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For nearly 14 years in her role as Vice President of Mission Services at Intermountain Health Care, Pamela Atkinson was exposed to…
In 1958, retired California educator, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus founded the American Association of Retired persons (AARP). It is a nonprofit, nonpartisan…
The mission of the Cal State Fullerton Volunteer & Service Center is to build partnerships with the surrounding community, develop civic minded…
C. Howard Watkin retired in 1985, after 40 years as Court Reporter of the 6th Judicial District Court. He was the last…
We live in a society that considers its older citizens to be less than productive and sometimes even useless. These people have…
Richard Scherrer retired from a demanding career as an attorney in 1997 to devote his time and talents to service. He volunteers…
In 1995, Rev. Charles Flowers heeded a spiritual call to serve, once again. A former Air Force Training Instructor, he and his…
Doreen Scott is a 46 year-old community activist in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Scott was aware of her calling to help others at…
The Children’s Hospital in Seattle, Washington has a Recreational Therapy Department (RTD). The purpose of the RTD is to help patients and…
The United States is the richest and most prosperous nation; however, there are many living here who cannot read. The Literacy Volunteers…
In her present position as Associate State Coordinator for Community Operations (ASCCO) for West Los Angeles County, Nita Jones has consistently demonstrated…
Ed Dankworth, a retired Navy Officer, was sitting in his home reading the New York Times and came across an article about…
Children have so many choices to make day to day. There are negative influences coming at them from every angle; life is…
The Growing In-Home Volunteer Effort (GIVE) program provides in-home support for frail seniors and disabled people of all ages. Its volunteers are…
Dare to Dream Kids Care Club is a national, nonprofit organization out of New Canaan, Connecticut. A mother who wanted to instill…
Since May 2000 through the present, Jack Schuh has been a Volunteer Leader for the Greater St. Cloud Area Retired and Senior…