Key Senior Information Center

Our Key Senior Information Center (KSIC) is a free service providing information and referral services for seniors, their families, and others who care.

Key Senior Information Center

  • Access the current version of our Resource Guide (created by KSIC Volunteers) by clicking here: Resource Guide. Printed copies of the guide are also available at our office.
  • KSIC is currently staffed by volunteers who share their expertise with the community at no charge. You can read the KSIC Volunteer Bio’s below.
  • One of our volunteers is a Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisor (SHIBA). Please call to make an appointment for this specialized service.
  • KSIC is generally staffed Monday through Friday afternoons. Walk-in’s welcome. You may also call ahead to request an appointment or to confirm volunteer availability at 253-884-9814.

Volunteers

Learn More About The KSIC Volunteers

Ray Steiner

Ray Steiner

KSIC Desk Volunteer

“Active retirement” is descriptive of my current life status. I have volunteered as a Facilitator for the Alzheimer’s Association Key Peninsula Care Giver Support Group, and I work as a volunteer Information Specialist for The Mustard Seed Project in Lakebay.

I enjoy regularly participating in the SAIL exercise group which meets in the Puyallup Senior Center. I am a member of the Two Waters Art Alliance of the Key Peninsula. My Lutheran faith commitments include emphasis in areas of senior programs and retirement community worship. Graduate Univ of Washington, Seattle, Pharmacy. Board Certified Geriatric Practice, Consultant Pharmacist. Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Washington School of Pharmacy, 2001-2009.

Neal Van Der Voorn

Neal Van Der Voorn

KSIC Desk Volunteer

After life long career as a librarian at the Washington State Library and at MultiCare Health System, Neal retired and chose an active lifestyle. He has volunteered at the Mustard Seed Project’s information desk since 2010, but he also counsels Key Peninsula residents on the complicated issues of Medicare and enjoys driving KP residents to their appointments.

Once a week during the school year he mentors young students in reading at Minter Creek Elementary School. His passion is to remain physically active. He, with others, walk in the 360 Trail Park every morning, rain or shine, for up to 2 hours. He has hiked and backpacked throughout the western United States and in New Zealand, Nepal, and Spain.

Tony Trotter

Tony Trotter

KSIC Desk Volunteer

Tony Trotter has been a volunteer at The Mustard Seed Project since 2014, working primarily in the Key Senior Information Center program. He is retired from a career with the City of Tacoma in Public Works and Environmental Services.

Since retiring, he has maintained an active involvement in local water systems and has volunteered for the Pierce Conservation District. He has maintained a home on the Key Peninsula for over 35 years, where he and his wife Barbara raised their family. He is a Vietnam Veteran. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington

“It’s a pleasure to be able to help people. Some people that I have driven, I think I was probably their only social contact for the week. It just gives them a contact with the rest of the world, which they won’t necessarily have otherwise.

This is important to them and it’s important to me. Someday I may need the use of the service myself. Let’s make sure it works right.”

Jarvis,

an 87-year old volunteer driver who has logged more than 40,000 miles with TMSP

Services & Programs

The Mustard Seed Project

Our services and programs promote independent living and quality of life for seniors residing on the Key Peninsula

Community
Volunteers

Key Peninsula Senior Ride Program

Key Senior Information Center