Life Story Club Is Hiring A Bilingual Virtual Substitute Facilitator

Join our passionate team in creating meaningful connections and reducing loneliness among older adults through engaging virtual storytelling sessions. This flexible, part-time role is perfect for compassionate bilingual individuals eager to make a positive impact.

🌟 Bilingual Life Story Club – Virtual Substitute Facilitator (Contractor)

Position Details

• Position Title: Bilingual (Chinese & English) Life Story Club – Virtual Substitute Facilitator (Contractor)
• Hourly Rate: $35/hour, for 1.5 hours per club session
• Organization: Life Story Club
• Location: 45 West 21st Street, Suite 500, New York, NY 10001
• Training: 4 hours of paid training provided

About Life Story Club (LSC) 💬

Life Story Club is dedicated to reducing loneliness and social isolation among older adults by creating vibrant, virtual social clubs where participants can share their life stories and build lasting friendships. Research indicates that nearly 1 in 4 older adults experience chronic loneliness (National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, 2020), which can lead to serious health risks such as depression, anxiety, cardiovascular disease, and dementia.

Our small groups of 8–12 older adults meet weekly via Zoom or phone, sharing stories and fostering connections. Participants can record their stories for special events or our online archive, creating cherished memories for loved ones. We partner with community organizations like libraries, settlement houses, NORCs, and health providers to ensure accessibility across NYC and beyond.

Who We Seek 🎯

While all older adults are welcome, our main focus is on supporting those most at risk—individuals facing health challenges, recent losses, low income, or those from immigrant or LGBTQ+ communities. Our goal is to create inclusive, welcoming spaces where everyone feels they belong and no one is left alone.

Key Responsibilities 📝

• Lead virtual Life Story Club sessions in Cantonese or Mandarin when needed
• Facilitate one-hour, interactive story-sharing groups for seniors
• Assist participants in joining sessions, including those with accessibility needs
• Create a safe, welcoming environment that promotes openness and connection
• Use storytelling prompts to encourage sharing; occasionally share your own stories to build trust
• Write brief summary emails to the regular facilitator and program leaders after each session

Qualifications 🎓

• Fluency in Cantonese or Mandarin and English, with excellent communication skills
• Patience, compassion, and a strong commitment to enhancing the well-being of older adults
• Comfortable using Zoom with reliable internet and computer setup
• Background in social work, education, or experience working with seniors is a plus

How to Apply ✉️

If you're passionate about making a difference, please send your resume to Ezra at ezra@lifestoryclub.org. We look forward to hearing from you!