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English Conversation Partner Needed for Russian-Speaking Holocaust Survivor
ORGANIZATION: Selfhelp Community Services Inc.
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URGENT We are seeking compassionate volunteers to serve as English conversation partners for Russian-speaking Holocuast survivors in Brooklyn. This opportunity aims to provide emotional support, improve language skills, and foster meaningful connection to a Holocaust surivor in our community.
OVERVIEW
Volunteer will meet regularly with a Holocaust Survivor client for one-on-one conversation. Brooklyn location. Engage in friendly dialogue to help improve survivor improve their English-speakings skills. Share stories, interests and experiences to build rapport.
QUALIFICATIONS
Proficiency in English; knowledge of Russian is a plus, but not required.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Sensitivity to the unique experiences of Holocaust survivors
Patience and empathy.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in becoming a conersation partner, please contact tgough@selfhelp.net for more information. We look foward to hearing from you!
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About Selfhelp Community Services Inc.
Location:
520 8th Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10018, US
Mission Statement
Selfhelp is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to maintaining the independence and dignity of seniors and at-risk populations through a spectrum of housing, home health care, and social services and will lead in applying new methods and technologies to address changing needs of its community. Selfhelp will continue to serve as the "last surviving relative" to its historic constituency, victims of Nazi persecution.
Description
Selfhelp is A private, non-sectarian, not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization, Selfhelp was founded in 1936 by a small group of refugees fleeing persecution during the Holocaust. Our history is rich and varied because throughout it, we have continued to respond to anyone in need. Our mission has always been to help older adults live happy, independent lives in their own homes with services that help maintain their health and safety. Today, Selfhelp offers 20,000 aging, frail and "at-risk" New Yorkers a comprehensive network of social service, senior housing and home care services. It is also the oldest and largest provider of Nazi victim services in North America. For almost seven decades, Selfhelp has dedicated itself to being a source of information, service, community, and quality home care for New Yorkers.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
BrooklynQueensNew York, NY 10018
DATE POSTED
November 20, 2024
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 19
- Orientation or Training
- 1 hour per week
- Must have excellent English and communication skills.