The New York State Veterans Home at Montrose is dedicated to providing highest quality skilled nursing home services to veterans and their families in a family oriented environment through programs, services, and activities. Volunteers at the New York State Veterans Home at Montrose make a difference in the lives of residents, families, and staff every day. Their responsibilities are varied and extensive. Our goal is to make your volunteer experience a valuable one, while also benefiting our residents. Volunteering provides an opportunity to help others, meet new people, keep your mind sharp, explore health careers, and fulfill educational, school, and church community-service requirements.
Some of the other benefits we offer to volunteers include:
To become a volunteer at our facility, you can apply in person through the Director of Recreation or click to download and e-mail your application. For any questions please contact the Recreation Department at (914)-788-6175 or x6056.
Once your application has been received, you will be contacted to arrange a tour and a short interview. You will also attend a short volunteer orientation once your application has been accepted. Volunteer placement will be made based upon the individual’s interests and volunteer opportunities available.
- Free on-site parking
- An annual recognition luncheon
- Free meal
- Continuing education opportunities
- Internship credit
- Community service hour fulfillment
To become a volunteer at our facility, you can apply in person through the Director of Recreation or click to download and e-mail your application. For any questions please contact the Recreation Department at (914)-788-6175 or x6056.
Once your application has been received, you will be contacted to arrange a tour and a short interview. You will also attend a short volunteer orientation once your application has been accepted. Volunteer placement will be made based upon the individual’s interests and volunteer opportunities available.
Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity?
We are actively looking for volunteers to assist in the following departments:
Clinical
- assist residents getting to and from their medical appointments at our in-house clinic.
- Monday through Friday morning hours.
Recreation
- help escort and assist residents during various programs such as bingo, cooking, arts & crafts, or special events.
- visit our residents on a one to one basis in their rooms or on the unit. Flexible hours.
Pastoral Care
- assisting with lay pastoral care duties such as reading the Bible to residents.
- support for religious services and activities. Flexible hours. Please contact the Pastoral Care Department directly (914-788-6179) for more information.
