Connecting Community, Changing Lives

by Lauren Finke, Executive Director, Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley

Recently the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley took some time to visit just what the organization has accomplished in the community. Through conversations and many brainstorming sessions it was realized the VCCV spends so much time connecting community members to life-changing opportunities.

How are these connections life-changing? When thousands of volunteers, some as young as three, come through the VCCV system annually and connect with hundreds of service experiences, you hear many stories from those who have positive experiences. Some are simple – the difference they felt when spending time giving back made them happy. Some are more intense, like when a University student through her classroom service experience realized her true passion and made a change in her major and studies. Either way, the change is evident.

As the VCCV discovered more and more of these community-wide life changing experiences that were occurring on a daily basis, it only felt right to keep that momentum moving forward. The VCCV wants to share that message and that’s why you will begin to notice the continued message “Connecting Community, Changing Lives” throughout many of our stories, newsletters, and postings. It is important for the message to remain at the forefront and to keep make positive changes throughout the Cedar Valley through those wanting to serve.

So, stay tuned and keep making a difference in the community through those life changing volunteer experiences!