
- Feb 2, 202631 minS3
<p>In this heartfelt and engaging episode of Volunteer Spotlight, host Evan Starnes kicks off the new year by introducing an exciting new chapter for the show: Jennifer Neptune, Aftersight’s Volunteer and Publications...
Episode #7
Phillip Bradbury
Oct 17, 202551 minS0On this longer than typical episode of VLS, we have a rabit hole filled discussion with Phillip Bradbury, reader of the MileHigh Sports Magazine, amongst lots of other readings. We talk about the transition from...
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- Jul 18, 202531 minS0
This month, we talk with Linda Chambers, the volunteer of the month for June. Linda Chambers has a rich background as a general music teacher for 35 years and enjoys reading for the Grand Junction Sentinel. Linda's...
Episode #7
Thom Mcmillen
Jul 7, 202527 minS0In this episode of the Volunteer Spotlight, host Evan Starnes welcomes Tom McMillen, the Volunteer of the Month for May. They discuss Tom's journey into volunteering, his role in the Steely Dan tribute band My Old...
Episode #7
Melissa Bonnette
May 1, 202529 minS0In this episode of the Volunteer Spotlight, host Evan Starnes welcomes Melissa Bonnette, the Volunteer of the Month for March, to discuss her extensive journey with AfterSight, the evolution of audio reading, and the...
Episode #7
Jason Koncsol
Jan 4, 202534 minS0In this episode of Volunteer Spotlight, host Evan Starnes interviews Jason Consol, the volunteer of the month for December. They discuss Jason's journey into audio narration, his love for model railroading, and the...
- Nov 22, 202436 minS0
this month, we welcome Gregory Haddock under the spotlight. Greg shares his journey into community service and his passion for audio content and especially audio gear, we discuss the importance of local news, the skills...
Episode #7
Ken Beck: Finding the Joy in Audio
Oct 16, 202443 minS0<br> In this episode of Volunteer Spotlight, host Evan Starnes interviews Ken Beck, a dedicated volunteer with AfterSight. They discuss Ken's inspirations, his passion for audio and music, his hobbies, and his journey...
- Sep 27, 202429 minS2
In this episode of the Volunteer Spotlight, host Evan Starnes interviews Sophia Niemeyer, the volunteer of the month for August. Sophia shares her experience as a volunteer reader for the Pike's Peak Courier and...
Episode #6
Mary Carley: reading with enthusiasm
Sep 3, 202427 minS0Mary Carly, a long-time volunteer at AfterSight, shares her experience and insights in this episode of the Volunteer Spotlight. Mary has been volunteering for 23 years and currently reads the Colorado Springs Gazette...
Episode #6
Lori Hendrickson: The Power to Volunteer
Jul 3, 202423 minS0Congratulations to Lori Hendrickson for being selected as Volunteer of the Month for July. Lori began at Aftersight back in 2015, which means she is about to hit ten years with Aftersight. After retiring from teaching...
- Jun 4, 202435 minS0
Congradulations to Bryce for becoming the volunteer of the month for June. Brice has always been active in the comunity, from working at supe kitchens as a child, to working at an NPR station in college, and eventually...
Episode #5
Ralph Towers: rabbit holes Galore
May 13, 202430 minS2This month on VSL, Evan interviews Ralph Towers, Aftersights may volunteer of the month. Ralph started with aftersight around sevin years ago, reading the Grand Junction Sentenal. In this epasode, you'll get a glimps...
Apr 16, 202417 minS2Aftersight is proud to nominate Claudia Murphy as the volunteer of the month for April. Claudia began as a volunteer seven years ago, but she has been a verry active volunteer in her community since moving to the United...
Episode #3
Geri Gingras: I recorded from bed
Mar 6, 202427 minS2This month, we have the pleasure of speaking with Geri Gingras, who just reached her five-year anniversary at Aftersight. Geri began her volunteer work at an organization formally known as Reading for the Blind and...
- Feb 7, 202430 minS2
This month, host Evan Starnes interviews Keith Gawlick, who has been a volunteer reader since 1999. During this episode, we talk about how Keith got started with the Greely Tribune, how he moved on to Hobby Radio and...
Recent guests
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Tom McMillen
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Linda Chambers
general music teacher, Humane Society of Richland County
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Jim Stechman
Aftersight
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Ken Beck
AfterSight
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