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I volunteer because I recently retired and my brilliant wife saw that I needed to find something to keep me active.  She suggested that I should contact the M.O.W organization.  It takes little time and I feel like I'm involved in the community.  I am inspired by all the other volunteers, and the staff at the Center because they care about everyone in Estacada.  The most rewarding for me is delivering meals, it's a great way to interact with people. It makes me feel useful and needed.  Seeing a smile is a HUGE reward.  I have always been a "worker bee", don't like being "in charge".  I really like everyone involved in the program.  I owe a lot to the Estacada Community, so this is one small way to give back.  

I moved here in 2016.  Through volunteering, I have found what a wonderful community Estacada is.  I enjoy meeting new people and it helps to know the area.  I enjoy exercising, so this gives me a few steps to walk.  People are so appreciative.  It is great to see the smiles, waves, exchange a few words and make new friends. 

We volunteer because we love to help people and my prayer is that I can bring a smile to their faces!  The most rewarding thing about delivering meals is when they smile and engage in a conversation.  It's a joy seeing how grateful they are.  

I volunteer because, I've always enjoyed doing things for other people.  There is such a need in the community for assistance and I love helping fill that need.  I lost my mom almost 2 years ago and seeing what she went through the last few months of her life, even with family close is hard.  Some of the folks I deliver to rarely see or talk to anyone.  I know they appreciate all of the drivers.  The most rewarding thing for me is talking with people I deliver to.  listening to them and seeing the smiles!

We had been looking for an outlet to help our community, so when the opportunity came to drive for Meals on Wheels, we signed on.  MOW is a program that truly provides a much needed service.  We enjoy developing relationships with clients.   Many recipients of MOW have limited family support or opportunities for social interaction.  We love to give a word of encouragement or try to meet a need.  They really appreciate our visits, and honesty, we think for a few people this is the only food they get. 

I do this because I enjoy serving my community and helping others.  It's a way for me to get out of the house, and get some light exercise.  I have done community service my whole life and its always a new adventure.