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Research Volunteer Needed for Holocaust Survivor Program at Selfhelp

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ORGANIZATION: Selfhelp Community Services Inc.

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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of Holocaust survivors? Join us in our mission to connect our survivor's volunteer needs to the Jewish communities in the New York City area.

Position: Research Volunteer

Responsibilities:

Community Outreach: Conduct research to identify Jewish communities, organizations, and events in the New York City area.


- **Networking:** Help establish connections with local synagogues, community centers, and other relevant organizations to promote our volunteer opportunities.
- **Data Collection:** Gather information on community needs and potential volunteer recruitment strategies. Share outreach strategies that will help gain new volunteers for program.
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Qualifications:

- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Familiarity with Jewish culture and the history of the Holocaust is a plus.
- A passion for social justice and community service.

Commitment:

- Flexible hours, ideally 5-10 hours per week.
- Remote opportunity

Why Volunteer with Us?

- Make a Difference:** Contribute to the well-being of Holocaust survivors and help preserve their legacies.
- **Gain Experience:** Enhance your research and community engagement skills in a meaningful context.
- **Join a Community:** Be part of our effort to support Holocaust survivors by helping us connect to caring, committed volunteers

If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please send your resume and letter of interest to tgough@selfhelp.net

**Join us in honoring the past and building a supportive future for Holocaust survivors!**

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About Selfhelp Community Services Inc.

Location:

520 8th Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10018, US

Mission Statement

Selfhelp is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to maintaining the independence and dignity of seniors and at-risk populations through a spectrum of housing, home health care, and social services and will lead in applying new methods and technologies to address changing needs of its community. Selfhelp will continue to serve as the "last surviving relative" to its historic constituency, victims of Nazi persecution.

Description

Selfhelp is A private, non-sectarian, not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization, Selfhelp was founded in 1936 by a small group of refugees fleeing persecution during the Holocaust. Our history is rich and varied because throughout it, we have continued to respond to anyone in need. Our mission has always been to help older adults live happy, independent lives in their own homes with services that help maintain their health and safety. Today, Selfhelp offers 20,000 aging, frail and "at-risk" New Yorkers a comprehensive network of social service, senior housing and home care services. It is also the oldest and largest provider of Nazi victim services in North America. For almost seven decades, Selfhelp has dedicated itself to being a source of information, service, community, and quality home care for New Yorkers.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Immigrants & Refugees
Seniors
Community, Immigrants & Refugees, Seniors

WHEN

Mon Nov 18, 2024 - Mon Jan 13, 2025

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

SKILLS

  • Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
  • Marketing Strategy & Planning
  • Community Outreach

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

N/A

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