Volunteers are the most important resource that Pillars has. The ability of people to work willingly together for the betterment of our community and themselves is a valuable resource.

The image of our regular volunteer has changed over time. Gone is the stereotype of the middle-aged housewife with time on her hands. Now volunteers come from all walks of life: they are teenagers helping in all aspects of Pillars, an executive sharing management and legal skills, a retiree sharing their professional skills and working adults who want to give make a difference.

Our volunteers find the donation of their time and energy a meaningful experience for themselves as well as for Pillars. A true win/win situation.

Benefits volunteers bring to Pillars

• credibility – volunteers have fewer vested interests, making them a valuable public relations asset
• objectivity – especially in the delivery of services
• refreshed energy
• specialized skills and knowledge
• new ideas to enrich the existing program
• flexibility to focus intently on a particular task or issue
• constructive criticism and feedback
• fresh perspectives – "new blood" keep us alive
• ability to lessen the overall workload
• capacity to expand services
• immediate access to the community