16 local volunteers to receive Presidential Service Awards in Plymouth on October 26

For dedication in helping others, 16 area volunteers will receive the 2014 President’s Volunteer Service Awards at a special ceremony in Plymouth on October 26. Mayflower RSVP will present the prestigious national honor to these Plymouth County residents who have shared at least 4,000 hours of their time and talents with the community.
The President’s Volunteer Service Award is the premier volunteer awards program in this country. It honors Americans who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer service. Winners receive the official President’s Volunteer Service Award pin, certificate of achievement and a congratulatory letter from the president of the United States.
This year, the local nominees for the 2014 President’s Volunteer Service Awards include:
Roberta “Sylvia” Dodge of Bridgewater; Theodora “Teddi” Bourassa, Sandra Bowers, and Eleanor Claff of Brockton; Maureen Connolly, Joanne McNally, Kevin McNally and David Robinson of Duxbury; Ann Fiore and Rochelle “Rockie” Smith of Kingston; Iris Capobianco, Loretta Cook, and Doris Cronin of Pembroke; David Hosford and Robert Woodward of Plymouth; and Katharine Hurd of Sagamore Beach.
Mayflower RSVP, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program for Plymouth County, is a designated national Certifying Organization for the President’s Volunteer Service Award Program. It evaluates nominations of Plymouth County residents who meet or exceed the criteria for this honor. Once their volunteer service has been vetted, nominees are invited to an Awards Dinner and Auction in October to receive a pin and letter of thanks from the President of the United States.
The President’s Volunteer Service Award Dinner and Auction, sponsored by Old Colony Elder Services and Waverly Oaks Golf Club, will be held on Sunday, October 26, at Waverly Oaks Golf Club in Plymouth. Only a few tickets remain for this important community event recognizing outstanding volunteer leaders. For more information, call Mayflower RSVP at 508-746-7787 or go to www.mayflowerrsvp.org.
Exciting auction items include a Starter Wine Cellar and a Getaway Weekend in Boston, and much more! All proceeds from the auction support the Mayflower RSVP volunteer program. Mayflower RSVP, Inc. receives 70% of its funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service. The organization must raise the additional 30% as a match requirement to the federal grant. Auction items can be purchased using cash, check or credit card.
Mayflower RSVP provides meaningful opportunities to volunteers aged 55 and older that provide personal fulfillment by utilizing their life skills and experiences to contribute to various organizations, and improve the quality of life for Plymouth County citizens in need.
The Plymouth County chapter of the National Senior Corps works with service partners to utilize financial, infrastructure and human resources. It recruits and interviews volunteers, then aligns their abilities and interests to meet the needs of the community.
Mayflower RSVP is one of 750 volunteer programs in a national network with funding from the Corporation for National & Community Service, enabling older Americans to make a difference in their local communities. It is also funded by the United Way of Greater Plymouth County and with generous donations from businesses and individuals.
Mayflower RSVP is located at 385 Court Street, Suite 104 in Plymouth. Its service area covers all of the communities in Plymouth County. To volunteer or for more information about the group, go to www.mayflowerrsvp.org or call 508-746-7787.