Volunteer Spotlight: Mary Jane
Mary Jane (center) with her mother (left) and her sister (right)
Mary Jane started volunteering at the Samaritan Center in 2013 when she was transitioning from teaching full time to working part-time. “I had the time and I wanted to put it to good use,” recounted Mary Jane.
Seven years later not only is Mary Jane still volunteering at the Samaritan Center but now her sister and 94-year-old mother have joined her. Every Monday morning they come together and spend the morning visiting and volunteering in their areas of interest. Mary Jane and her sister, Ruth, share an interest in quilting and volunteer their time to measure, sort, cut, bundle and price the donated fabric. Their mother, Ms. Thelma sorts and bundles greeting cards.
“I enjoy it. I really like starting my week volunteering at the Samaritan Center on Monday mornings,”
expressed Mary Jane.
Mary Jane is one person, with one family, volunteering one day a week; however, like many volunteers who give of their time to support our thrift operation, their “one” contribution makes a growing impact in our community by supporting our ministry through preparing items for our thrift store.