Volunteer News
Volunteer Groups Make a Difference at Doorways
When large groups of volunteers come to help out at Doorways for Women and Families their impact is immediately visible and deeply appreciated. On January 19th a group of volunteers from the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) spent over four hours deep cleaning the Family Home. These tireless volunteers scrubbed the house from top to bottom—they cleaned the appliances, disinfected the toy room and even wiped down the baseboards. Thank you to AUPHA for getting the Family Home off to a sparkling start in 2012!
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In what has now become an annual event, volunteers from Segue Tech spent a day volunteering at Doorways for Women and Families. The first group of volunteers came with paint brushes in hand to stain the fence at the Family Home on October 21, 2011. The volunteers spent several hours working on the fence to ensure that it not only looked great, but that it would be protected from the elements and last for years to come. Meanwhile, additional Segue Tech volunteers conducted a grocery store drive and collected much needed items for the shelters. Thank you, Segue Tech, for your hard work and ongoing commitment to Doorways!
Volunteers’ impact on staff and clients is profound. To all of our Doorways volunteers, thank you!
Volunteers of the Month
February Volunteer of the Month: Peyton Palmore, Volunteer Handyman
Peyton is Doorways’ volunteer handyman. For the last nine months, he has helped keep both our Family Home and domestic violence shelter in good working order. He keeps the houses bright by changing light bulbs frequently and helps beautify the space by hanging art work and bulletin boards. Peyton is an incredibly skilled handyman and can fix anything – broken lamps, outlet switches, uneven furniture, stopped up kitchen sinks and clogged toilets. He responds quickly to calls and is always willing to help out when we need it. Thank you, Peyton, for being such an amazing volunteer!
January Volunteer of the Month: Holly Herman, Shelter Volunteer
Holly is an incredibly dedicated and prolific volunteer. She started volunteering with Doorways just one year ago and has already provided over 100 hours of volunteer service. Holly primarily provides coverage at our Family Home, responding to the immediate needs of clients and supporting the Family Home staff. Although the number of volunteer shifts Holly takes is impressive (she volunteered 20 hours in the month of December alone!), even more impressive is her commitment to and support of our clients. In addition to her work as a coverage volunteer, Holly has also worked with clients to help them improve job interviewing skills and led workshops on the habits of good employees. Thank you, Holly, for everything you do!
December Volunteer of the Month: Tani Lublin, Children’s Program Volunteer
Over the years, Tani has volunteered with Doorways in several different capacities. This year, Tani took on a new role as a Children’s Program Volunteer. Tani does much more than provide childcare while the parents are in important meetings—she creates memorable experiences for the kids, such as organizing a backyard Fourth of July parade. Tani’s dedication to the children is evident in the creative activities she plans for the sessions and the enthusiasm she brings every time she volunteers. The kids always look forward to her visits. Thank you, Tani, for being such a wonderful volunteer!
Find out more about individual volunteer opportunities at Doorways!
Dinner with Friends
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Junior League of Washington Volunteers
Thank you to all of the wonderful volunteer groups who have provided the meals for our monthly Dinner with Friends program. These dinners allow all of Doorways families to share their experiences, re-connect with past friends and enjoy each other’s company with a delicious meal and educational program. THANK YOU to the following groups who have assisted this year:
- January 2012: Arlington Metaphysical Chapel
- December 2011: Junior League of Washington
- November 2011: Church of God and Saints of Christ
Find out more about group volunteering opportunites at Doorways.
Volunteer Training
Summer Volunteer Training Class
Thank you and congratulations to our most recent graduates of Doorways volunteer and intern training program! These volunteers have dedicated 20-32 hours of their time to training so that they can provide services to families living at the Family Home and Safehouse!
