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37 people are interested
Visit with a Senior in Queens! Become a Friendly Visiting Volunteer!
ORGANIZATION: Queens Community House
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37 people are interested
The Friendly Visiting Program aims to reduce isolation and loneliness amongst seniors in our Queens neighborhoods and communities. The program matches volunteers with homebound seniors for weekly visits for one hour. These can be done in-person or via telephone.
Our older adults live in Western, Southwest and Central Queens. These areas include: Long Island City, Astoria, Sunnyside, Woodside, Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, Corona, Maspeth, Middle Village, Ridgewood, Glendale, Rego Park, Forest Hills, Kew Gardens, Woodhaven, Richmond Hill, Howard Beach, Ozone Park, Jamaica, Hollis, St. Albans, The Rockaways and Broad Channel. Some examples of how volunteers can spend time with their matched senior are: chatting, playing games, looking at photo albums, watching TV, reading to your senior, etc.
Friendly Visiting volunteers must be 18 and over, provide 2 non-related references, be open to committing to 6 months of volunteerism, and consent to a background check. Volunteers can either call or do in-person visits the older adult upon approval.
Email us at volunteer@qchnyc.org to learn more!
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About Queens Community House
Location:
108-25 62nd Drive, Forest Hills, NY 11375, US
Mission Statement
Queens Community House provides individuals and families with the tools to enrich their lives and build healthy, inclusive communities.
Description
Queens Community House (QCH) is a multi-site, multi-service settlement house that serves the diverse neighborhoods of Queens. We serve residents of all ages, races, faiths, and ethnicities while supporting the viability of the borough as a whole.
QCH was formed in 1975 (as Forest Hills Community House) to help heal the wounds of a neighborhood conflict. Over four decades, our reach and breadth have grown; today we offer a broad network of comprehensive services at 25 program sites in 11 different neighborhoods in Queens, allowing us to impact individuals, families, and entire communities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
To Be ProvidedForest Hills, NY 11375
DATE POSTED
October 31, 2024
SKILLS
- Elder care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Once a week for one hour (for a minimum of 6 months)
- Provide 2 non-familial references, Must be 18 years of age, Consent to Background Check