Some of Herndon Village Network’s 52 volunteer drivers who have given more than 7,300 rides since the nonprofit’s founding seven years ago.
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“I really enjoy meeting all of the interesting folks in the Herndon area that we assist,” said Brendan Toner, who has been volunteering since August 2021. “They have so many great stories to tell, and their lives are so interesting. The Herndon Village Network is a great way to volunteer for the community while also having enriching one-on-one conversations with new people.”
Driving for Herndon Village Network is not only rewarding, but it also is easy. Using an application that reflects current rides requests, drivers choose which, if any, they would like to support. This gives them the flexibility to determine their volunteer time and schedules.
Frank Fico has found volunteering easy. He and several of Herndon Village Network’s 52 drivers have been volunteering since the nonprofit’s founding seven years ago. Fico helped his first Herndon Village Network client in September 2017, and, to date, he has provided 347 rides.
Another long-time driver is Penny Halpern, who, with the help of the Board of Directors, also spends time raising funds to support Herndon Village Network’s programming. “I'm honored to be President of Herndon Village Network,” said Halpern. “The true work, however, is done by our dedicated team of drivers who provide rides to our senior members. We thank each and every driver, past and present, for allowing us to continue this important work.”
Herndon Village Network invites additional volunteers to join the team. To learn more, visit https://herndonvillagenetwork.org