A core group was formed to oversee the management of the program. This group included representation from the Knights of Columbus, the Royal Canadian Legion, the Scared Heart Hospital Auxiliary, and others. They are committed to continuing this initiative beyond the funding time line. As one volunteer stated, she has a better understanding of their own aging parent since she participated as a friendly visitor rather than a family member. A year has passed and the hoped-for benefits for both the volunteer and senior at risk have been met.
Interest remains at a high level.
From the onset of this program, key people from the community worked with the coordinator and one person has come forward and expressed that she is willing to continue as a volunteer coordinator to continue and expand on the success of this worth while venture. Published with permission of the author, Barbara LeBlanc, 1997.