Volunteer Callers Are 'Lifeline' To Seniors: Palos Verdes Heroes

PALOS VERDES, CA —When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented times. Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these everyday heroes.

This submission comes from Marcelle Herrera from the South Bay, who nominated PVE-CARES' Senior Program Volunteer Callers:

Where the nominee lives:
Palos Verdes Estates

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
South Bay

Name of the nominee:
Our PVE-CARES' Senior Program Volunteer Callers

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Marcelle Herrera

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
No

What does the nominee do for work?:
All 40 of them have been calling over 2,000 seniors each week for 6 weeks.

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
They are working safely from home but providing a lifeline to so many at the most risk. They are not seen but are instrumental in the well being of our community.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
They do this out of devotion for our community.

Thank you for all you do, PVE-CARES' Senior Program Volunteer Callers!

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