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Flushing, NY 11355
Selfhelp Queens North Friendly Visiting Program matches homebound older adults with volunteers in their community who make weekly in-person, phone, and/or video visits. Friendly visiting is an enriching opportunity for the volunteer to develop a meaningful friendship. Together, the older adult and volunteer can discuss shared interests, learn/teach new skills, read books, learn technology, and celebrate special holidays. We are currently looking for volunteers that would be interested in being a part of an individual or group chat matches with our older adults. Your time and companionship as a friendly visitor is invaluable! We ask for a minimum commitment of six months for weekly hour-long visits. Matches are based on volunteer availability and geographic location. Our office is located in Flushing and we service the areas of College Point, Bayside, Whitestone, and Flushing. If you would like to volunteer at a location closer to you, please let me know and I will connect to the right Friendly Visiting Program. Watch this video regarding one of our Friendly Visiting matches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjV-X8OSdyY *We are currently in need of ENGLISH, RUSSIAN, UKRAINIAN, ITALIAN, SPANISH, CANTONESE, and KOREAN speakers! REQUIREMENTS: Volunteers must be 18 or older. An interview, training, references, and background check are required. Volunteers who would like to visits clients in-person must provide proof of vaccination. COMMITMENT: Weekly hour-long visits for a minimum of 6 months. DAY & TIME: Flexible LOCATION (may vary): 45-25 Kissena Boulevard Flushing, NY 11355
Date Posted: 2024-04-16
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Flexible Schedule
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Flushing, NY 11355
Are you good with technology and would like to help our older adults get connected with their loved ones? Become a Friendly Visitor and help them utilize technology and social media to keep in touch with their family and friends! Selfhelp Queens North Friendly Visiting Program matches homebound older adults with volunteers in their community who make weekly in-person, phone, and/or video visits. Friendly visiting is an enriching opportunity for the volunteer to develop a meaningful friendship. Together, the older adult and volunteer can discuss shared interests, learn/teach new skills, read books, learn technology, and celebrate special holidays. We are currently looking for volunteers that would be interested in being a part of an individual or group chat matches with our older adults. Your time and companionship as a friendly visitor is invaluable! We ask for a minimum commitment of six months for weekly hour-long visits. Matches are based on volunteer availability and geographic location. Our office is located in Flushing and we service the areas of College Point, Bayside, Whitestone, and Flushing. If you would like to volunteer at a location closer to you, please let me know and I will connect to the right Friendly Visiting Program. Watch this video regarding one of our Friendly Visiting matches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjV-X8OSdyY *We are currently in need of ENGLISH, RUSSIAN, UKRAINIAN, ITALIAN, SPANISH, CANTONESE, GREEK and KOREAN speakers! REQUIREMENTS: Volunteers must be 18 or older. An interview, training, references, and background check are required. Volunteers who would like to visit clients in-person must provide proof of vaccination. COMMITMENT: Weekly hour-long visits for a minimum of 6 months. DAY & TIME: Flexible LOCATION (may vary): 45-25 Kissena Boulevard Flushing, NY 11355
Date Posted: 2024-04-16
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Queens, NY 11355
Selfhelp Queens North Friendly Visiting Program matches homebound older adults with volunteers in their community who make weekly in-person, phone, and/or video visits. Friendly visiting is an enriching opportunity for the volunteer to develop a meaningful friendship. Together, the older adult and volunteer can discuss shared interests, learn/teach new skills, read books, learn technology, and celebrate special holidays. We are currently looking for volunteers that would be interested in being a part of an individual or group chat matches with our older adults. Your time and companionship as a friendly visitor is invaluable! We ask for a minimum commitment of six months for weekly hour-long visits. Matches are based on volunteer availability and geographic location. Our office is located in Flushing and we service the areas of College Point, Bayside, Whitestone, and Flushing. If you would like to volunteer at a location closer to you, please let me know and I will connect to the right Friendly Visiting Program. Watch this video regarding one of our Friendly Visiting matches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjV-X8OSdyY REQUIREMENTS: Volunteers must be 18 or older. An interview, training, references, and background check are required. Volunteers who would like to visit clients in-person must provide proof of vaccination. COMMITMENT: Weekly hour-long visits for a minimum of 6 months. DAY & TIME: Flexible LOCATION (may vary): 45-25 Kissena Boulevard Flushing, NY 11355
Date Posted: 2024-04-16
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Flexible Schedule
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Flushing, NY 11355
Are you interested in crocheting and knitting? Would you like to learn some tips while creating a friendship with an older adult? Come volunteer as a Friendly Visitor and spend time visiting an older adult! Selfhelp Queens North Friendly Visiting Program matches homebound older adults with volunteers in their community who make weekly in-person, phone, and/or video visits. Friendly visiting is an enriching opportunity for the volunteer to develop a meaningful friendship. Together, the older adult and volunteer can discuss shared interests, learn/teach new skills, read books, learn technology, and celebrate special holidays. We are currently looking for volunteers that would be interested in being a part of an individual or group chat matches with our older adults. Your time and companionship as a friendly visitor is invaluable! We ask for a minimum commitment of six months for weekly hour-long visits. Matches are based on volunteer availability and geographic location. Our office is located in Flushing and we service the areas of College Point, Bayside, Whitestone, and Flushing. If you would like to volunteer at a location closer to you, please let me know and I will connect to the right Friendly Visiting Program. Watch this video regarding one of our Friendly Visiting matches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjV-X8OSdyY *We are currently in need of ENGLISH, RUSSIAN, UKRAINIAN, ITALIAN, SPANISH, CANTONESE, GREEK and KOREAN speakers! REQUIREMENTS: Volunteers must be 18 or older. An interview, training, references, and background check are required. Volunteers who would like to visit clients in-person must provide proof of vaccination. COMMITMENT: Weekly hour-long visits for a minimum of 6 months. DAY & TIME: Flexible LOCATION (may vary): 45-25 Kissena Boulevard Flushing, NY 11355
Date Posted: 2024-04-16
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Flexible Schedule
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Flushing, NY 11355
Selfhelp Queens North Friendly Visiting Program matches homebound older adults with volunteers in their community who make weekly in-person, phone, and/or video visits. Friendly visiting is an enriching opportunity for the volunteer to develop a meaningful friendship. Together, the older adult and volunteer can discuss shared interests, learn/teach new skills, read books, learn technology, and celebrate special holidays. We are currently looking for volunteers that would be interested in being a part of an individual or group chat matches with our older adults. Your time and companionship as a friendly visitor is invaluable! We ask for a minimum commitment of six months for weekly hour-long visits. Matches are based on volunteer availability and geographic location. Our office is located in Flushing and we service the areas of College Point, Bayside, Whitestone, and Flushing. If you would like to volunteer at a location closer to you, please let me know and I will connect to the right Friendly Visiting Program. Watch this video regarding one of our Friendly Visiting matches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjV-X8OSdyY *We are currently in need of ENGLISH, RUSSIAN, UKRAINIAN, ITALIAN, SPANISH, CANTONESE, and KOREAN speakers! REQUIREMENTS: Volunteers must be 18 or older. An interview, training, references, and background check are required. Volunteers who would like to visits clients in-person must provide proof of vaccination. COMMITMENT: Weekly hour-long visits for a minimum of 6 months. DAY & TIME: Flexible LOCATION (may vary): 45-25 Kissena Boulevard Flushing, NY 11355
Date Posted: 2024-04-16
