Joe, Student Volunteer

Joe, a pre-med student at St. John Fisher College, has been volunteering at the Friendly Home since 2018. A favorite among our Members and staff alike, Joe is thrilled to be back visiting in person vs. doing Zoom calls during COVID-19 restrictions! Joe visits with four Members once a week, and loves the conversations they […]

Volunteering at the Friendly Home is near and dear to Peggy’s heart!

Annie McGurk describes her volunteer service at the Friendly Home as “my way of getting my love bucket filled!” Annie has been part of the Home since her husband, Leon, was a Member here. She says she became friends with “the really, truly fabulous staff and Members” and wanted to continue these special relationships after […]

Linden Knoll resident Jodi Lindauer is a doer! Not only does she volunteer at the Friendly Home Gift Shop once a week, she also lends her time working in the Linden Knoll store and at the reception desk. Jodi is a member of the community’s Dining and Life Enrichment Committees as well; she also organizes […]

“The Friendly Home is a great place, and I’m glad to help out here!”

Even after working at the Friendly Home for 21 years, Betty couldn’t get enough of making a difference here! Shortly after her retirement, Betty came back to the Friendly Home – this time as a devoted volunteer. “I needed something to do with my time,” says Betty. “I’m a people person and love working with […]

Whether it’s cocktail hour, neighborhood visits or in the Friendly Gift Shop, on Thursdays you are likely to find Maggie spending time with Friendly Home Members! This senior nursing student and St. John Fisher College Service Scholar is a committed volunteer who loves to make our Members happy.