Someone in our community needs the skills and experience you have.
That’s the message Thomas Lenz has for anyone thinking about volunteering their professional skills with a nonprofit. Thomas is a partner at Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, and in this Volunteer Spotlight, he shares why he gives his time to local nonprofits.
Bringing Legal Expertise to the Nonprofit Community
As a Jericho Road Pasadena volunteer, Thomas has helped nonprofits review and update policies, contracts, and bylaws, as well as navigate workplace issues. His legal knowledge helps organizations address important operational and employment matters so they can focus on their missions.
For Thomas, one of the most meaningful aspects of volunteering is the opportunity to support organizations doing good work during challenging times, whether those challenges affect the broader community, the organizations themselves, or both.
Making a Tangible Difference Through Skills-Based Volunteering
When asked why he chooses to volunteer his professional skills rather than simply make a financial contribution or participate in hands-on activities, Thomas emphasized the value of seeing the impact firsthand.
Skills-based volunteering offers professionals an opportunity to apply their expertise to real challenges facing local nonprofits. By sharing specialized knowledge, volunteers can help organizations strengthen their operations and address needs that might otherwise be difficult to manage with limited resources.
Through his experience, Thomas has also gained a deeper appreciation for the dedication of the staff and volunteers who keep local organizations moving forward.
A Message to Future Volunteers
Thomas has a message for anyone considering sharing their professional skills with a nonprofit:
“Someone in our community needs the skills and experience you have.”
His words capture the heart of skills-based volunteering. Whether your background is in law, finance, marketing, technology, human resources, or another professional field, your expertise can help a nonprofit overcome challenges and build a stronger foundation for its work.
Thomas has been one of Jericho Road Pasadena’s most dedicated legal volunteers over the years, consistently sharing his time and expertise to support local nonprofits. Thank you, Thomas, for your years of dedicated service and for being such a valued part of the Jericho Road Pasadena community.
Learn more about Thomas Lenz and his legal practice at Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo.
Learn more about Jericho Road Pasadena’s skilled volunteer opportunities and discover how your professional experience can help local nonprofits thrive.