MVES Recognizes Work Of Volunteers

Laura Krebs, middle, with volunteers at the annual banquet.

Volunteers are a major part of Mystic Valley Elder Services and their dedication and generosity is inspiring. Among many other programs, volunteers spend time visiting homebound elders, serving food at meal sites, and reading to children. Last year volunteers from MVES and RSVP (a collaborating volunteer organization) gave 31,000 hours of time to 15 programs. MVES recognized this dedication at the annual Volunteer Banquet on May 4 when 190 volunteers came to celebrate their accomplishments.

Emceed by Bob Martin, MVES’ program coordinator for Money Management, the event included a festive dinner, a slide show, and a raffle. Held at the Irish American Club, the night featured entertainment from the band “The Swingers” who played a range of big band and patriotic songs. After dinner, volunteers and guests sang the familiar songs with the band and a few people even danced.

“The Banquet is held to show MVES’ sincere appreciation for our dedicated volunteers,” said RSVP Project Director Laura Krebs. “It was fabulous to see so many volunteers enjoying themselves and acknowledging each other’s generosity.”

It was volunteers who first organized and eventually incorporated MVES in 1975. The agency could not offer the services it does today without their continued help.

Please contact us if you would like information on becoming a volunteer.