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4 people are interested
Friendly Virtual Visits with an LGBT+ Jewish Elder in the Bronx
ORGANIZATION: GRIOT Circle Inc.
Please visit the new page to apply.
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4 people are interested
Friendly Visiting with a Queer Jewish Elder
If you identify as an LGBTQ+ older person (40+), and you would love to virtually (over the phone or video chat) meet with a female-identified an in the Bronx please read more about GRIOT's Friendly Visiting Program. E-mail Mo and let them know that you are interested in friendly virtual visits with an elder in the Bronx. The elder enjoys chatting and is a strong advocate for her health and well-being. She has an interest in psychology and human interactions/interconnections. She would like to connect with another LGBT older adult who may have an understanding of dealing with chronic pain. She knows how to use zoom and would be open to zooming with another person.
The Friendly Visiting Program Summary
Via a partnership with The NYC Department for the Aging, and Citymeals on Wheels, GRIOT Circle is looking for responsible volunteers who are interested in connecting with isolated homebound LGBTQ+ and Same Gender Loving (SGL) elders. The Volunteer with visit the senior in their homes. Once you are matched with an LGBTQ+ elder you will meet with an elder for one hour weekly at their place of residence to spend quality time together through mutually agreed upon activities.
The Friendly Visitor Coordinator will connect with you and the virtual visitee to check in about your relationship and support any challenges that arise. You will receive ongoing training and workshops on topics that impact LGBTQ+ elders.
Steps to become a friendly visitors:
- E-mail Mo at Mo@Griotcircle.org
- Phone Conversation
- Application and virtual meeting
- Background Check and Reference Check will occur
- If all is well with the checks and the in-person meeting you will be matched with an elder based on interests, personality, or preferences
- Matching can take some time
- Attend a 1 to 1 Friendly Visiting Orientation
- Connect with an elder and meet weekly!
We look forward to discussing with you about becoming a Friendly Visitor
More opportunities with GRIOT Circle Inc.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About GRIOT Circle Inc.
Location:
25 Flatbush Ave., 5th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11217, US
Mission Statement
GRIOT Circle is a community-based, multigenerational organization serving LGBTQ elders of color. Our mission is to respond to and eliminate all forms of oppression, including: ageism, racism, sexism, misogyny, transphobia, homophobia, poverty, xenophobia, and their intersections. We achieve this by providing health, wellness, advocacy, and leadership activities to remove isolation and fear, building community, as well as honoring racial and ethnic traditions.
Description
GRIOT Circle is an advocacy and service organization committed to the dignity, well-being, and quality of life of LGBTQ people of color as we age.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
25 Flatbush Ave 5th FlBrooklyn, NY 11217
DATE POSTED
May 3, 2021
SKILLS
- Elder care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- One Hour Weekly For At Least 6 Months
- 2 Reference Checks - One Profession and One Character Reference