At Plymouth Healing Communities, our mission to provide companionship, housing, and support for individuals living with mental illness is made possible with the help of our dedicated volunteers. Their generous gift of time and talent is invaluable to our important work.
We are delighted to introduce you to Grace, one of our newest volunteers who graduated from the first cohort of this year's Companionship training.
Grace chose to volunteer at PHC, among the numerous other Seattle nonprofits, because she could relate to the impact of isolation that came with working from home. She appreciated PHC's emphasis on community and welcomed the opportunity to connect with others needing companionship. Grace shared that, in addition, her desire to seek experience in the mental and behavioral health sector made her decision easy. She registered and completed the Companionship training in April and is now serving as a Companion.
Resident and Grace enjoy companionship in the sun.
“It’s so easy to get along and enjoy each other’s company.”
Since their first meeting, Grace has met weekly for tea or leisurely walks. Grace finds his openness to talk about his life and journey incredibly touching, and together, through companionship, their walks to the park on these warm summer days help them overcome the isolation together.
“Go for it! It’s amazing how rewarding and easy relating to others is. Don’t worry about all the details that come along with meeting new people. Just a little bit of effort can go a long way.”
If you or someone you know has the desire to volunteer and share in the experience of community and companionship, click here or contact Dakota Nixon at dnixon@plyhc.org or 206-707-2801