年度最佳义工

组织志愿者奖
RULH National Honor Society and 琳达•道格拉斯, Advisor
俄亥俄谷庄园——俄亥俄州雷普利

琳达•道格拉斯 and the Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington (RULH) National Honor Society (NHS) student volunteers have been regularly donating their time and talents to Ohio Valley Manor for more than 3 years. They are the first people called to assist with the facility's special community events, including OVM' s Holiday Open House and Easter Egg Hunt. The students regularly visit one-on-one with residents, 送情人节贺卡和圣诞贺卡, and assist in the transportation of residents for activities throughout the building. 琳达•道格拉斯, 英国国民健康保险协会分会顾问, collaborated with OVM to form a program that is truly beneficial to the residents and students alike.

By developing relationships with their "adopted grandmothers and grandfathers," this group of volunteers helps reduce the isolation and loneliness that can impact residents. Because of their youth and energy, they engage with the OVM residents in a unique and meaningful way.

The group usually volunteers after school or on weekends. 虽然他们经常一起去, many of the students have taken the initiative to stop in and help out when they have spare time, and have become a regular sight at Ohio Valley Manor. 感谢琳达·道格拉斯的远见卓识, OVM' s Volunteer team has more than doubled and several new faces join the ranks every September. This is truly a group of volunteers worthy of the 2019 Award!

成人志愿者奖
约瑟芬Poveroni
别墅圣. 约瑟夫——加菲尔德高地，俄亥俄州

住在离别墅街只有几分钟路程的地方. 约瑟夫 Campus, 约瑟夫ine is a true fixture recognized by residents and staff for her presence. She often visits at short notice to help the staff and support a program or event. 6年多了, 约瑟夫ine has helped the Villa's Life Enrichment Department implement a program that provides weekly manicures to residents, and involves other community volunteers in support of the effort. 无视她88年的生命, "JoJo" can be found stacking chairs at the end of a concert, even after being out of breath seating everyone for a "Singing Angels" concert.

Each Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas, the Villa hosts a resident and family dinner. 约瑟夫ine funds tickets for 14 Sisters to attend, further demonstrating her strong devotion to the Sisters and 别墅圣. 约瑟夫.

通常说一句有意义的话或引用, 约瑟夫ine found herself a bit tongue-tied when she was named 年度最佳义工 at the Villa several years ago. She usually tells people to stay busy and take each day at a time, 这个建议对JoJo很有帮助, 为她赢得了2019年OHCA成人志愿者奖!

青少年志愿者奖
伊莎贝拉Prok
甘中套房-鲍威尔，俄亥俄州

Isabella is a special volunteer who takes amazing initiative for someone who just turned 16. She began her adventure as a volunteer visiting at Ganzhorn Suites, and she fell in love with 微笑 and companionship of the residents. Isabella is seen as everyone's granddaughter, and residents can't wait to interact with her. Her passion for those on the memory-loss journey has been a gift, and she works independently and continues to discover new ways to help residents keep connected to the things they loved in their lifetime.

Isabella is committed to creating moments of joy for residents, modifying activities when needed so that everyone will be successful. 她自己编写程序, and she has become quite close with many of her special friends while working with them. 当一个居民陷入困境时, Isabella is there to redirect the conversation to help them into a better emotional place. 即使他们不记得伊莎贝拉的名字, 微笑, laughter and joy on her face create an instant bond.

Isabella gives of her time and misses some experiences that most students her age have, 这一切都是为了回馈当地居民. It is a beautiful thing, and is recognized by the facility staff. We would also like to recognize Isabella's commitment and her special attention to those with dementia and related conditions by honoring her with the 2019 Teen Volunteer Aw