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The late columnist Erma Bombeck probably best described the American Volunteer: "They are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect their nation's compassion, unselfishness, caring, patience, need, and just plain loving each other."
Volunteers at the Masonic Homes are a vital community resource, providing services that further the care, comfort, dignity, and happiness of residents. At the same time, these giving individuals gain a real sense of worth and reward, pleasure and purpose.
During this past year, 184 residents in the Independent Living area volunteered more than 9,500 hours providing services directly benefiting their neighbors. Volunteers served at the information desk, with the craft group, in the mail room and blood pressure clinic, or on committees. In the Village Green Area, 180 residents volunteered with activities in the museum, store, post office, and Hope Chest; by guiding tours and serving in other capacities, totaling 47,000 hours. More than 350 individuals from the community, lodges, chapters, bethels and assemblies dedicated 21,000 hours to escorting, visiting, and assisting residents in the Masonic Health Care Center.
The Masonic Homes is grateful to its volunteers for all of their unique contributions, genuine commitment, and special touches for the role they embrace in helping Masonic Homes meet its goal of providing compassion and the highest quality care for it residents. |
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