Alyce Deveau has announced her impending retirement from her role as Executive Director of Seaglass Village, a position she has held since the inception of the organization in late 2021.
Deveau worked at the Swampscott Public Library for 39 years, ultimately serving as director before retiring in 2021. As a member of the Swampscott for All Ages Committee, Deveau jumped at the opportunity to join the founding board of Seaglass Village, according to Heidi Whear, Swampscott’s Director of Aging Services and founder (and current vice president) of Seaglass Village. “We were in our infancy stage, meeting via Zoom in the early days of COVID,” Whear said. “Alyce has been a driving force since the very first, and we have been so blessed to benefit from her passion, deep knowledge of the town, and strong leadership.”
“I can’t imagine a more fulfilling role than working to help seniors live independently in their homes,” Deveau said. “I have loved getting to know every member and volunteer, either in person or on the phone.” She has enjoyed being a volunteer as well as the director, and plans to continue to volunteer. “Every volunteer activity that I participated in gave me probably more pleasure than it gave the member,” she said.
Deveau is enthusiastic about the organization’s growth and its plans to expand into Salem, saying, “There are so many people that need our help, and it is very fulfilling to answer their needs.”
“I was thrilled when Alyce accepted the role of Executive Director of Seaglass Village four years ago, said Doreen Hodgkin, immediate past president of the Seaglass Village Board of Directors. “She was the perfect anchor for us to launch this new adventure. I am happy for her that she has decided to take more time for herself and am glad to know that she will continue as a volunteer.”
The Executive Director position is part-time and is the only paid position of the organization. The office is located at the First Church Congregational in Swampscott, which has generously provided the space for the organization’s operations. A full job description is at the organization’s website, www.seaglassvillage.org. Interested applicants are invited to send a resume and cover letter to claireregan@seaglassvillage.org.
Seaglass Village, www.seaglassvillage.org, is a nonprofit organization that enables older adults in Marblehead, Nahant, and Swampscott to enjoy a healthy quality of life while living independently, by providing volunteer services and social opportunities. The organization is planning to expand into Salem this year.