Volunteer with Seniors in New York

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Meghan DiMeglio, Director of Life Enrichment, on working and volunteering at Wesley.

Whether you are passionate about working with seniors, committed to your field of study, or looking for an internship, Wesley Health Care Center has many opportunities for volunteering.

Work directly with residents
Share your interests and hobbies, such as art and music
Contribute to departmental service work
Help out during pet visits
Take residents to Wesley on-campus services
Assist with a group activity, event or outing
Offer computer assistance
Undertake a maintenance chore (groundskeeping)
Help in the business office
Help in nutritional services

Volunteer with Seniors! Positions that are in greatest need:

(Positions are usually in the day time and the duration of a shift is 1-2 hours.)

Resident visitors

Visit with residents, play games, read to them or assist them to explore their interests Transporter – assist residents from their room to the beauty shop via wheelchair

Pet Visitor

Visit residents with your pet, dogs do not have to be therapy dogs but do have to have the right temperament to visit residents

Art and Music

Share your artistic talent with residents

For more information about volunteering at the Wesley Senior Retirement Community in Saratoga, please contact:

Meghan DiMeglio, Director of Life Enrichment
(518) 691-1480
madimeglio@thewesleycommunity.org

Interested in Volunteering?

Fill out the form below or download our applications to get started! Applications can be emailed to Meghan at madimeglio@thewesleycommunity.org.

Application for Volunteer Services

Use this form to apply to The Wesley Community's Volunteer Services.

"*" indicates required fields

Name*

First Last

Date of Birth*

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Email Address*

Primary Phone Number*

Secondary Phone Number

Emergency Contact*

Who should we content if you have a medical emergency?

Emergency Contact's Phone Number*

How did you learn about the volunteer program at The Wesley Community?

Name of Employer

List the days and times you are available*

Anticipated length of your volunteer service with us*

Please list any work activities or conditions you would prefer to avoid (i.e. prolonged standing, reading small print, pushing wheelchairs, etc.)

Career Interests

Hobbies/Skills/Special Interests

Have you ever been convicted of a crime?*

If yes, explain when, where and nature of the case

Personal Reference

Reference Name*

First Last

Reference Phone

Reference Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Student Section

Student volunteers must fill out this section.

School Name

Grade

Social Clubs & Extra Curricular Activities

Is volunteer work a requirement for a class or specific organization?

Total Hours Requested

How many hours are you required to volunteer for?

End of Student Section

Please read below and confirm that you agree:

I understand that as a volunteer at The Wesley Community I will respect the confidentiality of all information gained in the course of my work. Any and all discussions and information regarding residents, their background, personal life or medical status is strictly confidential and not to be discussed with anyone other than the appropriate Wesley staff. I'm in receipt of Wesley Health Care Center's HIPAA Policy, Whistleblower Policy and the Compliance Brochure. I have read, understand and hereby agree to comply with all rules, policies and procedures set forth by Wesley Health Care Center, Inc.*

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Volunteering at the Wesley Senior Retirement Community in Saratoga