04/23/2026
Please help us introduce and celebrate our very first OADC volunteer, Jean, during National Volunteer Appreciation Week! 💛
If you’re from the community or had kiddos in the Rosendale-Brandon School District, chances are you already know Jean. She spent many years as the friendly, familiar face in the Primary School office, touching countless lives along the way. Now, even in retirement, Jean continues to make a difference... just in a new setting! She joins us for full days every Tuesday and Thursday, and our participants absolutely LOVE spending time with her. Her helping hand, warm presence, and contagious smile mean so much to both participants and staff.
Thank you, Jean, for being our very first volunteer at Onward. We are so grateful for you and love having you as part of our family! 💕
Get to know Jean 👇
✨What brought you to Onward?
"I always said I wanted to volunteer somewhere after retirement. My mom was at an assisted living and I saw a need and often thought about someplace like that. Knowing Chanel’s family and how much they are bringing needed services to this area, I decided to try Onward and I am so glad I did!"
✨Most enjoyable thing about volunteering?
"I enjoy seeing how much the participants love the format at Onward and how the staff interacts with each individual. You can feel the love. Very heart warming.”
✨Other volunteering opportunities you've been involved in?
“After 38 years, I missed my job- people I worked with, and families, so this last fall I also voluntered in the office at Laconia Elementary to help the secretary get ready for the increased number of students, staff and new facility. Hope to continue that also."
✨One fun fact about you?
"I was always scared to try motorcycling, now I still love it at my age!"
✨Favorite springtime activity?
"Spring brings camping, motorcycle season, and time outdoors!"
If you're interested in volunteering, email 📧 chanel@onwardadultdaycenter.com!
