Our Volunteers are the heart of our store!
Our awesome volunteers are the heart of our store and what makes Second Impressions a huge success! While the ages of our volunteers vary, one thing that they all have in common is their dedication to Christian Education.
Volunteer Highlight - Bev and Bill Vanden Broek
“When approached to help at Second Impressions, we initially signed on as a means of filling idle time. A lot has changed since that day in 2004. It is exciting to be a part of this group that supports the Kalamazoo Christian School System. Being a graduate and parents of graduates, we receive a feeling of satisfaction supporting the schools in this fashion. We are thankful to be a part of the store’s contribution to these schools. We have made new friends at the store and have a great camaraderie. Everyone is focused on supporting Christian education. We are thankful for this opportunity to participate and serve.”
Volunteer Highlight - Terri Sportel
Terri Sportel is currently one of the Wednesday volunteers at Second Impressions. She says “after 24 years of having three children in the Christians schools I love being involved and contributing by volunteering. Now that my two grandchildren are in the elementary schools I am especially glad to be able to have a place where I can use my 15 years of design experience and I really enjoy having a creative outlet! I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to contribute and have a great time. It’s a fun thing to do with a friend!”
Volunteer Highlight - Jim Bosch
Jim Bosch has been working one Saturday afternoon a month for more than five years. Jim and Lisa have 2 daughters who have graduated from KSCA and have one daughter still in the system. Jim is a very busy parent who works at Mall City Container and has served on the school-board and as a night custodian at East Christian; Lisa is one of our fabulous bus drivers. Jim says “I am so thankful for second Impressions and I feel a sense of responsibility to give back to the store. I want to help make the store successful to support other parents, but I also have found that it’s an enjoyable way to interact with the Community on our school’s behalf. I’d like to challenge each parent to come and spend a few hours here, once you’re in the door I think you will be hooked!”
Want to join our team of committed volunteers?
Parent Partners: Each grade takes turns staffing the store on Saturdays, parents and grand-parents may participate using this online schedule: