- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
73 people are interested
Help in our Materials Center (Mondays and Thursdays)!
ORGANIZATION: Educational Alliance/Manny Cantor Center
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
73 people are interested
ABOUT THE Recycle and Reuse Community Arts Studio:
The Community Arts Studio at Manny Cantor Center is a community resource that houses a large collection of "found" materials, gathered and donated by New York City residents and businesses. These materials are objects from our everyday lives that are often discarded, but could be re-purposed or transformed into something new, encouraging creativity, problem solving, and action. We believe that these materials can enhance and enrich children’s learning, creative expression, and symbolic development.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:
You'll be helping to organize and sort materials! Responsibilities will include weighing-in donations, sorting materials, and prepping materials to make them ready for children and families to use for art experiences.
This opportunity requires no prior knowledge. We will share with you what you need to get started. It is a great way to relax too.
We have specific days and times that we will be offering this position.
Here is the job description for two volunteers for the Reuse/Recycle Center:
- Sort donated materials (fabric, paper, plastics, metals, etc.) into the MCC reuse/recycle collection (Mon)
- Assist with shoppers (3-4p Mondays): finding bags, locating materials
- Keep log of materials (in lbs) donated/shopped (Mon)
- Tidy and arrange the collection (Mon)
- Package materials to make attractive for teachers/artists/MCC members who shop (Mon/Thurs)
- Prep bags to go home with Family Workshop students/families (Mon/Thurs)
- Prep materials for MCC early childhood program (Mon/Thurs)
Times:
Mondays 3-4:30
Thursdays 12:30-2:30
BENEFITS FOR VOLUNTEERS:
Give back to your community in a fun and simple way!
Access to volunteer meet-ups, which will include learning opportunities, social and networking events.
Tracking of your volunteer hours for your company, school or affiliated group.
3 More opportunities with Educational Alliance/Manny Cantor Center
2 ReviewsOpportunities
About Educational Alliance/Manny Cantor Center
Location:
197 E BROADWAY, NEW YORK, NY 10002, US
Mission Statement
Educational Alliance brings together and partners with diverse communities in Lower Manhattan, offering individuals and families high-quality, multi-generational programs and services that enhance their well-being and socioeconomic opportunities..
Description
Our commitment to the diversity of the Lower East Side is reflected in our programming: Head Start classrooms sit alongside our private preschool; the Weinberg Center for Balanced Living creates community for older adults of all backgrounds and abilities; our fitness center is utilized by neighborhood residents of all ethnicities, income levels, and ages through an innovative tiered membership model. The Educational Alliance Art School uses the study and mastery of fine arts to forge connections between students and master teachers. Afterschool programs serve community needs for recreation, fitness, education, and college preparation. Community and cultural programming invites deep conversation and calls to action.
The Manny Cantor Center is the flagship building of Educational Alliance, a community-based organization offering a wide range of programs that integrate education, social services, arts and recreation throughout the Lower East Side and East Village. Created to assist Eastern European Jews immigrating to NYC, it has been serving the area since 1889. Educational Alliance has grown and changed as the Lower East Side has; now serving the diverse population that currently resides here.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
197 East BroadwayManny Cantor CenterNew York, NY 10002
DATE POSTED
February 20, 2019
SKILLS
- Visual Arts
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 1 hour/weekly
- None