Opportunity Details
Retired & Senior Phone and Video Volunteers Needed for Friendly Visiting Program
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 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, 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
Older adults
Families, Immigrants, Refugees or Ethnic Groups, LGBT (Lesbian, Gay,Bisexual,Transgender), Low-income communities, Military/Veterans, People with Disabilities, People with Health-based Concerns
Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+
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