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Jim has volunteered more than 14,000 hours of service over the past 18 years, and spends approximately 20 hours per week between…
David "Larry" Gauthier joined the Phoenix Police Department in January 2002 as a Motorist Assist Program (M.A.P.) volunteer. MAP members are uniformed…
When the zoo keepers are doing an “off grounds” event and need an extra hand, June is there. When they are short…
Joan Dixon has dedicated her life to the community and has inspired many others to follow in her footsteps. Joan formed the…
The Dearborn Police Explorer Post 1177 was established in 1968. It is an organization that provides leadership, integrity and good citizenship skills…
Eleanor, or Ellie or Nana, as she is known to her friends and family, has spent a lifetime of serving others. Nearly…
Cindy Rodarte Tenn truly embodies the passion and spirit of the Girl Scout program. She has been involved with Girl Scouting in…
Mara has given almost 2,000 hours of volunteer service to OASIS Education Center since 1998. As a front desk receptionist, Mara greets…
Steve Tate has been coming into the classroom for the past two years as a part of the Junior Achievement Program. His…
Jeff Stevens has been a selfless volunteer through many years to help improve the City of Missoula, MT. In 1996, he was…
This is the story of Tucker and 'Grace' (not her real name). “Grace had recently been moved to a new assisted-care facility.…
Rick Selwood and his faithful kanine companion, Tucker, have been commited volunteers at the assisted-care facility in their community. Selwood and Tucker…
The Museum of Natural History & Science at Cincinnati Museum Center has a special area for visitors ages 5 and under. This…
Dr. Cass is a special volunteer who gives 24/7 as palliative care administrative director of the local Hospice facility and also finds…
After looking for some place to volunteer for a while, Todd contacted an organization, explained to them what type of volunteer work…
Dario has been volunteering for the WOW! Children’s Museum World of Wonder in Lafayette, CO for the last 10 years. From the…
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