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Bi-Lingual Friendly Visiting Volunteers Needed to visit an older adult in Queens!
ORGANIZATION: Queens Community House
This opportunity is provided by VolunteerMatch's partner.
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1 person is interested
Queen Community House's Friendly Visiting Program matches homebound older adults with volunteers in their community, creating intergenerational relationships in Western, Central and Southwest Queens. These areas include Long Island City, Astoria, Sunnyside, Woodside, Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, Corona, Maspeth, Middle Village, Ridgewood, Glendale, Rego Park, Forest Hills, Kew Gardens, Woodhaven, Richmond Hill, Howard Beach, Ozone Park, Jamaica, Hollis, St. Albans, The Rockaways and Broad Channel The program also aims to reduce isolation and loneliness amongst seniors in our neighborhoods and communities.
We're currently in need of Spanish, French, Cantonese, Hungarian, Romanian, Greek, Yiddish speaking volunteers to provide social engagement to older adults in our community. Friendly visiting is an enriching opportunity for the volunteer to develop a meaningful friendship. Together, the older adult and volunteer can discuss shared interests & hobbies learn/teach new skills, read books, learn technology, go for walks, and much more!!
Friendly Visiting volunteers must be 18 and over, provide 2 non-related references, be open to committing to 6 months of volunteerism, and consent to a background check. Volunteers can either call or do in-person visits the older adult upon approval.
Email us at volunteer@qchnyc.org to learn more!
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About Queens Community House
Location:
108-25 62nd Drive, Forest Hills, NY 11375, US
Mission Statement
Queens Community House provides individuals and families with the tools to enrich their lives and build healthy, inclusive communities.
Description
Queens Community House (QCH) is a multi-site, multi-service settlement house that serves the diverse neighborhoods of Queens. We serve residents of all ages, races, faiths, and ethnicities while supporting the viability of the borough as a whole.
QCH was formed in 1975 (as Forest Hills Community House) to help heal the wounds of a neighborhood conflict. Over four decades, our reach and breadth have grown; today we offer a broad network of comprehensive services at 25 program sites in 11 different neighborhoods in Queens, allowing us to impact individuals, families, and entire communities.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
International,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Multiple locations Elmhurst, NY 11373
(40.73798 ,-73.88013 )
DATE POSTED
March 20, 2025
SKILLS
- American Sign Language
- Relationship Building
- Bengali
- Bilingual
- French
- Hatian / Creole
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- One hour a week via telephone calls or In-Person visits, preferably for at least a 6 month commitment.
- Consent to background check, provide 2 non-familial references