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John West has served Volunteer Mid-South for more than six years. He does everything from reading to children who live in inner-city…
Marie Alfano, a Registered Nurse, realizes the value of helping children and as a volunteer, she has been dedicating time to serving…
Jennifer Miller is connected to the mission of HandsOn Greater Richmond and Central Virginia Foodbank. Miller volunteers because she wants “to help…
Virgil Sanford is a volunteer’s volunteer because he serves his community in several ways. He volunteers four to five days a week…
Jessica is the co-founder and president of the Rotaract Club of Metro Detroit (RCMD). She also is an AmeriCorps member serving as…
Jim Mackie is a volunteer who serves as the Chapter Director for HOPE Worldwide-Jacksonville. Under Jim’s direction, the organization’s Saturday Academy has…
Maryella Morley is a volunteer who assists women in transition. She helps women achieve goals in various fields, including higher education, career…
Karen Benson is a key member in the Missouri State Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster. She also is a case advocate with…
Pat Peddie has been a volunteer at Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County for more than two years. While serving the organization,…
Since starting the Tres Islas Orphanage Fund 23 years ago, Donelle Manton has been working every waking minute to serve the children…
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