VOLUNTEERS AND NON-PROFITS
JEANIE BREVER VOLUNTEER FOR UNITED WAY OF DOUGLAS AND POPE COUNTIES
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Why is volunteering important to you?
Volunteering is important to me because it makes a difference in someone else’s life. When you share your time, talents or money, you make a positive impact in your community and in the world.
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What is your favorite part about volunteering or what do you like about it? Please give an example.
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My favorite part of volunteering is being in contact with people – meeting new ones and sharing time with people I already know. For example, helping at the United Way Food Drop over the years, I have met so many wonderful people. I admire the volunteers who come forward and help others. They help even if they might be in need themselves. By helping others, people bond and it’s healing for everyone.
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JEANIE IS AN AMAZING WOMAN WITH SUCH A HUGE HEART!
Why do you volunteer for the United Way? What drew you to that organization?
I volunteer for United Way because I see the worthwhile events and programs they are committed to. United Way helps individuals and families of all ages and walks of life. United Way focuses on supporting and educating the whole person – physically, mentally and nutritionally.
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What impact has volunteering made on you?
Volunteering has made me so appreciative of this wonderful community and area we live in. Alexandria and the surrounding areas are so very generous – businesses and individuals alike. When we see someone in need, we need only pause for a moment and ask “What Would Jesus Do?” Or, as my friends and I also say “What Would Jennie Hevern do?” (Jennie Hevern was a longtime volunteer in the community who passed away March 17, 2017.) We know the answer and we each need to take action in small or large ways.
JEN JABAS
Executive director, United Way of Douglas and Pope Counties
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What advice would you have for someone who is thinking about becoming a volunteer?
If you are thinking about volunteering, JUST DO IT! I encourage young people, old people, newcomers to the community, lonely people, busy people, anyone to volunteer. Every time you reach out your hand and heart to help, you are volunteering. Every time you share your time, talents or money, you are volunteering. Every time you volunteer, you are expanding your horizons and the rewards are tremendous. Thank you to the many, many volunteers. Your efforts do not go unnoticed. I am blessed to call many of you “friend.”
