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Play Chess with an older adult in Elmhurst, Queens! Become a Friendly Visiting Volunteer !

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ORGANIZATION: Queens Community House

  • 4 people are interested
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Queen Community House's Friendly Visiting Program matches homebound older adults with volunteers in their community, creating intergenerational relationships in Central and Southeast Queens.

The program also aims to reduce isolation and loneliness amongst seniors in our neighborhoods and communities. Friendly visitors must be 18 and over, be open to committing to 6 months of volunteerism, and a background check is required to participate in the program. Volunteers can either call an older adult or do in-person visits upon approval.

We are currently looking for a volunteer to provide 1 hour weekly visits to an older adult in Elmhurst, Queens. The older adult would like to play Chess with the volunteer and have meaningful conversations.

Volunteer must be 18 years or older.

If interested in volunteering, email us at volunteer@qchnyc.org for more information!

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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

Community
Seniors
Sports & Recreation
Community, Seniors, Sports & Recreation

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

To be provided after volunteer orientationElmhurst, NY 11373

(40.737976,-73.88013)
 

SKILLS

  • Elder care
  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 1 hour per week (commit to 6 months)
  • Consent to Background Check, must provide 2 non-familial references, Must be 18 years of age

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