Volunteer Spotlight
Last year, more than 900 volunteers helped Volunteers of America Oregon's dedicated employees to serve over 40,000 people in the Portland metro area. Here is the story of just one of the hundreds of individuals who give of their time, talents, and effort to help us make a difference in the lives of so many:
Mia Holder is a woman of conviction. Growing up with a family that was structured and supportive, she is adamant that what kids need most isn’t something that can be measured.
“I realized things don’t have to be black and white,” she remembers. “I had to get over myself, over thinking about how I was helping and wanting to see a cause and effect.'' Now she facilitates a weekly book club for boys in middle school.
Read more about Mia's personal and professional discoveries volunteering with VOA's Youth Prevention Services.