By: Rebecca Jablonksi, Volunteer Coordinator
What a month!
We had a great turnout to celebrate our volunteers by sponsoring a horse or a pony for our “Herd of Appreciation.” Each horse or pony donated is a symbol of the appreciation the Mane Stream community has for our volunteers. From individual volunteers to the groups of volunteers who are dedicated to their programs, such as the therapy volunteers, adaptive riding volunteers, and the group of volunteers who come in for special visits like the Girl Scouts, our volunteers make it all happen. Without all of their hard work and commitment to each of our programs, we wouldn’t be able to provide the level of care to our participants that we do because of our volunteers.
Because a celebration isn’t a celebration without treats, we gifted our program volunteers with yummy cookies and chocolates as well as practical gifts of face masks and hand sanitizers, making sure everyone remains safe and healthy through this pandemic. We couldn’t be more grateful for each person who has offered their time and service over this past year. With all the changes we have gone through regarding our programs, each volunteer has taken it in stride. The patience, understanding, and flexibility each volunteer has given us has been invaluable as we navigate these unprecedented times.
We’ve been fortunate to have our regular Saturday Volunteers not only return for their spots but also make time during the week to fill in for other spots where we need them. Quite a few of our tried and true volunteers have taken on multiple days of commitments, understanding that there are people who are waiting until the vaccine is more widely available. This type of dedication to our program is what we love most about our volunteers, when things change at a moment's notice they are always willing to step up for our participants.. We recognize these times have been unpredictable and navigating the ever-changing rules and guidelines can seem daunting at times, but the people who come to Mane Stream never falter in their perseverance. Being able to recognize everyone for their love of our organization has been a blessing.
