For the past ten years, Marcie Burns, an unsung hero, has committed her time and passion for mentoring children at Kruse Elementary in Pasadena, Texas, in the H.O.S. T.S. program. The H.O.S. T.S. (Help One Student to Succeed) program is . . .
Mel Arnold became a Hospice of Volusia/Flagler volunteer in 1991. Since that time, he has consistently contributed over 2000 hours and 4000 miles of documented volunteer time, although it is probable his official hours far exceed what he actually reports. . . .
Brittany Wilson, a sophomore at DeLand High School, has volunteered in many areas of hospice care. As an eleven year old, she began her volunteer work in the hospice office by helping with large mailings, filing and trying to keep . . .
As an Occupational Therapist, Barb Phillips has worked for nearly 10 years with persons diagnosed and living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) ; a progressive, fatal neuromuscular disease that paralyses the muscles and leaves the patient unable to walk, breathe, . . .
Helen Souza, 83, has been working as an RSVP volunteer for 11 years. She has been tutoring at-risk students who are marginal readers in one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions for five plus at Sts. Peter and Paul School in . . .
The Community Juvenile Arbitration Program is a community-based diversion program for first time juvenile offenders charged with committing a non-violent crime. Youth are diverted from the juvenile justice system to an arbitration hearing conducted in or near the juvenile’s community. . . .
A senior at Palm Harbor University High School, Brian M. Orloff began his volunteer service with The Hospice of the Florida Sun Coast when he was 13 years old. Working with patients and families, he has been a teen mentor . . .
Human beings are beginning to recognize that animals are a significant health tonic. The movement to incorporate animals into healthcare settings has grown rapidly in the last few years, and Intermountain Therapy Animals (ITA) is one of its strongest proponents. . . .
For nearly 14 years in her role as Vice President of Mission Services at Intermountain Health Care, Pamela Atkinson was exposed to the dire needs in the community and determined to do something to help. She had a corporate responsibility, . . .
The Growing In-Home Volunteer Effort (GIVE) program provides in-home support for frail seniors and disabled people of all ages. Its volunteers are 18 years and older and provide shopping assistance, transportation, friendly visits and respite care in addition to yard . . .