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Catholic Charities Diocese of Brooklyn & Queens
Basic Information
Address: 183-16 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, NY 11423
Volunteer will be working in Southwest Queens neighborhoods
Phone Number: 917-306-2546
Fax Number: 718-217-0495
Email: mary.browne@ccbq.org
Director: Mary Browne
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Additional Information
Causes Served: volunteers working with homebound elderly
Clearances Required: Yes
Background Check: Yes
Population Served: homebound elderly
Ages for Volunteer: 18 years or older
Hours of Service: one day a week for at least one hour
Minimum Hours Required: same as above for at least 6 months
Days of Service: Any day M-Sun. Mutually agreed upon time
Mission Statement:
The mission of Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens is to promote unity among all persons by developing caring communities. The Catholic Charities Southwest Queens Friendly Visiting Program carries out this mission by providing services that promote dignity, independence and respect. Our goal is to create an environment that encourages physical and emotional stability to assist people 60 years and older to attain quality of life while living in their community.
Philosophy/Belief Statement:
If you are looking to make a difference in a homebound senior’s life consider becoming a “Friendly Visitor”. An inspired form of giving, love breathes life into the heart and brings grace to the soul.
Program History:
Brand new
Additional Information:
If you decide to volunteer your client's homes will be located in the following areas: Hollis, Kew Gardens, St. Albans, Woodhaven, Jamaica, Ozone Park, South Jamaica, South Ozone Park, Wakefield, Howard Beach, Richmond Hill, Hamilton Beach, and Springfield Gardens