Thanks Volunteers

To the Editor:

This week as National Volunteer Recognition Week is celebrated, April 22 to 28, Newtown Youth Services would like to offer our humble gratitude to the countless numbers of volunteers who give “the time of their life” for the sake of Newtown’s youth.

In a world where “me first” is often the motto, these wonderful people – as young as seven years old – actually go out of their way to help us accomplish programs that range from folding newsletters and stuffing envelopes to planting gardens and painting murals.

As we are a small staff, our agency would not be able to continue and flourish without the support of the hundreds of volunteers assisting us throughout the year – we say thank you to each and every one of you! You will never know how truly indispensable you are.

The following list will give you an idea of the significance of volunteer efforts – the Newtown Youth Services’ Board of Directors, the High School Youth Advisory Board, the Middle School Youth Advisory Board, NYCAAP, The Juvenile Review Board, the Dance/Auction organizers, PIE newsletter authors, Names Project AIDS Quilt guardians, Annual mailing workers, Special Needs Parent Group leaders, Cullen’s Summer program assistants, Bike Day workers, Depot Day helpers, Parent Education Workshop leaders, mentors, office helpers, Independent Living Day workers, New Mother’s group leaders, Talent Show technicians and helpers, PASSAGES speakers, “youth garden” gardeners, 4H members, community service confirmands, and all parents who pick up, drop off, and transport their children for Youth Services’ programs.

We are constantly renewed and energized by contact with thoughtful, considerate, giving youth and adults who would like to be a part of Newtown’s future – our youth!

P.S. – There is an opportunity to volunteer on May 5 for Independent Living Day – helping Senior Citizens with chores around the house. Call for info.

Sincerely,

The Staff of Newtown Youth Services

Debbie Richardson, Director, NYS

Jane Todorski, Assistant Director

Anita Arnold, Office Manager

Roseanne Loring, Parent Educator/Program Coordinator

41A Main Street, Newtown                                        April 24, 2001