Where to volunteer as a pianist ? (hospital / senior care)

Submitted by lightpassion t3_zjotdj in jerseycity

Hi, I moved from VA to NJ earlier this year. I used to play piano at a hospital lobby as a hobby.

Wondering if there is a hospital with a playable piano or a senior care, or whatever near the area.

I currently live in Palisades Park but my work is in JC. I think I'd prefer JC.

Any input would be appreciated, thank you :)

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ceeyell t1_izx1e3e wrote

Christ Hospital in the Heights has a piano in the lobby

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Brudesandwich t1_izws0ko wrote

Unfortunately nothing in JC that I'm aware of but I do know Overlook Hospital in Summit has a music therapy program when I worked there. Might be something worth checking out

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lightpassion OP t1_izx9pr8 wrote

>Overlook Hospital in Summit

I don't have a car any more, so I cannot go that far unfortunately :/ That sounds like a great opportunity though, thank you

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lilintrovert104 t1_izwt1mo wrote

I grew up in North Bergen which is sort of between JC and Pal Park, and we would volunteer to sing Christmas songs at the senior citizens care homes there. I’m not sure what homes have a piano though but it’d be worth calling some places, they love volunteer musicians

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Wildwilly54 t1_izx6bey wrote

So I can’t stand my neighbors that I share a wall with. If you’d like to volunteer to piss them off, I’ll go buy a keyboard and set it up to the surround sound. M-F I leave around 630am and I’m back around 6pm. They work from home so the louder the better.

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flapjack212 t1_izx82ex wrote

this is such an cool idea!

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lucidrevolution t1_izxgagj wrote

Talk to PeaceCare... my psychiatrist who passed away from COVID used to volunteer and play piano for the elderly residents at St. Ann's and St. Joseph's. If you want a connection there DM me, I will get you in touch with someone. I also know an art teacher who works with St. Joseph's school for the blind.

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Blecher_onthe_Hudson t1_izxtcw2 wrote

What a sweet idea! If you need to borrow a portable electric, we have a decent quality one in a closet unused since my daughter quit lessons years ago. My wife works at Hoboken Hospital, I'll ask if there's an appropriate place there. There's also the 'Atrium At Hamilton Park' assisted living facility on 9th st, they have a common room with a piano IIRC.

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lightpassion OP t1_izxu5lb wrote

Great, thank you. Will be contacting both Hoboken hospital and Atrium at Hamilton Park!

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harmoniousbaker t1_izy4t2f wrote

I teach violin/cello/orchestra and am bringing students to Alaris Health near Hamilton Park this Sat. We go every Dec, except 2020, and used to bring a keyboard (last year and this year only strings) because they have us play on the 3rd floor and the piano there is TERRIBLE. PM and I can connect you with the recreation director.

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lightpassion OP t1_izy5kxk wrote

Dont think this Saturday works for me because I need to brush up on my skills haha. I'm looking to do it on a weekly basis, but thank you!!

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harmoniousbaker t1_izycg44 wrote

I'm sure you can set up your own thing! We just go only once a year because students aren't available on school days / when their parents are working and it's a bit of a project for me to arrange these events.

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Individual-Line-5860 t1_j00999h wrote

Yes, both Hoboken University Hospital and Christ Hospital have a piano in the lobby.

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