From left: Marissa Salvesen, Manager, Mission Development, United Methodist Homes, Volunteer Values in Action recipients, Joan Blais, Doug Osgood, Carol Osgood, Adam Emanuel, and David Lawlor, President and CEO, United Methodist Homes. / Contributed photo
SHELTON - Wesley Village honored and recognized its dedicated team of volunteers with a week-long celebration during National Volunteer Week, April 23-29.
The Wesley Village Campus (comprised of Crosby Commons Independent/Assisted Living Community, Wesley Heights Independent/Assisted Living Cottages and Apartments, Lifestyle Transitions Memory Care, and Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center) is proud to partner with over 150 volunteers, ranging in ages from 14 to over 100 years old.
On any given week, dozens of active volunteers work in 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 appreciation dinner, held at the campus May 3.
Volunteers honored at the dinner included residents, employees, and members of the local community. Those who had reached 100 (or more) hours of volunteer service were presented with a special appreciation gift.
Volunteer Service Award recipients included: Dawn Bartlett, Megan Bisson, Joan Blais, Linda Boncek, Colin Brown, Marilyn Cocking, Carol Ellis, Yvonne Esposito, Camerin Gumbs, Susan Meek, Sarah Montagna, Barbara Moore, Patricia Peabody, Laura Quiriconi, and Madelyn Raymond, as well as Ginny Thompson (2,500 hours).
The Wesley Village Campus (comprised of Crosby Commons Independent/Assisted Living Community, Wesley Heights Independent/Assisted Living Cottages and Apartments, Lifestyle Transitions Memory Care, and Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center) is proud to partner with over 150 volunteers, ranging in ages from 14 to over 100 years old.
On any given week, dozens of active volunteers work in 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 appreciation dinner, held at the campus May 3.
Volunteers honored at the dinner included residents, employees, and members of the local community. Those who had reached 100 (or more) hours of volunteer service were presented with a special appreciation gift.
Volunteer Service Award recipients included: Dawn Bartlett, Megan Bisson, Joan Blais, Linda Boncek, Colin Brown, Marilyn Cocking, Carol Ellis, Yvonne Esposito, Camerin Gumbs, Susan Meek, Sarah Montagna, Barbara Moore, Patricia Peabody, Laura Quiriconi, and Madelyn Raymond, as well as Ginny Thompson (2,500 hours).
Also honored at the Volunteer Appreciation Celebration was a small group of volunteers who were presented with the Volunteer “Values in Action” Award, a new volunteer award for 2017, given by Wesley Village and United Methodist Homes.
These awards were presented to volunteers who exemplify the core values of United Methodist Homes: Respect, Spirituality, Excellence, Collaboration, and Stewardship. To be eligible, volunteers must have completed a minimum of one year and 100 hours of volunteer service.
Staff members from the Wesley Village communities submitted nominations and winners were selected to receive this prestigious new award.
Volunteer “Values in Action” recipients include Joan Blais, Adam Emanuel, and Doug and Carol Osgood.
These awards were presented to volunteers who exemplify the core values of United Methodist Homes: Respect, Spirituality, Excellence, Collaboration, and Stewardship. To be eligible, volunteers must have completed a minimum of one year and 100 hours of volunteer service.
Staff members from the Wesley Village communities submitted nominations and winners were selected to receive this prestigious new award.
Volunteer “Values in Action” recipients include Joan Blais, Adam Emanuel, and Doug and Carol Osgood.
“This event is always such a special evening,” said Marissa Salvesen, Manager of Mission Development for United Methodist Homes.
“Each of our volunteers is such an important part of our community of caring here at Wesley Village and it is truly a pleasure to work with them. We are so grateful for the many ways they support our staff and serve and care for our residents.”
“Each of our volunteers is such an important part of our community of caring here at Wesley Village and it is truly a pleasure to work with them. We are so grateful for the many ways they support our staff and serve and care for our residents.”
Wesley Village always welcomes new volunteers!
For information about volunteer opportunities at Wesley Village, contact Vicky Dompierre, 203-944-8279 or visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org (scroll to the bottom of the page; click on Volunteer Opportunities).
The Wesley Village senior living campus is located at 580 Long Hill Ave.
It is owned and operated by United Methodist Homes, a mission-based, not-for-profit organization serving all members of the community.
For information about volunteer opportunities at Wesley Village, contact Vicky Dompierre, 203-944-8279 or visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org (scroll to the bottom of the page; click on Volunteer Opportunities).
The Wesley Village senior living campus is located at 580 Long Hill Ave.
It 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.
