Bi-Lingual Friendly Visiting Volunteers Needed to visit an older adult in Queens!

Description

Queen Community House's Friendly Visiting Program matches homebound older adults with volunteers in their community, creating intergenerational relationships in Western, Central and Southwest Queens. These areas include Long Island City, Astoria, Sunnyside, Woodside, Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, Corona, Maspeth, Middle Village, Ridgewood, Glendale, Rego Park, Forest Hills, Kew Gardens, Woodhaven, Richmond Hill, Howard Beach, Ozone Park, Jamaica, Hollis, St. Albans, The Rockaways and Broad Channel.

The program also aims to reduce isolation and loneliness amongst seniors in our neighborhoods and communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide social engagement to older adults in your community.
• Discuss shared interests & hobbies, learn/teach new skills, read books, learn technology, go for walks, and much more!

Requirements

• Must be 18 and over.
• Provide 2 non-related references.
• Commit to 6 months of volunteerism.
• Consent to a background check.

Qualifications

• Spanish, Cantonese, Romanian, Hebrew, and Yiddish speaking volunteers are needed.

Benefits

• Develop a meaningful friendship with an older adult.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Skills

• Communication skills
• Patience
• Empathy

Benefits

• Personal fulfillment from making a difference in the lives of older adults.

Contact

Email us at volunteer@qchnyc.org to learn more!