RSVP recognizes Winfree as volunteer for Chamber
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The longtime school teacher is now volunteering her time through RSVP, the Retired Seniors Volunteer Program.
Winfree volunteers for four hours a week every Thursday at the Chamber of Commerce. She’s been working there for over a year.
Previously she had done one-year stints as a volunteer for Families in Crisis, River Park Hospital and the Arts Center in Woodbury.
“This is something I always wanted to do if I ever had the time,” said Winfree, who is being honored by RSVP as its volunteer of the month for September. “I wanted a way to get out and meet people and a way to also experience different jobs. That’s why I worked a year at one place and then moved on.”
At the Chamber, Winfree handles a number of different assignments. She greets visitors, answers the phone, does computer work and helps with mailings. The Chamber has recently moved into its new addition and now boasts an attractive office.
“I’ve really enjoyed my volunteer jobs and learned new skills,” said Winfree. “It’s good to keep up with changing technology.”
Barbara Osredkar also volunteers at the Chamber through RSVP.
RSVP has around 200 regular volunteers, according to director Sue Jones. She said a large number of those people volunteer their time by visiting nursing homes and she’s always eager for volunteers who might enjoy working in an office setting.
“We place people where they want to go,” said Jones. “We go over activities they enjoy and it’s the volunteers who choose what they want to do.”
Anyone interested in joining RSVP can contact Jones at 473-5367.