When many people think of volunteering, they mostly focus only on the benefits to others. What many people do not consider is the benefit to themselve…
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Five Surprising Health Benefits of Volunteering
January 15, 2018
Five best ways you can connect with an older adult this summer
July 10, 2017
If you've been meaning to connect with an older neighbor, the summer is your perfect opportunity! In the extreme summer heat, it's important to make s…
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Jessica Shoemaker: Cultivating her community
June 13, 2017
Jessica Shoemaker, one of Iona’s dedicated volunteers, has donated her time to Iona’s Active Wellness Program at St. Alban’s, the DC Coalition…
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Q&A with Iona Volunteer Tracy Kroloff
April 25, 2017
We at Iona are thankful for all of the wonderful volunteers who make an impact on our organization each and every day. In the spirit of National Vol…
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Everyone has a story: volunteer reflections from the Wellness & Arts Center
April 25, 2017
Everyone has a story — a family, a life’s work, interests and avocations, a personal history. These stories, and the smiles that often come with t…
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The impact I make: volunteering for Iona through the Junior League of Washington
April 24, 2017
Over the next 30 years, the United States is expected to experience considerable growth among its older adult population. In 2050, the populatio…
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Reflections from an Iona Volunteer: Volunteering Changed My Life
April 23, 2017
If my Human Services and Social Justice major is any indication, I have long had a love for working directly with others and serving the community. …
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Adrianne Doyle
August 8, 2016
“It really and truly was the best week.” Adrianne Doyle (left) had always had a special relationship with her Uncle Bert. To her, he was the best…
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Jean Johnson
August 8, 2016
Avid Volunteer Jean Johnson Embraces Iona’s Mission and Shares Her Skills Jean Johnson, 80, has always been an active community member. In h…
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Michele McNally
August 8, 2016
From Apples to Ice Cream: Friendship Blossoms in Unlikely Place It’s 1:45 pm on a Thursday afternoon and Mr. Shelly Martin, 79, is patiently si…
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