Orientations before you Volunteer
Posted September 24, 2019
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home. We would like to invite you over to fill out a volunteer application and to give you a brief orientation to our facility. We will be having group orientations every Wednesday at 3:30.
Opportunity through
William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home
700 S. Foothill Drive SLC, UT 84113
801-907-5855 or 801-584-1920
volunteercoordinator1920@gmail.com
Avalonhealthcare.com
700 S. Foothill Drive SLC, UT 84113
801-907-5855 or 801-584-1920
volunteercoordinator1920@gmail.com
Avalonhealthcare.com
Category: Community
County: Salt Lake Valley
Volunteers assist the Recreation Department in serving the 81 elderly veterans that live at the Salt Lake Veterans Nursing Home. Volunteers
are a vital part of our recreation program. Without them, we would not be able to have the high caliber activities that we currently have. Activities require a lot of one-on-one attention that 1 staff member can not adequately provide. Volunteers decrease
the ratio gap and ensure that not only are more residents getting to come to and on activities, but they are also able to fully engage in the activities because they have a volunteer who can assist them. Having more assistance from volunteers means that the activities can be more involved and the residents will get more out of it. Volunteers are also vital in creating friendships and connections with our residents
UPDATE 8/28/2020 - NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING VOLUNTEERS.
1:1 visits, In house activities, Community Outings, and Committees/Support Roles. The following are broad guidelines as to what the Salt Lake Veterans Home expects of all volunteers:
1. Treat all residents with respect and compassion
2. Volunteer regularly (at least 1x/week for 1 block min.)
3. Commit to a specific day/time of the week to volunteer
4. If you are unable to come in on your shift, un-sign up for your shift at least 2 hours
before your shift starts on Track It Forward
5. Complete the needed paperwork & training in a timely manner. Paperwork includes:
Orientation Training
Dementia Training
The Avalon Volunteer Application
Background Check
The volunteer’s appearance and conduct while at our nursing home must be appropriate and respectful to both staff and residents
Volunteers should not be taking pictures of the residents on their cell phones
The safety and privacy of the Residents is considered first priority. Any private information about the resident and his/her health or private information should not be shared with any other individuals, within or outside the home.
I started with the William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home to fulfill community service hours for a class last semester. While the class got me started here, I keep coming back because of how genuinely happy it makes me. The residents' spunk, humor and insight encourage me daily to be my best self, not just when I'm volunteering but in all facets of my life: when I'm at work to treat patients with dignity and respect, to have discipline and persistence in doing schoolwork, to be attentive, patient and time-conscious in my personal relationships. Not only are the residents great, but they're supported by caring staff that know how to have fun, and go above and beyond for them and their volunteers! But the staff can't do it all by themselves. Volunteers like you are needed! And you might not know it yet... but you need the residents! The wide array of hours to accommodate and various activities make volunteering flexible and fun. -Mili Langi