Visiting Nurse Service of Rochester and Monroe County, Inc., provides a variety
of services such as the Meals On Wheels program, Hospice and Palliative Care
Services for adults and children, nursing, therapy, adult day care, and much
more, to people of all ages.
Wish List
- baby monitors
- baby wipes
- cat or dog food (opened, canned, or dry)
- caregiver supplies: gift cards for restaurants or grocery stores, notecards, books
- comfort care supplies: e.g., table fans, pillows, wedge pillows, cotton jersey sheets, warm clothes, lightweight blankets
- CD players and relaxation CDs for hospice patients
- cloth underpads (rubberized draw sheets to protect the bed)
- gas cards for volunteers
- holiday gift items
- lap blankets, hand-knitted
- twin sheets, long (with fitted sheet) to fit mattresses up to 18 inches deep)
- Yaktrax traction cleats for volunteers and nurses (minimize the risk of slipping and falling)
Volunteers Needed
We need volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels. Easy-to-follow routed that
take about an hour. You
can volunteer weekly, monthly, or just a few times a year. Call (585) 787-8326.
Hospice Volunteers: loyal, caring, and compassionate individuals interested in providing comfort to terminally ill patients and their families. Please call (585) 787-2233 ext. 8247 or visit our webpage (www.vnsnet.com) for more information.