Volunteering

Volunteers work directly with residents or assist professional staff to achieve the Home’s mission of providing the best possible health care and quality of life for the elderly.

What do Volunteers Do?

• Recreational Activities
• Rehabilitation Services
• Escort and Transport
• Mealtime Assistance
• Resident Visits
• Library Service
• Discussion Groups and entertainment
• Pet Visits
• Information and Referral Service
• Docent for the Home’s Art Collection
• Clerical, Bookkeeping or Accounting

Who may volunteer?

• College and high school students seeking practical experience
and internships
• Corporate Groups and Employees
• Professional and Business People
• Retirees
• Individuals looking to develop new skills

Assignments can be short term or ongoing. Opportunities are available from 9:00 am - 8:00 pm, weekdays and weekends.

For more information, please visit our Volunteering section or contact the Volunteering Department at (718) 581-1404

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