Nurturing is Natural for Yad Sarah Bnei Brak Volunteer

Rachel Dorzia, 78, has been volunteering in the Bnei Brak branch of Yad Sarah for 13 years, covering as many as 9 shifts per week.

With many careers under her belt -- an IDF paratrooper, a police officer, a civil servant in the State Comptroller's office as well as a volunteer medic, Rachel is accustomed to demanding, yet fulfilling work in support of the community.

At an age when many older adults are slowing down, Rachel has assumed responsibility for the medical and home care equipment, keeping inventory, repairing it and helping members of her community with the resources available at Yad Sarah, feeling particularly gratified by helping others cope with the often overwhelming responsibilities of caring for someone who is ill or injured.

Rachel also nurtures the other volunteers by making sure there is always fresh coffee and cookies available.

Understanding the kinds of health care crises that face so many individuals and families that come to Yad Sarah for help, Rachel said, "my salary is my health," adding, "it's a very big blessing."