Volunteering at the Wesley Senior Retirement Community in Saratoga

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
Lend a hand in the gift shop
Contribute to departmental service work
Serve as a greeter at the reception area
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 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

Gift Shop Worker
Act as cashier and assist residents/shoppers

Greeter
Assist the receptionist in our outpatient therapy lobby

Central Supply
Assist the clerk to check in stock, stock shelves and deliver

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?

Download our applications or use the online form to get started!

Application for Volunteer Services

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

Name * Required
First Last
Date of Birth - must be mm/dd/yyyy format * Required
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Address * Required
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Primary Phone Number * Required
Secondary Phone Number
Emergency Contact * Required
Who should we content if you have a medical emergency?
Emergency Contact's Phone Number * Required
How did you learn about the volunteer program at The Wesley Community?
Name of Employer
List the days and times you are available * Required
Anticipated length of your volunteer service with us * Required
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? * Required
If yes, explain when, where and nature of the case
Personal Reference
Reference Name * Required
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. * Required
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Volunteer positions that are in greatest need

Interested in Volunteering?

Application for Volunteer Services

Personal Reference

Student Section

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