Volunteer Appreciation

Every day, our volunteers show up with compassion, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to older adults and caregivers across our communities.

In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Month, we’re proud to share a series of volunteer spotlights highlighting the people who generously give their time, talents, and voices in service of our communities. Each story reflects the many ways volunteers strengthen connections, expand access to services, and help ensure older adults are supported, valued, and heard.

A woman wearing a patterned jacket and headphones is sitting at a desk with office supplies in a workspace.

Meet Toyin

With a smile that lights up the room, Toyin brings warmth, reliability, and heart to our office each week. As a dedicated office volunteer, she greets…

A woman and a man are smiling from inside a decorated car for Meals on Wheels, featuring patriotic symbols and flags.

Meet Shelly

Shelley Davis has been a dedicated Meals on Wheels Yuba-Sutter volunteer for nearly three years and has become one of the program’s most vital and…

A man wearing sunglasses and a blue polo shirt stands in front of a vehicle decorated with various stickers.

Meet Bob

Bob Grunder has been a dedicated Meals on Wheels volunteer since April 2025 and has quickly become a valued member of our team. Always communicative…

A group of five people stands in front of a sign for the "Agency on Aging" in a welcoming office environment.

Meet the Regional Ombudsman Volunteer Team

Our Long-Term Care Ombudsman volunteers play a vital role in protecting the rights, dignity, and well‑being of older adults living in long-term care…

Meet Margaret

Margaret Fowler has played a vital role in expanding Meals on Wheels services to the rural Yuba Foothills, helping ensure older adults in remote…