SHELTON - Wesley Village honored and recognized a dedicated team of volunteers with a week-long celebration during National Volunteer Week last week.
The Wesley Village Campus (comprised of Crosby Commons Assisted Living Community, Wesley Heights Independent Living Cottages and Apartments, Lifestyle Transitions Memory Care, and Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center) is proud to partner with more than 200 registered volunteers each year, ranging in ages from 14 to 104!
On any given week, 100-120 active volunteers work in each of the three communities on campus, fostering caring relationships with residents, staff, and family members, and enriching the lives of those they serve.
Celebrations for the special week culminated with a volunteer dinner, held at the campus April 16. Volunteers honored at the dinner included residents, employees, and members of the community, and those who had reached 100 (or more) hours of volunteer service were presented with a special appreciation gift.
Barbara Quinn, Director of Volunteer Services, poses for a photo with longtime Wesley Village volunteer, Betty Wallis (96 years young), who was honored for more than 3,800 hours of volunteer service.
Wallis was also the recipient of many past awards including the Living Treasure award, presented by the Volunteer Action Center of Valley United Way in 2005, and the Senior Wisdom Award, presented by United Methodist Homes.
Wallis is well known and loved around the campus for her significant contributions to the community and is recognized by all as a fine example of graceful aging.
For more information about volunteer opportunities at Wesley Village, please contact Barbara Quinn, Director of Volunteer Services, at 203-944-8292 or visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org.
Wesley Village is located at 580 Long Hill Ave., and is owned and operated by United Methodist Homes, a mission-based, not-for-profit organization serving all members of the community.
This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.
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