Long-time WTC gift shop volunteer Helen Mandris displays the Governor's Citation presented to her by DORS Director Robert A. Burns.
Helen began her volunteer work at what was then called the Maryland Rehabilitation Center by assisting in the library and doing filing in the chaplain's office. She eventually found her niche helping students and DORS staff in the gift shop. When asked what keeps her coming back to WTC, Helen smiled and said, "After all this time, it feels like my family here."
Last year, DORS volunteers contributed over 18,000 hours of service assisting in critical areas of the agency including academic classes, field offices, career assessment services and the WTC Nearly-New Shop.
DORS also recognized four other volunteers with extensive years of service. Edith Sweigert, who has given many hours of clerical asistance in DORS Frederick field office, was unable to attend. The other three honorees were: