The volunteers provide over 30 hours a month of visiting, cleaning, shopping and mending clothes all in the name of love. 2000 Award IVC was presented the 2000 Most Innovative Volunteer Group award in Arkansas in recognition of outstanding volunteer service to senior citizens. Operation IVC operates under the guidance of the Washington Regional Medical Foundation and an Advisory Board. Depending on what the volunteers choose to do, they can work as little or as much as they want as it fits into their schedule. Volunteers attend a three to four hour training that prepares them for their volunteer experience.
Volunteers also receive a comprehensive training manual for reference.
Benefits Volunteers feel enriched, knowing that they are contributing to someone else's life. For clients, IVC has meant a new sense of independence and confidence. It has taken away the worry of finding a way to the doctor or getting groceries. Some clients are so moved by the compassion shown to them, they want to become IVC volunteers also. It also addresses the serious needs of the elderly and disabled.