<p>In the Season 1 finale of <em>Making a Ruckus</em>, Tracey O’Neill reflects on one of the most overlooked moments in volunteer engagement: what happens when volunteering ends.</p><p>Too often, the end of a volunteer role is treated as an administrative exit — rosters updated, keys returned, surveys sent, and relationships quietly closed. But what if this moment holds more possibility than we realise?</p><p>In this episode, Tracey explores why the way organisations approach the end of volunteering can either weaken or deepen connection. Drawing on a community-centred lens, she invites listeners to reconsider “exit” and to imagine what becomes possible when relationships are stewarded with care, curiosity, and intention.</p><p>This conversation isn’t about expecting lifelong service. It’s about recognising that when people feel welcomed, valued, listened to, and part of meaningful change, their connection doesn’t simply disappear when a role finishes — it evolves.</p><p>When volunteering ends, the relationship doesn’t have to.</p><p>Stay bold, stay curious — and keep making a ruckus.</p><p><strong>Connect:</strong></p><ul><li>Learn more: <a href="https://www.traceyoneillconsulting.com.au/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠www.traceyoneillconsulting.com.au⁠⁠⁠</a></li><li>Join the conversation on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceyoneillcva/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠@traceyoneillcva⁠⁠⁠</a></li><li>Follow on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tracey.oneill.cva/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠@tracey.oneill.cva⁠⁠⁠</a></li><li>Follow on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578939917786" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠Tracey O'Neill Consulting</a></li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p>