
Volunteering is changing — and bold leaders are rising to shift the system. Hosted by Tracey O’Neill — visionary consultant, mentor, trainer, and unapologetic disruptor — Making a Ruckus shakes up how we understand volunteering, leadership, and community. More than a podcast, it’s a movement to challenge old systems, measure what matters, and lead with courage, care, and connection.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 7 | Founded | a month ago |
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For our very first interview on Making a Ruckus, I’m joined by someone who has shaped the thinking of volunteer engagement professionals around the world for more than 30 years — Rob Jackson.
In this wide-ranging and deeply energising conversation, ... more
This year’s International Volunteer Day launches the 2026 UN International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development — and there has never been a more important time to rethink how we recognise and value volunteers.
In this episode, Tracey O’Ne... more
For most of my career, I thought I knew exactly what volunteering meant.
A clear definition.
A neat set of boundaries.
A shared understanding across our sector.
But the more I paid attention to how people actually show up for each other in com... more
What if volunteers aren’t walking away — they’re just choosing a path that feels right for them?
In Episode 3 of Making a Ruckus, Tracey O’Neill explores the metaphor of Elephant Paths — those natural shortcuts peoplecarve when the “official path” j... more
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