Volunteer Opportunity Details:

The Upper West Side is a vibrant community with increasing numbers of older citizens. One Stop Senior Services is creating a blog to provide focus for those over sixty to enjoy each other and the opportunities of the Upper West Side.

We are interested in writers/contributors in the categories of culture & History, Health & Wellness, Recreation activities, spiritual aspects, Shopping & Dining, etc. Photographers welcome

We are interested in writers/contributors who have data gathering skills to ferret out those programs that are welcoming to seniors; written communication skills to interview and write about new stores/events on the Upper West Side; critical evaluation skills to review movies, plays, dance and all cultural events of interest to young and old seniors. Photographers are welcome. MS Word, email and Internet skills. We prefer individuals (seniors preferred) who are inquisitive and active in the Upper West Side community.

This opportunity is sponsored by: One Stop Senior Services This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Senior Citizens Welcome Teens Welcome Contact Person: Ruth-Ellen Simmonds, Executive Director, (212) 864-7900, (email) View all organization contacts Address: 747 Amsterdam Avenue - 3rd Floor New York, NY 10025 (See a map) Directions: Trains #1, #2, #3, #9 stop 1 block away at Broadway & 96th Street. Busses M-7 & M-11 stop at Amsterdam Avenue & 96th Street Trains #C & B stop 2 blocks away at Central Park West & 96th/97th Street   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Broadway & 96th Street,   Walk distance (in minutes): 2   Nearest Bus Stop: M - 7 & M-11, 1 minute walk Web Site: http://www.OneStopSeniorServices.org Miscellaneous Information Borough Manhattan Volunteer Shifts Volunteers can contribute on site or remotely at their convenience. Periodic editorial meetings on site on a flexible schedule