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Compeer Lancaster's "Green Team"

Compeer Lancaster volunteers

Kim and Andy Green

Kim Green first learned about Compeer Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 2007 while visiting a volunteer website looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of persons who were lonely and isolated. It was Kim's experience with a seriousl physical illness that made her reflect on what it might feel like to be alone and going through an illness or the challenges of everyday life without the type of support she had from her husband, Andy, and others. Kim became a Compeer caller and then a one-to-one volunteer friend. When Compeer Lancaster's Volunteer Coordinator resigned, she applied for the position and was thrilled to join Compeer Lancaster's staff in June 2008.

As many spouses can relate to, from the time Kim oined Compeer as a volunteer, Andy became a "volunteer," too. At first, he attended monthly Game Nights and supported friends whose volunteers were unable to attend. Then, Kim "volunteered" Andy to assist with efforts to redesign and update Compeer Lancaster's website. He added features that allow donations and volunteers' monthly reports to be submitted online. Andy continues to monitor the website regularly, update the upcoming events / activities section, and to post pictures from recent Compeer events. Before Kim could "volunteer" Andy for something else, Andy chose to take the Compeer training, and since April 2008, Andy has been matched in a one-to-one friendship with a man who is hoping to develop the first friendship of his lifetime.

Without a doubt, Compeer Lancaster has a winning "Green Team!"

Past Bright Spots:

Compeer of Suburban Philadelphia Advocate of the Year: Cheryl Baldino

Chester County, PA Volunteer of the Year: Gary Wills

Compeer Affiliates: Please send us your stories!

We'd like to recognize the people that work so hard to make your program a success: your volunteers. If you wish to tell us about a volunteer that should be included on this page, please adhere to the following guidelines:

• The submission should focus on the noteworthy efforts made by your volunteer in the Compeer program - tell us about how they have truly made a difference through the gift of friendship.

• Submissions should be limited to 250 words or less.

• Though not required, if you wish to include a photo with your submission, please be sure to complete and return our Photo Release form along with the photo.

• Please be mindful of sensitive information in your submission. Use first names and/or pseudonyms where appropriate, and refrain from including any confidential information.

Please send your submissions to Lea Nordhaus
email: lea@compeer.org | fax: 585.697.7701

We regret that we may not be able to feature all of the submissions we receive on our website. However, we reserve the right to utilize any submissions we receive at a later date on our website or in alternate media (e.g. newsletters).