Spanish speaking volunteers needed to provide weekly phone calls or in-person visits with isolated older adults!

Queens Community House

About the role

Queens Community House (QCH) is a multi-site, multi-service settlement house serving diverse neighborhoods in Queens. Founded in 1975, QCH offers a broad network of comprehensive services across 11 different neighborhoods, impacting individuals, families, and entire communities.

Responsibilities

• Match homebound older adults with volunteers in their community
• Create intergenerational relationships through social engagement
• Discuss shared interests, learn/teach new skills, read books, learn technology, go for short walks, and more
• Reduce isolation and loneliness among seniors in targeted areas
• Visit in person or make phone calls to older adults in designated Queens communities

Requirements

• Must be 18 years and over
• Willing to commit to 6 months of volunteerism
• A background check is required to participate

Qualifications

• Open to developing meaningful friendships
• Willing to engage in various activities with older adults
• Ability to communicate effectively with older adults

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Patience and empathy
• Flexibility to adapt to different situations

Benefits

• Develop meaningful friendships
• Reduce isolation and loneliness in the community
• Opportunity to learn from and teach older adults

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Contact

Email volunteer@qchnyc.org to learn more about volunteering with the Friendly Visiting Program.