March is referred to as March Madness in many homes. This is when college basketball teams are playing for the championship title. During this time, many individual players standout as helping their team advance to the next round. They might even be honored with the Most Valuable Player or MVP award. Here at the COA, volunteering is played as a highly valued position and we are blessed to have each one of them as our MVPs or Most Valuable Persons.
Our Valuable Persons are individuals who recognize and appreciate the goodness, wisdom, and compassion shared. They go the extra mile to help others in order to make their community a better place.
A few of our MVPs shared how they feel about the extra plays they make in a day with the COA.
MVP Katherine Yoder
Meals on Wheels & LC Front Desk Reception (Volunteer since 2021)
“I love the interaction with people, and sometimes discovering a new friend. Developing relationships extends your family.”
MVP Roberta Woodruff
FSC Front Desk Reception (Volunteer since 2012)
“I really love making people feel welcome and showcasing all of the great programs and services we offer in Dowagiac when I give tours of our facility. I’ve met so many new people and made wonderful friends while volunteering.”
MVP Richard & Joyce Borton
Meals on Wheels (Volunteers since 2021)
“It’s nice to be able to get out and meet new people. But interaction does become limited when the weather is a challenge. To make drop-offs easier, some places have food coolers available.”
MVP Shirley Guilford
LC Front Desk Reception (Volunteer since 2014)
“I enjoy working with the staff. It is a great way to interact with other seniors and I enjoy socializing. I like to work and I choose just 1 day per week.”
MVP Jim Hershberger
Meals on Wheels (Volunteer since 2021)
“I enjoy working with Cheryl, the Director for the Meals on Wheels program. She is approachable and accommodates everyone that she can.”
Currently we have a need for volunteers in the following areas - Handy Helpers, Meals on Wheels and in the Café. If you are interested in becoming our newest MVP, please go to https://www.casscoa.org/volunteer-coa or contact the COA at (269) 445-8110.
