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It may have been how it reminded her of spending time with her grandmother. Or it may have been her desire to have the opportunity to connect with an individual directly. Or, as she reflects now, it may have been precisely because she found herself feeling uncomfortable with the idea of death, that Kit Sommers sought out more information about …

Henry Dohnert’s volunteer journey has come full circle. He was once a high school drop out who couldn’t see a path for himself to get back on track with his education. It was a mentor who turned that around for him and set him on the path to getting his GED and eventually a college education. As a recent retiree …

Kevin has been involved in the Real Men Read program through the Foundation for Monroe County Schools since its inception. He became aware of the opportunity through his place of work and is a part of a team of employees who rotate throughout the month to cover the reading shifts in the kindergarten classrooms they serve. He has really relished …

Pam Clark likes to say that she has adopted over 500 pets. And that number is growing every year! While those animals are not all in her own home, that statement is no less true. As a volunteer for the Brown County Humane Association animal shelter, she feels a part of sheltering, loving, fostering, and caring for each of the …

Tracy’s interest in helping those affected by disaster was modeled to her in her youth. She has a very clear memory from childhood of coming upon a house fire while out on a drive with her grandparents and watching them not hesitate to take the time to help and comfort the family. She never forgot the feeling she had of …

Joseph Fowler is a stay-at-home dad to his two children who attend the Project School here in Bloomington. But not too long ago he had a very different role as a division 1 college football coach leading his team to an Orange Bowl championship in 2008. When Joseph and his wife moved to Bloomington six years ago, he made the …

Leslie Cook admits that her involvement with Bloomington Girls’ Lacrosse may be a little selfish on her part. She just loves what she does. It was a natural step for her after playing lacrosse in high school and as a club player in college. She learned as many lessons on the field as in the classroom and wanted to share …

Aaron McDonald is a standout volunteer at the Monroe County Solid Waste Recycle And Reuse Center, also known as the recycling center. He participates as a “helper” for anyone loading or unloading their recyclables at the recycling center. Aaron is a student at Bloomington High School South and engages in many opportunities that he is trying out as future potential …

In defiance of his advancing age, Ken Farrell remains a kid at heart. He is a trained actor who got his start in a comedy improv troupe and is well versed in imaginative play. That creative foundation ended up being an ideal match for his volunteering at the IU Campus Children’s Center in the 2-year olds classroom. There are no …

Penny Zufall’s roots run deep in Owen County. She grew up and graduated from high school there in the 1960s during a time of nationwide cultural unrest. After spending some time in Bloomington and eventually retiring in 2005, she has settled back in Owen County and has discovered daily inspiration through her work as a volunteer for the Spencer Pride …