Allison showing the love letters written by volunteers
Photography by: William Fahrnbach Photography
Written by: Kingsley East

“I volunteer because I believe the meaning of life is to make a difference in the lives of others.”

Allison Plattsmier began volunteering when she was sixteen years old because she wanted to leave her imprint on the world. Since the day she realized her personal need to give back to the community, Allison has worked with a multitude of non-profits and volunteer organizations. Allison is the associate director for a non-profit called the Transit Alliance of Middle Tennessee, and she volunteers weekly through DoSomething.org.

DoSomething.org is a website that offers people easy access to volunteer opportunities based on their interests and availability. Allison tries to volunteer with one organization or event each week, where she creates a network of people who open the door for her to take new volunteer opportunities. Allison said, “I have learned the value of learning from people with a variety of backgrounds and gained the ability to work with many different personalities.”

Allison loves volunteering because she gets to impact her community and meet new people. Among the multitude of non-profits and events that Allison volunteers with, she also works with Doing Good. Allison is known at Doing Good as a proven, professional, and passionate volunteer. We are thrilled to recognize her as this month’s honored volunteer.