Volunteer Heroes

Meet Donna

April 15, 2021 National Volunteer Week, Stories, Volunteer Heroes

Donna has been a dedicated volunteer with Caregiver Volunteers for over 18 years! When Superstorm Sandy hit….Donna agreed to coordinate our online shopping program and hasn’t stopped since! She has been instrumental in getting this program off the ground. It continues to grow in number of receivers we help and volunteers…...

Meet Grace

April 15, 2021 National Volunteer Week, Stories, Volunteer Heroes

What would we do without Grace Otto Kurak… we hope we never have to find out! Grace trained with Caregiver Volunteers on November 16, 2017 and has been a dedicated volunteer ever since. Every time the Caregiver’s staff calls Grace, the phrase “I’ll do it” comes out of her mouth…...

Meet Pat

April 15, 2021 National Volunteer Week, Stories, Volunteer Heroes

When Pat joined Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey in 1999, she had recently retired as a social worker and counselor; she was hoping to find a volunteer opportunity in the field she loved so much. Pat says she has always felt blessed in so many ways and was always taught…...

Volunteer Hero: Charlotte Aylor-Diaz

August 30, 2017 Stories, Volunteer Heroes

Charlotte Aylor-Diaz has undoubtedly saved hundreds of dogs with her hard work, dedication and passion. She’s advocated for canine organizations over 30 years, working with shelters, expanding rescue initiatives through her own nonprofit, and uniting organizations with a common mission....

Volunteer Hero: Maryann O’Grady

August 8, 2017 Stories, Volunteer Heroes

Volunteer Hero, Maryann O’Grady has worked with CVCJ for over fourteen years. When she first joined the team, she was surprised to discover she was getting more out of the experience than she thought her care receivers were. That hasn’t changed. She still feels that way today....

Volunteer Hero: Donna Demchick

August 1, 2017 Stories, Volunteer Heroes

This week’s Volunteer Hero, Donna Demchick, joked, “It’s all Mary’s fault. She’s the reason I’m here.” Donna was referring to long-time volunteer/former staff member, Mary Gualandi, who brought Donna on board to be a coordinator for St Justin’s Roman Catholic Church....

Volunteer Hero: Marge DeFalco

July 18, 2017 Stories, Volunteer Heroes

Marge DeFalco turns 83 on July 20th, which means starting another year of her making us laugh and inspiring us to get up and go!...

Volunteer Hero: Jean Robertson

July 11, 2017 Stories, Volunteer Heroes

“I think CVCJ may be one of the best things God ever created,” said Jean Robertson. “I can’t say enough about how great this organization is. The Volunteers and Receivers are great. The girls in the office are great,” and Jean has contributed to it all for over eighteen years....

Volunteer Hero: Sue DeBella

July 4, 2017 Stories, Volunteer Heroes

Sue DeBella is 79 and has volunteered with CVCJ for 12 years. Sue was inspired to join as a way to give back and thank the people who helped her mother when she stayed in an assisted living facility. Medical transportation wasn’t managed well so they drove her to doctor…...