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| The Latest News for Volunteers | 11.09.11 |
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Greetings!
 Greetings!
 As an active volunteer, you're probably already aware of Mitzvah Day, our community-wide day of volunteering, coming up this Sunday, November 13th.
We just wanted to take a moment to thank you again for your good work and say that we hope to see you Sunday at St John Vianney, 180 Soldiers Pass Road, Sedona 86336. Join us at 11:45 AM for a day of fellowship and service.
Note: It's not too late to sign up! Call 928.300.9752 or visit the Mitzvah Day website. |
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Verde Valley Caregivers Coalition
299 Van Deren, Ste. 2
Sedona, AZ 86336
Phone: 928.204.1238
Fax: 928.203.9503
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Mission Statement
Verde Valley Caregivers Coalition provides volunteers to help adults maintain their independence and quality of life at home. |
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The Staff
Kent Ellsworth
Executive Director
Director@
vvcaregivers.org
Roger Wyer
Volunteer Coordinator
VolCoord@
vvcaregivers.net
Judith Ryan
Executive Assistant
JudithRyan@
vvcaregivers.org |
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Our Thrift Shop
You may not have visited our Silver Linings Thrift Shop lately - now is a great time to do so! In  addition to great bargains and getting a start on your holiday shopping, you'll get to touch base with some terrific volunteers whose work helps support all that we do.
The Thrift Shop is always looking for your gently used items - by donating them, you can make room for this year's gifts. Your donations can be dropped off on the Shop's back porch - preferably during business hours - located at 345 Jordan Road at Apple Avenue in Uptown Sedona. Silver Linings is only two blocks from the VVCC office, so next time you're in the area, please stop by!
We are open Monday through Saturday, 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM. And, don't forget to mention you're a volunteer in order to receive a 50 % discount (you'll need to show your VVCC badge)! |
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Transportation
When we begin filling service requests each day, we start with requests for transportation. Our reasoning is that transportation usually involves rides to and from doctor appointments and that  these are more urgent than shopping or other requests. Lately, we've noticed that many of our volunteers are not signed up to do transportation. We would like to ask you to consider adding transportation to the services you provide.
The Transportation Volunteer gives a Neighbor a ride to and from necessary appointments and services. These Neighbors have no personal means of transportation or may temporarily not be able to drive and need transport to medical services, social service appointments, the
pharmacy, hair salon, the bank, or the post office.
Neighbors must be able to enter and exit an auto with minimal assistance and with no lifting on the part of the volunteer. It is Verde Valley Caregivers' policy to NOT transport wheelchairs. Transportation of a specific Neighbor is usually a one-time service. Transportation is provided as your schedule permits.
If you'd like to become a Transportation Volunteer, just call us at 928.204.1238, and we'll update your record in the computer. |
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Fundraiser Luncheon
 More than one hundred donors and volunteers attended last week's successful annual fundraiser at Church of the Red Rocks.
Mike Tabback, of KAZM Radio, served as MC. Many of you know Mike is one of our handy persons and his spirit of service carried the event. Both he and our keynote speaker, Dr. Harriet Young, a professor at NAU and a caregiver for her husband, delivered poignant personal stories which illustrated that despite our best planning, sometimes things in our lives fall apart. At those moments, we turn to each other for support. That's what Verde Valley Caregivers is about.
Through your service, you're helping build a network of support for our entire community - one which will benefit all of us as it grows and strengthens. Although the one-to-one service you provide is loaded with meaning personally, the effects of your work go far beyond what you may imagine. Keep up the great work! |
 Invite a Friend!
Join us for our New Volunteer Orientation, Thursday, November 17th, from 10 AM - Noon. We'll meet at the office, 299 Van Deren, Suite 2. It's a great time to learn more about the organization and the many ways you can make a difference. And, it's the perfect opportunity to reel in a friend who would enjoy being part of our growing team.
Please let us know you are coming by calling Roger at 928.204.1238 or email him to RSVP or for additional information. | |
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We look forward to your participation at one (or all!) of the activities mentioned: Mitzvah Day, Silver Linings Thrift Shop, as a Transportation Volunteer, or at the New Volunteer Orientation...
Thanks for all you do!
Kent Ellsworth, Executive Director
Roger Wyer, Volunteer Coordinator
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