Darke County Chapter of the American Red Cross...
Volunteer Opportunity...
An hour a week for our veterans? 
January 11, 2012 

They gave of themselves, and now they need your companionship as they face their own challenges. 

The Darke County Chapter of the American Red Cross is looking for friendly volunteers who can share just an hour per week by visiting with local veterans.  Volunteers, who must be at least 15 years old, will visit veterans living in one or more nursing care facilities throughout Darke County.  Share stories, lend a friendly hand, help with letter writing or just be a friendly ear for these incredible individuals who made it possible for us to enjoy our freedom.  Training and a background check are provided, and volunteers will have on-going support to help them fill this important role. 

“It’s such a simple yet, heart-felt way to say thank-you to the men and women who have served so selflessly in our Armed Forces.  Help us help them by spending a few hours a month sharing a conversation with a veteran who’s living out their life in an assisted living facility,” Lynne Gump, Executive Director, Darke County Chapter American Red Cross. 

To learn more about this volunteer opportunity or other opportunities within our community, please contact HandsOn West Central Ohio at (937) 548-8002, ext. 211, or visit www.handsonwestcentralohio.org. HandsOn West Central Ohio, including Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, is a program of Council on Rural Services. This program receives funding from Darke County United Way, Corporation for National Service, Area Agency on Aging, PSA2.