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Show Orem Convalescent Home Seeks Local Volunteers 3 1 Individuals and groups with a desire to share a few hours a ( .week with the elderly are needed at the, Central Utah Convalescent Con-valescent Center in Orem. The facility is a 24 hour nursing care and rehabilitation center with a progressive care philosophy. The 120 bed center currently supports sup-ports programs in current events, crafts, music and literature to name but a few. Talents of every persuasion are utilized and very much appreciated. Homema-kers Homema-kers are needed to share a few noon hours a week with residents. Other events may include the demonstration demon-stration of food preparation to a group of budding gourmets, taking residents shopping, and simply visiting. Retired persons per-sons provide a special gift by sharing the skills they have mastered Vn'" their life's work. There is also a demand' for church related programs. Community involvement in-volvement is an essential element in bringing vitality to the residents of the home. Volunteers are important im-portant in the physical, social and spiritual needs of the residents. The efforts put forth by the volunteer is returned many fold by the love and appreciation ap-preciation of residents and staff. The memories, talents and friendship given lo the volunteers is outstanding. out-standing. The lime committment com-mittment is negotiable to accomodate a rnS i ncss schedule. A one-tin) relationship or genet . service are welcome1 j Individuals " ai requested to maintain regular visilin schedule to facilitate:. sense of real conca and provide a visil 71 . u Life anticipate each Groups are encourage .. to provide month .j programs, outings ad " holiday celebrations, i Volunteers should l aware the atmosphefl ' and loving Pi received will leave craving for more. Tim and talents are need! this coming year, eat and every day. Plea help our volunlef program become success. For more a formation pleas contact Rebecc LaBissoniere at 2 4742, ext. 0. |