Our Mission and Values

SOUTH WHIDBEY AT HOME: Staying active, connected, and in charge   Our Mission: South Whidbey at Home is a membership-based nonprofit dedicated to helping older (55+) South Whidbey residents remain in their homes and active in the community they love by providing access to a variety of volunteer services, empowering educational events, and social activities. We are committed to improving the well-being of our members by connecting people in a mutually beneficial way.

Values and Operating Principles

• We focus on our primary mission—to support those aging in our community to live healthy and rich lives.
• We believe the second half of life can be as rich and rewarding as the first half, and that older people have a need and desire to stay active and engaged.
•  We operate with integrity and impeccable ethics.
• We depend primarily on local donors. Their support is a measure of how the community values our work.
• We express gratitude to our volunteers by training them well, listening to their needs and suggestions, and thanking them often.
• We collaborate and partner with other organizations so that gaps are filled and services are not duplicated.
• We strive to do the best we can with an attitude of compassion, respect, dignity, and acceptance.
• We respect the privacy of our members and volunteers and maintain the confidentiality of all personal information provided us.
  
• We work to ensure the personal safety of members and volunteers.
• We recognize when a situation is beyond the scope of our mission.
• We strive to create a community of care in which we take care of our own.