Congratulations to Scott Rader, our February 2014
Volunteer of the Month!
Over the past year and a half, Scott Rader has become an
active MVP member and volunteer with Met Council and continues to impress our
staff with his dedication. We’ve nominated Scott because of his commitment to
our mission, his active participation and enthusiasm for our MVP group, and the
positive energy he shares with his fellow MVPs and in giving back to our
low-income seniors.
Scott is a young, distinguished lawyer at Mintz Levin
where he practices white collar defense and commercial
litigation. With his little free time he plays tennis, trains for
his upcoming sprint triathlon, and volunteers. He first came to Met Council a
little over a year and a half ago with the introduction of a coworker and
joined our group of motivated young professionals, called MVP. Scott has really
enjoyed the opportunity to build relationships with like minded individuals and
has described MVP as “a great group of generous and selfless people with great
potential for growth.” He also receives great support from colleagues and has
generously arranged the use of his workplace on several occasions to host MVP
meetings.
For Scott, the most rewarding aspect of volunteering and
MVP has been the opportunity to meet new people and enhance someone’s day. He
has spearheaded the initiative to create an ongoing volunteer “Friendly
Visiting” event at our low-income senior housing site to develop lasting
relationships with residents. It is a valuable program that can “span the gap
between generations and alleviate isolation.” He firmly believes in the
importance of raising awareness on the growing issue of poverty and the value
in meeting and working with Met Council clients.
For all this, we would like to showcase our appreciation
for Scott and his passion to share and grow our base of supporters and
volunteers. Thank you!
