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Community Store Volunteer in the South Bronx
ORGANIZATION: South Bronx United
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Title: Community Store Volunteer
Works With: SBU Staff, community members
When: Friday, December 20th from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Description:
South Bronx United Inc. (SBU) is a sports-based youth development organization that uses soccer as a tool for social change. Its mission is to prepare youth to succeed in high school, college, careers, their community and beyond. SBU serves more than 1,400 young people annually through programming on the field and in the classroom, including academic enrichment and tutoring, college prep, mentoring, leadership development, health and wellness, immigration legal services, and other individual and family support.
SBU operates a community store in our Clubhouse once a month. Our community store is a free store where community members are invited to pick up items they may need. Our community store includes items such as clothes, non perishable food, household items and more. SBU is looking for volunteers to assist with setting up the store, greeting community members, replenishing items and cleaning up.
Time Commitment:
Please note- this is an in-person volunteer opportunity.
Primary Responsibilities:
Assist with setting up the store- setting up tables and laying out out items in an attractive manner
Helping community members in the store- finding items in certain sizes and passing out bags
Answering questions about the store or directing them to SBU staff members
Cleaning up the store- putting items away and cleaning up the Clubhouse back to it’s original condition
Desired qualifications:
Ability to lift 20 lbs and move items such as clothing, household items, etc.
Ability to communicate with community members and staff
Spanish-speaking skills desired as many community members speak Spanish.
Please note that this is a volunteer position. Your dedication and commitment will make a significant impact on the youth of the South Bronx community
Benefits: Volunteering at SBU offers numerous benefits, including personal fulfillment, opportunities for personal and professional growth, networking with like-minded individuals, and the possibility of counting volunteer hours towards school service or academic requirements.
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About South Bronx United
Location:
814 River Ave, Suite 2-3, Bronx, NY 10451, US
Mission Statement
South Bronx United uses soccer as a vehicle for social change. South Bronx United aims to help youth build character, teamwork, and leadership so that they can succeed in high school, college, careers, their community and beyond. South Bronx United strives to promote educational achievement, health and wellness, and character development through activities on and off the soccer field and to UNITE a diverse group of individuals and an incredibly diverse community toward common positive goals.
Description
South Bronx United is a youth development organization dedicated on serving the South Bronx through education, mentoring, and soccer programs. Our goal is use the sport and the strength of mentoring to help boys and girls, ages 4-19, develop as leaders and scholars.
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
814 River AvenueBronx, NY 10451
DATE POSTED
November 12, 2024
SKILLS
- Hatian / Creole
- Spanish
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- The Community Store is open once a month, about every third Thursday.
- Perspective volunteers will be contacted by our team for a brief screening prior to their volunteer date.