Catholic Charities Diocese of Brooklyn & Queens

Basic Information

Address: Addresses vary in Southwest Queens, NY
Phone Number: 917-306-2546
Fax Number: 718-217-0495
Director: Mary M. Browne, LMSW, Volunteer Specialist

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Additional Information

Causes Served: vlounteering for hoomebound elderly
Clearances Required: Yes
Background Check: Yes
Population Served: Homebound elderly
Ages for Volunteer: 18 years old and older
Hours of Service: One day a week for a least an hour
Minimum Hours Required: at least onoe hour for one day a week
Days of Service: Monday-Sunday
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". It is an inspired form of giving, love breaths life into the heart and brings grace to the soul.

Program History:

Just starting the program.

Additional Information:

Need volunteers 18 or older to volunteer with the homoebound elderly once a week for at least an hour in Southwest Queens