Volunteers
Meet Dave Gillard
Volunteer drivers are the key to keeping our seniors on the move. David (Dave) Gillard is one of our newest and most active drivers, giving the gift of a ride and friendship. Born and raised in Berlin Heights, OH, Dave attended Purdue University, where he also was a Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) midshipman. After…
Read MoreSenior Citizens in Herndon Need Your Help!
(Herndon Patch, November 11, 2020) Make a Difference with Herndon Village Network During the ongoing pandemic, keeping healthy while accomplishing life’s basic tasks is vitally important for area senior citizens. Fortunately, for those who reside in Herndon, volunteer drivers with Herndon Village Network (HVN) make this a little easier. HVN drivers provide essential services, including:…
Read MoreHerndon Village Network Drivers Keep Senior Citizens Moving
(Herndon Patch, November 2, 2020) Meet One of Our Drivers! Herndon Village Network provides area senior citizens transportation for doctor appointments, grocery shopping, and many other important activities. This allows seniors to age in place, and it also helps them to remain active in and connected with the community. Key to keeping seniors moving are…
Read MoreHerndon Senior Citizens Need Your Help!
(Herndon Patch, September 28, 2020) During the ongoing pandemic, keeping healthy while accomplishing life’s basic tasks is vitally important for area senior citizens. Fortunately, for those who reside in Herndon, volunteer drivers with Herndon Village Network (HVN) make this a little easier. HVN drivers provide essential services, including: Private transportation to “must do” doctor appointments,…
Read MoreApril is National Volunteer month
We are looking for more drivers to continue serving our members, seniors 55 and older, who need rides to medical appointments, shopping, religious activities, and social events. We currently need people 25 and older who want to give back to the community. Please consider this excellent volunteer opportunity. Application is available on our website, www.herndonvillagenetwork.org or by…
Read MoreHVN on the move!
We’ve had the best year ever and are racing to the finish line! Our volunteer drivers have stepped up and provided a total of 897 rides. Our members count on us to get them where they need to go. Members have said: Drivers are almost family! I am so appreciative … I don’t know how…
Read MoreMember and Driver Celebration
HVN hosted a Member & Driver celebration at Herndon’s Senior Center on Tuesday, November 13. Thanks to Herndon Community Television for taping the event. Our PSA will be ready for January’s newsletter.
Read MoreExpansion is Coming!
Now that we have established ourselves in zip code 20170, we are investigating expanding our services to selected areas in 20171 – McNair, Coates, and Frying Pan Park. Know someone who would like to volunteer with us? Contact us today!
Read MoreOur Newest Volunteer Drivers
Welcome to Rachel, Cristal, Perry, Pat, Carol, Ann, and Bill, We thank you for joining us in making a difference in our members’ lives. You have joined a dedicated team of neighbors helping neighbors one ride at a time. If you or your friends are interested in this worthwhile cause, please contact us TODAY!
Read MoreDriver Spotlight
With an impressive record of 55 rides (and counting) provided to our members since joining HVN just this past April, Perry G is the subject of this month’s HVN Driver Spotlight! After retiring from a career as an “IT guy” for a few Datacom companies, Perry was looking for an opportunity to “give back” to the community—and…
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