Stories of Service

All across our community, volunteers are stepping up and making a difference in the lives of their neighbors. Working with volunteers every day, we hear lots of good stories-- here we like to highlight just a few. Know of any volunteers that deserve recognition? Contact us and tell us their story.

Braving the Storm: RSVP Volunteers
Members of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) fight all kinds of weather in their efforts to do good around the community. Whether by serving as an ambassador, working as a nurse or helping to paint a house, these RSVP members show great dedication to the organizations they work for and make a big impact on those they serve.
Retiree turns tutoring kids in math into second career
Jim Lyons In addition to having time to devote to travel, hobbies and spending time with family and friends, retirement can provide an opportunity to...

Retired Volunteers Serve As Role Models
All across our community, people are stepping up to volunteer. They come from a wide range of backgrounds; some are young...

'Humor cart' brings light touch to heavy hearts
Donna Mermel & Beth Polonsky What part do bubbles, games, magic tricks, and funny glasses, play in the pediatric and adolescent patients' care plans at...

Library volunteer has been at it for 20 years
Jackie Hinaber The residents of Mount Prospect are truly fortunate to have a modern, well-equipped, public library. The beautiful building at 10 South...

Hospital retiree stays active at information desk
Arlene Villers My volunteer work gives me a reason to get up in the morning, to get dressed, and provides me with a place to go, said Arlene Villers, a...
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