VOLUNTEERS IN ACTION
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Susan “Sue” Streeper from Meals on Wheels East County Service Center-El Cajon is the Senior Volunteers in Action Volunteer of the Month for January/February 2023. She was nominated by the Tim Ray, Director of the East County Service Center. Sue began volunteering with Meals on Wheels at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, when Meals on Wheels was especially in need of volunteers due to the sizeable reduction in their volunteer force. Since November of 2020, Sue has contributed 216 hours of volunteer service. Every Friday for three hours, Sue delivers healthy meals and provides safety checks for older adults and disabled veterans.
Sue has a heart of gold and is very attentive, always making sure the clients are healthy and safe. She also ensures that the routes are filled with enough volunteers to deliver daily meals to clients. Sue is a team player who always picks up extra shifts when Meals on Wheels is struggling to find volunteers to cover vacant routes. Sue’s favorite part of volunteering with Meals on Wheels is the opportunity to interact with the clients on her delivery route. She lets them know they are valued and helps to put a smile on their face during these trying and often isolating times. The clients look forward to seeing Sue every Friday and one recently expressed to the Meals on Wheels office how much she appreciates Sue’s visits. Sue’s caring and compassionate nature is very much appreciated by Meals on Wheels staff. Tim Ray shares, “Sue Streeper is a rock star! Sue personifies the positive values and character of an ideal volunteer and friend. Sue is the eyes, ears, face, and heart of Meals on Wheels. We are truly blessed to have Sue as one of our volunteers. We appreciate you, Sue!” Thank you, Sue, for being a “rock star” to Meals on Wheels volunteers, clients, and all of the people who serve. Your service has ensured nutritious meals and smiles to many people in the East County. Congratulations, and thank you for serving your community! |