by rachel | Apr 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....
by rachel | Apr 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...
by rachel | Apr 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...
by cvcj-editor | Aug 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...
by cvcj-editor | Aug 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...
by cvcj-editor | Aug 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....
