Making Volunteerism A Generational Practice
by Elaine Miller, Community Engagement Coordinator, Connections Volunteer Center Meet Carson Pingry. If you ask Carson Pingry why he thinks others should volunteer, he may respond simply with, “Nothing bad can happen, so why not?” Carson has been volunteering with his family since he was just four years old for Make A Difference Delaware County […]
13th Annual Delaware County Suicide Prevention Coalition Walk
by Ty Lee, Community Engagement Coordinator -Training & Volunteer Resources Connections Volunteer Center Connections Volunteer Center coordinated volunteers for the 13th Annual Delaware County’s Suicide Prevention Coalition Walk held on Saturday, September 14. The Delaware County Suicide Prevention Coalition along with area organizations including Helpline, NAMI, Stockhands for Healing, Delaware Pride and more were […]
The Power of Rest
by Ty Lee, Community Engagement Coordinator -Training & Volunteer Resources Connections Volunteer Center Thinking of rest in different ways and creating balance to recharge ourselves was the message from Ayanna Jordan of New Directions Career Center. The Senior Companions learned about the different types of rest needed, and made a goal to address an area […]
Downsizing with Stephanie Steinbeck
by Ty Lee, Community Engagement Coordinator -Training & Volunteer Resources Connections Volunteer Center The Delaware County Senior Companions learned effective downsizing strategies from Stephanie Steinbeck, realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty, who specializes in helping older residents with their real estate needs. “There is a time in life for downsizing,” Stephanie said. It’s important to pare […]
Senior Companions Learn Practical Information About Scams
by Ty Lee, Community Engagement Coordinator -Training & Volunteer Resources Connections Volunteer Center Richwood Bank presented a program on “Scams, Frauds, and Ways to Avoid Becoming a Victim,” at the July monthly meeting for Senior Companion Program volunteers. Mike Gillen, Investigative Officer with Richwood Bank, took an unconventional approach by sharing the scammer’s perspective, outlining […]
