An office volunteer has reached the ultimate milestone for volunteers. Doris Galinski of Crown Point, becomes the first recipient of the Presidential Service Award, Gold Star, at Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana. To earn the Gold Star, in the Presidential Service Award program, the volunteer must donate more than 500 hours of service during a service year. With over 501 hours to date, Doris has earned the distinct honor of this recognition.
Doris joined the Meals on Wheels volunteer program by attending the Spring into Action Volunteer Fair in 2013. Her previous office experience has helped us in many ways. She has a great demeanor on the telephone and also is kind to our clients when they call about their meals. She assisted us at the Spring Into Action Volunteer Fair in 2015 recruiting new volunteers. By relaying her story of how she became involved, she helped us recruit new candidates.
“Doris is a great asset to our organization. Her organizational and good communication skills helps us whenever she comes into the office. Her positive attitude has helped us in many ways. I am so proud of her accomplishing the 500+ hours. This has been a goal for Doris all year and I am delighted she has earned this recognition,” according to Joan Vith, Volunteer Manager. Doris will receive her gold pin, presidential letter, and certificate at the next Volunteer Recognition Luncheon in April of 2016.
For more information on individual or corporate volunteering opportunities, contact Joan at (219)-756-3663, or email joan@mownwi.org