VILLA SIENA AUXILIARY
Mission:
The Villa Siena Auxiliary is dedicated to enriching the lives of all residents by addressing their spiritual, physical, social, and emotional needs. This is accomplished by visiting residents, hosting social events, and raising funds.
OUR HISTORY
The Auxiliary was founded in the early spring of 1966 by community-minded women who wanted to give their time and talent to help others. The founding members formulated the basic policies and programs that have guided the Auxiliary through the years and benefited and enhanced the lives of untold residents.
OUR POLICIES
The Auxiliary is composed of a Board of Directors. Comprised of elected officers and appointed members. Meetings are held each month, excluding July and August, on the second Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at Villa Siena.
Membership is open to all persons regardless of race, color, or creed who are interested in volunteering their time and talent to help Villa Siena residents and who are willing to uphold the purpose and policies of the Auxiliary. Membership dues are $25 for adults, $10 for Villa Siena residents and Junior volunteers and are renewable each year in June.
The Auxiliary supports the mission and the values of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul. The Director of Mission and Spiritual Services attend the monthly meetings, actively advises, supports, and participates in many auxiliary activities and programs.
OUR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Volunteering at Villa Siena has many benefits. It allows you to use your interests and talents to help others and contribute to the well-being of all of the residents. It also helps you to form new relationships and friendships in a positive and supporting environment.
There are many volunteer opportunities available to apply one’s interests and talents in a variety of activities. These include but are not limited to:
- Organize fun and exciting events
- Assist with events
- Help the residents make craft items
- Lead the Knitting and Crochet Group
- Enjoy playing cards with the Bridge Group
- Host Bingo Game for the residents
- Assist in serving coffee and donuts to the residents
- Operate Case Sales (gift shop)
- Assist the Skilled Nursing Unit at lunchtime
- Organize and or assist with the annual Holiday Boutique
- Provide companionship to residents
- Read to residents that have poor vision
- Write and send cards to residents
- Take photographs at events
- Design and create a scrapbook with photos from the Auxiliary events
Although the Auxiliary is primarily service-oriented, it has raised funds to purchase Big Screen Smart Televisions and Soundbars, Pianos, Christmas gifts, and many other items for the residents. Sources of the Auxiliary funds are proceeds from the Case Sales, Holiday Boutique, raffles, membership dues, contributions, and donations from many generous friends and residents.
Whatever your specialty or interests are, the Auxiliary would welcome and appreciate your assistance in enriching the lives of our beloved residents.
Please join us by filling out the attached form to begin the process. An Auxiliary member will contact you after receiving your application.
Join us and make a difference in someone’s life!
