PHOTOS: The value of volunteerism

Northfield Council on Aging volunteers enjoy lunch at The Brewery at Four Star Farms in Northfield on Thursday after a boat ride on the Connecticut River.

Northfield Council on Aging volunteers enjoy lunch at The Brewery at Four Star Farms in Northfield on Thursday after a boat ride on the Connecticut River. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ

Senior Center Director Colleen Letourneau speaks at a party honoring Northfield Council on Aging volunteers at The Brewery at Four Star Farms in Northfield on Thursday. She calculated that the 46 people volunteering more than 2,000 hours of their time represents a more than $67,000 value.

Senior Center Director Colleen Letourneau speaks at a party honoring Northfield Council on Aging volunteers at The Brewery at Four Star Farms in Northfield on Thursday. She calculated that the 46 people volunteering more than 2,000 hours of their time represents a more than $67,000 value. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ

Published: 07-19-2024 1:04 PM

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