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Volunteers Answering The Call: Building Healthier, More Vibrant Communities
By Dawn Ericson-Taylor, Volunteer Resources Manager
As we celebrate National Volunteer Month, we honor and recognize the contributions of our corps of 1200+ committed volunteers. Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands relies on volunteers to help us successfully fulfill our mission. Our volunteers continue to be our partners-in-service to our consumers and community, assisting us to deliver programs and advocacy.
Communities across the Cape & Islands are in need. Residents are struggling to meet the costs of utilities, food, and—especially—housing Many who are experiencing economic hardships depend on services and programs such as food banks and Meals-on-Wheels.
Volunteers serving on our Board of Directors & Advisory Councils aid us in identifying and addressing the needs and challenges of our aging neighbors in the tri-county area. Our Money Management volunteers help our consumers stretch every last penny of their monthly budget. Meals-on-Wheels volunteers are answering the call to meet the rapidly expanding demand for this vital program. Our Long Term Care Ombudsmen advocate for adequate care, while facilities experience workforce shortages. All of our volunteers are helping to improve the health and quality of life for older adults, offering real solutions, and turning their service into real action.
Leadership for Educational Equity (LEE) is a community service organization that believes “volunteering is transformative: lives within the community have
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