JASA: Jewish Association for Services for the Aged Senior Centers (Queens, Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn & LI)

Agency Contact Ilana Mittleman, Volunteer Services 212-273 5353/ [email protected] (contact first)

Amelia Soto, Holliswood Senior Center 718-454-6157/ [email protected] (Note: only contact Ms. Soto after speaking with Volunteer Services)

Nature and Purpose of Agency JASA’s mission is to sustain and enrich the lives of the aging in the New York metropolitan area so that they can remain in the community with dignity and autonomy. JASA operates 25 senior centers throughout the greater NYC area, and also provides other support services for seniors.

Tasks Available for Students A wide variety of activities are available, and vary by location. Examples include:  Providing support with daily sign in and registration  Administrative assistance including filing, phone calls and computer work  Preparing tables for lunch service  Teaching computer classes  Assisting at Senior Center parties  Leading or assisting with social/recreational activities (bingo, crafts, etc.)  Conversing with seniors in the seniors’ native languages (Russian, Chinese, etc.)  Leading a current events discussion group  Sharing a talent – play an instrument, sing, or dance

Student Awareness/Special Instructions Students should contact Ilana Mittleman at [email protected] to schedule their service. You will be sent a volunteer application that you will need to fill out and send back via email before serving. Please specify the center where you would like to serve in your email. You must schedule your service in advance. Please allow 1-2 weeks.

Time Requirements Flexible; Centers are open Monday-Friday 9:00-3:00 p.m. Space is limited at JASA locations. They can accommodate one student a day.

Queens JASA Centers

Updated KS 11/29/16 JASA Holliswood Senior Center (the Center closest to campus) 86-25 Francis Lewis Blvd. Jamaica, NY 11427

JASA Roy Reuther Senior Center JASA Rockaway Park Senior Center 711 Seagirt Avenue 106-20 Shore Front Parkway Far Rockaway, NY 11691 Rockaway Park, NY 1169

JASA Brookdale Village Senior Center 131 Beach 19th Street Far Rockaway, NY 11694

Updated KS 11/29/16