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2 people are interested
Family Volunteer Project to Help the Homeless in Rockland
ORGANIZATION: Volunteer New York!
Please visit the new page to apply.
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2 people are interested
For Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, join us at the Rockland County YMCA for this family-only project and service learning experience.
Volunteers will learn about homelessness and Midnight Run, a consortium of churches, synagogues, and other civic groups that distribute food, clothing, blankets, and personal care items to the homeless poor on the streets of New York City. A Dominican College Alumni Midnight Run team will share about their experiences and what goes into preparing for a run.
Volunteers will put together sock bundles (water bottle and piece of candy in a pair of socks), tie with ribbon and attach a homemade card. The DC Alumni team will distribute the sock bundles during their run the following week.
All materials for the sock bundles will be provided, but volunteers are asked to bring travel size toiletries to support the DC Midnight Run team.
*This is a family-only project for youth 4 and over with an adult. To sign up, please choose Sign up with a team. Thanks!
Why families only? The goal of this project is not simply to package a large quantity of sock bundles, but to facilitate a dialogue between parents/grandparents and their children/grandchildren about homelessness in our community and empower them to take further action.
This opportunity can be found at: http://www.volunteernewyork.org/HOC__Volunteer_Opportunity_Details_Page?id=a07F000000fQlcq
The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service brings together hundreds of volunteers in Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam for service projects that strengthen communities, empower individuals, bridge barriers, and create solutions. Join us and make this a day on, not a day off. http://www.volunteernewyork.org/mlk
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About Volunteer New York!
Location:
220 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, NY 10591, US
Mission Statement
We make volunteering easy in Westchester, Rockland and Putnam.
The mission of Volunteer New York! is to inspire, mobilize and equip individuals and groups to take positive action to address pressing challenges, support nonprofits and strengthen the quality of life in our community.
Description
We provide opportunities for adults, youth, business, and nonprofit organizations to connect and volunteer together to address pressing community needs. People who volunteer with our partners provide critical services to those in need and gain valuable skills that make them better leaders, employees, and more informed and engaged community members.
Regardless of your age, availability, or interests, Volunteer New York! helps you find a way to give back to the community throughout the year. So take the challenge. Be the Change. Volunteer.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
35 South Broadway,Nyack, NY 10960
DATE POSTED
December 16, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 4
- Families only.