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13 people are interested
Beth's Buddies
ORGANIZATION: Friends of Karen
Please visit the new page to apply.
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13 people are interested
The purpose of the Friends of Karen Beth's Buddies Support Program is to provide help
with homework and reading, including school work, projects or class assignments for children in
Kindergarten through High School in the Bronx, NY. Volunteers should enjoy working with children and be
willing to commit to one hour per week for a three month period.
Volunteers will meet with the Friends of Karen Volunteer Coordinator and a social
worker for orientation. The volunteer must also sign an authorization form for a background
check. The volunteer will then participate in an initial meeting with the family's Friends of
Karen social worker and the child's parents/guardian to explain Beth's Buddies and the
parameters of the program.
More opportunities with Friends of Karen
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Friends of Karen
Location:
150 Broadhollow Road, Suite 112, Melville, NY 11747, US
Mission Statement
Friends of Karen provides emotional, financial and advocacy support for children with a life-threatening illness and their families, in order to help keep them strong, functioning and able to cope. Friends of Karen is a registered 501(c)(3) charity and the only organization in the New York metropolitan area to provide a comprehensive range of services -- at no cost -- to families caring for a child with a life-threatening illness.
Description
Friends of Karen started in 1978 with one family; one child, Karen MacInnes; and one inspired woman, Sheila Petersen. Since then, we have assisted more than 18,000 children and their families.
Friends of Karen is the only organization that provides vital and comprehensive support at no cost to families in the New York Tri-State region caring for a child battling cancer or another life-threatening illness, from diagnosis through treatment.
Through personal advocacy, our team of experienced professionals - social workers, child life specialists, arts therapists - ensures that each family member receives the support they need to stay functioning and able to cope during a crisis that affects every member of the family.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
various locations in the BronxBronx, NY 10460
DATE POSTED
July 8, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- One hour per week for a 3 month period
- Must be reliable