VALLEJO, Calif., Sept. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Windsor Vallejo Care Center, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in Vallejo, California, recently held its' annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, recognizing the valuable services their volunteers provide to the residents at the care center.
The Volunteer Program was initially launched in 2003 by Norma Cumay-Ao, Activities Director at Windsor Vallejo, to meet the spiritual needs of the residents. Based on her assessment, residents at Windsor Vallejo belonged to 27 different religious denominations. Cumay-Ao recruited volunteers from dozens of religious organizations in Vallejo and within 3 months, pastors, clergy, ministers and religious leaders responded to the invitation and scheduled their services.
The program subsequently expanded to include a range of activities for residents, including: arts and crafts, exercise classes, one-on-one reading and conversation, entertainment (musicals, dances and other presentations), and discussion groups. Civic and religious organizations are invited for holiday events, and local and county officials volunteer as guest speakers for special events.
"Each year, we host a special Appreciation Dinner for all our volunteers," says Cumay-Ao. "We feel it is very important to recognize the selfless efforts of these amazing individuals. This year, close to a hundred volunteers, special guests and staff attended the dinner. We presented volunteers an award and a Congressional Certificate from the Office of Congressman Mike Thompson. The Mayor of Vallejo, Bob Sampayan, was also present and addressed the attendees. And of course, we served great food and provided musical entertainment."
There are currently over 100 active individuals from various religious groups who volunteer weekly at Windsor Vallejo.
About Windsor Vallejo Care Center:
Located in Vallejo, CA, Windsor Vallejo Care Center is a skilled nursing facility associated with Windsor healthcare centers. Windsor provides short-term and long-term healthcare, rehabilitation services and assisted living communities throughout California and Arizona. Windsor employs professionals that provide nursing, therapeutic, sub-acute and rehabilitation care to over 4,000 patients daily.
SOURCE Windsor Healthcare
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