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Flexible Schedule
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New York, NY 10002
Help to provide nutritious meals to seniors! 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 seniors, UJCES also has programs for families and children. UJCES volunteers are essential to our mission as we serve New Yorkers. DETAILS: Senior Lunch Service Volunteers will assist with weekday meal programs at a UJCES senior center, located at the Orenstein Building on Willett Street/Bialystoker Place. As a volunteer, you will assist with: Serving meals to seniors during noontime lunch service Setup and cleanup of dining area Monitoring social distancing Tasks may include handling hot and/or heavy materials. No experience is required, and training is provided. UJCES practices recommended social distancing and safety protocols related to COVID-19. You must be 14+ years old to volunteer, and groups of volunteers 14-17 years old must be accompanied by parent(s) or guardian(s). DAYS & TIMES: We are looking for volunteers who are available on weekdays between 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., starting in October 2021. HOW TO SIGN UP: Join the UJCES team! Please complete an online application form at ujceastside.org/volunteer-nyc. You can sign up on your own, or with a group of friends, family, or coworkers (group of 7 maximum).
Date Posted: Sep 24, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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New York, NY 10002
Help provide food assistance to New Yorkers in need! The United Jewish Council of the East Side (UJCES) supports the Lower East Side and wider NYC community with human services and community development programs. While the majority of services are oriented to seniors, UJCES also has programs for families and children. UJCES volunteers are essential to our mission as we serve New Yorkers. DETAILS: Food Pantry Assistance Volunteers support staff at UJCES's food pantries, and occasionally on walking deliveries to clients. One food pantry is located in the Orenstein Building on Willett St./Bialystoker Pl., and the other is at the Lillian Wald Houses on Avenue D. As a volunteer, you may assist with: Sorting pantry items and stocking shelves Packing grocery items Unloading new groceries from a truck Handing out grocery packages to clients Assisting clients with on-site order requests Independently delivering packages via walking routes, as needed (from Orenstein Building only) Training is provided on site. Tasks include bending and lifting heavy materials. UJCES practices recommended social distancing and safety protocols related to COVID-19. You must be 14+ years old to volunteer, and groups of volunteers 14-17 years old must be accompanied by parent(s) or guardian(s). For volunteers younger than 18 years old, walking deliveries will not be assigned unless volunteers are accompanied by a parent or guardian. Carts are provided for easy walking delivery transport. Shifts take place rain or shine, and walking deliveries may involve multiple trips, and/or walking within approximately 60 minutes of the Orenstein Building. You can join compassionate people in supplying nutritious food to the New York City community. DAYS & TIMES: Shifts are offered weekdays, with greater need on Wednesdays. For some Thursdays, we are looking for volunteers with fluency in Spanish, Cantonese, and/or Mandarin. Shift times are between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. (shifts are shorter and differ depending on the day). HOW TO SIGN UP: Join the UJCES team! Please complete an online application form at ujceastside.org/volunteer-nyc. You can sign up on your own, or with a group of friends, family, or coworkers (group of 6-10 maximum).
Date Posted: Oct 4, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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New York, NY 10002
Help restock two food pantries that sustain New Yorkers in need! The United Jewish Council of the East Side (UJCES) supports the Lower East Side and wider NYC community with human services and community development programs. While the majority of services are oriented to seniors, UJCES also has programs for families and children. UJCES volunteers are essential to our mission as we serve New Yorkers. DETAILS: Food Pantry Assistance Volunteers support staff at UJCES's food pantries. One food pantry is located in the Orenstein Building on Willett St./Bialystoker Pl., and the other is at the Lillian Wald Houses on Avenue D. During 1-2 dates each month, we seek 10-20 volunteers to help unload and organize a truck delivery of new pantry items, to restock a food pantry. This is a great opportunity for (but not limited to) corporate groups, or individuals who are interested in volunteering monthly! You must be 14+ years old to volunteer, and groups of volunteers 14-17 years old must be accompanied by parent(s) or guardian(s). Instructions are provided on site. Tasks include bending and lifting heavy materials. This opportunity involves unloading items from a truck outdoors and bringing them into an indoor facility, rain or shine. You can join compassionate people in preparing our food pantries in service to the New York City community. DAYS & TIMES: These opportunities take place between 9:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., on selected Wednesdays. We currently have openings on the following dates: November 17 December 22 HOW TO SIGN UP: Join the UJCES team! Please complete an online application form at ujceastside.org/volunteer-nyc. You can sign up on your own, or with a group of friends, family, or coworkers (two groups of 10 maximum). You may also email volunteer@ujces.org, as soon as possible, to express interest.
Date Posted: Oct 6, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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New York, NY 10002
Join compassionate people and deliver nutritious meals 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. UJCES volunteers are essential to our mission as we serve the community. With families spread out or non-existent, long-time residents of the Lower East Side don't have family they can count on for the help they need. UJCES supports our neighbors with food assistance including delivered meals. DETAILS: Meal Delivery Assistance Volunteers assist the team at UJCES'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 the 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 UJCES site. Some delivery routes involve accompanying team members on multiple trips from the UJCES site. UJCES practices recommended social distancing and safety protocols related to COVID-19. DATE & TIME: We are looking for volunteers who are available from 9:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., on Mondays, Wednesdays, and/or Fridays. HOW TO SIGN UP: Join the UJCES team! You can sign up on your own, or with a group of friends, family, or coworkers (group of 3 maximum each day, unless otherwise noted). Please complete an online application form at ujceastside.org/volunteer-nyc. You must be 18+ years old to volunteer.
Date Posted: Oct 4, 2021
