April is Volunteer Month!
Selfhelp Community Services
Selfhelp provides a broad set of services to more than 25,000 older New Yorkers from all communities.
🎉 Celebrating Volunteer Month!
April is Volunteer Month, and we’re shining a spotlight on our incredible volunteers! 💙 With hundreds of volunteers across Selfhelp, we know their dedication, talents, and compassion foster connections, create joy, and change lives across our programs like the Virtual Senior Center (VSC), Older Adult Centers, NORCs, and the Holocaust Survivor Program.
From teaching engaging classes to building meaningful relationships with older adults and Holocaust survivors, our volunteers inspire us every day. They bring knowledge, laughter, and heartfelt care, ensuring our community thrives.
Here’s to YOU, our amazing volunteers! Your passion and commitment make all the difference. We couldn’t do it without you. 💐💪
📝 Inspiring Volunteer Stories
Check out stories from some of our incredible volunteers featured in our YouTube podcast series, Behind the Scenes: Selfhelp Voices.
🎲 Dave & Kathy Knox: They light up the Virtual Senior Center with game classes, sparking joy and laughter. Kathy says, “Laughter is the best medicine,” while Dave emphasizes “the importance of engaging younger generations in volunteering.”
🎶 Ken: Teaching music at the VSC since 2014, Ken says, “They ignite and continually renew my love for music,” sharing the beautiful connection he has with the community.
💻 Cindy: A young volunteer inspired by her grandmother, Cindy teaches Everyday Technology for Beginners, empowering the community with tech skills. “Volunteering makes me feel connected and improves my confidence,” she shares.
🎭 Andrew: A performing arts professional who hosts Broadway-inspired classes at the VSC, Andrew says, “Some passions in life never fade.”
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💡 New Episodes Coming Soon: This month, meet Trish, featured in four brand-new episodes! 🎧 Catch up on all episodes here
🌟 Join Our Volunteer Community!
Want to make a difference? Whether you're passionate about teaching, building connections, or sharing knowledge, we’d love to have you join our volunteer family. 👉 Email volunteer@selfhelp.net
📚 Social Work Internship Opportunities
Are you pursuing a career in social work? Applications for our Fall 2025 Social Work Internships are now open! Gain hands-on experience with one-on-one mentoring. Graduate students can also apply for our scholarships, including tuition reimbursement and post-graduation work opportunities.
📲 Stay Connected
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To all our volunteers, thank you for making our Selfhelp community a brighter, more connected place. 🌟
Warm wishes,
The Selfhelp Team
Volunteer Manager, Holocaust Survivor Program Selfhelp Community Services
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