Queens Community House Is Hiring A Do You Speak Another Language? Become A Friendly Visitor For Older Adults In Queens!

Join Queens Community House (QCH): Empower Your Community as a Volunteer!

Queens Community House (QCH) is a vibrant multi-site organization dedicated to serving the diverse neighborhoods of Queens through a wide range of programs and services. We invite passionate volunteers to make a lasting impact in our community.

About Queens Community House

Established in 1975 as Forest Hills Community House, QCH was created to foster healing after neighborhood conflicts. Over the decades, we have grown to operate 25 program sites across 11 neighborhoods, supporting residents of all ages, races, faiths, and ethnicities, and strengthening the vitality of Queens as a whole.

Friendly Visiting Program 🤝

Our Friendly Visiting Program connects homebound older adults with compassionate volunteers, fostering intergenerational friendships in Western, Central, and Southeast Queens. This initiative aims to combat senior isolation and loneliness while enriching the lives of both seniors and volunteers.

Volunteer Opportunities and Benefits 🌟

• Build meaningful friendships through regular visits and conversations
• Share interests, teach or learn new skills, and celebrate holidays together
• Engage in activities like reading, using technology, and storytelling

We Are Looking for Bilingual Volunteers 🌐

Help us connect with more community members! We are particularly in need of volunteers who speak:

• Spanish
• Creole
• Cantonese
• Greek
• Italian
• Hebrew
• Romanian
• American Sign Language
• French

Volunteer Requirements ✅

• Be 18 years or older
• Commit to volunteering for at least 6 months
• Pass a background check
• Be open to making in-person visits or phone calls upon approval

Get Involved Today! 📧

Interested in becoming a friendly visitor? Contact us at volunteer@qchnyc.org to learn more and start making a difference in your community!