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Providence RECenter Volunteer

Providence RECenter 7525 Marc Drive Falls Church, VA 22042 Volunteer Manager Karen Gilmore 703-698-1351 Volunteer at Providence RECenter We love our Volunteers at Providence RECenter!  We thank our existing volunteers for their hard work and dedication and we look forward to welcoming new volunteers to our team.  We have volunteer opportunities to match a wide range of interests, skills and availability, so if you want to know more about our program, contact Karen Gilmore at 703-698-1351 or stop by the front desk to fill out an application.  Great benefits come with the volunteer job, including free use of the facilities and more. Karen Gilmore, Volunteer Program Manager COMPLETE LISTINGS POSITION DESCRIPTIONS HIGHLIGHTS... 5th Annual Mother's Day Craft Show Providence RECenter proudly presents its 5th annual Mother's Day Craft Show, Saturday, April 20th from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Admission is free! Come and shop for wonderful handcrafted items from over 50 vendors. We look forward to seeing you! More Room for Fun Providence’s racquetball court has been converted into a classroom, providing additional space that will allow the RECenter’s programs to grow. Win One for the RECenter Camaraderie, cooperation and spirit were on display at Frying Pan Farm Park on Tuesday, October 22, as Providence RECenter’s contingent took first place in the Park Authority’s Farm Olympics. This team-building and morale-boosting event pits representatives from the agency’s park sites, field offices and headquarters sections against each other in pursuit of the coveted Corn Gold. Join the volunteer team at your neighborhood RECenter and get the insider’s edge on the latest developments! CURRENTLY IN NEED OF... Adapted Aquatics Class Assistant Front Desk Associate Landscaper Fitness Room Monitor Maintenance Support APPLY ONLINE NOW VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Ahmad Shahna Providence RECenter’s 2012 Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Ahmad Shahna, the official Providence Greeter, was one of the RECenter's valuable volunteers. Having come from Iran in 1963 with only $1,000 to his name, Ahmad took time to "Americanize" himself and learn the English language before entering Morgan State University in Kentucky. Upon receiving his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Accounting, he came to Washington D.C. and began working at the Metropolitan Club in their accounting office. He settled in Falls Church, married, had two children and had a long, successful career with the Metropolitan Club. Being a Falls Church resident and wanting to start an exercise regime, Ahmad found Providence RECenter and began swimming and using the fitness room. With his kind face and easygoing manner, he made many friends and his love affair with Providence began. In 1995, after retiring from the Metropolitan Club, he decided to begin volunteering and became an Administrative Assistant volunteer and then moved into the Accounting Office. Finally, he was given the volunteer job of "Greeter." Every Tuesday, for 4 hours, Ahmad could be found at the front doors of Providence smiling and greeting all those who enter the facility. He even used his cane to push the handicap door control to open doors for women with strollers and others who want to enter the building. When asked what he likes most about volunteering at Providence, Ahmad said that he enjoys talking to people and loves the regular members. We all felt a little bit happier when we saw Ahmad here on Tuesday mornings. His wonderful way with people was not unnoticed and the staff at Providence thanks him for all he did. Sadly, in March Ahmad was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Even though ill, he still came in every chance he could to greet the patrons. He lost his battle with cancer on June 13, 2012 at the age of 81. Providence RECenter will greatly miss him. VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE THE BENEFITS OF... Free RECenter facility use: Volunteers who maintain an average of four hours of service per week or three weekly classes per class session as an Adapted Aquatics assistant, can use their RECenter’s general facilities free of charge Free RECenter classes: Volunteers who have served a minimum of 32 hours and maintain an average of eight hours of service per week, or volunteer as an Adapted Aquatics assistant for four weekly classes per class session are eligible to take one free FCPA class per session on a space available basis. Family Discount Pass