Pie, Ice Cream, Plant & Rummage Sale
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Thanks to everyone who supported the annual Canandaigua VA “Pie, Ice Cream, Plant & Rummage Sale” held on May 15. A total of $2,059.07 was raised to support activities for Veterans.
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Wish List
Coffee, creamer, sugar, sugar substitute
Deodorant, shampoo, shaving cream, body lotion, nail clippers
Forever postage stamps
Gift cards from Walmart/ Wegmans/Tops/iTunes/prepaid gas cards/Dunkin Donuts/Tim Horton’s
Monetary donations for wood shop
Monetary donations needed to support the Recreation Therapy Canine Program
New socks underwear, sweatshirts, sweatpants-shirts, swim trunks
Non-perishable foods and baking items
Paper plates, paper napkins
Sneakers, shoe laces
Tickets to sporting events, zoo, bowling and movie tickets
For Homeless Program:
Air mattresses - new
Alarm clocks
Brooms
Mops
New blankets & pillows
New kitchen items (dishes/ utensils)
New vacuum cleaners
Toilet paper and cleaning supplies
Monetary donations are always welcome. If you or your organization wish to make a donation, to the account of your choice, please specify that you are in agreement that food and beverages may be purchased for Veterans. This is in compliance with the new rules and regulations associated with the purchase of food. Contact Voluntary Service for more information
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Volunteer Opportunities
All volunteers must complete an orientation prior to volunteering. Orientations are held in Voluntary Service. Please call Utaw Vines to schedule an appointment at (585) 393-7757. Thank you for considering volunteering with the Canandaigua VA Medical Center!
Canandaigua VA/Rochester VA Outpatient Clinic
Activities - recreation activities, socialization, games, cleanup, and wheelchair escort. Evenings, weekends
Clerical assistant - filing, organizing, answering the phone. Days and hours flexible
Hospice care - as needed; prefer Hospice-trained volunteers, but all applicants considered
Transportation - driving a government vehicle to transport ambulatory Veterans to and from medical appointments. Various locations and times available
Grounds Crew volunteer - assist in planting, clearing, and beautifying the campus
Laundry volunteer - weekdays 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., three or more hour shifts
Loving Spoonful Volunteer - evening & weekend meal time, assist nursing & nutrition staff at meal times - training required (we provide)
My HealtheVet - distribute information and assist Veterans interested in registering in the program
Wheelchair escorts - various times available to push wheelchair Veterans to a variety of locations within the facility such as dental clinic, x-ray department or taking Veterans on a walk around our beautiful grounds
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Great Volunteer Opportunity
Patient Shadowing is a great new program where a volunteer or an employee shadows a Veteran through their medical visit. The “shadower” gets to provide fresh eyes as to how Veterans’ visits go and give feedback on any areas where services can be improved. If you are an outgoing person, interested in seeing how our Veterans receive their care, and would like to make a difference, this opportunity could be for you. For more information on the shadowing program please contact Louise Motyka at (585) 393-7729.
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Memorial Day Observance
Members of the Grand Lodge of NYS Masonic War Veterans, post colors at the Memorial Day Observance held on May 27.
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