23 Aug 2014

Visit to St Dominic’s Home for the Elderly

The Gozo Volunteers visited the elderly residing at the Domenican Home in Victoria, Gozo. The residents were presented with orange juices and biscuits and they were very happy to see the volunteers as the Order of Malta Volunteers in Gozo visits them regularly on a rotating basis. The Order of Malta taillift minibus takes the elderly from this home for outings regularly, therefore the Order of Malta is familiar with them. Mr Radu Georgev, one of the Gozo volunteers also organises therapy sessions at the home while another volunteer Mr Paul Muscat had a work experience there. Sister Cecilia accompanied them during the visit.

During this hospitaller activity, Mr Francisco Carrellan from Andalusia, Spain was presented with a certificate by the Director of the Order of Malta Volunteers in Gozo. Mr Carrellan volunteered in several events organised by the Order of Malta Volunteers in Gozo during his monthly stay in Gozo. He assisted the Order of Malta Volunteers in Gozo during Organ Donors campaigns, Transports by minibus and elderly visits. The Order of Malta Volunteers in Gozowishes to thank Ms Manolita Farrugia for providing the biscuits for the residents