270-1355 Ellis Hospital Pastoral Care Department is an ecumenical group of trained volunteers who call on those in the hospital. They are trained in listening skills, confidentiality, how to make proper visits and in issues that they will meet in a hospital or nursing home setting. Each chaplain aide receives 15 hours of special training at Ellis Hospital before being assigned to call on patients. Ellis Hospital Pastoral Care Office 243-4000 Carver Community Center is a neighborhood center, with sites in several schools, providing after school and remedial programs for students in grade 1 through 8. There is also evening and computer and math programing.
Volunteers can expect to help students with reading, study skill and homework.
The Mission provides an opportunity for a man to work for his food and lodging in an established residence including structured living, counseling and spiritual guidance. Volunteers can assist the cook in preparing and serving food. 346-2275 Hospice of Schenectady provides health care and support services for terminally ill persons and their families. Volunteers serve by listening, providing respite, running errands, helping with chores, providing emotional support and as a link to the Hospice staff. Volunteers can assist the cook in preparing and serving breakfast to 60 to 100 people.