Volunteer Venue
Summer 2015 | Volume 5, Issue 2
Annual Volunteer Luncheon On Thursday, April 30, JHCC held our annual volunteer luncheon to say “thank you” to all volunteers. Each attendee received a resident-made “Volunteers Are the Key to Our Hearts” keychain as a “thank you” for all that volunteers do for residents and their families. Your service and dedication helps us to fulfill our mission of providing our Jewish community with those services that enable our seniors or infirm to be part of a quality Jewish environment with comfort, meaning, independence and dignity. A special “thank you” goes out to the committee who worked so hard to put this luncheon together.
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ppp Photos: 1 | Michael Sattell, President & CEO, chats with JHCC resident/volunteer Neil. 2 | Volunteers Ken Martin, Janet Mueller and Carole Kane. 3 | Volunteers Wendy Lewensohn and Norma Mandlman with Paul J. Schultz, SCC Administrator. 4 | Volunteers Jim Nance and Phil Himmelfarb.
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1. During the warmer months, we would like to take residents out into the community so they too can enjoy some of the wonderful summer events Milwaukee has to offer. We cannot do this without your help! Please offer to accompany residents on outings. You will have a great time and you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you helped a resident have a great time too! 2. Whenever you are at one of our residences and/or accompanying residents on outings, you are representing JHCC and its sister communities. We ask that you respect and abide by our dress code: no sandals or open-toed shoes (this is for your own safety), no shorts (capris are ok), and nothing sleeveless. Jeans are fine; you do not need to wear socks.
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3. Protect yourself during outings and outdoor activities by wearing hats and applying sunscreen! 4. Always ask nursing staff to assist residents with ALL personal care needs. This is for the residents’ safety as well as your own. 5. Respect the staff/volunteer etiquette and boundaries regarding physical proximity, medical knowledge, and most importantly, the needs of the residents. Additionally, only contact staff at work during their scheduled work hours.
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3 ppp Photos: 1 | Rosalie with Jim Hahn, Manager of JHCC Plant Operations. 2 | Luncheon agenda and keychain. The keychains were created by JHCC residents. 3 | Volunteers Donna Howe and Della Bornstein.
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities JHCC:
• A Visual History of the Jewish Home and Care Center, Chai Point Senior Living and Sarah Chudnow Community. Sunday, June 7, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. All volunteers are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served. • Tour Guides for Special Photo Exhibit. Sunday, June 28 - Wednesday, July 1. We are seeking volunteers to give guided tours of a special exhibit of photos from our Sovev Kinneret partnership region in Israel. Tours will occur daily between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. More information to follow. SCC: • Outing to Mitchell Park Domes. Thursday, June 11, 11:00 am We are taking residents to enjoy an afternoon with nature. Admission is included. • Nia Class with Chai Point Wednesday, June 17, 2:00 pm Assist with transport to and from the event so that residents can participate in this crosscommunity program. • JCC Family Park Pool with Gesher Camp Mondays, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Accompany residents to the pool for a morning of fun with camp attendees.
CP: • Lawrence Welk Hour Tuesday, July 7, 3:00 pm If you have a bubble machine, please let us know. • Beer Tasting on Soref Promenade Thursday, July 16, 3:00 pm • Outing to the Milwaukee Art Museum Thursday, July 23, time TBD We are taking residents to enjoy an afternoon of art. Admission is included. • Schmoozing on the Soref Promenade Wednesdays, 3:00 pm Volunteers needed to socialize with residents while enjoying some lemonade and the spectacular view of the lake. • Outings to Pick ’n Save and Metro Market Wednesdays, 12:45 pm and 2:45 pm Help residents with getting on and off the van, as well as their weekly grocery shopping.
If you can help with any of these activities, please contact Beth Draper. Watch your e-mail for upcoming outings and events including: Festa Italiana, Boerner Botancial Gardens, summer BBQs, shopping, ice cream, Milwaukee County Zoo, our annual Family Festival, and more… Thank you for all you do for our residents. These activities cannot happen without your help! For information about volunteering or to learn more about upcoming volunteer opportunities contact: Beth Draper, Volunteer Coordinator 414.277.8848 bdraper@jewishseniorliving.org www.jewishseniorliving.org/volunteer
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