January Volunteer of the Month
Michael R., January Volunteer of the Month.
We are excited to introduce Michael R., our January Volunteer of the Month. Michael volunteers for the JFS Community Table Lunch program, helping to enrich the social and emotional well-being of older adults by providing lunch and social engagement.
Staff member Mollie shared:
“Michael is a rock for the Community Table program. He has been a consistent volunteer for several years with the Community Table program. He is always communicative when there is a hold-up at Shalom Park and he always shows up smiling and happy to help. Michael is quick to pick up extra shifts when he has the time and always picks up a make-up shift when the program is closed or canceled on his scheduled volunteer day. His consistency and dedication to helping our program makes a world of difference.”
Read more about Michael's volunteer impact below:
Q: Tell us about yourself and your background.
MR: I was born in Dallas, TX, and moved to Colorado in 1972. My career was spent in the floor covering industry, both wholesale and retail. I sold my last company in 2008 and have been retired since then. I volunteered as a driver for the American Red Cross for 13 years until they stopped providing transportation services.
Q: What volunteer role do you have with JFS, and what roles have you had with JFS?
MR: I’m a driver for the Community Table program.
Q: What motivated you to begin volunteering with JFS?
MR: I was in search of a volunteer opportunity that involved driving. I’ve driven for about 2 ½ years.
Q: What's your favorite part about volunteering with JFS, and how has being a JFS volunteer impacted your life?
MR: It is a good feeling to know you’re helping others. Volunteering adds purpose to my life.
Q: Do you have a memorable story about your JFS volunteer experience to share?
MR: The best memory is being greeted by Lil every time I deliver to the JCC.
Q: What would you say to someone considering volunteering with JFS?
MR: You will never regret helping others who are in need.
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