"Don't ever question the value of volunteers. Noah's Ark was built by volunteers; the Titanic was built by professionals." Unknown
While we're not sure who to credit for that quote, it does make you stop and think about the important work that volunteers do on a daily basis around the world. According to www.handsonnetwork.org, the largest network of local volunteer centers around the world, last year approximately 2.6 million volunteers contributed $579 million worth of service and that's just volunteers in their network!
At Concordia, our volunteers may not actually number in the millions, but the hundreds we do have seem to do the work of a million people, and we couldn't be more grateful for each and every one of them.
Last week, which was officially National Volunteer Week nationwide, Concordia at Cabot held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at the Haven 1 dining room. Around 160 volunteers who help around the campus, with Concordia Visiting Nurses and with Good Samaritan Hospice were thanked by President and CEO Keith Frndak and then served a delicious lunch by the Concordia staff members they selflessly assist every day.
Below are some photos from the event for you to take a look at and comment on if you like. And if you keep scrolling past the pictures, you'll see some of the volunteer duties that are needed on a regular basis throughout Concordia Lutheran Ministries. If you or someone you know has a heart for volunteering, consider contacting one of our facilities to give a few hours of time. The great thing about volunteering is that it usually benefits the helper just as much as those who are helped just in different ways. :)
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Concordia is always looking for interested community members to help in a number of areas. Our volunteers perform important and rewarding work, and can choose the duties, location and schedule most fitting to them. No prior experience is needed, just an open heart and the desire to change a life.
Volunteers contribute in many ways, including:
- Music or dance talents
- Helping with parties/special events/outings
- Visiting patients/residents and wheelchair walks
- Quilting and sewing various items
- Pet Therapy visits
- Recycling cans and newspaper
- Office help
- Delivering mail/papers
- Light yardwork
- Assisting with chapel services
- And much more!
Those interested in volunteering should call one of the locations listed below and ask for volunteer opportunities. For more information on Concordia Lutheran Ministries, visit our website or e-mail us here.
Concordia at Cabot
134 Marwood Road
Cabot, PA 16023
Phone: (724) 352-1571
Concordia at Ridgewood Place
1460 Renton Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
Phone: (412) 798-1855
Concordia at the Orchard
104 Concordia Way
Butler, PA 16001
Phone: (724) 285-4490
Concordia at Rebecca Residence
3746 Cedar Ridge Road
Allison Park, PA 15101
Phone: (724) 444-0600
Good Samaritan Hospice
3500 Brooktree Road, Ste. 320
Wexford, PA 15090
Phone: (724) 933-8888
Concordia of the South Hills
1300 Bower Hill Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
Phone: (412) 278-1300
Concordia of Cranberry
10 Adams Ridge Boulevard
Mars, PA 16046
Phone: (724) 779-4300
Concordia of Fox Chapel
931 Route 910
Cheswick, PA 15024
Phone: (412) 767-5808
Concordia of Franklin Park
1600 Georgetowne Drive
Sewickley, PA 15143
Phone: (724) 935-1075
Concordia of Wexford
125 Brown Road
Wexford, PA 15090
Phone: (724) 935-1266
Concordia at Sumner
970 Sumner Parkway
Copley, OH 44321
Phone: (330) 664-1000
