Give a helping hand to the Lower East Side community!
The United Jewish Council of the East Side (UJC) works to support the Lower East Side of Manhattan through a wide range of human services and community development programs. While the majority of programs are oriented to the needs of elderly, UJC also operates programs for families and children. UJC volunteers are essential to our mission as we serve the community. During the COVID-19 pandemic, UJC continues to support the community with vital services including food programs, as the need for food assistance in our community has grown exponentially.
DETAILS: Meal Delivery Assistance Volunteers assist the team at UJC's Adult Luncheon Club on-site, as well as on walking deliveries to clients. As a volunteer, you will help organize and deliver food. Tasks include:
- Assist with unloading food from a truck and bringing items inside UJC's Adult Luncheon Club - Help count, organize and pack meals into carts - Accompany a team member on walking routes to transport and deliver meals to clients (group volunteers will split up during routes)
No experience is necessary, and training is provided on site. Carts are provided for easy walking transport; you may bring a personal grocery cart if desired, although not required.
Volunteer shifts take place rain or shine, and involve walking within approximately 30 minutes of the UJC site. Some delivery routes involve accompanying team members on multiple trips from the UJC site. UJC practices recommended social distancing and safety protocols related to COVID-19.
You can join compassionate people in delivering nutritious food to the community.
DATE & TIME: We are looking for volunteers who are available on weekdays from 9:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., with greater need on Wednesdays and Fridays.
HOW TO SIGN UP: Join the UJC team! You can sign up on your own, or with a group of friends, family, or coworkers (group of 3 maximum each day). Please complete an online application form at ujceastside.org/volunteer-nyc. You must be 18+ years old to volunteer.
About United Jewish Council of the East Side, Inc.
Location:
465 Grand Street, Floor 4, New York, NY 10002, US
Mission Statement
UJC services as a coordinating body of neighborhood, secular, civic and fraternal organizations. Formed in 1971 by neighborhood leaders and residents, the UJC works to preserve and stabilize the Lower East Side of Manhattan community through the provision of a wide range of human services and community development programs. While the majority or programs are oriented to the needs of the elderly, UJC also operates a wide range of programs for families and children.
Description
With families fraying, spread out, or non-existent, a substantial portion of long-time residents of the Lower East Side doesn’t have family they can count on for the help they need.
UJC fills that gap with services such as home health care aides, food assistance programs, social services, and senior centers.
Community
Hunger
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
UJC Adult Luncheon Club15-17 Willett Street/Bialystoker PlaceNew York, NY10002
(40.71351,-73.98594)
DATE POSTED
December 28, 2020
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
Group
REQUIREMENTS
Must be at least 18
Orientation or Training
Volunteers can spend one shift or many years in service to our community.
Task involves delivering to clients around Lower Manhattan; volunteers should be willing to walk outdoors. You must be 18+ years old to volunteer.
