Meet your new senior friend: Volunteer companions needed in NY, NJ, and CT!

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ORGANIZATION: Sunnyside Community Services

Want to make a difference in the life of an older adult from the comfort of your own home? You will be matched with one senior and call them every week.

With your phone buddy, you can:

  • Develop a friendship with a senior
  • Hear interesting stories
  • Video chat with Face Time or Zoom
  • Talk about favorite books & movies
  • Play games like chess online
  • Attend virtual workshops together

Please reach out to learn more about how you can change a senior's life!

Please note that all volunteers must be over 18 years old and live in New York City, New Jersey or Connecticut.


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About Sunnyside Community Services

Location:

43 - 31 39th Street, Sunnyside, NY 11104, US

Mission Statement

Sunnyside Community Services' mission is to enrich the lives of Western Queens' residents by providing caring, quality services to meet their social, health, educational, and recreational needs and thereby strengthen our multicultural community.

Description

Sunnyside Community Services is a settlement house serving over 18,000 youth, seniors, homebound persons, new immigrants, and families each year. Our vision is to be a pioneer in the provision of integrated services that address the changing, complex needs of the community.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Community
Seniors
Advocacy & Human Rights, Community, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

DATE POSTED

April 24, 2024

SKILLS

  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • We ask that you volunteer for a minimum of six months.
  • All volunteers must live in the New York tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut); be at least 18 years old; commit to 6 months; provide 2 references; engage in a comprehensive training before being matched with a senior.

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