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New York/New Jersey VA Health Care Network

 

VISN 2: Volunteer News Fall 2013

Canandaigua Highlights
 

 

                     

                     


Pie, Ice Cream, Plant & Rummage Sale
Veteran Volunteers event
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.
 

 
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
    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.

    Memorial Day Observance
    Veteran Volunteers event
    Members of the Grand Lodge of NYS Masonic War Veterans, post colors at the Memorial Day Observance held on May 27.
     

     

     
     
    Day of Caring
    Veteran Volunteers event
    On April 24, volunteers from the Ontario County ARC helped beautify the garden in the back of building 7 as part of the Ontario County Day of Caring.
     

    Pontoon Boat Donated
    Veteran Volunteers event
    On June 2, Perinton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8495 officially presented the Canandaigua VA Medical Center with the donation of the brand new pontoon boat. The organization raised $21,000 to purchase the boat.

    Left to Right - Roy LaRose; Dick Grube, VA Voluntary Service Representative; Dave Johnson; Dick Bartela; Jerry Gropp; Kenneth Gippe.
     


    Marine (IRR) Mega Muster
    Veteran Volunteers event
    From left to right are Sons of the American Legion members Ross Polson, Joe Cleveland, Gabe Cinquegrana and Jim Murray.

    The Ontario County Sons of the American Legion sponsored the cooking and food provided to over 600 Marines and family members at the Marine Inactive Ready Reserves (IRR) Mega Muster that was held on May 17 at the Canandaigua VA Medical Center.
    Jazz Band Performance
    Veteran Volunteers event
    On June 6, the Canandaigua Middle School Jazz Band performed at the medical center.
     

     

    Calendar
    Second Monday of each month (January-December)
    Bee Keepers Association Meeting Month 7:00 p.m.

    Third Monday of Each Month (January-December)
    Canandaigua Lake Trout Unlimited Meeting 7:30 p.m.

    Fourth Tuesday of Each Month
    (January-May) (September-November)
    Project Healing Waters Clinic 7:00 p.m.

    Fourth Wednesday of Each Month
    R/C Model Flying Club     6:00 p.m.

    Tuesday, August 5
    *Denny and Her Escorts;
    Ice Cream Social Following Performance 6:30 p.m.

    Wednesday, August 6
    VA Voluntary Service/ Community Council Meeting     6:00 p.m.

    Tuesday, August 19 Student Recognition Day
    Volunteer Lounge Bluilding     7 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

     

     

    *Sunday, September 7
    Bingo     Noon 12:00 p.m.

    *Wednesday, September 11
    Patriot Day Program     1:00 p.m.

    *Sunday, October 12 Bingo Noon 12:00 p.m.

    Tuesday, October 21 Food Safety Course
    6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Pavillion

    Catholic Mass is held Monday, Tuesday and Friday in the Catholic Chapel in Building 3 at 11:00 a.m. Sunday Catholic Mass Service in building 8B at 6:30 p.m.

    Protestant Services are held Sundays starting at 8:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

    Please contact Chaplain Service at (585) 393-7886 for more information.

    *Escorts Needed
    Escorts are needed 45 minutes prior to events to take Veterans to the auditorium and/or pavilion. Without your assistance, many of the Veterans may not be able to participate.
     

     

     

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