Volunteer Spotlight: Helen Nadeau

If you’ve visited the Community Meal on any given Wednesday over the past few years, you’ve likely run into Helen Nadeau. She is among the first to arrive for meal prep at noon and one of the last to leave after 6 p.m. She even takes home the laundry.
A retired Amesbury school secretary, Helen first volunteered at the Community Meal many years ago and supported ONT’s pandemic response by making phone calls to guests. Once the meal reopened for in‑person dining, she became a Wednesday fixture alongside a dedicated group of fellow volunteers.
One of the things she enjoys most, she says, is the community of people she serves with each week — whether they’re longtime regulars or brand‑new volunteers.
Amber, our meal manager, says of Helen: “She is one of those people who sees what needs to be done and just does it. When she’s out, things fall through the cracks!”
“She’s also an incredibly thoughtful person. Whenever someone is experiencing a hard life event, she’s quick to rally our meal crew around them. She’s central to shaping our meal volunteer culture!”
​Thank you, Helen, for all you do. If you know someone who would like to join our community of volunteers, send them to ourneighborstable.org/volunteer.