APPRECIATING OUR VOLUNTEERS

A/U Ranches and DiscoveryBound programs wouldn’t be possible without the individuals who donate their time, volunteering tens of thousands of hours each year. We are deeply grateful for these volunteers. Here’s a brief look at three of them, sharing why they give back in this way.

Volunteering

Julie

Webster DB Outreach chapters

Kelly Foxton

DiscoveryBound Outreach chapter chair in Bear River, Nova Scotia, Canada & online watercolor instructor

“In rural Nova Scotia, there are very few organized programs for youth. With the generous support of local businesses and volunteers, our chapter offers a range of activities for all ages, including weekly martial arts and visual art classes, monthly social gatherings, and special events. Participants are local citizens from all walks of life, most of whom are brand-new to Christian Science. As the chair of our local chapter, I am truly grateful for the uplifting, all-embracing, ever-supportive ‘structure of Truth and Love’ (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy, p. 583) that DB Outreach provides for its chapter volunteers and the communities we serve.

“Additionally, teaching a watercolor class on Zoom has been the highlight of my month for the past two years! I love connecting with people, and I especially love how each person’s painting is a completely unique expression of beauty.”

Merrilee Zellner

A/U Ranches Christmas Camp

“For several years I have enjoyed volunteering in Kids Camp during Christmas Camp. I love helping parents who enjoy adult activities, knowing their children are under the loving, watchful care of Christian Science volunteers. During Christmas Camp, I enjoy getting to know the Christian Science families and volunteers of all ages I have the pleasure to share this treasured time with.”