"No act of kindness,
no matter
how small,
is ever wasted."
from AESOP's story of
The Lion and the Mouse
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A Volunteer's Vital Role
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To provide support and assistance to those in need including those who are frail, elderly, and at end-of-life, disabled, homebound, have chronic or terminal illnesses, or recovering from hospitalization. It is our hope that individuals who receive this support may remain as independent as possible and maintain a sense of worth and dignity.
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Board Members
The following is our current Board of Directors:
President: Jane Demmert; Vice President: Sherie Mayo; Treasurer:Sterling Barlow; Secretary: Brian James; Program Support: Ruth Culp, Jean Frank, Ron (Myron) Fribush, Brita Speck, Robert Old, Shirley Winters and honorary members: Margaret Andrews, and Fr. Dave Elsensohn.
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Board Responsibilities
Members of Brave Heart Volunteers Board of Directors are volunteers with a strong interest and belief in the program's mission. Currently, each Board Member has the responsibility of being an officer or chairing a subcommittee. The Board has an essential role in the success of our program, and guiding hand in its development, direction and sustainability.
Board terms are three years, and the Board meets monthly.
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Community Volunteers
Volunteer Opportunities
WHO can volunteer? Fellowship, congregation, service groups and community members who wish to provide service for others from the heart; however, you need not have a religious or spiritual affiliation to participate as a volunteer! (Note: Although this type of caring is most definitely an extension and expression of our personal faith, religious proselytizing, recruiting and attempts to convert others are strictly not allowed.)
HOW much time is spent? 1-3 hours per week, but whatever you can spare would make a difference! This amount of time would be determined by you--the volunteer and the Program Director, based on the needs of the care-receiver and the amount of time you are able to commit.
WHEN can I volunteer? Whenever you are available to do so.
What can a volunteer do? Sitka's Faith In Action volunteers will make a difference by providing care, companionship and simple support to community members in need and by promoting interagency and interfaith networking. here are some examples of volunteer opportunities:
- Provide companionship and a listening ear
- Help with shopping or other errands
- Do light housekeeping and other household duties
- Provide escort to doctor's appointments
- Perform minor home repairs and/or yard work
- Give occasional help with meal preparation
- Play cards, games, read aloud or do letter writing
- Assist in accessing local community resources
- Provide respite care to primary caregivers
- Help with making telephone calls, writing letters, filling out forms, etc.
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