Rochester's Community Wishbook

Push the SPECIAL EVENTS button for details on these things to do:
• BCCR's Artisan Works Event
• Jammin' for Journey Home
• AutismUp's Meat Auction
• Penfield Concert Symphonies
• Fall Color Trolley Rides

The Greece Ecumenical Food shelf needs help. Top items on their list are chunky style soup, baking mixes, flavored noodle mixes, and condiments. Any nonperishable food items will do. Donations can be dropped off Mondays 9 to 11, Tuesdays 11 to noon, Wednesdays 5 to 6, and Saturdays from 10 to 11 AM at 500 Maiden Ln. Thank you for helping our neighbors.

• Greet patients and visitors; escort them to their destination in the hospital
• Visit with patients – provide companionship by chatting, playing a game, sharing a hobby, etc.
• Assist staff in a unit (i.e., Physical Therapy, Palliative Care, Emergency Department, etc.) – help check patients in, visit with patients, help restock supplies
• Offer comfort amenities (blankets, pillows, water) to patients and families during waiting periods
• Transport items from one department to another – saves patients from long wait times
• Teen Volunteer Opportunities: summer program (July-August) for ages 14+; register in May
• Free parking for all volunteers