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Discover Opportunities to Make a Difference with Queens Community House (QCH) 🌟

Join a vibrant community organization dedicated to serving the diverse neighborhoods of Queens through comprehensive programs and meaningful volunteer opportunities.

About Queens Community House (QCH) 🏡

Queens Community House (QCH) is a multi-site, multi-service settlement house that has been empowering residents of all ages, races, faiths, and ethnicities since 1975. Originally founded as Forest Hills Community House to foster neighborhood healing after a conflict, QCH has expanded over four decades to operate 25 program sites across 11 neighborhoods in Queens, positively impacting individuals, families, and communities as a whole.

Our Programs: Building Bridges in Queens 🤝

One of our key initiatives is the Friendly Visiting Program, which creates meaningful intergenerational relationships and reduces feelings of isolation among older adults.

Friendly Visiting Program Details 📞👵

• Connects homebound seniors aged 60+ with volunteers in their local communities
• Serves residents across Western, Central, and Southeast Queens
• Focuses on reducing loneliness and fostering community bonds

Volunteer Requirements & Opportunities 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️

• Must be 18 years or older
• Provide 2 non-related references
• Commit to a minimum of 6 months of volunteer service
• Consent to a background check
• Available for calls or in-person visits upon approval

We Are Looking for Bilingual Volunteers! 🌍

Help us serve our diverse community by volunteering in languages such as:

• Spanish
• Bengali
• Creole
• Cantonese
• Tagalog
• French
• Greek
• Italian
• Hebrew
• Romanian

Areas Served in Queens 🗺️

Our clients reside throughout Queens, including neighborhoods such as:

• 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
• Broad Channel

Get Involved! 🤗

If you're interested in volunteering to brighten an older adult's day, please contact us at volunteer@qchnyc.org. Join us in making a meaningful difference in our community!