We are urgently seeking a female, Russian speaker to provide the gift of friendship to a homebound older adult who lives in Washington Heights.
Friendly Visiting program matches homebound older adults with volunteers who weekly visit an older adult in their home. We are looking for compassionate, patient, and committed volunteers comfortable engaging with an older adult living in Washington Heights, Upper Manhattan, West and Central Harlem, East Harlem and Lenox Hill.
An experienced Coordinator will match you based on location, availability, shared interests, and preferences. Once matched on your visit you may chat, play a game, read a book, take a walk (if the senior is able), or engage in creative activities together.
No experience necessary! Training and support from staff with years of experience in Friendly Visiting.
Program requirements:
Be at least 18 years old
Volunteer for a minimum of 6 months
Provide 2 non familial references
Submit to a background check
If you are interested in supporting older adults, become a Friendly Visitor today!
The Carter Burden Network is dedicated to supporting the efforts of older people to remain in their homes living independently, safely, and with dignity. Volunteers are an integral component of the Carter Burden Network's 40+ years of success. No matter your experience or schedule, CBN can accommodate your needs to ensure that you have a meaningful and effective volunteer experience.
415 East 73rd Street, New York, NY 10021, US
The Carter Burden Network promotes the well-being of seniors 60 and older through a continuum of services, advocacy, arts and culture, health and wellness and volunteer programs, all oriented to individual, family and community needs. We are dedicated to supporting the efforts of older people to live safely and with dignity.
The Carter Burden Network was established in 1971, by New York City Council Member Carter Burden. He represented the Upper East Side of Manhattan, and founded the Center to assist the neighborhood's large number of older residents who were poor, in declining health and isolated.
The Carter Burden Network has grown into an agency with 12 programs in 7 locations and more than 100 employees. Now we serve approximately 5,000 seniors every year across the borough of Manhattan. It is a network of centers, programs and services that work together with government, corporate, individual and community partners to lead the way in aging services in New York City.
CBN offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities to meet your interests. No matter your age, experience or schedule, CBN can accommodate your needs to ensure that you have a meaningful and effective volunteer experience. Opportunities can range from a one-time service day to a long-term volunteer commitment. We welcome individual, community and corporate groups to volunteer with us!
312 e 109th StreetNY 10029
September 16, 2024
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