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Caroline Mayer has been volunteering for several agencies in Missoula. She makes the time to give back to others who are in…
Delivery meal programs are generally designed to help those who are homebound, ill and frail to periodically get a nutritious meal that…
Jacque Isome is a valuable asset to many of the residents in the senior community and takes on many tasks to help…
Judson N. "Jud" Moore is a fixture at Hellgate High School. He has a great spirit and has many contributions as a…
Hyland D. Packard is an outstanding and faithful volunteer. At the age of 78, he is still making serving others a priority.…
Ray Norris is a volunteer who works night and day as a volunteer pharmacist for the Community Free Clinic. Ray is at…
Gwen Thibodeau is an active 83-year old adult who serves her community of Missoula, MT. Gwen volunteers at the Missoula County Sheriff’s…
Mary Peone has been serving with Missoula Head Start since September of 2005. During the past two years, she has been a…
The Ronald McDonald House of Missoula opened in April of 2006. Since they opened their doors, volunteer Bob McDuffie has been a…
Sue Cushman is a caring person who donates time to various agencies. She is an active member of AARP, works with the…
Bertha Croghan has been a long time resident of Missoula and volunteer at the YWCA. Since 1994, Bertha has advocated for women,…
Lowell Elementary School is pleased to call Pat Ault one of their own. She is a dedicated foster grandparent who makes a…
How do you “own” a trail as a volunteer? Ask Carol Dickerson and she can tell you. It’s hiking through the woods,…
Kit Racette, an RSVP volunteer since 1997, has become a dynamic and vital part of our volunteer family. When asked to visit…