Wednesday, April 25, 2018
National Volunteer Week
Allison Schovee and Abby are a delightful pair of volunteers at the RMMSC's King Adult Day Enrichment Program (KADEP). They have been volunteering every other week for about two years, and we're happy to feature them for National Volunteer Week! #NVW
Abby is a beautiful lab therapy dog who visits with her cheerful, compassionate, and friendly owner, Allison. When the two come through the doors, it’s easy to tell that tension people might be experiencing is eased. Everyone adores petting Abby as well as chatting with Allison. Allison does an awesome job of getting around to visit with all the clients and remembers who all of our dog lovers are. Allison is incredibly thoughtful, keeping in mind details about the clients and even has brought treats from her travels to Hawaii on occasion.
Their gentle and calming presence is always welcome because it’s impossible not to feel joy and peace when visiting with them. There are numerous physical and mental health benefits of pet therapy and we are so glad that Allison and Abby chose KADEP so that clients can receive those wonderful benefits!
How Leisure Activities Can Help People Living with MS
https://www.empowher.com/multiple-sclerosis/content/how-leisure-activities-can-help-people-living-ms
Check out this article where Michelle King, KADEP'S Director was interviewed about KADEP and what we do.
Monday, April 23, 2018
Target Centerwide
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
National Volunteer Week
Debby Laurita has been volunteering with KADEP since March 2017 and has truly made a huge impact here. Debby decided to volunteer at KADEP because her daughter, a past client, passed away in 2015, and Debby knew that KADEP was the place she wanted to “give back” to. Debby has contributed hundreds of hours and has helped out in groups, reorganized several of KADEP’s unruly storage areas, and decorates the KADEP store seasonally. Debby even volunteered on an overnight camping trip. While our receptionist was on maternity leave, she filled in at the front desk. Most importantly she meets every person at KADEP with unmatched kindness and compassion.
Debby says that each and every client is very special to her and she tries to make one on one time with as many clients as possible every day. Debby feels that after years of caregiving for her daughter she “gets it,” and can relate to many of the challenges that the clients also face. Debby says, “No matter what kind of day I might be having, all I have to do is pull into the KADEP parking lot and my mood soars.” She recommends volunteering at KADEP because it has been a humbling experience, bringing out the best in her, and she even says that she can’t live without it. She thinks it will do the same for everyone who wants to be a part of this “family.” Needless to say, clients and staff alike are inspired daily to live life a little more like Debby.
Stay tuned for more about our volunteers during National Volunteer Week! #NVW
mscenter.org/volunteer
Debby says that each and every client is very special to her and she tries to make one on one time with as many clients as possible every day. Debby feels that after years of caregiving for her daughter she “gets it,” and can relate to many of the challenges that the clients also face. Debby says, “No matter what kind of day I might be having, all I have to do is pull into the KADEP parking lot and my mood soars.” She recommends volunteering at KADEP because it has been a humbling experience, bringing out the best in her, and she even says that she can’t live without it. She thinks it will do the same for everyone who wants to be a part of this “family.” Needless to say, clients and staff alike are inspired daily to live life a little more like Debby.
Stay tuned for more about our volunteers during National Volunteer Week! #NVW
mscenter.org/volunteer
Monday, April 9, 2018
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