Who We Are > Volunteers
Imagine a world without Volunteers
The sick, those with disabilities, the lonely, the poor, the hungry, the homeless, the neglected, the abused, the young, the old--all without hope that someone, anyone, would care. No one to hold a hand, give a hug, hand out a hot meal, dry a tear, say a word of encouragement, teach a new skill, plant a tree.
Were it true, the world would indeed be a bleak and frightening place.
Thankfully, volunteers abound. Each carries forward an American way of life that began in the early days of this country. Today, volunteering is different from those first days when neighbors pitched in to build another neighbor's barn or nurse a friend back to health. But the spirit has never changed.
Volunteering is the spirit of care, concern, giving, hope, and yes, love--for others, the community, the country and the world. Volunteers have taken the hopes and dreams of others and empowered them with feet and hands and minds.
Determined to make a difference, if only a small one, people from all backgrounds have taken on projects as diverse as hospices, multi-services for people with disabilities, fundraising, counseling young children, nursing home and hospital visits, and many other wonderful projects.
CRIL is fortunate to count many special volunteers working tirelessly. They give up their own time so that other's lives may be enriched.
Currently CRIL is seeking volunteers to join our Board of Directors, and run the front desk including answering phones. Persons interested should contact Karen Marshall or email info@cril-online.org.
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
- Marie Grube
- Marie started volunteering with CRIL in September 2003. She has a BA in Sociology from California State University, Hayward and has worked with many non-profit organizations including the San Francisco AIDS Foundation, Wings, Project Save and United Cerebral Palsy of Oakland. One of the driving forces that led Marie to volunteer at CRIL is she wanted to give something back to her community. At CRIL Marie helps with updates to the policy bulletin, update forms, and helps out with large mailings. Marie is also a vocal member of CRIL's Independent Advocacy Team. CRIL appreciates all of the ways that Marie Grube lends her time and talents and is thankful she is one of our volunteers. Thank you Marie!