Volunteers
Volunteers are very important for the success of the Center. Several people of all ages volunteer their time and talent. A majority of the volunteers are registered with the RSVP program of Monroe County. RSVP volunteers earn a meal allowance and mileage while they volunteer their time. Volunteers help in a variety of ways.
Staff has unanimously chosen Larry and Sheila Barstad as the 2019 volunteers of the year. It is the first time in recent memory a husband and wife were selected for the award. They were instrumental in reorganizing our Spring and Fall rummage sale. They spent countless hours individually pricing every item we received, and many more hours setting things up. It was the first time we had things overflowing into the lobby because the bingo room was busting at the seams. Larry spent hours researching similar items on eBay or the garage sale website to ensure he would get the best price. Our fall 2019 rummage sale shattered any previous total. While they weren’t working on the rummage sale, they helped with bingo. Calling or running numbers. They are both dedicated volunteers. Their willingness to give staff a hand anytime they were asked is only matched by a few others.
This recognition was meant to be shared in a more celebratory manner at our 2021 volunteer dinner. Unfortunately, Larry passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at home under hospice care. We will miss his friendly smile and kindhearted laugh. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sheila, their children, his brothers, and sisters, and especially his grandkids. We all have our special memory of Larry, mine will be of his relentless search for a yet to be identified item from our 2019 rummage sale. Whatever it was, he sold it. Godspeed on your new journey our friend.
This recognition was meant to be shared in a more celebratory manner at our 2021 volunteer dinner. Unfortunately, Larry passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at home under hospice care. We will miss his friendly smile and kindhearted laugh. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sheila, their children, his brothers, and sisters, and especially his grandkids. We all have our special memory of Larry, mine will be of his relentless search for a yet to be identified item from our 2019 rummage sale. Whatever it was, he sold it. Godspeed on your new journey our friend.
The Frenchtown Center for Active Adults is proud to be a Volunteer Station and home to Monroe Counties "Happy Hookers". Discover more information on your Monroe County Retired Senior Volunteer Program and learn how you can become a "Hooker" click on a smiling face below.
There are a variety of ways you can volunteer your time at the Center.
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Reception Desk volunteers serve as the face of the Newark Senior Center, answering questions for members and visitors, giving tours. Desk volunteers serve in two shifts, 9am – 12:00 pm and then 12:00pm to 4pm, Monday through Friday.
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Newsletter Mailing volunteers gather once at the end of each month to help with labeling and sorting the 750+ newsletters that are mailed to our members on a monthly basis. The mailing date for the upcoming month is listed on the activities page of the Center newsletter. The project runs from about 8:30am to 10am. You are welcome to walk in and help at any time.
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Rummage Sale volunteers are needed to help with our bi-annual rummage sale, held in June and October. Volunteers help with set up and then staffing the checkout booth at the sale. No experience needed. This is one of the best opportunities for meeting fellow members at the Center.
Sheila Barstad (Center) helps the buyers with their treasures |
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Bingo each Friday doors open at 12:30 pm games start at 1:00 pm. As a volunteer you could be a floor caller, call games or help with refreshments. Robert Boudrie Sr., Robert Boudrie Jr., Lisa Cooley, Paul Cooley, John Bocks and Ralph Cicero help with Bingo Mania |
Volunteers can also teach a class, help in the kitchen, work on landscaping, help with facility maintenance projects and more.
Please contact Lisa Cooley for more information at lcooley@frenchtownsenior.com or call 734-243-6210
RSVP volunteers earn a meal allowance and mileage while they volunteer their time.
For information on the RSVP program, contact Joe Grifka, Program Director (Joe@monroectr.org) at 734 241-0408.
RSVP Volunteer registration forms are also available at Frenchtown Center.
Please contact Lisa Cooley for more information at lcooley@frenchtownsenior.com or call 734-243-6210
RSVP volunteers earn a meal allowance and mileage while they volunteer their time.
For information on the RSVP program, contact Joe Grifka, Program Director (Joe@monroectr.org) at 734 241-0408.
RSVP Volunteer registration forms are also available at Frenchtown Center.