Volunteer Spotlight
IVC Volunteer Spotlight: Michael McGunnigle and Andra Sawyer. “IVC make it easy to volunteer.” Michael and Andra were drawn to IVC’s flexible volunteer model, which is low commitment/high reward. They also find that engaging with care receivers across the island breaks down assumptions about Bainbridge Island’s general population.
How IVC Volunteers Handle Challenging Interactions
Jeff Brown, who started volunteering with IVC in 2017 after retiring, recently shared his stellar approach to challenging encounters.
Remembering those who have passed
In memory of IVC’s care receivers and volunteers who passed in 2022.
Dementia Basics: Signs and Support
IVC Volunteers learn the basics of dementia and tips for how to support community members living with the disease during an education session with Dementia Friends Washington, a UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center program.
Helping Seniors Live Independently
The following article speaks to the growing need for IVC’s programs and services in increasingly complicated times and why IVC’s mission of connection serves as an antidote for what collectively ails us.
Volunteer Boundaries
In addition to protecting our volunteers, boundaries serve as a way to assure an appropriate level of care for care receivers. They also help us retain insurance and funding so we can continue serving care receivers.
Improving Home Safety for Care Receivers
IVC Volunteers are the eyes and ears of our organization, and your feedback is an integral part of getting care receivers connected to home modification services that can improve safety and help them thrive in place.
Volunteer Spotlight
Catheryn knew there were individuals on our island whose unmet needs were diminishing their quality of life and she wanted to help.
