CRESTVIEW — In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Month, Covenant Care is spotlighting some of its volunteers.
Crestview resident Anna Keown, "is one of our amazing Covenant Care volunteers," a spokesperson stated in a media release.
“Anna brings so much each week to Covenant Care,” Carol Haws, Covenant Care Volunteer Manager, stated. “She is always there when we need her, giving her time and sharing her admirable skills of organization and sharing so much of herself with our patients”.
WHAT SHE DOES
Anna fills many different roles as a volunteer with Covenant Care. She takes care of the weekly “Tuck In” calls in the Crestview area making sure that patients and families have everything they need for the weekend.
In addition, Anna makes monthly check in calls to CC patients in assisted living facilities, visits those patients in the facilities and takes part in activities at the facility such as calling bingo. In the office Anna helps with all the mail outs, works the reception desk, goes to chamber meetings with the organization's volunteer community manager and helps with all events, including, Blue Jean Ball, Thrive Music Fest, Dance for Life, Miles of Memories, and more.
Giving is a part of who Anna is since retiring from the US Navy. "She has become an integral part in Covenant Care’s We Honor Veterans Program," the release stated.
“Volunteering for Covenant means giving back to people that I served to protect. Learning how to truly be brave and to face uncertainty,” said Anna. “I believe that my life improves with each volunteer action and I am a better person.”
Anna recently adopted her niece’s 2-year-old son and her volunteering hasn’t skipped a beat. She is bringing her son up in an environment of community and of giving of oneself.
VOLUNTEERING AT COVENANT
Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity that will give you a sense of purpose and worthwhile work? Do you want to know that you make a real difference? Are you willing to use your unique skills and experiences on the job or to gain new ones? Do you hope to make new friends and serve as part of a team? Covenant Care promises these things and more to our volunteers. They'll help you find the place that is just right for you.
Learn more about volunteer opportunities and register for an upcoming volunteer training class by calling 1-855-2273, emailing volunteer@choosecovenant.org, or visiting the Covenant website at www.choosecovenant.org.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: This Crestview resident is one of Covenant Care's 'amazing' volunteers