Larkin Elderon '09 
Larkin Elderon '09 is a relative new AIDS Workcrew volunteer, but she has
already accomplished much in one year. Working closely with Global Health
Council, she has brought Dartmouth into the international event AIDS
Candlelight Memorial. Jordan Nahas-Vigon, AIDS Workcrew chair, describes Larkin
as "incredibly efficient with accomplishing what she volunteers for and
always a delight to see around campus." As she continues to encourage
others to attend meetings or to volunteer for other responsibilities, Larkin
reflects on "the energy and hope of the student group as a whole [that]
demonstrates what can be done to work towards solving some of these problems,
and that a supportive community devoted to helping exists."
Vinod Kumar '06
Vinod Kumar '06 is known for being a consistent Generations Project
volunteer. Because he is cheerful and thoughtful about his visits with a
resident at Hanover Terrance, he makes it easy for project coordinators to
arrange meetings for him. Willa Rose Johnson, Generations Project chair,
comments that "he recognizes the implications for social justice that most
people miss, and that he doesn't think of residents as just a group to be
served but rather people to be respected." Vinod comes from a culture that
venerates the elderly and he is bothered by the neglect observed in nursing
homes. He finds the Generations Project rewarding because "it fulfills
what I think is an instinctive need for a feeling of cross-generational
community."
Naomi Heindel '07 
Naomi Heindel '07 is an Outdoor Leadership Experience (OLE) volunteer who
was instrumental in establishing and continuing High School OLE. Others
describe her as dedicated, unselfish, patient, caring, and that she is role
model for kids and leaders alike. Susan Gordon, OLE chair, explains that
"she helps out other days when they need a driver, she is concerned with
every kid and leaders experience in the program, and she personifies dedication
to OLE." Watching OLE grow from a group of ten volunteer to a program that
has branched out to high schools has been amazing for Naomi. To Naomi,
"OLE continues to be a tremendous opportunity for leadership and mentoring
and outdoor fun for all involved!"
Richard Berger '09 
Richard Berger '09, is always there as a new mentor with the LEAD program.
Doing a wonderful job to relate to his mentee, he is "patient with his
mentee even when he plays Cranium Cariboo for three hours straight," Mark
White, LEAD chair, remarks. Richard finds the program absolutely great and
finds the other program volunteers to be awesome. He is able to "have a
lot of fun while making a difference in a child's life," as evidenced by
the photograph above.
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