April Volunteer of the Month - Anne Richards
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Aging Resources wouldn't operate without our incredible volunteers and community partners. We want to thank the many individuals and businesses who donate their time, talent, and treasure in supporting older Douglas County adults by partnering with ARDC. This April we are highlighting Anne Richards, a longtime friend of Aging Resources. Anne was first introduced to ARDC when her husband needed help with transportation to his medical appointments. After his passing, Anne wanted to give back by volunteering with Aging Resources...and we're so glad she did! Anne provides volunteer transportation to older adults so they can get where they need to go. She also delivers meals each Monday to a local apartment complex that ARDC supports. Anne's made several friends delivering meals and the seniors she delivers to are thrilled when she walks in the door!
Thank you Anne for all that you do on behalf of Aging Resources to help older adults age independently and in their homes. Get to know Anne below... What brought you to Aging Resources of Douglas County? My husband used ARDC transportation services for doctor’s appointments since he was disabled and we did not have a vehicle for wheelchair transport. It is a wonderful service and assisted us countless times. After my husband passed away I wanted to give back so I started volunteering with ARDC. What’s a memorable story from your time volunteering with us? There are many memorable stories. I’ve met so many wonderful people in the community as a result of my ARDC volunteer work. People are so thankful for the services ARDC provides for seniors in Douglas County. What do you love about helping the older community? I’ve always enjoyed helping people. I wanted to “pay it forward” for everything ARDC did for my family. In addition to providing transportation, I also pick up and deliver meals to a senior apartment building in Castle Rock every Monday. It’s nice to have gotten to know many of the people at the apartment. What advice would you share with someone who is thinking about volunteering with Aging Resources? I would highly recommend getting involved. The staff at ARDC are wonderful to work with. You can pick and choose what trips work best with your schedule. ARDC makes the volunteer process so easy. The entire experience has been very rewarding for me. How long have you lived in Douglas County? I’ve been living in Douglas County for 29 years. What are some of your hobbies? I love to travel, read, work in the yard and meet up with friends. What is something that’s on your bucket list? I've always wanted to see the Northern Lights. What is a fun fact about you? I was born in Ireland. People have no idea since I don’t have an accent. Thank you Anne for being such a wonderful volunteer for ARDC and making such a difference in the lives of older adults! We appreciate you! |