Community Corner
Giving Back In Gulfport: Lee MacKinnon
In addition to her busy schedule with school, Lee MacKinnon makes time each week to volunteer at the Gulfport Senior Center. She is this week's Volunteer of the Week.
Name: Lee MacKinnon
Hometown: Rhinecliff, NY
Birthday: Nov. 17, 1958
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Title: Front desk volunteer for the Gulfport Senior Center
How long have you been volunteering?
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“Two months for the senior center.”
What encouraged/inspired you to start volunteering?
“It seems like a good fit. I am in the graduation program for my master’s degree, and I enjoy working with seniors.”
What do you like about volunteering?
“It gives you a good feeling; servicing others feels good.”
How often do you volunteer?
“Once a week because of my busy class schedule.”
What keeps you interested in volunteering?
“I like helping people, and I feel as though I have something to offer them.”
What do you like about Gulfport?
“The sense of a small community.”
How can the public help your organization?
“Since the seniors like to be active, the senior center could always use more sponsors to help with activities.”