Marin IJ Readers’ Forum for Jan. 24, 2026

Volunteering in Marin is a worthwhile endeavor

Last week, I was honored to receive the Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership’s Marin County Volunteer of the Year Award for my work on behalf of the Alzheimer’s Association as a community educator, a support group facilitator, a fundraiser and a legislative advocate.

At the awards ceremony, CVNL CEO Linda Jacobs told the audience that, believe it or not, volunteerism has dropped significantly in recent years.

According to the Meals on Wheels nonprofit...