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Flexible Schedule
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New York, NY 10029
We are seeking Spanish speaking volunteers to visit with Seniors in East Harlem.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 a senior 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.
Date Posted: 2024-11-05
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Have the gift of gab and want to put it to good use? Are you a great listener and love asking quesitons? Help relieve social isolation today by calling a homebound older adult today. Experience is not necessary but experience with mental health is a plus. The Friendly Visiting program at Carter Burden Network matches homebound older adults with volunteers who weekly call an older adult and develop a friendship over the phone. We are looking for compassionate, patient, and committed volunteers. An experienced Program Coordinator will match you based on availability, shared interests, and preferences. The volunteer opportunity works around your schedule. Long, deep friendships are often formed and turn into in person visits (with prior approval of coordinator). Program requirements: Live in the the Tri-State Area (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut) 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.
Date Posted: 2024-11-05
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Flexible Schedule
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The Friendly Visiting program matches homebound older adults with volunteers who weekly visit weekly. 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. Jennie and Lillian will match you with a friend based on your location, preferences, availability, and interests. 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.
Date Posted: 2024-11-05
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Flexible Schedule
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New York, NY 10029
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. CBN 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 50+ years of success. We're looking for compassionate, patient, and committed individuals to help seniors grocery shop! Volunteers may help make grocery lists, shop at the supermarket and deliver groceries to seniors who are homebound and living in the Upper East Side and East Harlem neighborhoods. This is a great way to get to know a senior and it also serves the crucial function of ensuring that seniors have food in their homes. This fun and fulfilling program asks that volunteers assist seniors at least once or twice a month. All Volunteers are to adhere to CDC/ Department of Health COVID-19 guidelines. Must wear masks during service at all times and will be provided upon request. If you are interested, please email Volunteer Coordinator, Ashley Calderon at calderona@carterburdennetwork.org
Date Posted: 2024-11-05
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Flexible Schedule
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New York, NY 10021
The Carter Burden Network is dedicated to supporting the efforts of older adults to remain in their homes living independently, safely, and with dignity. Volunteers are an integral component of the Carter Burden Center's 50+ years of success. No matter your age, experience or schedule, CBN can accommodate your needs to ensure that you have a meaningful and effective volunteer experience. Our Finance Department is looking for a dedicated organized, and hard working volunteer to assist with various administrative tasks around the office. Some of these task will be focus on filing and other clerical responsibilities. We are asking our volunteer to commit to at least 3-5 hours, twice a week. For more information or if interested, please contact: Morenoj@carterburdennetwork.org
Date Posted: 2024-11-05