Todd has been a volunteer with SCVN for a few months and, in that time, he has been instrumental in our transportation and delivery programs. When he stops in at the office, he is always smiling and his positive demeanor is contagious to all around him. We feel so lucky …
As a new year begins and everyone around us is reinventing themselves or declaring 2019 the year they finally start exercising regularly, I urge you to commit to a resolution that not only helps our community, but your own well-being: Volunteering. And while volunteering is seen as primarily a service …
It Could Have Been Fun By: Aly Halberstadt as told to by Rinus Lamers It was my early years of volunteering that I drove that sweet 91 year old lady once a week. She always had a few items on her agenda and I happily took her where she needed …
Driving a care receiver outside of office hours (9am-3pm, Monday through Friday)? Make sure you call the VOLUNTEER HOTLINE (844) 653-7286 with any pertinent information about the ride that may affect that care receiver’s other rides. For example, if you pick up a ride and find out the care receiver …
By: Aly Halberstadt as told to by Sandy Portincaso The grandchildren were with me during those summers, the summers I drove Miss Phyllis. On those mornings, I’d follow along to the car as two of my grandkids would scramble into the backseat before I got in myself to pick up …
Remember to log your volunteer hours! Whether it’s on the office clipboard or by emailing Aly at [email protected], we need to know! Tracking of hours not only helps us keep track of what services have been completed, this data also helps when applying for grants and funding to keep running Senior …
Did you know that 1 in 10 seniors in America have been subjected to elder abuse? If you witness or suspect elder abuse, please call the 24 hour adult protective services (APS) phone number: 1-866-800-1409 SCVN is always here to support you and if you find yourself in a situation …
Send us a photo of you serving our community! We’d love to see you volunteering! We may even include a few in a presentation at our Life is a Journey fundraising event on August 3rd! Email photos to: [email protected]
SCVN welcomes Grace Foley as the new Part-time Volunteer Coordinator. Welcome to the SCVN family, Grace!
