April is Volunteer Appreciation Month

Laura Anderson

Volunteering offers more than just lending a helping hand. It’s a path to personal growth and community impact. Senior Village makes an impact right in our own backyards. Our volunteers have given a total of 18,485 hours of their time and driven 65,930 miles in 2024. 3,710 calls were answered last year, giving support and a friendly smile to those who live in our neighborhood.

At Senior Village, we are most grateful for and impressed by the talented volunteers who share their time to serve the community and our members. Senior Village volunteers help members in SaddleBrooke with transportation, fix-it tasks, home automation, forms and documents, free social activities, and free musical concerts.

Thank you to all the Senior Village Volunteers
Senior Village celebrates volunteers with a luncheon for 165 at the Mountain View Ballroom. Honored to give back to those who have given so much, Senior Village extends a heartfelt thank you to all 400 volunteers.

Volunteering offers more than just lending a helping hand. It’s a path to personal growth and community impact. Senior Village makes an impact right in our own backyards. Our volunteers have given a total of 18,485 hours of their time and driven 65,930 miles in 2024. 3,710 calls were answered last year, giving support and a friendly smile to those who live in our neighborhood.

The Helping Hands team responded to 1,169 requests last year, providing 967 hours of service, driving 5030 miles to fulfill the needs of their neighbors. The Going My Way team welcomed 1286 requests, totaling 42,851 miles driven by a trained volunteer providing safe, comfortable rides to the members’ destinations.

Volunteering is good for both your physical and mental health. Studies have shown that volunteering may reduce stress and the risk of disease. By savoring time spent in service to others, you will feel a sense of giving and receiving appreciation and purpose! According to the Mayo Clinic, “Volunteers report better physical health than non-volunteers. Research also has shown that volunteering leads to lower rates of depression and anxiety, especially for people 65 and older.”

Volunteering is a great way to meet people and create new friendships. Are you new to SaddleBrooke and looking for a way to get involved? Consider joining the neighbors who have chosen to give their time to Senior Village at SaddleBrooke. You could learn new skills and see your life from a new perspective, learning more about the people and community around you. The volunteer experience could be the perfect way to discover what you are passionate about while empowering you. You will discover what lights your soul on fire.