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Flexible Schedule
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Paterson, NJ 07501
Visit our online training to be fully prepared for a day of outreach: https://cityrelief.teachable.com/p/new-volunteer-training. Volunteers will meet at The Good Shepherd Mission, 336 Broadway, Paterson, NJ. Do NOT park in the Good Shepherd Mission parking lot as our Outreach vehicle uses the parking lot for outreach set up. Street parking is available on Broadway. Carpooling is highly recommended for the Paterson Outreach. Volunteers will join together with City Relief staff and our community partners to throw a block party and create a welcoming environment! Volunteers assist with a variety of activities such as Setting up tables, chairs, and tents on the street. Pass out soup, bread, & beverages, and offer socks (& more!) to visitors at outreach. Maintain a high level of cleanliness at and around the outreach. Travel in teams around the nearby area to invite guests to the outreach. Assist with site clean-up and breakdown of tables, chairs, and tents. Volunteers are encouraged to personally interact, through conversation, a shared meal, and even prayer with the people we serve. As a volunteer, you will help connect guests to City Relief staff for a Life Care Visit; a conversation where hope and tailored resources are offered. We look forward to seeing you at City Relief! *Please note that all City Relief outreaches take place outside rain or shine.
Date Posted: May 27, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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New York, NY 10001
City Relief: Overview City Relief is a mobile outreach offering people experiencing poverty and homelessness hot meals, supplies, and connections to resources for housing, employment, and health care. These connections change people’s lives. Volunteers Make an Impact! We rely on our volunteers to create a welcoming, fun environment where people are cared for and connected to tangible resources and hope. Volunteering with us offers a one-of-a-kind experience! The Typical Day Volunteers have the option to begin the day in Elizabeth, NJ at 7:30 am or to meet on-site at 10:30 am, at one of our outreach locations in New York City. Volunteers who meet at our base at 7:30 am will help us prepare our "famous" vegan, gluten-free soup, hot chocolate in the winter, or lemonade and fruit punch in the summer, and load the bus, including the freshly baked bread, which our team picks up from Teixeira's Bakery. Volunteers who meet on-site at 10:30 am will join the team as the bus arrives at the outreach location for that day, to set up the mini block party on the street! When outreach begins at 11:00 am , The Team - a mix of Volunteers, City Relief Staff, and Community Partners - works together to create a fun, positive environment where people are served with dignity and respect. The Team serving in the Kitchen opens the windows on the side of the bus and starts serving food. Another part of The Team will hand out socks, and offer prayer to anyone who wants it. The rest of The Team is stationed at tables where our guests visiting outreach can connect with City Relief through friendly, hospitable conversation. Volunteers assist our staff by identifying folks' immediate needs through a pre-screening process and then introduce them to City Relief Staff members who are equipped to give referrals or directly connect people to our on-site community partners to meet their expressed needs. Once the outreach is officially concluded at 1:00 pm , The Team gets to work again to break down the outreach site. This includes picking up all of our trash to leave the neighborhood cleaner than we found it, cleaning and folding up tables and chairs, and helping City Relief staff pack up all of our tents, loading everything back into the bus. At 1:15, Volunteers who met on site are officially dismissed, and The Bus departs to our home base with Volunteers that rode the bus into NYC. Back at our home base, Volunteers and Staff work together to reset for the next day's outreach by cleaning our vehicles and the soup and drink containers. The number of food servings and people connected is reported weekly. The Bridge Between Needs And Resources City Relief is a bridge linking those in need to life-changing resources including individuals with time, compassion, and funds. During the outreach, Volunteers help City Relief Staff connect people to various programs immediately, from our database of resources, and the wealth of knowledge shared between our individual and collective staff. We have developed strong relationships with many service providers. Our years of experience on the streets help us make sound referral decisions. Many people receive immediate care, whether they connect with our on-site Community Partners or are referred to other partners by our staff. Why Volunteer with City Relief? Volunteers, who serve in the kitchen, hand out socks and engage in conversation with our guests, make it possible for the City Relief Team to make as many connections as possible during the 2-hour outreach. All volunteers who serve at City Relief Outreaches have the opportunity to make face-to-face connections with people experiencing homelessness during the course of an outreach. As a volunteer, can serve your neighbors experiencing homelessness, and instill a sense of dignity in people who are often otherwise overlooked and mistreated. Volunteers who, in addition to outreach support, come for prep and clean up directly impact The Staff's ability to provide case management. By taking on the lion's share of physical labor, volunteers allow more staff to be able to record vital information about the connections made during outreach, which will later be used to follow up with our guests who have received care.
Date Posted: Apr 24, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Clifton, NJ 07011
Visit our online training to be fully prepared for a day of outreach: https://cityrelief.teachable.com/p/new-volunteer-training. Volunteers will meet at City Relief Mobilization Center at 8AM at 35 Hazel Street, NJ, 07011 for a briefing and to assist with all outreach preparations. Volunteers will travel with staff to Paterson, NJ. Outreach preparation includes, but is not limited to, tasks such as preparing soup and drinks, packing the bus with bread and hygiene kits, and assisting with facility-related tasks. *The City Relief base is located behind the Grace City Church building. Once you’re at the back of the church, you'll find our base and bus waiting for you. *If you're only interested in helping with outreach preparation and cleanup specifically, please visit this page for volunteer opportunities related to early kitchen prep and cleanup. https://cityrelief.vomo.org/opportunity/alloutreachmeetatnj Volunteers will join together with City Relief staff and our community partners to throw a block party and create a welcoming environment! Volunteers assist with a variety of activities such as Setting up tables, chairs, and tents on the street. Pass out soup, bread, & beverages, and offer socks (& more!) to visitors at outreach. Maintain a high level of cleanliness at and around the outreach. Travel in teams around the nearby area to invite guests to the outreach. Assist with site clean up and breakdown of tables, chairs, and tents. Volunteers are encouraged to personally interact, through conversation, a shared meal, and even prayer with the people we serve. As a volunteer, you will help connect guests to City Relief staff for a Life Care Visit; a conversation where hope and tailored resources are offered. At the completion of outreach, volunteers will travel back to the City Relief Base to assist with a clean-up party to get the base kitchen and vehicles ready for the next day of outreach. We look forward to seeing you at City Relief! *Please note that all City Relief outreaches take place outside rain or shine.
Date Posted: May 27, 2025
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Jun 2
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Aug 31
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10:30 AM
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01:15 PM
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New York, NY 10002
Serve our most vulnerable neighbor on the street on Thursdays for two hours! Please use this link to register on specific dates: https://cityrelief.vomo.org/opportunity/2025sdr Volunteers will meet City Relief staff at Sarah D. Roosevelt Park on the South Side of Delancey Street between Christie and Forsyth at 10:45 AM. Volunteers will join together with City Relief staff and our community partners to throw a block party and create a welcoming environment! Volunteers assist with a variety of activities such as Setting up tables, chairs, and tents on the street. Pass out beverages and snacks to visitors at the outreach hub. Maintain a high level of cleanliness at and around the outreach. Travel in teams walking around the nearby area to meet tangible needs (socks, clothing, and snacks) and offer connection to resources with a City Relief Staff person’s guidance. Assist with site clean up and breakdown of tables, chairs, and tents. Volunteers are encouraged to personally interact, through conversation, hospitality and even prayer with the people we serve. As a volunteer, you will help connect guests to City Relief staff for a Life Care Visit; a conversation where hope and tailored resources are offered. We look forward to seeing you at City Relief! *Please note that all City Relief outreaches take place outside rain or shine. *While you may have signed up for a specific volunteer role, please be aware that our outreach leaders may adjust roles as needed. We kindly ask for your flexibility to ensure the outreach runs smoothly. Need to know Want all the details? Check out our VOLUNTEER TRAINING and VOLUNTEER FAQ links below! Minor Policy: Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. If you’re under 18, you'll need an adult chaperone (one for every four minor volunteers) and a parent’s consent to participate. Attendance: Please stay for the entire outreach. If you can’t commit to the full time slot, choose a different date when you can stay from start to finish. What to Wear: Since all our outreaches are outdoors, dress for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes. Avoid expensive clothing, jewelry, or anything with inappropriate messages. Try to bring only what you need. Summer Tips: Wear modest clothing, like longer shorts and t-shirts. If you burn easily, pack sunscreen and a hat. Closed-toed shoes are a must. Winter Tips: It gets cold and windy, so layer up with a warm coat, hats, gloves, and boots. Consider extra layers like insulated pants and multiple socks for added warmth.
Date Posted: May 27, 2025
