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Volunteer Fair at Millbrook Library draws interest in helping

Volunteer Fair at Millbrook Library draws interest in helping

Embracing a spirit of volunteerism, Millbrook area residents explored opportunities during a Volunteer Fair at the Millbrook Library on Saturday, March 15.

Photo by Leila Hawken

MILLBROOK — A Volunteer Fair held at The Millbrook Library on Saturday, March 15, drew a diverse representation of Millbrook area residents willing to learn more about how they can help.

Fourteen nonprofit organizations, large and small, brought displays, hand-out literature and representatives ready to answer questions. The interest was strong as visitors circulated to find just the right match for their interests and abilities to fit with an appropriate opportunity.

“You’re the people I wanted to see,” said one visitor to the booth of Literacy Connections. “How do I get involved,” she asked.

Other organizations offered opportunities to volunteer with animal care, emergency response, environmental programs, food programs, health and wellness, the library, emergency services and more. Volunteer service can be short term, such as helping with an event or date-specific project, or a longer-term program of continuing service, such as assisting with a program’s continuing needs. Whether short term or longer, volunteerism has many rewards.

“It’s a fun organization,” said Angels of Light volunteer Jane Burdis.

The Millbrook Fire Department brought a fire truck along to attract volunteers, whether as firefighters, or as associate members who help with special events and department activities.

For a young person, training available through volunteering provides invaluable early credentials in preparation for high school, college or a future career, or for a senior, sharing abilities to help others is key to purposeful later years.To contact any of these organizations or learn more about volunteer service, go to that organizations’s website.

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