Opportunity Details

Evening Recreation Volunteers

New York State Veterans Home at Montrose | https://apps.health.ny.gov/nysvets/web/montrose/new-york-state-veterans-home-montrose

The New York State Veterans Home at Montrose is looking for volunteers to assist with evening recreation programming for its residents. Evening Recreation Therapy Volunteers typically serve from 6-8 p.m. and can assist with any of the following:

Friendly visits (one-on-one conversations)
BINGO games
Pokeno games
Card games
Fitness activities
Arts and music activities
Providing coverage for activity facilitators as needed

Volunteer requirements:

Must be friendly and patient
Must be able to read and verbalize clearly
Must be able to push a resident in a wheelchair
Must pass a background check
Must provide vaccination records (COVID, flu, MMR, etc.)
Must pass a two-step (multi-day) PPD test for tuberculosis
Must complete a four-hour orientation

Volunteers can receive community service hours provided they meet all requirements and serve hours. Express interest below!

Issue Area(s) Veterans & Military Families, Senior Services

Population Served Military/Veterans, People with Disabilities, People with Health-Based Concerns, Seniors

Activity Type Caring for People,Sports & Recreation,Arts, Crafts & Letter-Making

Requirements

Age Minimum (with Adult): 16+, Minimum Age:16+, Court Ordered Volunteer - Allowed

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Express Interest

Volunteers needed through 12/31/2024 | More than 100 spots remaining

Location: Montrose, NY, 10548

Opportunity Leader: Shari Wall

After expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will contact you to confirm participation and provide directions for this opportunity.

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