New York Cares

Meets pressing community needs by mobilizing caring New Yorkers in volunteer service.

Friendly Visiting with Seniors at Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens

 

Friendly Visiting with Seniors at Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens

Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens seeks to uplift communities in Brooklyn and Queens. They affirm the dignity and value of every person, especially the most vulnerable members of the diverse society. Catholic Charities develops effective responses to human need and joins with all people of good will in advocating for a social order which promotes justice and embraces human development.

They are currently looking for volunteers in southwest Queens interested in making a difference in the life of a home-bound senior's life. Ideally volunteers can commit to an hour on a weekly basis.

WHERE:
Queens, specific location varies depending on client location

WHEN:
An hour a week, schedule dependent on volunteer and client availability

TO APPLY:
If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Stephanie Mitchell via email at stephanie.mitchell@ccbq.org or by phone at (718) 217-0126.

*This is not a New York Cares project*

Partner

Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens seeks to uplift communities in Brooklyn and Queens. They sponsor over 160 programs and services for children and youth, adults and seniors, persons with developmental disabilities, those who are mentally ill and the isolated. In addition, they are one of the largest faith-based provider of affordable housing in the country, with 3,600 units of housing, including 2,186 units of housing for low-income older adults, 1,068 units of family housing and 433 units of supportive housing for formerly homeless and individuals suffering mental illness or behavioral circumstances.