News : Vinton Lions Club hosts Melissa Croy of Benton County Volunteer Program

Melissa Croy, Executive Director of Benton County Volunteer Program

Vinton Lions Club hosted Melissa Croy, Executive Director of Benton County Volunteer Program. Melissa shared the mission of Benton County Volunteer Program and their driving program. The program matches community members needing a ride to regularly scheduled medical appointments with volunteer drivers.

Drivers donate their time and use of vehicles and are reimbursed for mileage. Melissa shared a number of heartwarming relationships built through this program and the high need of volunteers.

The Benton County Volunteer Project meets weekly to volunteer time making pillows for cancer and heart patients, support teachers of Benton County with hands-on projects and socialization activities for the nursing home residents. Melissa can be contacted through bcvp_mcroy@yaoo.com for more information or check out their website bentoncountyvolunteers-ia.com.