Gardens at Scranton

Address
824 Adams Avenue
Scranton, PA  18510

Phone
570-346-5704

Hours
flexible

Contact
volunteer director: Melissa Yavorchak

Description
DESCRIPTION:  The Gardens at Scranton is a The Gardens at Scranton for Nursing and Rehabilitation is a 139-bed skilled nursing facility in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Our center offers short-term rehabilitation, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy as well as long-term care. Our amenities include a brick fireplace, deck and snack shop.

STUDENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:  Volunteers can visit one to one
with withdrawn/depressed residents; help with letter writing;
accompany residents to patio, aid staff in large group
programming, play games with residents.  Volunteers can also help
decorate bulletin boards for residents.  Always looking for
donations of anything residents could use.

FACULTY/STAFF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: As above, lead programs of
interest in specialty, assist staff with program ideas,
utilization of resources.

TIME COMMITMENT:  Daily: mornings, afternoons, personal schedule
may be observed, arranged with Recreation Director or assistant.

Orientation to facility (tour), fire alarm system, confidentiality,
resident rights, appropriate policy and procedures.  Volunteer
handbooks.  Inservices as they would want too. Clearances required: abuse and criminal background check

*Walking distance from the University of Scranton.

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