Volunteers are needed for Compeer, an award-winning program of Westchester Jewish Community Services that matches trained volunteers with individuals in mental health treatment who are in need of friendship. Compeer was founded in 1973 in Rochester, NY, and now has programs in the U.S., Canada and Australia. Volunteers commit to four or more hours per month for at least a year, and receive support and guidance from program staff. Compeer pairs currently talk on the phone, text or video chat, and may meet in person if appropriate safety guidelines are observed. Compeer gives volunteers the opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of people who are often isolated and lonely. For more information, please contact Laura Stein, LMSW, Compeer Coordinator, at (914) 761-0600 X 2208 or Lstein@wjcs.com.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
845 No. Broadway, White Plains, NY 10603, US
Compeer is an international program, founded in 1973, that matches trained volunteers with individuals in mental health treatment who are in need of companionship.
Compeer volunteers commit an hour or more of their time per week for at least a year. They receive support and guidance from program staff, and are invited to social events with their Compeer friends throughout the year. Typically, volunteers and their Compeer friends go on outings to restaurants, movies, parks, libraries, museums and more. Compeer gives volunteers an opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of people who are often isolated and lonely.
Clients live throughout Westchester CountyWhite Plains, NY 10603
September 13, 2024
