Bethlehem, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) this week welcomed more than 220 volunteers and staff from 49 counties to Wind Creek Bethlehem for its first-ever three-day Aging Network Volunteer Conference, which presented information and resources to individuals who give their time and talent to deliver aging services offered by PDA through Pennsylvania’s 52 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs). The conference also provided an opportunity to celebrate the work accomplished by volunteers.
“This conference is a unique forum for our volunteers to meet with their fellow volunteers from across the Commonwealth in the same program areas while engaging, recognizing and strengthening their skill sets. Our aging network couldn’t deliver the services that it does without the support of more than 11,000 volunteers. These caring individuals play a vital role in multiple programs that help older adults stay informed, healthy, independent and in their communities. A volunteer is often the friendly face and greeting that older adults associate with our programs,” said Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich. “I commend all the Pennsylvanians who devote countless hours to volunteering. I also invite anyone who may be thinking about volunteering to join our robust group of aging network volunteers. It’s an opportunity to make a difference not only in the lives of older adults, but also in their own lives.” […]
Click here to read to the full piece. This story was originally published by State of Pennsylvania on April 4, 2024.
