Michael Holliday
with RSVP of Boulder County

"I have always been a worker bee. Give me a mission and I'll get it done," said Michael Holliday, a new volunteer with the Board of RSVP of Boulder County.
"Now with RSVP I am learning how to work at a planning level, how to build sponsorships, not just how to ask for donations."

RSVP of Boulder County's mission is to provide seniors in Boulder County the opportunity to contribute to their community in meaningful ways and to promote independence for homebound seniors and adults with disabilities. Holliday began volunteering with RSVP in November 2007 as an extension of his "efforts to become more active in the community."

After retiring from the United States Army, Holliday began working once again in a position that allowed him to help others, as a veterans' benefits specialist with Boulder County. "This drive to help in his professional life spills over into his volunteer activities," said Russell Lombardy, RSVP of Boulder County Board Chair.

"I am busy learning, watching and listening. I am trying to find out how I fit in and where I can be of best service to the organization," Holliday said. The staff at RSVP "make you feel welcome…they answer any questions I may have." "His dedication to volunteerism is as genuine as his ability to make the world a better place," Lombardy added.

Holliday also involves his kids in his volunteer activities because he wants them "to become more active in the community." He and his son have participated in an RSVP food basket delivery among other volunteer activities.

"It is my understanding that [Holliday] involves his children in his volunteerism, not only adding more manpower to his causes of interest, but paving the way for his kids to grow into adults who are also willing to serve others in the normal course of their lives," commented Lombardy. "I think it is safe to say that those who get to know Holliday believe our world would be a better, kinder, safer place with more individuals like him," said Lombardy.

"I am honored to have been asked to be a part of this," concluded Holliday.

For information about volunteering with RSVP of Boulder County or other agencies, call the Volunteer Connection at 303-444-4904.