Finding Purpose Through Volunteering

On this episode of Ordinary, Extraordinary, I’m chatting with someone who proves that making a difference doesn’t have to be loud or flashy — it just has to be consistent.

Kathleen Foster is a woman for whom volunteering truly is in her blood. From Gaisce to Special Olympics Ireland, the Hang Out Club, No Name Club, and Club 4 U, Kathleen has spent years quietly showing up for others.

After over a decade working in the charity sector, she now works as a Special Needs Assistant in Kildare — continuing a life rooted in care, inclusion, and community.

Today, we talk about finding purpose through volunteering, what keeps her going, and how ordinary acts of kindness can lead to an extraordinary life.