Green Ridge Village Volunteer Program
Volunteerism is rewarding, fun and contributes to everyone’s emotional well-being.
Our commitment to the wholeness of body, mind and spirit is brought to life by our team of staff, families and volunteers who work together to
help people regain their independence, renew their strength or live out their lives in an accepting, supportive environment.
Our volunteers often express a sense of deep pride in knowing they are vital to the quality of life our residents enjoy by:
- Helping them attain a maximum degree of happiness and satisfaction
- Supporting their physical, mental and spiritual well-being
- Contributing to a caring and secure environment
- Supporting staff and families as they work toward meeting resident needs
- Extending activity schedules
- Providing a broader variety of leisure opportunities
Every volunteer is unique and has special talents and experience to offer.
The gift of time varies from daily, weekly, to twice a month, to monthly.
Examples of participation are as varied as the volunteers themselves.
They include:
- Friendly visits to read, write letters or just chat
- Transporting residents in their wheel chairs to in-house therapy, beauty salon, church ser vices, activities or other entertainment
- Serving as an Activities Aide in crafts, discussion groups, games, bingo, and exercises or to escort residents on bus trips to restaurants and picnics
- Decorating for special events and seasons
- Providing assistance with the bingo program on Mondays
At Green Ridge Village, we firmly believe that residents Should LOVE where they
LIVE and Be LOVED where they LIVE. If you feel that you could benefit from the
wisdom, experience and friendship of others, we would like to talk with you.
Contact: Becky Best, Director of Volunteer Services, at 717-776-8258.
Green Ridge Village Auxiliary
For more than 75 years the Auxiliary has helped provide the extra amenities that make living at Green Ridge Village “special”.
The Volunteer hours given by many as well as the financial support of the community has truly shown that… “The Service we render
to others is really the rent we pay for our room on this earth.” ~Sir Wilfred Thomas Grenfell.
Auxiliary Activities
Volunteers are welcomed in all of the areas listed below. Please phone 717-776-8258 to discuss how you can help.
Gift Shop - Located near the lobby in Swaim Health Center. Open daily at posted hours. Phone: 717-776-8282.
Thrift Shop - Open for business every Friday and Saturday 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.; Monday 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (Receiving Day) Phone: 717-776-3646.
Bingo - Held every Monday for residents at Gilliland Manor and Swaim Health Center.
Spring Luncheon - Held in April to recognize volunteers as well as conduct a general meeting.
Strawberry Festival - A fundraiser in June for the Village and surrounding community.
Fall General Membership Meeting - Held in October with an informative program and election of officers.
Staff Appreciation Day - Held in October with lots of good snacks for Green Ridge Village employees.
Christmas Gifts - Purchased and wrapped for each resident of Swaim Health Center and Gilliland Manor.
Auxiliary Achievements
To supplement the modest annual membership dues the Auxiliary derives it's funds from the volunteer operations
of the Gift Shop, Thrift Shop, the Strawberry Festival and donations from individual and community institutions.
A few of the many items provided by the dedication and generosity of Auxiliary members over the years are listed below:
- Assisted in the purchase of 2 vans, most recently $25,000 toward the purchase of a new wheelchair van.
- Chapelwood Courtyard
- Electric beds
- Wheelchairs
- Programming for residents
- Large screen television equipment
- Welcome basket supplies
- Large print hymn books
- $20,000 toward the building and furnishing of the Gift Shop in the new wing of Swaim Health Center
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