I miss my time as a volunteer for Visiting Neighbors. I started doing it as a college student and continued visiting after school was done. They match you up with seniors in the city who have similar interests. I met a lovely man and learned so much from him. It is facinating to hear about heir childhood and other stories. I helped him learn how to use the computer and we watercoloured together. I didnt think of it as charity work at all, it is just a cool service thst connects seniors with their community and vice versa!
Casey W.
Classificação do local: 4 New York, NY
— non-profit — great volunteer program for people of all ages — you get to meet some really special elderly people who may not have any one else, hear their stories, keep them company, watch tv with them, take a stroll in the park, be the highlight of their day just by being you — it can be hard, sometimes you get attached, they become like grandparents to you, you may lose them mentally or otherwise as time passes — if you can’t visit or donate, help with their Christmas wrapping/delivery events, or talent shows — just one hour of your time a week can make such a difference in someone elses life