November Volunteer Spotlight 2022

Each month, our volunteer committee decides on volunteers to spotlight. For November 2022, we wanted to recognize a volunteer who joined us during Sláinte and hasn’t looked back since: Maureen Meier! 

Q: What inspired you to begin volunteering?
A: When I moved to western New Jersey from Huntington. NY in 1995 I learned about Musikfest. Being a music lover I was intrigued. I attended my first Musikfest to learn more about it and I was hooked. Knowing that it is run by volunteers fascinated me. I wanted to be part of Musikfest, behind the scenes helping make it successful. But being a working Mom of three I knew I did not have time to volunteer. Now that my youngest is 20 and in her junior year of college I have more “me” time. I decided to become an ArtsQuest volunteer and be a part of the fantastic team of volunteers that run Musikfest and all the ArtsQuest events.

Q: What is something your fellow volunteers would be surprised to learn about you?
A: Most volunteers probably know I like to dance, when the music starts I am usually tapping my feet, swaying and/or grooving. This love of dance comes from my many years as a competitive Irish Dancer.

Q: Do you volunteer anywhere else besides ArtsQuest?   
A: When I was raising my kids I volunteered in their sports organizations, coaching and/or managing. Right now ArtsQuest is my only volunteer gig.

   

Q: What is your favorite part of volunteering at ArtsQuest?
A: My favorite part of volunteering at ArtsQuest is seeing and interacting with all the people who come to enjoy all the ArtsQuest events. If I can help them have a better experience, then I am doing my job!

    

Q:Other than MusikFest, what is your favorite Lehigh Valley event?
A: I love all the parks and outdoor activities. I love walking, hiking and kayaking

 

Q: If you could pick any act to play in the MusikFest Café, who would you pick and why?  
A: : This is a hard one for me, I truly love all music. If I had to pick one act it would be Neil Young