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Published 12/2/25 10:00AM

URGENT! Friendly Visitor Volunteers Needed for Holocaust Survivors in New York City area

Selfhelp Community Services Inc.
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near New York, NY
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Start Date:
    November 16, 2025
    End Date:
    March 16, 2026
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    4 hours per month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    15
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Immigrants or Refugees, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    19+
    Other Requirements:
    Caring, compassionate, good listening skills. Empathetic and patient.

    Description

    Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community?

    We are seeking compassionate and dedicated volunteers to become Friendly Visitors for Holocaust survivors living in the New York City area. Your time and kindness can bring joy, companionship and support to those who have experienced unimaginable hardships.

    Our current opportunities are in Manhattan, Queens, Nassau County, Washington Heights, Bronx (Riverdale) and Brooklyn.

    As a Friendly Visitor Volunteer, you'll make regular visits to a local Holocaust survivor (weekly or biweekly with a phone call in between). Volunteers provide companionship, engage in conversation and lend a listening ear. You'll have the opportunity to develop a personal connection and contribute to the well-being and quality of life for a member of this special community.

    Must be able to make a 6 month commitment.

    For more information, please email the Volunteer Manager at tgough@selfhelp.net

    Check out selfhelp.net for more information about the Holocaust Survivor Program.

    https://selfhelp.net/holocaust-survivor/

    Location

    On-site
    520 Eighth Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, New York, US

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Thank you for your interest in volunteering! We appreciate your willingness to contribute to our mission.

    To apply, please send a brief bio or a link to your LinkedIn profile and we will follow up with more details about the opportunities.

    We look forward to hearing from you!

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