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NEWS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: August 24, 2016Contact: Daniel Ryan, Public Affairs OfficerPhone: (585) 393-7209Cell: (585) 455-6456Fax: (585) 393-7111E-mail: [email protected]
Canandaigua VA Medical Center HonorsYouth Volunteers!
Brianna Notebaert receives her 300 Hour Award pin from VAMC Chief of Staff, Dr. Robert Babcock.
On August 23, the Canandaigua VA Medical Center recognized the accomplishments of its 2016 Youth Volunteers. This year 43 youths participated in the Volunteer Program. Youth/students freely gave their time to various job assignments in Recreation Therapy, Chaplain Service, DAV, Women Veteran Call Center, Gardening, Human Resources, Welcome Center Greeters, visiting community living center residents and escorting Veterans to events and appointments.
Four students were recognized for their outstanding efforts in providing care to our Veterans:
50 Hour Award – Sydney Dillman – Recreation Therapy 50 Hour Award – Ryan Daniels – Eagle Scout Project donating materials and
building raised plant beds. 50 Hour Award – Laura Martinez – Recreation Therapy 300 Hour Award – Brianna Notebaert – Veteran Recovery Program
If you are interested in learning more about Canandaigua VA volunteer opportunities, please contact Gina Deck at (585) 393-7761 or visit the VA Voluntary Service Website at: http://www.canandaigua.va.gov/giving/index.asp
To learn more about upcoming events please visit our News Room or Facebook events page. The Canandaigua VA Medical Center is located at 400 Fort Hill Avenue Canandaigua, NY 14424. #####
