Conversations with a Senior Could Be Just the Thing for YOUR Happiness

Queens Community House’s Friendly Visiting Program seeks volunteers to provide thoughtful and engaging weekly phone calls to isolated older adults with range of interests, hobbies, religious and political beliefs. Visits can be either in person or via phone.

If you live in Western, Southwest or Central Queens (These areas include 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 and Broad Channel.), become a Friendly Visitor for older adults aged 60 and above!

To become a friendly visitor, you must be 18 years old and over, complete an application, consent to a background check, and provide 2 non-familial references.

If interested, email us at [email protected].