Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Spencer

by hungerintervention | Aug 1, 2024 | Blog, Volunteers | 0 comments

Spencer, in the middle, pictured in the neon green shirt

Our March 2024 Volunteer Spotlight was Spencer! Spencer has been volunteering with HIP for at least two years. You’ll often find him serving meals in our Senior Community Meals program at the Lamb of God Church. He likes to help out whenever he can find time to volunteer on the days he is not working. Spencer found out about HIP by searching online for a volunteer job, and he likes the ease of signing up for specific shifts online using our Sign-up Genius page. He says that he likes volunteering with HIP because he likes to help feed the seniors who participate in our program.

Spencer says that he would like to explore other volunteering opportunities with HIP as well. He has had such a great time with Senior Community Meals that he has been happy to come back and help whenever possible. He always appreciates being thanked for the work he does with us. We want to thank Spencer for all his time and effort in helping HIP.

As the first spotlight of the year, we would like to highlight Nick and his immeasurable contribution to our Senior Community Meal program! Nick has helped with check-in for meal service for about 8 years.

Nick found out about HIP through Jerry Berger, one of the founders of HIP, at his local church. What began as a new volunteering experience became a routine part of Nick’s life as a retiree. “Volunteering keeps me busy and is one way for me to socialize.”

As a front-facing volunteer, Nick’s unique position allows him to engage with the people around him as well as observe budding relationships grow. He likes seeing “how seniors grow in their [inter]actions with each other.” and appreciates the camaraderie he sees between HIP staff and volunteers. He also found a physical benefit by getting in some exercise while putting up and taking down tables.

We hope his story will inspire others to volunteer in their communities. In his own words: “Yes I would recommend volunteering at HIP for those that have the time, are looking for a way to help the community, or just need something to do while looking for a job. They could be like me, retired and need to keep busy.”

As a pivotal part of the Senior Meals crew, we are so happy to see Nick’s familiar face every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Thank you Nick for all that you do!