It Could Have Been Fun By: Aly Halberstadt as told to by Rinus Lamers It was my early years of volunteering that I drove that sweet 91 year old lady once a week. She always had a few items on her agenda and I happily took her where she needed …
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. “Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs …
Free Dentistry Day Saturday, October 13th 8:00am-12:00pm One free cleaning, filling, or extraction on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE basis. Services located at: Dental Care of Huntley 12222 Route 47 Huntley, IL 60142 (224) 654-6920
Driving a care receiver outside of office hours (9am-3pm, Monday through Friday)? Make sure you call the VOLUNTEER HOTLINE (844) 653-7286 with any pertinent information about the ride that may affect that care receiver’s other rides. For example, if you pick up a ride and find out the care receiver …
The Pioneer Center has been helping us with our McHenry and Woodstock area birthday flower deliveries for the past three years. These volunteers collect flowers, make them into a bouquet, and deliver them to our care receivers during their birthday month. Partnering with the Pioneer Center benefits not only SCVN’s …
All Supporters of SCVN are welcome to attend! Senior Care Volunteer Network (SCVN) exists to address the challenges faced by our county seniors who need services to maintain their independence. We provide these services all at no-cost because we are able to utilize volunteers who donate their precious time to …
As part of our “Fundraiser of a Different Color” Series, this month we will be painting on glass for the holidays! Your $20 class fee includes all materials, instruction, fun and 1 glass to paint. Additional glasses are available for $5 each. Sign up today before all seats are taken!
Save the Date! As part of our “Fundraiser of a Different Color” Series, this month we’ll be working on pine cone decorations for Fall! Sign up today before all seats are taken!
By: Aly Halberstadt as told to by Sandy Portincaso The grandchildren were with me during those summers, the summers I drove Miss Phyllis. On those mornings, I’d follow along to the car as two of my grandkids would scramble into the backseat before I got in myself to pick up …
Looking for a fun volunteer opportunity? Sign up to volunteer at The 33rd Annual Fall Diddley Craft Show at the Boone County Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 13 and Sunday, October 14. We want SCVN to be greatly represented at this event! Sign up to volunteer here!
