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Published 8/30/25 12:00AM
Provide thoughtful and engaging conversations to isolated older adults in Queens!
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Forest Hills, NY
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Commitment Details:
1 hour per week (commit to at least 6 months)
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
20
Cause Areas:
Arts & Music, Community Development, Seniors & Retirement
Participation Requirements:
Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
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 Friendly Volunteers to provide social engagement to older adults in our community. 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 in need of volunteers 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. Friendly visitors must be 18 and over, be open to committing to 6 months of volunteerism, and a background check is required to participate in the program. Volunteers can either call or do in-person visits the older adult upon approval.
Email us at volunteer@qchnyc.org or call us at 929-296-3264 to learn more!
Location
On-site
To Be Provided, Forest Hills, New York, US
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