GROWTH.

We know there are many places you could choose to volunteer, and we are humbled you chose to partner with Senior Care Volunteer Network serving and caring for seniors. Each year we try to strengthen our volunteer program and the feedback and input we gather from our annual volunteer survey helps us gauge what we are doing well, what is important to you and where we could improve. We want this to be a place you love to tell others about and a place that brings you joy giving back to your community. So whether you have been with us a month or over ten years, you matter and your voice is valuable and we hope you'll share it through the survey below.

In the theme of growing, we are still a hidden gem to many people in the county, and we are working hard to reach those who have not heard of our services or volunteer opportunities. We would welcome the opportunity to share SCVN with your workplace, your church, your neighborhood, or a professional or civic organization you are a part of. You are our number one referral source and we want to thank you for sharing us with your family and friends.

Summer is here and we've stocked our freezer with ice cream novelties especially for you. If you are doing a delivery, picking up groceries, giving a lift, here at the office, or just in the neighborhood, please stop in for a sweet frozen treat. We wish you a wonderful summer filled with laughter, good health and cherished memories with loved ones.                                                     

  With gratitude,

Kerri Sutter

Volunteer Program Coordinator

We're thrilled to welcome the following volunteers and partners to the SCVN network! Thank you for helping our seniors maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life.

We are always looking for new volunteers, with drivers being our biggest need. Know someone who wants to make a difference? Reach out to Kerri today!

• Jim D.
• Kat M.
• Farida J.
• Sherry B.
• Rose L.
• Carolyn R.
• Kaz K.
• Olivia R.
• Veronica S.
• Linnea D.
• Loree L.
• Connie H.

Stay up to date with what is happening at SCVN! Check out important dates and volunteer opportunities below:

6/29, 7pm | Lakeside Fest with SCVN!

We're excited to return to Lakeside Fest this year to show our support for this annual staple! Join us for an evening of music and memories. We will have blankets and chairs set up to the left of the stage. Come join the fun!

7/3 | Office Closed: staff will be remote and available by phone as needed

7/4 | Happy Fourth of July - Office Closed

7/9, 2-5pm | Lake in the Hills Rockin' Ribfest! We still have a few spaces to fill.

SCVN will be out at the annual Rotary Rockin' Rib Fest serving in the beverage tent. We still have a few volunteer openings. Email Kerri if you'd like to help. We have a blast and the ribs are delish!

7/13, 5-8:30pm | Pearl Street Market McHenry

We are the featured non-profit that evening and have the opportunity to share on stage before the concert about SCVN. It is sure to be a fun evening with a market, food trucks and band concert. Bring yours chairs and come out and join us!

7/19, 6-8pm | Woodstock Band Concert on the Square

We have an amazing team of student volunteers this summer and one of them plays the oboe in the city band. The theme is The Human Spirit--which could not be more fitting for the way our volunteers impact the lives of others with kindness and care. Bring chairs, blankets and an appetizer to share as we enjoy an evening of music, food and fellowship together. Hope to see you there!

"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream."

- C.S. Lewis

If you noticed a different logo in the newsletter, you're right! We are excited to roll out this updated version of our logo, continuing the legacy of our wonderful organization. You'll start seeing it being used in marketing materials, on shirts, and included in other areas throughout the office and community.

Have shirts or name tags with the old logo? Not to fret! We'll be updating things over the coming year, so keep wearing your SCVN swag with pride!