April’s Devoted Volunteer of the Month

Arkansas Single Mum or dad Scholarship Fund is grateful for volunteers like Suzanne Buhr, Volunteer of the Month for April 2024.

“Suzanne is all the time prepared to assist with something that’s requested of her and steps as much as assist with all of our completely different volunteer alternatives,” ASPSF Program Supervisor Kim Paul-Williams stated. “I’m very grateful she is on our Boone County Group!”

This all-star volunteer critiques purposes, interviews college students, and assists with fundraisers. Her favourite volunteer exercise is organizing the scholarship ceremonies every semester.

Suzanne Buhr (fourth from proper) has change into mates with different ASPSF volunteers.

“The test presentation ceremonies are so superior,” Suzanne stated. “It’s nice to see the scholars with their households, particularly their youngsters.  They’re setting such an excellent instance for his or her youngsters.  Arduous work and perseverance are necessary.”

The buying technician at North Arkansas School, Suzanne turned an ASPSF volunteer 4 years in the past. Her colleague Rebecca Martin on the faculty’s Profession Pathways initiative invited her to hitch. It was good timing as a result of after Suzanne’s three sons turned Eagle Scouts, she was in search of a brand new solution to give again to the group.

Suzanne’s three sons are Eagle Scouts, and her husband typically volunteers along with her!

 “It’s an excellent match for me as a result of my mom was a single mum or dad,” Suzanne stated. “She is so good. I typically take into consideration what she might have carried out if there would have been somebody to assist her go to school.”

Suzanne herself is engaged on her bachelor’s, and it has given her a brand new perspective of the struggles ASPSF recipients are going by.

“I can see how arduous it could be to not have a companion to assist assist you and assist with the youngsters,” she stated. “I believe following your goals is essential. I attempt to educate that to my children.”

Thanks, Suzanne, to your many hours of service! Your dedication actually makes a distinction within the lives of single mum or dad college students, empowering them to pursue their instructional goals and construct a brighter future for themselves and their households.