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“You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give”.
                                                                   -Winston Churchill

Our Mission in Volunteer Services
Our volunteers offer an extra dimension of care and service to residents, empathy for family and visitors, and supportive services for staff that allow them to provide better services to the residents.

Recent News

Latest Volunteer Newsletter- Check it Out!

Recreation Jan. Calendar for Volunteers

Current Opportunities

Volunteer Application (Adults)

Junior(age 14-17) Volunteer Application

Volunteers Provide:

• Assistance to residents to help them make the most of their stay with us.
• A link between the general community and the Veterans Home for the residents.
• An extra dimension of care to residents.
• A commitment to our Nation’s veterans.
• Assistance to staff, allowing them to provide excellent services to the residents.
• A warm, friendly and lively atmosphere.
  
  

Benefits of Volunteering

“To you, your time is valuable, to us it’s priceless”.

We Offer:

• Flexible Schedules
• No Minimum Weekly Commitment
• Support and Guidance
• Training: No Experience Necessary
• Free, Convenient Parking
• Optional Uniform

“To love what you do and feel that it matters- how could anything be more fun?”
                                                                             -Katherine Graham

Volunteer Benefits:

• Volunteers receive “Vet-Bucks” to use in the cafeteria for meals and snacks.
• Annual holiday luncheon in December.
• Annual recognition luncheon.
• Recognition pins and certificates for hours volunteered.
• Annual celebration of National Volunteer Week.

Join Our Volunteer Family

• Training workshops throughout the year.
• Quarterly newsletter.
• Volunteer events and trips.

Why Volunteer?

“One person can make a difference- and every person must try”.
                                                          -John F. Kennedy

• Give back to those who fought to preserve freedom and democracy in America.
• Touch a life.
• Break the isolation so many nursing home residents feel.
• Contribute to the community.
• Make new friends.
• Experience a sense of belonging and fulfillment.
• Have fun.
• Experience gratitude.
• Be a part of a very special and active facility.

For Experience:

• Gain insight into the fields of Gerontology and Health Care.
• Learn about various careers.
• Expand your resume and/or college application.
• Develop relationships for letters of recommendation.

For More Information:
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions

Call or e-mail Volunteer Services for more information or to set up an orientation.
Phone: (631) 444-8590
E-mail: shelmus@notes.cc.sunysb.edu