You don’t have to be an Olympian to be a hero

The Games of the XXX1 Olympiad in Rio have kept us riveted to our T.V. screens or devices for three weeks. From the very beginning we watched young people from 200 countries of the world compete.

We learned how much families sacrificed to give their athlete the privilege of going to Rio once they qualified. And, whether they won or not, qualified for their event or not, each was still a winner, a hero, because their dedication and sacrifices paid off.

Caregivers volunteers are heroes, too. Especially to the people they take to the doctors, or help shop, or provide companionship to, or take home from the food pantry.  Admittedly, our volunteers don’t undergo the strenuous workout that the athletes do, but they do give their time, keep their commitments, and enhance the life of the person they work with.

One story that stood out for me was the athlete who wrote a story, and drew pictures, of his dream to be in the Olympics when he grew up. Most of our volunteers probably didn’t always dream of being a volunteer. Most came to a point in their lives when they recognized they wanted to do something to help others. They had time to give to others.  They could make the sacrifice of time.

So, if you’re looking for something to do that will help others and be satisfying to you, check out our website: Communitycaregivers.org, or Facebook. Or call the office at (518) 456-2898 to find out when the next orientation is. Be an Olympian for someone in your community.