Volunteer: Russian-Speaking Telephone CallerWe are seeking Russian-speaking telephone callers to help with socializing Russian-speaking clients. Volunteers will enjoy a one-on-one relationship with one of our homebound and lonely senior clients, helping to alleviate loneliness and isolation with important human contact and encouraging them to socialize. Volunteers provide companionship once or twice a week for approximately 15-20 minutes per call, helping to improve the quality of life of the individual. Screening interview, application, and background check required. Agency: Jewish Family & Children's Services of Northern New Jersey We are seeking Russian-speaking telephone callers to help with socializing Russian-speaking clients. Volunteers will enjoy a one-on-one relationship with one of our homebound and lonely senior clients, helping to alleviate loneliness and isolation with important human contact and encouraging them to socialize. Volunteers provide companionship once or twice a week for approximately 15-20 minutes per call, helping to improve the quality of life of the individual. Screening interview, application, and background check required. Agency: Jewish Family & Children's Services of Northern New Jersey Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 07666 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Russian-Speaking Friendly Visitors NeededWe are seeking Russian-speaking volunteers to help with socializing with Russian-speaking clients. Our socialization programs are designed to provide socialization to homebound, isolated seniors who may not otherwise receive many visits or have personal interaction. Friendly Visitors go to the client’s home, usually once a week for about an hour, during daytime hours, and spend time chatting with the client, or sometimes doing other activities like playing games or playing a musical instrument. Telephone callers usually call twice per week for around 15-20 minutes or longer. Interview, Application, and Background check required. Agency: Jewish Family & Children's Services of Northern New Jersey We are seeking Russian-speaking volunteers to help with socializing with Russian-speaking clients. Our socialization programs are designed to provide socialization to homebound, isolated seniors who may not otherwise receive many visits or have personal interaction. Friendly Visitors go to the client’s home, usually once a week for about an hour, during daytime hours, and spend time chatting with the client, or sometimes doing other activities like playing games or playing a musical instrument. Telephone callers usually call twice per week for around 15-20 minutes or longer. Interview, Application, and Background check required. Agency: Jewish Family & Children's Services of Northern New Jersey Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 07666 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Friendly VisitorThe Friendly Visitor program is designed to provide socialization to homebound, isolated older adults who may not otherwise receive many visits or have much contact with people outside of the care provided to them. Friendly Visitors visit the client’s home, once a week, during weekdays, for at least an hour, to spend time conversing or engaging with the client in other activities like playing games or a musical instrument. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Volunteer Engagement Coordinator at 201-837-9090 x238. We are looking forward to getting to know you! Agency: Jewish Family & Children's Services of Northern New Jersey The Friendly Visitor program is designed to provide socialization to homebound, isolated older adults who may not otherwise receive many visits or have much contact with people outside of the care provided to them. Friendly Visitors visit the client’s home, once a week, during weekdays, for at least an hour, to spend time conversing or engaging with the client in other activities like playing games or a musical instrument. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Volunteer Engagement Coordinator at 201-837-9090 x238. We are looking forward to getting to know you! Agency: Jewish Family & Children's Services of Northern New Jersey Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 07666 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Kosher Meals on Wheels DriverProgram Overview: Our Kosher Meals on Wheels program is a lifeline for seniors and individuals with disabilities throughout Bergen and Passaic Counties. In addition to receiving seven nutritionally balanced meals weekly, volunteers also deliver vital human contact and conversation, while also taking the opportunity to check on a senior’s health status and conditions in their home. Drivers pick up the meals in Teaneck and deliver the meals to up to five clients. Routes are available throughout Bergen County and take into consideration the location of the volunteer's home. We have an increased need for drivers in Ft. Lee. Time Commitment: Approx. 1-3 hours once per week during the day. Qualifications: If you have any questions, please reach out to our Volunteer Engagement Coordinator at 201-837-9090 x238. We are looking forward to getting to know you! Agency: Jewish Family & Children's Services of Northern New Jersey Program Overview: Our Kosher Meals on Wheels program is a lifeline for seniors and individuals with disabilities throughout Bergen and Passaic Counties. In addition to receiving seven nutritionally balanced meals weekly, volunteers also deliver vital human contact and conversation, while also taking the opportunity to check on a senior’s health status and conditions in their home. Drivers pick up the meals in Teaneck and deliver the meals to up to five clients. Routes are available throughout Bergen County and take into consideration the location of the volunteer's home. We have an increased need for drivers in Ft. Lee. Time Commitment: Approx. 1-3 hours once per week during the day. Qualifications: If you have any questions, please reach out to our Volunteer Engagement Coordinator at 201-837-9090 x238. We are looking forward to getting to know you! Agency: Jewish Family & Children's Services of Northern New Jersey Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 07666 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Job Coaches needed to work with individuals with developmental disabilities. (3 hours per week)RAISE (Recognizing Abilities & Inclusion of Special Employees) is a nine-month work and social skills training program that offers part-time jobs to adults with developmental disabilities. We are seeking volunteers to act as RAISE Job Coaches for three hours per week. (Training will be provided.) Volunteers must be physically able to help with basic work tasks. [Commitment: 3 hours per week for a 6-9 months. Occasional days that the volunteer is unable to make it, is acceptable, but typically seeking the 3 hours per week commitment.] If you have any questions, please reach out to our Volunteer Engagement Coordinator at 201-837-9090 x238. We are looking forward to getting to know you! Agency: Jewish Family & Children's Services of Northern New Jersey RAISE (Recognizing Abilities & Inclusion of Special Employees) is a nine-month work and social skills training program that offers part-time jobs to adults with developmental disabilities. We are seeking volunteers to act as RAISE Job Coaches for three hours per week. (Training will be provided.) Volunteers must be physically able to help with basic work tasks. [Commitment: 3 hours per week for a 6-9 months. Occasional days that the volunteer is unable to make it, is acceptable, but typically seeking the 3 hours per week commitment.] If you have any questions, please reach out to our Volunteer Engagement Coordinator at 201-837-9090 x238. We are looking forward to getting to know you! Agency: Jewish Family & Children's Services of Northern New Jersey Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 07666 Allow Groups: No |