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Flexible Schedule
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We are urgently seeking a female, Russian speaker to provide the gift of friendship to a homebound older adult who lives in Washington Heights. Friendly Visiting program matches homebound older adults with volunteers who weekly visit an older adult in their home. We are looking for compassionate, patient, and committed volunteers comfortable engaging with an older adult living in Washington Heights, Upper Manhattan, West and Central Harlem, East Harlem and Lenox Hill. An experienced Coordinator will match you based on location, availability, shared interests, and preferences. Once matched on your visit you may chat, play a game, read a book, take a walk (if the senior is able), or engage in creative activities together. No experience necessary! Training and support from staff with years of experience in Friendly Visiting. Program requirements: Be at least 18 years old Volunteer for a minimum of 6 months Provide 2 non familial references Submit to a background check If you are interested in supporting older adults, become a Friendly Visitor today! The Carter Burden Network is dedicated to supporting the efforts of older people to remain in their homes living independently, safely, and with dignity. Volunteers are an integral component of the Carter Burden Network's 40+ years of success. No matter your experience or schedule, CBN can accommodate your needs to ensure that you have a meaningful and effective volunteer experience.
Date Posted: Sep 16, 2024
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Flexible Schedule
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New York, NY 10029
The Carter Burden Network promotes the well-being of seniors 60 and older through a continuum of services, advocacy, arts and culture, health and wellness and volunteer programs, all oriented to individual, family and community needs. We are dedicated to supporting the efforts of older people to live safely and with dignity. CBN is dedicated to supporting the efforts of older people to remain in their homes living independently, safely, and with dignity. Volunteers are an integral component of the Carter Burden Network's 50+ years of success. We're looking for compassionate, patient, and committed individuals to help seniors grocery shop! Volunteers may help make grocery lists, shop at the supermarket and deliver groceries to seniors who are homebound and living in the Upper East Side and East Harlem neighborhoods. This is a great way to get to know a senior and it also serves the crucial function of ensuring that seniors have food in their homes. This fun and fulfilling program asks that volunteers assist seniors at least once or twice a month. All Volunteers are to adhere to CDC/ Department of Health COVID-19 guidelines. Must wear masks during service at all times and will be provided upon request. If you are interested, please email Volunteer Coordinator, Ashley Calderon at calderona@carterburdennetwork.org
Date Posted: Sep 18, 2024
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Flexible Schedule
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New York, NY 10021
The Carter Burden Network is dedicated to supporting the efforts of older adults to remain in their homes living independently, safely, and with dignity. Volunteers are an integral component of the Carter Burden Center's 50+ years of success. No matter your age, experience or schedule, CBN can accommodate your needs to ensure that you have a meaningful and effective volunteer experience. Our Finance Department is looking for a dedicated organized, and hard working volunteer to assist with various administrative tasks around the office. Some of these task will be focus on filing and other clerical responsibilities. We are asking our volunteer to commit to at least 3-5 hours, twice a week. For more information or if interested, please contact: Morenoj@carterburdennetwork.org
Date Posted: Sep 19, 2024
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Flexible Schedule
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New York, NY 10029
We are seeking Spanish speaking volunteers to visit with Seniors in East Harlem. Friendly Visiting program matches homebound older adults with volunteers who weekly visit an older adult in their home. We are looking for compassionate, patient, and committed volunteers comfortable engaging with a senior living in Washington Heights, Upper Manhattan, West and Central Harlem, East Harlem and Lenox Hill. An experienced Coordinator will match you based on location, availability, shared interests, and preferences. Once matched on your visit you may chat, play a game, read a book, take a walk (if the senior is able), or engage in creative activities together. No experience necessary! Training and support from staff with years of experience in Friendly Visiting. Program requirements: Be at least 18 years old Volunteer for a minimum of 6 months Provide 2 non familial references Submit to a background check If you are interested in supporting older adults, become a Friendly Visitor today! The Carter Burden Network is dedicated to supporting the efforts of older people to remain in their homes living independently, safely, and with dignity. Volunteers are an integral component of the Carter Burden Network's 40+ years of success. No matter your experience or schedule, CBN can accommodate your needs to ensure that you have a meaningful and effective volunteer experience.
Date Posted: Sep 20, 2024
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Virtual Opportunity
The Carter Burden Network (CBN) is dedicated to supporting the efforts of older people to remain in their homes living independently, safely, and with dignity. Volunteers are an integral component of the Carter Burden Center's 52+ years of success. No matter your age, experience or schedule, CBCA can accommodate your needs to ensure that you have a meaningful and effective volunteer experience. We're seeking compassionate, patient, and committed people to communicate with seniors on a regular basis. Volunteers make weekly calls to homebound seniors serving as a status check. Volunteers may make calls from anywhere. The Telefriend Program is for seniors who may have limited social interaction and look forward to having someone to talk with. The calls can be brief or lengthy, and topics range from the weather to the seniors' personal interests. This is an on-going volunteer opportunity, a six-month commitment is required. >> We are currently looking for 1 Telefriend volunteer to call seniors on a regular basis (including one senior in the mornings only) <<
Date Posted: Sep 16, 2024