Community Involvement
We have many members involved in several wider Naples community volunteer activities. Below are two volunteer groups that have been within our community for several years.
Baby BasicsVCC volunteers have helped to distribute thirteen million diapers to 1800 Collier County babies, whose families would otherwise struggle to make ends meet. VCC volunteers annually host two fundraisers, dining-for-diapers and a golf tournament, at VCC each year. They also assist the planning of Naples-wide community events. Several VCC members are the leaders and supporters that make Baby Basics successful. For more information, go to the Baby Basics Website, babybasicscollier.org or contact Jean Ann Lynch (danja@hotmail.com).
Relay for LifeVCC supports the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Greater Collier County to support the fight against cancer. Each year VCC volunteers organize a Soup Supper and a Luminaria Ceremony to financially support the research and patient services offered by ACS. Since 2006, Vanderbilt Country Club has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Relay For Life.
Shy Wolf SanctuaryVCC has some volunteers that donate their time to this amazing Cause.To date, Shy Wolf has rescued over 1,260 animals and provided valuable educational experiences to tens of thousands of human visitors from around the world all from a couple of acres behind the Smith’s house. Far more than rescue and sanctuary, Shy Wolf has been offering educational programs and therapeutic animal encounters for more than twenty years. Educational programs range from peaceful coexistence with wildlife to advocating for the animals that can’t speak for themselves. Additionally, Shy Wolf partners with area nonprofit organizations to provide hope and healing to at-risk youth through our Healing Hearts program. Contact Jade Jackson for more information. jadej@vccnaples.com 239.384.5050