Student Founded, Student Led

Founder

In September 2023 I visited a senior community for the first time. It was the first time in a long time I felt at peace. I felt at home in a community that welcomed me with open arms as we began to share our laughs and stories and gave each other the companionship we desperately needed. In a time when I needed a community, my residents gave me a family.

Growth Coordinator

Volunteering has opened my eyes to see that connection drives community. Starting with small opportunities here and there, I began to realize the importance of strong relationships and valuing your time with others. Herralink has given me a chance to bring people together, and that is really what makes me happy.

Growth Coordinator

I initially joined Herralink as a volunteer seeking out a convenient way to earn service hours, but soon realized the value of this experience, both for myself and others. I've grown to understand how crucial quality time spent with others is, especially as you get older.By being provided this one-of-a-kind opportunity, I'm lucky to serve a growing community and help residents live their lives with a little more joy.

Community Event Planner

I first began volunteering at Herralink because I was looking for a meaningful way to get service hours while making an impact. However, now, the program has become much more than that: a chance to meet and give back to members of my community. I know that even if my impact is small, it still brightens someone's day.

Fundraiser

I was looking through a list of my school's service hour providers and saw Herralink. Later that day, my grandfather peacefully passed away from Parkinson's in his assisted living home. I immediately knew I wanted to volunteer at an older adults home as a way to honor his memory. He spent so much of his life dedicating his time to giving back to his community and donating, and this is my way to give back in his honor.

Financial Analyst

At first, volunteering was beneficial to me for the service hours, but as I began to go to more events I was able to see the positive impact I was leaving on the residents. Ever since then, volunteering became implemented into my routine, without it I feel like I’m missing an important part of my life - which is giving back.

Art Event Manager

I started my journey with Herralink after coming across a news article about the impact Herralink was making in my community. After just one coffee and coloring session, I knew this was an organization I wanted to be a part of. Volunteering with Herralink has shown me how conversation can bring joy to others. Through art, I want to create opportunities for people to express themselves freely, and build meaningful connections.

Art Event Manager

Even from the other side of the country in California, having the opportunity to work with the amazing team at Herralink was truly the push I needed to make an impact. Not only did the team support my volunteering endeavors for my local community, being able to remotely partner with Herralink allowed me to reach and give back to people nationwide.

Event Manager

I decided to volunteer because I wanted to make a difference in my community. After my first event with Herralink, I knew that this was perfect for me. I witnessed the joy and delight that we brought to residents through our events and presence, and was so grateful to play a part in spreading happiness to our elders.

Event Manager

Volunteering at the senior rehab center and with Herralink gave us a chance to support older adults during their recovery. We enjoy helping the residents with activities and doing crafts and projects to help brighten their day!

Event Manager

Volunteering at the senior rehab center and with Herralink gave us a chance to support older adults during their recovery. We enjoy helping the residents with activities and doing crafts and projects to help brighten their day!

Marketing Lead

Volunteering with Herralink is incredibly rewarding because I get to make a direct impact on the lives of seniors, helping them feel valued and supported. I love being able to give back to a generation that has given so much, and seeing the joy and connection it brings to their lives is truly inspiring. For me, it’s all about building relationships and making a positive difference in the community.

Social Media Intern

I'm helping Herralink because I believe in their mission to create spaces where residents feel valued.Their work brings joy and connection to seniors, which is something I'm passionate about supporting.

Social Media Intern

I originally started volunteering with Herralink because it sounded like a unique way to help the community and gain service hours. Once I began, I absolutely loved the sense of community that Herralink brought to both the people they helped and their volunteers.That’s when I knew I wanted to help Herralink grow into an even more successful organization because they are truly one of a kind.

Social Media Intern

I’m helping Herralink because I truly believe in their mission to restore confidence and positivity in the lives of seniors. Being able to make a difference and support a cause that empowers older adults to feel great about themselves is something I’m really passionate about. It’s inspiring to be part of a team that’s dedicated to improving lives, and I’m excited to contribute my skills to help spread this important message.