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Mashpee Council on Aging <br /> 26 Frank E. Hicks Drive <br /> Mashpee, MA 02649 <br /> 508.539.1440 <br /> Volunteer Assistant <br /> March 2011 <br /> New Volunteers Interviewed <br /> • Christine White— Friendly Visitor, Driver <br /> • Diane Goeldner— Friendly Visiting, Office Projects <br /> Drivers <br /> Our"snow bird" drivers are starting to arrive back from Florida and we are getting <br /> them back on our lists to call. <br /> Training Opportunity <br /> I attended the training on "Appealing to Experience: Getting Baby Boomers <br /> Involved in Volunteering" put on by Cape Cod Volunteers. We are already seeing "baby <br /> boomer" volunteers in our ranks. We presently have about 20 volunteers who were born <br /> between 1946 and 1965. Our largest group is still the 70 —80 year olds. However, we <br /> have people through out the age groups who represent the qualities typically thought of <br /> as boomers. <br /> What I took away from that workshop is that we have a great strength in the <br /> sense of community here and that we need to be continuously open and flexible in the <br /> face of the changing desires and needs of volunteers of all ages. <br /> Attached is an interesting "Cohort Chart" that was part of the handouts. <br /> Volunteer Advocate <br /> We were privileged to have Monica Costa volunteer with us as part of her <br /> Bachelor's in Nursing program. She is currently also a case manager with Overlook <br /> VNA. Her job with us was to talk with newer volunteers to get some feedback about <br /> their experience. Comments were generally very positive and we were able to identify a <br /> couple of volunteers who wanted more work. This can be a productive way to get <br /> feedback and we would like to continue this project in the future. <br /> Volunteer Recognition <br /> It's coming right up on May 26. Please remember that we are asking you to <br /> arrive early, at 10:30 AM, to greet our guests as they come. We will again provide you <br /> with "Reserved" signs that you can use to choose your desired seats. <br /> Elder Services Agency Fair <br /> On April 22, 2011 Jim and I attended the Elder Services Agency Fair. I met <br /> many of their staff and distributed information about the Mashpee Senior Center and our <br /> volunteer program. <br /> Respectfully Submitted, <br /> Judy Genge <br /> Volunteer Assistant <br />