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Volunteering in Programs Funded by Heart & Soul
Hundreds of volunteers work year-round
for the various programs funded by Heart & Soul.
Recently, Ashley Garrett, a new member of the Heart & Soul
Board talked about her experiences serving in the program that
provides nutritious lunches each Friday to disadvantaged
guests.
"During the past 12 years as a volunteer at the Friday Lunch
Program, I have set tables, bought aprons, prepared sandwiches,
made coffee and poured juice. All of it has been
fabulous - but the best part has been interacting with our guests
and the other volunteers.
"After all of this time at the Lunch Program, I have discovered one thing that is universal in everyone - this intense need to create a personal connection. It is an amazing thing to witness and it happens at all different ages. It is the kindergartener who, after working on a group Lunch Programproject with her class, brought in $4.00 of her own money to donate to us. It is an older guest who spends time talking to his young waiter - a boy from PS 79. It is a group of North Carolina high school students who traveled all the way to New York City to perform for us on hand bells. Volunteering is a great way to create a personal connection.
And, volunteering can start
anytime - at 5 or at 70. I know; I've seen it
happen."
If you would be interested in volunteering, please let us know by
illing out the form, below.
Let us know your interests, talents and availability. We
will put you in touch with program leaders to find the
best match for you and the service
program.
Thank you for your interest and support,
C. William Bechman,
President of the Heart & Soul Charitable Fund, Inc.
