Ark Valley Helping Hands (AVHH), a volunteer-based nonprofit that serves older adults, has named Dave Sebern as its 2021 volunteer of the year.
“Dave embodies all things good. He gives with no expectation of anything in return. Time and time again, he has gone above and beyond for our members and organization. Many members have gone out of their way to write letters about him or make a phone call to our office to express their gratitude for his excellent contribution,” said AVHH Executive Director April Obholz Bergeler.
Dave Sebern is the Ark Valley Helping Hands 2021 Volunteer of the Year. Courtesy photo
“He has been on the volunteer team since the start of AVHH in 2019 and also volunteered when our organization was a part of Denver-based A Little Help. We are incredibly grateful for Dave and his commitment to helping our aging population. We are also thankful for our entire group of volunteers,” she adds. “Without them, we would not exist.”
From the get-go, Sebern said that he wanted to complete one service request per week. In 2021, Sebern gave about 200 hours and completed 45 service requests, landing him close to his personal goal of 52. Alongside fulfilling ongoing requests, he served as a team lead for the 2021 Fall Service Day. For this service event, he completed tasks the day of and provided organizational and logistical assistance prior to the event. His efforts included communicating with AVHH staff, scouting members’ homes, and making phone calls to event volunteers and members.
Sebern says,“I enjoy doing small chores and have the tools necessary to do them. I help with various tasks for Helping Hands members… Some jobs are simple and take little time, such as changing light bulbs, installing storm windows in the fall, mopping the floor, cleaning a garage. It’s very satisfying to know I have helped someone by eliminating a few of their nagging home-related worries. I enjoy hearing their stories and getting to know those I’ve helped through the years.”
AVHH has 111 volunteers who provide meaningful connections and peace of mind for 118 members. In addition to focusing on its members, AVHH is committed to volunteer recognition and appreciation. The Volunteer of the Year award was first devised last year and then scheduled for announcement and receipt in early 2022. The award will be given annually from this point forward to one selected AVHH volunteer.
For those interested in becoming a volunteer, call 719-530-1198 or send an email to info@avhelpinghands.org.
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