Duet: Partners In Health & Aging had a Volunteer Appreciation Event on Sunday, April 14 at Church of Beatitudes in Phoenix with over 80 volunteers in attendance.

Each year, the celebration gives Duet a chance to honor all the outstanding volunteers who help homebound seniors – “neighbors” – needing rides to the grocery store, doctor’s appointments, or friendly visiting, according to a press release.

This year, they honored long-time volunteers from Scottsdale and Glendale.

Sue Bai, a Scottsdale resident, started volunteering with Duet in 1990, after hearing about the nonprofit’s services at her church.

Over the past 34 years, Bai has cultivated a notable and diverse relationship with Duet—you might even call her a “Super Supporter”. Not satisfied to volunteer one single form of service, Sue has helped 20 neighbors (most of which are ongoing matches) with assistance from transportation and grocery shopping to paperwork and respite. She once remarked that her “why” for volunteering was to “help others to achieve meaningful life experiences.”

Her dedicated service is inspiring and appreciated by every homebound adult with whom she comes into contact. Her dedication must have rubbed off on her husband, Monty, who is also among one of Duet’s many valued volunteers. Together, they have given not only their valuable time, but also stepped up their support in 2019 by becoming Vision Society members through their generous financial donations to Duet.

“Duet volunteers are the heart and soul of our organization,” Ann Wheat, Executive Director of Duet said in the release. “We have over 400 volunteers and they provide much needed services to our community. Mike and Sue are wonderful examples of giving selflessly! We are so grateful for their support over the years.”

Duet currently has over 106 neighbors waiting to be matched with a volunteer. They hold volunteer orientations regularly, to sign up for one in Phoenix or Scottsdale in May, visit: https://duetaz.org/help-a-homebound-adult/.

Partners In Health & Aging: Duet is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote health and well-being through vitally needed services to homebound adults, family caregivers, and grandfamilies. Duet’s free-of-charge services are available in the greater Phoenix area. To volunteer, donate or ask for help, go to www.duetaz.org or call (602) 274-5022.