Volunteers give hope for future of U.S.

If you want to know what really makes Auburn a town with a heart, look in the soup kitchens, churches, medical facilities and a wide range of youth and service groups.

Our volunteers are the lifeblood of the community. From the Boy Scouts to Camp Fire Girls, CYO to Big Brothers/Big Sisters (Y-Pals), were surrounded by selfless, tireless men and women of all ages who donate time, money, efforts and concern to serve their fellow citizens in a variety of ways.

Weve all seen them: The Hospice volunteer who lovingly helps the terminally-ill patient spend his last days with dignity while offering sympathy and compassion to family and loved ones; the hospital volunteer who shows up with a wheelchair and a smile when its time to go home and helps create a warm and orderly departure; the CYO coach who arrives early and stays late for every practice session and every game, the parents who work the ticket tables and concession stands, the cheerleading coaches and all the moms and dads who make themselves available to help out.