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These are statements from our residents and staff about our volunteers, why they feel our volunteers are important to them and what it would be like without them:

“they are very nice to me….many times they ask me to go to church and I say, “I sure do!”

“they help me and I like crafts; I always have.  They always help with my music and I’ve always liked it!”

“I think they are very important, they do such a wonderful job!” “Their very willing to do whatever I need, without them we probably wouldnt have some of the extra things to do...it’s always good to get out of my room.”

“If I don’t have a volunteer I wouldn’t be able to do my baking”

“have a little excitement—they like to win the games sometimes you know”

“they augment the staff.  Enables you to offer more programs because you can spread out the people more.  Social interation between residents and people outside...visitors”  “chess-give a good social intent”  “If we didn't have volunteers there would be fewer programs and not enough staff to carry them all out.  Not as much social interaction between outside---less cheerful”

“very friendly human touch-contact with another human being giving of themselves—they show they enjoy being with people.  Good relationships—alot of caring smiles, hello’s...recognizing you are there and with a name.  They remember our names and it’s nice...human recognition”

“they do an outstanding job.  Always there when we need them, what would we do without them”

“she’s been a huge help especially with our new ECS system; she takes a lot of stress off us; very much appreciated”

“keeps us on our toes to learn from the students and their new techniques they bring to the table”

“a lot of residents don’t get visitors so they wouldn’t have visits.  Socialize, some use to work here so they all know…..very helpful!”

“I think they are doing a good job”

“Come and get them for activities, Deb brings around the magazine cart, 1:1’s---some don’t get a lot of company”

“I like them; it would be boring and I’d miss them---they all do a very good job.  They even let me win!”

“it would suck without them.  they are able to do programs and visits---they are an extension of the Rec Therapy Department”

We have amazing volunteers and can’t thank them enough for all that they do for our campus!  Our volunteers lead programs, assist with transporting to programs, assist with outings, lead Rosary, assist with baking and facilitating crafts, provide 1:1 visits or games, assist with our special events…..and the list goes on and on!!! 

THANK YOU!!!

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