Town of Blooming Grove Neighbors for Neighbors

Do you know a neighbor over the age of 60 who needs food now? We have food for them. Please contact us. Contact your neighbor and let them know that we could have a bag of groceries delivered to them and help make connections to maintain food security. Contact Heidi Johnson 845-341-1173 x313

We are excited to be offering our two-week summer program for individuals with developmental disabilities. We are looking to hire a program coordinator as well... as staff to work the 2-week program being held at Braeside Camp August 16th through August 27th. Additional hours for training required. Applicants must be 18yrs of age or older, have experience working with IDD populations and a creative and eager spirit!

Friendly Visitors do more than visit. We drive our neighbors to the doctor or to the supermarket. We assist neighbors with grocery shopping. We help our neighbors with tasks in the home. We call our neighbors to check in and say hello. In as little as a few minutes a week volunteering helps our neighbors stay connected. Register for a 90 minute virtual training and see how easy it is to volunteer with the Friendly Visitor Program in your community.

Volunteer in as little as 30 minutes with the Blooming Grove Neighbors or Neighbors Friendly Visitor Program!-Opportunities available NOW in Blooming Grove. Attend a Volunteer Zoom Training and complete an application! It is that easy. 90 minute Training sessions: Tuesday, June 8th at 10:00 am or Thursday, June 24th at 6:00 pm... Other training dates available. Contact The Friendly Visitor Program at 845-341-1173 ext. 305 or [email protected] to register for the training or for more information. This 90-minute Zoom training will prepare you to provide support to older adults in your own community in as little as 30 minutes. Our volunteers provide local transportation to essential appointments, grocery shopping and phone check in calls/friendly visits-Covid 19 social distancing observed. Volunteering is rewarding and flexible. Reservations are required. Background checks and Insurance while volunteering is provided. The Town of Blooming Grove partners with JFS of Orange County and the Office for the Aging to support our neighbors.

Volunteer with the Blooming Grove Neighbors for Neighbors Program.

Happy Holidays from Jewish Family Service of Orange County. Our Doors Are Open to the Entire Community!

Call to reserve your spot today 845-341-1173 ext. 305. ZOOM into 2021 with the Town of Blooming Grove Neighbors for Neighbors Friendly Visitor Program! Join a 90 minute volunteer training. Needed support: Drive neighbors to medical appointments or Grocery shop for or with a neighbor, or make wellness calls to check in with our isolated neighbors. All services follow CDC social distancing guidelines.

On behalf of the Board of Directors and Staff at JFS, we would like to wish you a Happy Hanukkah! It is not just the festival of lights. May it also be a festival of hope, happiness, love and health.

One ride, One shop, One phone call. Give the Gift of your time and make the difference! Blooming Grove Neighbors for Neighbors needs your help now. Virtual training on 12/8 and 12/15. #volunteer #volunteeringorange #volunteeringopportunities #townofbloominggrove

Wishing you all a Very Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving. We are THANKFUL for our community partners, including 45 dedicated volunteers who helped JFS deliver food... for Thanksgiving. 138 of our older neighbors throughout Orange County, received food for the holiday. Thank you to Orange County Office for the Aging; ShopRite and Hannaford, and so many others who donated generously for this community support. . Volunteers pictured: Anita and David Manley, Town of Newburgh Friends of Seniors Program; Neil Crouse, Town of Woodbury Friendly Visitor Program; Lisa Bacenet, Town of Warwick Friendly Visitor Program; Volunteers from Inspire; Brenda Adams, Town of Montgomery Seniors Independence Project; Nancy Sears, Middletown; Audrey Wolf, Monroe; Wayne Miele, Middletown; Alice Nash, Matamoras, PA/Port Jervis; Also pictured are JFS staff members Heidi Johnson and Gina Shultis." #HappyThanksgiving2020 #volunteer