Volunteer Opportunities
The residents at the Wayne County Nursing Home are a part of our larger community - Wayne County. We are always looking for volunteers of all ages We welcome youth groups, scouting groups, community organizations and individuals. Orientation and basic instruction is given to all volunteers who join our team.
The length of time that you wish to volunteer would be entirely up to you. We have many opportunities, however, for people to donate their time and talents to help our residents. Volunteers also provide musical talent for entertainment, help with special parties, holidays and events, crafts and decorations. At times we may also need volunteers who can work from home making phone calls and doing clerical work.
If you would like to become part of our volunteer team, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 315-946-5673 or Contact us by email or fill out and submit this form.Volunteer Profiles
Steve Hotchkiss has been volunteering at the Wayne County Nursing Home & Rehab Center for 28 yrs. Steve first started with the Church of God Visits on the East wing known as the Health related unit. This consisted of a group of 15 to 20 residents. Steve changed the name of the program to "Steve's Hymn Sing" so all denominations' felt comfortable participating in the Hymn sing. His program is so popular that on average of 40 to 45 residents attend every Monday evening. Besides doing the popular Hymn sing, Steve does individual room visits to residents who need some one to one support and prayer.
Elfreida Weber has been volunteering for 13 years at the Wayne County Nursing Home & Rehab Center She is a very dedicated volunteer. Elfreida provides many services to our residents such as, volunteer shopper with individuals every other Monday to Wal Mart. She does a weekly low vision group on Thursdays, where she assists another Blind volunteer around the facility who also helps with the group. Elfreida spends the rest of Thursday afternoon helping to transport residents to and from a BibleStudy program. Elfreida is always ready to help where needed.
Elfreida has help to organize a clothing closet for our residents in which they can go to the closet and shop for donated items. This is a big task that Elfreida does weekly she sorts donated items and disposes of unused items. This is a appreciated task that is a help to staff and the residents. Elfreida always steps up to the plate when ever there is a need. Through out her many years here Elfreida has assisted the activities department on many big functions and outing into the community.Elfreida has a cheerful and friendly disposition that compliments the volunteer program at WCNH.