Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Knickerbocker Village NORC is a naturally occurring retirement community. It offers programs to combat depression and isolation and provides services to allow seniors to age in their own homes. The Village is looking for instructors in the following areas to help build the social activities available to keep these seniors active and on the go: drama/acting, arts & crafts, knitting, jewelry making, related activities. Drama/acting Instructors could organize and direct a holiday show! If you have an idea you think would be good, let us know!

Some background and skill in whatever area the volunteer is teaching in is strongly suggested. The ability and desire to work with seniors is a must.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Hamilton-Madison House This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Senior Citizens Welcome Teens Welcome We need volunteers who are free at these times Monthly Contact Person: Tracy Garber, Volunteer Coordinator, (212) 349-3724 ext 316, (email) View all organization contacts Address: 36 Monroe Street, DG1 New York, NY 10002 (See a map) Web Site: http://www.hmhonline.org Miscellaneous Information Borough Manhattan Volunteer Shifts The days and times vary, they can be set up on an individual basis. On average, instructors donate 2-4 hours of their time per week.