When we decided to expand our volunteer program, we never imagined that one person -- a volunteer -- would be so instrumental in its success. 

 

Michele Koch came to us as a volunteer last fall and we immediately noticed her creativity, bubbling personality, can-do attitude and top-notch organizational skills. So when we were looking for a coordinator to jump-start our program, she seemed like the perfect fit. 

 

"I was looking for increased community involvement, but not a full-time job," exclaimed Michele. "As an environmentally conscious person, I was drawn to Heritage Conservancy's mission of conservation and wanted to help in any way I could.  I didn't realize that in return, I would gain so much knowledge and experience.  Volunteering at the Conservancy was one of the best decisions I ever made!" 

 

Thanks to Michele's inspiration and hard work, we now have more than 100 volunteers contributing their time and talent to a broad array of projects that are matched to their interests and skills, including community education, gardening, property stewardship, office work, and special event planning. 

 

Michele has truly given us reason to celebrate National Volunteer Week!