Our Values

Our Stories

At Volum8 we like to think our experiences have made us who we are. What we end up making is merely a reflection of everything that’s come before. So here are a few of our stories, and the lessons we’ve hopefully learned along the way.

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I was alone, lost and starving in the Korean countryside with enough money for one meal. I found the only restaurant for miles, and asked for vegetable soup. I could barely speak the language. To my surprise, there were no vegetables. Only snails, boiled alive. Jal moke get sum nida!

The lesson

Things can get lost in translation. To get what you want, you need to know how to ask for it.

Charlie

Charlie

I was alone, lost and starving in the Korean countryside with enough money for one meal. I found the only restaurant for miles, and asked for vegetable soup. I could barely speak the language. To my surprise, there were no vegetables. Only snails, boiled alive. Jal moke get sum nida!

The lesson

Things can get lost in translation. To get what you want, you need to know how to ask for it.

I was badly overworked so I took a break; my first self earned trip. While exploring the forests of the Dominican Republic on horseback, we came across a beautiful mountain through the brush. In awe, I surrendered to the moment. For the first time, I knew peace and the importance of time away.

The lesson

If it isn’t working, don’t force it. Step away, breathe, and return with a fresh perspective.

Dan

Dan

I was badly overworked so I took a break; my first self earned trip. While exploring the forests of the Dominican Republic on horseback, we came across a beautiful mountain through the brush. In awe, I surrendered to the moment. For the first time, I knew peace and the importance of time away.

The lesson

If it isn’t working, don’t force it. Step away, breathe, and return with a fresh perspective.

Instead of going to college, I chose to learn English and be devoted to my faith. My choices led me away from friends, family and my native Italy, to a new life with my wife in the States. Everyday I adapt to change and grow professionally and personally. For me, this is success; to be happy with my choices.

The lesson

Own the choices you make. Either learn from them, or be happy with them.

Daniele

Daniele

Instead of going to college, I chose to learn English and be devoted to my faith. My choices led me away from friends, family and my native Italy, to a new life with my wife in the States. Everyday I adapt to change and grow professionally and personally. For me, this is success; to be happy with my choices.

The lesson

Own the choices you make. Either learn from them, or be happy with them.

Dillon

Dillon

Josh

Josh

Vanessa

Vanessa

I sat hunched on the floor in front of a Monk. Aside from the basket of food and toiletries I had offered, trust and respect were our primary exchange. He repeatedly thrusted a needle, more than three feet long, into my back. After 5,400 endless seconds, his ancient tradition was a part of me for life.

The lesson

Trust the process and respect authenticity. Every outcome relies heavily on these two things.

Mike

Mike

I sat hunched on the floor in front of a Monk. Aside from the basket of food and toiletries I had offered, trust and respect were our primary exchange. He repeatedly thrusted a needle, more than three feet long, into my back. After 5,400 endless seconds, his ancient tradition was a part of me for life.

The lesson

Trust the process and respect authenticity. Every outcome relies heavily on these two things.

Hard times in London, facing personal loss and upheaval. Only a job remained, working for a man who reveled in making employees cry. A new hire arrived from Argentina; his great-uncle was Che Guevara. "We'll start a revolution here, Joe." he told me. When he was fired for making a stand, I did the same, and walked out the door behind him.

The lesson

Revolution starts from within. Freedom comes from staying true to oneself.

Joe

Joe

Hard times in London, facing personal loss and upheaval. Only a job remained, working for a man who reveled in making employees cry. A new hire arrived from Argentina; his great-uncle was Che Guevara. "We'll start a revolution here, Joe." he told me. When he was fired for making a stand, I did the same, and walked out the door behind him.

The lesson

Revolution starts from within. Freedom comes from staying true to oneself.

Ian

Ian

Jenny

Jenny

The Volum8 Hall of Fame

These are the people who left a significant mark on the culture of Volum8. While they might no longer work with us, we’ll never stop celebrating them wherever they go.

Jason Labuda

Jason Labuda

Luis Almonte

Luis Almonte

Alyssa Bascom

Alyssa Bascom