Meralyn Taylor has been with Welcome House almost from the beginning.  She has volunteered  in our Resource Pantry, sorted donations, and answered phones. Now she currently volunteers alongside our Employment Team.  Her supervisor
 ,Tyana Owings, said "She has a wonderful way of putting people at ease. Including staff, clients and potential employers."  It's no wonder Meralyn  touches the hearts of so many people. She is a retired high school counselor and loves to work directly with people.

From her people skills to her sewing skills.  Meralyn utilized all of her talents while volunteering at Welcome House.  Meralyn  has a passion for sewing.  One year she found some used dolls that had been donated to Welcome House.  She  took the dolls home and cleaned them, fixed up their hair, and sewed  new dresses for each doll.  These dolls were used as Christmas presents and Meralyn recalls the dolls "turned out beautifully".   However, her most rewarding experience came after tutoring one of our clients.  The client went on to earn her GED and is now employed in the community.  Meralyn often runs into her at her place of employment and seeing her and all of her success has been the highlight of her volunteering career at Welcome House.

So what are your talents?  How are you wired? Contact Donna Hooper to learn about current volunteer opportunities. She will match your interest and talents with the agency's needs.