The Heart of Voices for Life

Our volunteers are the life of Voices for Life. Our organization’s success does not happen without each volunteer. How much we accomplish is only limited by the number of people involved. 

Join our volunteer team today! There are many ways to get involved no matter how much or how little time you have available.


Volunteer Highlights

Brian Mitchell
Pro-Life Canvasser

In addition to pro-life canvassing, Brian loves to use his talents to serve the greater good. An artist, Brian owns, “Freedom Wood Crafting”, and donates wood pieces for our office and events.

Mark Holmes
Various Roles

Mark is willing to do ANYTHING to support the mission. He will jump in for canvassing shifts, volunteer at events, provide office maintenance, and spend hours combing through abortion reports and more.

Jenna Smith
Sidewalk Advocate Coordinator

Jenna has been a long time volunteer in the pro-life movement. She has recently stepped up as a pro-life leader to lead the Sidewalk Advocacy team with strength and charity. 

Mike Rippy
Photographer

Mike joined the pro-life movement with a simple commitment: he would take photos! Mike provides professional photography to share our life-saving work with the world.

Mary Garcia
Sidewalk Advocate

An IUSB student, Mary has been involved in the Indiana pro-life movement for a long time. Now she leads the Students for Life club on campus and sidewalk counsels. 

Phineas Jacob
Pro-Life Canvasser

Phin is willing to volunteer rain or shine, and uses his personal testimony of adoption to share the pro-life message in South Bend. Phin is always willing to share to pray with hurting people he meetings while on the block.

Tony Dibley
Treasurer

Tony is veteran to the pro-life movement. Tony uses his accounting skills to serve the movement so well, he is affectionately called the “patron saint of accountants” by the VFL team.

Jill Cook
Various Roles

Jill plays an active role to sharing the pro-life message. She sidewalk counsels, canvasses, and leads the Students for Life high school group at St. Thomas More Academy. 

Patrick Shanley
Pro-life Canvasser

Patrick has a unique gentleness about that allows him to reach even the hardest of hearts with the pro-life message. He often makes friends with people he meets while canvassing.

Dan Quoran
Sidewalk Advocate

Originally from Vietnam, Dan and his family fled the corrupt government to pursue a better life in America. In addition to sidewalk counseling, Dan is always ready to serve his partner volunteers with umbrellas and snacks.

Carlee Spencer
Pro-life Canvasser

Her passion for rehumanizing the vulnerable in a desensitized culture prompted her to step up as an activist. Carlee trained as a canvasser and now goes out with her three-month-old son, Jacob. 

Ben Horvath
Various Roles

A ND Law School Alum, Ben also serves as local counsel in Voices for Life’s lawsuits, and has donated countless hours to research for the case.

Beth Swearingen
Various Roles

Beth received our volunteer award for “Coziest Volunteer” because our staff love working and talking with her when comes to the office. No matter what we’re working on, it’s like grabbing coffee with a friend!

Mia Osoria
Pro-Life Canvasser

Mia is bilingual, and she is extremely passionate about reaching fellow Spanish speakers with the pro-life message. She also works to engage her friends and community at St. Thomas Church in pro-life work.

Daniel Tucker
Pro-life Canvasser

Daniel is extremely well-read on pro-life arguments and evidence, but puts this knowledge to practice. If you meet him, ask about his encounter with a Satanist while canvassing!

Hannah Callaway
Various Roles

Hannah advocates for the sanctity of life in her various leadership roles, including Vice President of her Christian Medical and Dental Association chapter and Indiana State Medical Association student delegate. 

Dan Micinski
Pro-life Canvasser

With an unwavering commitment to justice, Dan quickly became one of our most committed volunteers canvassing nearly every Saturday and assisting with many pro-life projects and events.

Dr. Jim Berndt
Pro-life Canvasser

Dr. Jim Berndt has been a staple in the Michiana pro-life community for many years. He now canvasses nearly every Thursday with his volunteer buddy, Janell. 

Jeremy Garst
Pro-life Canvasser

Jeremy is an amazing partner in leading our pro-life canvassing efforts in Central Indiana. Jeremy is the president of Boone County RTL, and he serves as a sidewalk advocate at Planned Parenthood in Indianapolis.

Elizabeth Kliendist
Sidewalk Counselor

Elizabeth was inspired by Jenna Smith’s passion for the pro-life movement to go through sidewalk advocacy training. She sees Voices for Life as a great opportunity to witness the love of Christ to others on the sidewalk. 

Casimir Kromkowski
Pro-life Educator

Casimir felt that volunteering for the pro-life cause was simply the “right thing to do”. Casimir has become an essential part of Voices for Life’s event’s team helping in any way that’s needed. 

Anastasia Brooks
Pro-life Canvasser

Anastasia shares, “ It’s very rewarding having conversations whether someone is neutral, they’re already pro-life or even being able to pray for the cold hearted.”

Lydia Poe
Sidewalk Advocate

A student at St. Mary’s College, Lydia is cheerful and passionate, and she shares resources with clients whenever she volunteers.

Catherine Casselman
Sidewalk Advocate

An Air Force veteran, Catherine is courageous and kind. She will share support with ANYONE. After each encounter, she’ll lead her team in prayer for the individual they just spoke to.

Emma Duell
Various Roles

Emma advocates for the preborn every way she can; celebrating Roe’s demise in front of the supreme court, testifying on Indiana’s abortion ban, door knocking, and praying on Clinic for Women’s sidewalk.

Roger Lyon
Moral Support

Roger holds the distinction of being Voices for Life’s youngest, and cutest, volunteer. When he attends events or hangs at the office, Roger’s presence is a constant, and loud, reminder of why we do what we do.

Peter Seeley
Pro-Life Canvasser

“If you can’t find anyone else, I will be there.” That’s Peter’s pro-life mantra. No matter how tired or busy he is, he is ready to take action.

Pedro Huet
Various Roles

Pedro sidewalk counsels, canvasses, and supports the IUSB Students for Life group. He is known for his generous gifts of candy and Mexican sweet treats to his fellow volunteers during outreach.

Jack Rourke
Pro-Life Canvasser

Jack begin sidewalk counseling when he was a freshman at Notre Dame and transitioned to canvassing. Jack’s empathy and listening skills allow him to have meaningful conversations about abortion with everyone.

Josef Samuel
Photographer

Josef has used his fantastic photography skills to take thousands of photos highlighting the courageous work of sidewalk advocates and the brutal reality of abortion clinics. 

Diana Mechelay
Sidewalk Counselor

Diana trained as a sidewalk advocate in 2023 and volunteers after work. She also lends her strong organizational skills to Voices for Life’s event team, and serves as a prayer leader and chauffeur for our mission trips.