15th Annual Volunteer of the Year Award - 2019
Our Winner Is
Christine Arlander - Catherine Morrill Day Nursery
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Left: Anita Chandler of Altrusa Portland presents the Volunteer of the Year award to Christine Arlander
Right: Christine Arlander, 2019 VOY, second from left, surrounded by her co workers and friends from Catherine Morrill Day Nursery.
Learn more about Catherine Morrill Day Nursery at: https://www.catherinemorrill.org/
Right: Christine Arlander, 2019 VOY, second from left, surrounded by her co workers and friends from Catherine Morrill Day Nursery.
Learn more about Catherine Morrill Day Nursery at: https://www.catherinemorrill.org/
Here's what you should know about the 2019 Volunteer of the year!
Chris Arlander was nominated by Lori Moses, the director of Catherine Morrill Day Nursery. Chris has volunteered for that organization for over fourteen years in a variety of ways. Her primary focus has been facilitating four to six “kindergarten” groups per week with five to six children per group. This is an opportunity for children to get extra attention, outside of the much larger classrooms, increasing their early language, literacy and math skills in fun and engaging ways. Besides the academic skills, the children practice self help skills, taking turns, following directions and a host of other “soft” skills to encourage independence and help them succeed. Chris interfaces with the children’s Preschool Teachers to support the goals they are working on in the classrooms. She also interacts with the families and helps out in the front office and in the kitchen.
Chris has also been a valuable member of the planning team as the organization works on plans for celebrating its 100 years of service! Catherine Morrill Day Nursery is Maine’s oldest licensed childcare facility. Their mission is to promote the young child’s total development within a safe and nurturing environment, and to support families and community. It has grown from a custodial care service to a nationally accredited program that promotes young children’s cognitive, physical, social and emotional development. Altrusa of Portland was
Chris Arlander was nominated by Lori Moses, the director of Catherine Morrill Day Nursery. Chris has volunteered for that organization for over fourteen years in a variety of ways. Her primary focus has been facilitating four to six “kindergarten” groups per week with five to six children per group. This is an opportunity for children to get extra attention, outside of the much larger classrooms, increasing their early language, literacy and math skills in fun and engaging ways. Besides the academic skills, the children practice self help skills, taking turns, following directions and a host of other “soft” skills to encourage independence and help them succeed. Chris interfaces with the children’s Preschool Teachers to support the goals they are working on in the classrooms. She also interacts with the families and helps out in the front office and in the kitchen.
Chris has also been a valuable member of the planning team as the organization works on plans for celebrating its 100 years of service! Catherine Morrill Day Nursery is Maine’s oldest licensed childcare facility. Their mission is to promote the young child’s total development within a safe and nurturing environment, and to support families and community. It has grown from a custodial care service to a nationally accredited program that promotes young children’s cognitive, physical, social and emotional development. Altrusa of Portland was