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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Ordinarily, our Friendly Visiting volunteers usually visit seniors, but due to the pandemic, our volunteers are making friendly phone calls to seniors. You will be matched with one senior and call them every week. With your phone buddy, you can: Develop a friendship with a senior Hear interesting stories Video chat with Face Time or Zoom Talk about favorite books & movies Play games like chess online Attend virtual workshops together Volunteer Requirements: Please note that all volunteers must be over 18 years old, live in New York City, New Jersey or Connecticut, and provide proof of vaccination. Please reach out to Lauren Wade or Jennie Thomas, to learn more about how you can change a senior's life! Lauren Wade, LMSW Pronouns: She/Her/Hers, They/Them/Theirs Assistant Division Director for Senior Services 718-784-6173 ext. 317 | lwade@scsny.org Jennie Thomas Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Administrative Assistant for Friendly Visiting, Pet Pals, and Senior Chat 718-784-6173, ext. 547 | jthomas@scsny.org
Date Posted: Jan 6, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Sunnyside, NY 11104
We are looking for volunteers to be the first friendly face that our older adult members see when they enter our Center in Sunnyside. Greeters ensure that each older adult member signs in, receives a ticket for lunch, and has appropriate information about the day's activities. Greeters may also assist with special activities at the Center. Spanish Language Skills are a huge plus, but not a requirement. Our friendly warm Center focuses on giving older adults a great environment to spend time together, whether they're dancing, creating, learning, or just sharing a meal.
Date Posted: Nov 9, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Interested in connecting with isolated, home-bound older adults? Friendly Visiting is right for you! Develop a lasting friendship with an older adult who is in deep need of companionship. Bonus: No volunteer experience is necessary! All that is needed is a kind heart and the ability to continue making calls. A little bit about our programs: Friendly Visiting: Volunteers are matched with one homebound older adult who they visit once per week to provide companionship.* Pet Pals: Volunteers are matched with one homebound older adult to provide companionship and pet care assistance. Pet Pals volunteers can: walk a dog, clean a cat's litter box, provide transportation to the veterinarian, etc.* Senior Chat: Volunteers are matched with one homebound older adult who they call or video chat with once per week. *In-person visiting temporarily on pause for COVID safety precautions. We look forward to resuming the in-person visits as soon as our agency determines it's safe for the clients and volunteers. Program Requirements: All volunteers must: Provide proof of vaccination status. Live in the New York tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut) and be at least 18 years old. Commit at least six months to participating in our program to build a meaningful relationship with their matched older adult. Provide two references and consent to a background check (more information in the application). Ordinarily, our Friendly Visiting volunteers usually visit seniors, but due to the pandemic, our volunteers are making friendly phone calls to seniors. You will be matched with one senior and call them every week. With your phone buddy, you can: Develop a friendship with a senior Hear interesting stories Video chat with Face Time or Zoom Talk about favorite books & movies Play games like chess online Attend virtual workshops together Please reach out to Lauren Wade or Jennie Thomas, to learn more about how you can change a senior's life! Please note that all volunteers must be over 18 years old, live in New York City, New Jersey or Connecticut, and provide proof of vaccination. Lauren Wade, LMSW Pronouns: She/Her/Hers, They/Them/Theirs Assistant Division Director for Senior Services 718-784-6173 ext. 317 | lwade@scsny.org Jennie Thomas Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Administrative Assistant for Friendly Visiting, Pet Pals, and Senior Chat 718-784-6173, ext. 547 | jthomas@scsny.org
Date Posted: Jan 6, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Ordinarily, our Friendly Visiting volunteers usually visit seniors, but due to the pandemic, our volunteers are making friendly phone calls to seniors. You will be matched with one senior and call them every week. With your phone buddy, you can: Develop a friendship with a senior Hear interesting stories Video chat with Face Time or Zoom Talk about favorite books & movies Play games like chess online Attend virtual workshops together Please reach out to Lauren Wade or Jennie Thomas, to learn more about how you can change a senior's life! Please note that all volunteers must be over 18 years old, live in New York City, New Jersey or Connecticut, and provide proof of vaccination. Lauren Wade, LMSW Pronouns: She/Her/Hers, They/Them/Theirs Assistant Division Director for Senior Services 718-784-6173 ext. 317 | lwade@scsny.org Jennie Thomas Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Administrative Assistant for Friendly Visiting, Pet Pals, and Senior Chat 718-784-6173, ext. 547 | jthomas@scsny.org
Date Posted: Jan 6, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Ordinarily, our Friendly Visiting volunteers usually visit seniors, but due to the pandemic, our volunteers are making friendly phone calls to seniors. You will be matched with one senior and call them every week. With your phone buddy, you can: Develop a friendship with a senior Hear interesting stories Video chat with Face Time or Zoom Talk about favorite books & movies Play games like chess online Attend virtual workshops together Please reach out to Lauren Wade or Jennie Thomas, to learn more about how you can change a senior's life! Please note that all volunteers must be over 18 years old, live in New York City, New Jersey or Connecticut, and provide proof of vaccination. Lauren Wade, LMSW Pronouns: She/Her/Hers, They/Them/Theirs Assistant Division Director for Senior Services 718-784-6173 ext. 317 | lwade@scsny.org Jennie Thomas Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Administrative Assistant for Friendly Visiting, Pet Pals, and Senior Chat 718-784-6173, ext. 547 | jthomas@scsny.org
Date Posted: Jan 6, 2023
