This is but a small sampling of our many volunteers.  We owe a special thank you to each and every person in our community who gives time and energy to our organization.  Whether arranging flowers, delivering bouquets, picking up floral and vase donations, doing general office work, serving on event committees, or any of the MANY various tasks it takes to fulfill our mission, we are eternally grateful to our volunteers.  If you would like to become a part of our mission please sign up at our main volunteer page and let us know how you would like to become involved.

Susan Campbell is a dedicated volunteer who devotes 24 hours or more per month to our charity. Why she loves Random Acts of Flowers…”My commitment to the community and non-profits is very simple – if it has to do with CONSERVATION I am interested. Random Acts of Flowers is a model conservation organization. I also volunteer for Foothills Land Conservancy, East Tennessee Furniture & Textiles, Historical Society East Tennessee Collections Committee for the Museum, arts groups, historic restoration of a church and a hundred year old property.”

Glen Baxmann is floral designer extraordinaire. While receiving treatment at UT’s chemo hut, the lady next to him received a surprise bouquet from Random Acts of Flowers. The retired floral designer was touched by the kind act, located our website, and volunteered his services. Glen arranges bouquets every week if his treatment schedule allows. Recently, Gay Lyons of the Knoxville News Sentinel captured his story and will publish in the Life section in January 2012. Be sure to check it out. Thanks for volunteering Glen!

Mary Jane Keating is one of our all around volunteers here at Random Acts of Flowers.  She arranges flowers every Monday, she picks up “sad” plants from her local grocery and transforms them into blooming beauties to add to our regular floral deliveries, she is one of our delivery volunteers at UT Medical Center on the first Tuesday of every month, AND she has recently been voted onto our Board of Directors.  In her own words, “It is gratifying to see how a simple gesture of kindness is so appreciated by someone going through a difficult time in life.”  Our mission touched a special spot in Mary Jane’s heart and she has embraced us fully.  Thank you for becoming such an integral part of our organization Mary Jane!

Mary Ann Salsman was one of our first ever volunteers whom we lovingly nicknamed ‘The Vase Lady.’  She read an article in the paper saying that Random Acts of Flowers was in need of donated vases and promptly placed a listing on Craig’s List and in her husband’s work newsletter.  In no time she was making weekly drop-offs of car loads of donated vases to our offices!  Mary Ann has arranged flowers, delivered bouquets, washed vases, and even organized our workspace.

 Nancy Guertin is our resident graphic designer.  She is the talent behind almost every promotional piece put out by Random Acts of Flowers.  She gives of her time and talent because she believes in the work that we do in our community.  We owe a big thank you to Nancy for helping put a professional face on all our print materials!  She and her husband also strapped on ice skates for the 2^nd Annual Ice Skate-a-Thon in December 2009.

Lori Chmielewski is our delivery volunteer at Blount Memorial Hospital.  She is always ready with a smile and something sweet to say to our recipients.  Lori also helps to collect and wash vases for us.  She has even been known to drive a car-full of vases from Florida after a vacation!  She has also helped with creating and editing Excel documents containing information pertaining to our organization.  We admire, and appreciate, Lori because she is always willing and able to do anything to help Random Acts of Flowers fulfill our mission.

 When speaking of volunteers we can hardly get by without thanking our Board of Directors.  Pictured here are Larsen Jay, Founder/Executive Director, Melissa Feinbaum, and David Jernigan, current President of the Board. The Board of Directors provides the oversight, guidance, and support for our organization.  These hard working volunteers are the backbone behind our organization and deserve our utmost appreciation for helping make our mission possible.  Thank you:)