We are in need of volunteers!
If you are interested in volunteering in any capacity, call 1-707-987-3113, and speak to Lori, or visit the office.
The Middletown Senior Center is reaching out to volunteers to assist seniors in our service area.
The needs of our seniors in the Middletown, Cobb and Hidden Valley area have increased due to this active health emergency. Hardesters Market is offering curbside delivery in their parking lot for seniors that are 65 and over or others who are immune sensitive. If you wish to use this service, you can call your local Hardesters (HVL 1-707-987-2200, Cobb 1-707-928-5233). If you are a senior in need and are not capable of picking up your curbside groceries from Hardesters please call the Middletown Senior Center at 1-707-987-3113 and we will make every effort to find a volunteer to assist you. If you are a senior and have a prescription that you are not capable of picking up, you can make arrangements with your pharmacist regarding payment & pick up, and we will do our best to arrange a volunteer to pick up and deliver your prescription.
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Volunteers are essential to the Senior Center! They ensure that we can continue to serve the seniors in Middletown, Cobb and Hidden Valley Lake areas. They serve as welcoming greeters to assist at lunchtime with signing in and providing direction. Volunteer drivers make it possible to provide our Meals on Wheels program, which is a lifeline between seniors and the "outside world." Our drivers are on the job five days a week, checking on our "shut-ins" and reporting any severe changes in their health. Servers are ever busy serving beverages and plates of food to the lunch guests. Volunteer librarians tend to the video lending library making it easy to check out from a large supply of videos for home use. Gardeners use their talents to ensure our garden boxes are well tended and supply fresh produce for our lunches. Our own mailman picks up the mail daily and delivers to office. We have a birthday caller who calls and wishes each one a happy birthday each month. Thrift store workers sort, label, display and organize many wonderful treasures in the thrift store. Volunteers sweep floors, work in the office, help with newsletter, set tables, wash windows and more. Board Members help direct and work tirelessly in support of the center. And of course, there are always our fund-raising opportunities for volunteering. We appreciate each one and encourage you to get involved and share your talents.
VOLUNTEERS’ CORNER
What are your skills?—When it comes to volunteering, it’s generally a good idea to play to your strengths. However, also realize that not all volunteering requires specific skills. Things like volunteering at a food bank or a soup kitchen only require that you are polite, organized and on time. Never underestimate the power of social interaction.
Simply having a friendly conversation with someone can brighten their day—and yours too. You don’t need a lot of time to volunteer. Even a few hours after work can make a difference. If you are new to volunteering, it might be a good idea to try different avenues before committing to something for the long-term. Start slow and progress as you get to know your limits and what your schedule can handle. There is on-the-job instruction. For now, wear that pesky mask!
HOME DELIVERY DRIVERS
Aimee Weis-Russo, Martha Grove, Jacque & Roy Spiker, Rose Young, Wendy Gattoni, Jon Meyer, John Sullivan, Joseph Kenny, Barbara Harris, Karla & Harry Gentry, David & Christine MacDonald, Tom Grossi, Mary Beth Ingvoldstad, Jen Saunders, Auggie Santana, David Stoneburg
VOLUNTEER SERVERS
Dennis Gilson, Derrick Harvey, Laura Blakeslee, Tonie Ledoux, Denyse McCracken, Della Lair, Darla McSweeney, Linda Turner, Chester Wheeler, Louise Martin, Teri Komarek, Teresa Mancera
VOLUNTEER GREETERS
Helen Kruljac, Barbara Castaldo, Maria Noe,
Joanne Eberle, Leighton Alt
VINTAGE TREASURES & VIDEO LIBRARY
Helen Kruljac, Peggy Thompson, Jan Lickliter, Constance Mohun
BOARD MEMBERS
Nance Simon, Barbara Castaldo, Jon Meyer, Janet Lickliter, Dennis Gilson, Linda Turner, Leighton Alt, Pat Meyer
SERVICE VOLUNTEERS
Joanne Eberle, Line Dancing
Harry Krall, Mail
Orval Young, Handyman
A. J. Franks, Pianist
Dennis McDonough, Photographer
Leighton Alt, Birthdays
