- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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12 people are interested
Food Pantry & Delivery Volunteers - UJC East Side
ORGANIZATION: United Jewish Council of the East Side, Inc.
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
12 people are interested
Give a helping hand to the Lower East Side community, and assist with food delivery to New Yorkers in need.
The United Jewish Council of the East Side (UJCES) works to support the Lower East Side and wider NYC community through a wide range of human services and community development programs. While the majority of programs are oriented to the needs of seniors, UJCES also operates programs for families and children. UJCES volunteers are essential to our mission as we serve the community. During the COVID-19 pandemic, UJC continues to support New Yorkers with vital services including food programs, as the need for food assistance has grown exponentially.
DETAILS:
Food Pantry & Delivery Volunteers support staff at both UJCES's food pantry on-site in the Orenstein Building and on walking deliveries to clients. As a volunteer, you will help organize and deliver food packages. Tasks include:
- Assist with sorting and stocking food pantry shelves
- Help pack grocery items for delivery
- Independently deliver food packages to clients on walking routes
Tasks include bending and lifting heavy materials. No experience is necessary, and training is provided on site. Carts are provided for easy walking transport. You may also bring a personal grocery cart if desired, although not required.
Volunteer shifts take place rain or shine, and involve walking within approximately 60 minutes of the UJCES site. Some delivery assignments involve multiple trips from the site. UJCES practices recommended social distancing and safety protocols related to COVID-19.
You can join compassionate people in supplying and delivering nutritious food to the New York City community.
DAYS & TIMES:
We are looking for volunteers who are available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and/or Fridays, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
HOW TO SIGN UP:
Join the UJCES team! Please complete an online application form at ujceastside.org/volunteer-nyc. You must be 18+ years old to volunteer. You can sign up on your own, or with a group of friends, family, or coworkers. We can accommodate groups of 2-3 volunteers.
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About United Jewish Council of the East Side, Inc.
Location:
465 Grand Street, Floor 4, New York, NY 10002, US
Mission Statement
UJCES services as a coordinating body of neighborhood, secular, civic and fraternal organizations. Formed in 1971 by neighborhood leaders and residents, UJCES 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 seniors, UJCES 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.
UJCES fills that gap with services such as home health care aides, food assistance programs, social services, and senior centers.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
UJC Food Pantry at the Orenstein Building15-17 Willett Street/Bialystoker PlaceNew York, NY 10002
DATE POSTED
June 2, 2021
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 the Lower East Side/Lower Manhattan; volunteers should be willing to walk outdoors. You must be 18+ years old to volunteer.