Visit a Howard Beach Older Adult and Uplift Them Each Week

Description

Queen Community House's Friendly Visiting Program matches homebound older adults with volunteers in their community, creating intergenerational relationships in Central and Southeast Queens. We're currently in need of a kind volunteers to provide social engagement to homebound older adults in Howard Beach (and neighboring areas).

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Willing to commit to 6 months of volunteerism
• Background check required

Benefits

• Brighten the day of a homebound older adult
• Create meaningful friendships
• Learn/teach new skills together
• Discuss shared interests
• Read books, learn technology, and celebrate special holidays
• Reduce isolation and loneliness among seniors in the community