Quotes from volunteers
"Volunteering with my senior morphed into a "family experience." It was not volunteering per se, but the art of truly caring about each other as humans, seeing beyond our differences, and extending a whole lot of love. Love is the highest service you could ever provide to another."
- Taneeka W.
"It make my evening when I go over to see my senior after a rough day at work and her face lights up when I walk through the door."
- Moishe M.
"It make me feel good knowing I make a difference and can help someone."
- Ken W.
"At first I though it was the senior who would be benefiting from my visits, but after time I learned that I get back just as much.....if not more."
- Sarah M.
"I love hearing stories about what New York was like many years ago."
- Raj C.
"Never have I felt so appreciated as when I volunteered with Visiting Neighbors."
- Isha I.
"It has been a real joy meeting with new people. It is a pleasure to be able to help them. It gives me a joy to give back and for that reason I am blessed."
- Nicki C.
"Words can't describe what Visiting Neighbors has meant to me. One of the luckiest days of my life was when I found such a wonderful organization. "
- Jessie K.
"Just spending time with a senior who values my company makes me day."
- Daniel F.
"Helping seniors is a fun and adventurous experience. I have learned so much from them and got a lot of great practical advice. I also learned a lot about myself."
- Isaac C.
"Volunteering for Visiting Neighbors has been an extremely wonderful experience for me. It fills my heart with joy."
- Lakshika D.
"The volunteer experience has meant a great deal to me. I have made long-lasting relationships with several seniors and the staff."
- Patty A.
"Volunteering with Visiting Neighbors has taught me a great deal."
- Sue W.
"I never realized the obstacles that the senior population has to overcome. I am glad I can help to alleviate some of those problems."
- Jerome F.
