Huntre Keip ’20, staff writer
At Lebanon Valley College, numerous student-led clubs and organizations create fundraisers and activities to give back to the local community, but one club differs from the rest.
Students Helping Seniors (SHS), formerly known as Seniors Helping Seniors, is a club dedicated to helping the elderly community in the Annville area. The club focuses on ensuring happiness within the senior centers and nursing homes. Participants volunteer and provide arts and crafts, games and other activities for the elderly to enjoy.
“I chose to join SHS because I want the elderly residents to have companionship,” TaKisha Faubert, a sophomore biology major, said. “If it were my grandparents, I would want them to have company.”
The club is an opportunity to meet the local community surrounding the College, but students are given the chance to earn volunteer hours.
“I believe SHS is a great opportunity for students to gain volunteer hours while having a good time,” Annie McClain, a sophomore physical therapy major and Students Helping Seniors president, said.
Typically, group members visit local senior centers and nursing homes for an hour on Saturdays.
“Students Helping Seniors is a fun time with the elderly, but it’s also beneficial because the club is one of a kind,” McClain said.
Students Helping Seniors create smaller activities for the elderly, but the group also participates in bigger events throughout the year. SHS participates in the following events: Mohler Center Fundraiser, Happy Hearts at Londonberry Village, Elderly Awareness Week at LVC and Mental Illness Awareness day with Men’s and Women’s Tennis.
The club is appreciative of its volunteers and is always looking for more help. For more information on Students Helping Seniors and their monthly meetings, contact Annie McClain at agm001@lvc.edu.
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Annie McClain ’20 helping at the Mohler Senior Center in Hershey, Pa.