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Do you know American Sign Language?? Become a Friendly Visiting Volunteer!
ORGANIZATION: Queens Community House
This opportunity is provided by VolunteerMatch's partner.
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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. We're currently in need of a volunteer who knows American Sign Language to provide social engagement to an older adult in Rego Park, Queens.
The program aims to reduce isolation and loneliness amongst seniors in our neighborhoods and communities. Friendly visiting is an enriching opportunity for the volunteer to develop a meaningful friendship. Together, the older adult and volunteer can discuss shared interests, learn/teach new skills, read books, learn technology, and celebrate special holidays.
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 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
Arts & Culture,
Community,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Multiple locations Rego Park, NY 11374
(40.72557 ,-73.86249 )
DATE POSTED
November 16, 2024
SKILLS
- American Sign Language
- English
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- one hour a week with at least a 6 month commitment
- Must provide 2 non-familial references, Consent to a background check