Have you ever wondered who that woman was that you saw in the market or picking her child up from school? You know her face, but you can’t quite place her. Chances are fairly good, that she is a Betty Ferguson Foundation Volunteer. These women are the valuable workers seen at many of the fundraising events around town.
Betty Ferguson Foundation (BFF) is proud of its volunteers. There are over 40 women who not only volunteer to help raise money for BFF, but for many nonprofit organizations in town. Some organizations served by BFF Volunteers are: COC Youth Orchestra, Circle of Hope, Inc., Carousel Ranch, Child and Family Center, Soroptimist of SCV, Special Olympics, Make A Difference Day, Chamber of Commerce, Hunger Defense Fund, Mac’s Project and Relay for Life.
BFF Volunteers have been requested to help at over18 nonprofit events this year and have currently logged over 1300 hours serving our community.
The Monetary Value to Santa Clarita Valley is Significant.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has placed the monetary value of $21.77 for each volunteer hour donated to a community. Utilizing the Bureau of Labor Statistics valuation, the BFF Volunteers have contributed the equivalent of $80,000 in labor to the Santa Clarita Valley over the past 18 months.
Who Are These Remarkable Women?
They are the women from Betty Ferguson Foundation women’s division, Mes Amies (My Friends). These extraordinary women come from all walks of life; some are retired or disabled, some are housewives & mothers and some are working professionals. All of these women have one thing in common; the desire and commitment to make our community a better place to live.
How is this information helpful to you?
This information helps to create an understanding of how Betty Ferguson Foundation meets and exceeds its mission statement “To Train, Develop and Empower Women and Youth to be a Vital Force in Society.” The BFF volunteers have proven to be a vital force in our community by contributing over 2500 volunteer hours and helping raise over $400,000 in the past year.
This volunteer base and these volunteer opportunities are available to you and your family members. If you need a volunteer or if you wish to volunteer, the Betty Ferguson Foundation invites you to call for current volunteer availability and/or opportunities.
“Betty Ferguson Foundation Volunteers are the most dedicated, positive and inspiring people I know. I feel honored and blessed to serve with them!” Kathleen Fletcher, Volunteer Director Mes Amies, (My Friends), meets the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.
For more information about Betty Ferguson Foundation, please email kathleen@bettyfergusonfoundation.org or call the office at 661-702-8712.