ANNOUNCEMENTS, Blog, ORIENTATION, VOLUNTEERS

Resourceful and Rewarding: How One Volunteer Sees Immediate Impact in Helping a Neighbor

“People like me are on a fixed income. That’s the reality. And even though my city has a cab voucher program, it is still very […]

ANNOUNCEMENTS, Blog, EVENTS, VOLUNTEERS

Celebrating Two Long-term Volunteers at Annual Appreciation Event

Each year, Duet celebrates all the outstanding volunteers who bring our mission to life. More than 300 of these volunteers help homebound seniors – “neighbors” […]

ANNOUNCEMENTS, Blog, ORIENTATION, VOLUNTEERS

The Beauty of Retirement: Duet Volunteer, Dennis Parker, Reflects on 13 Years of Service

“When I first started volunteering, they [Duet’s neighbors] were older than me. Now they’re younger than me.” Retired Duet volunteer, Dennis Parker There’s more to […]

ANNOUNCEMENTS, Blog, CAREGIVERS, SUPPORT

Caregivers Giving Back

From Receiving to Giving: The Evolution of Caregiver Support in Duet Our Duet support groups are forums of give and take. Initially, caregivers join to […]

ANNOUNCEMENTS, Blog, ORIENTATION, VOLUNTEERS

Duet Volunteers are Seen and Valued

“It sounds sort of cliché, but I always feel like it’s such a small thing to do, but it’s so surprising what your get out […]

ANNOUNCEMENTS, Blog, EVENTS, VOLUNTEERS

Celebrating 3 Groovy Duet Volunteers

One of Duet’s most anticipated and important annual traditions took place on Sunday, April 30, at Church of the Beatitudes: Duet’s 2023 Volunteer Appreciation Bash. […]

ANNOUNCEMENTS, Blog, ORIENTATION, VOLUNTEERS

Paying It Forward: Duet Volunteer, Jon Allen, Reflects on 16 Years of Service

“It’s not about giving back, it’s about paying it forward.” Duet volunteer, Jon Allen When you hear the word “service,” what comes to mind? The […]

ORIENTATION, SUPPORT, VOLUNTEERS

Make a Resolution this New Year’s to Boost Wholeness and Wellbeing for Yourself and Others: Volunteer

Meaningful connections stir and inspire us. In the wake of almost 3-years of social distancing and virtual gatherings, reconnecting with others has been difficult and […]