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Aug 31
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Nov 29
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02:30 PM
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03:30 PM
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New York, NY 10017
Project Description: Food Bank For New York City partners with GrowNYC Greenmarkets to reduce food waste and to ensure more New Yorkers have nutritious farm grown food. Volunteers will help collect locally grown food donations from farmers at the end of local greenmarkets which will then be delivered to a nearby Food Bank member charity. Volunteers must register on Volunteer.foodbanknyc.org in advance. Things to consider: The amount of donated food will vary from day to day, so some shifts may end early. There may also be downtime as we wait for farmers to close up for the day. We appreciate your patience and flexibility! We ask that volunteers are comfortable lifting up to 35 pounds. We recommend traveling light and leaving valuables at home as there will not be storage onsite. We encourage you to bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated during the shift. All volunteers must agree to our Volunteer Waiver, Covid-19 Waiver, and Photo Release Waiver in order to participate. Dress Code: Volunteers are expected to present a neat appearance and dress according to the requirements of the volunteer shift. We ask that volunteers do not wear revealing attire such as muscle shirts, crop tops, "short shorts" or see-through clothing. Sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required for safety. Ballet flats, loafers, sandals, flip flops, and high-heels are not allowed. Our staff reserves the right to turn away or reassign volunteers not dressed appropriately for their shift. Age Requirements: Volunteers must be at least 13 years old to participate. All volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian. All volunteers under the age of 18 must have our Volunteer Waiver, Covid-19 Waiver and Photo Release Waiver complete by a parent/legal guardian in advance of their volunteer shift. All volunteers under the age of 18 should contact volunteer@foodbanknyc.org at least 3 business days in advance of their first shift to confirm they have met our chaperone and waiver requirements. COVID-19 Policies: Food Bank for New York City has implemented regulations, policies, and protocols that will be continually updated and revised in accordance with on-going public health information and official guidance from the CDC, New York State Department of Health and New York City Department of Health. All volunteers must agree to our current COVID-19 Waiver in order to participate in-person. All in-person projects have been modified to meet social distancing guidelines and safety requirements. We require volunteers to wear face masks that properly cover the nose and mouth at all in-person volunteer events, regardless of vaccination status. All volunteers who are age 5 and older are required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination in order to participate at in-person volunteering. If you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 before your shift begins, please cancel your registration and stay home. If you test positive for COVID-19 or develop symptoms within the 48 hours following your shift, please contact volunteer@foodbanknyc.org immediately, so we may proceed with the appropriate next steps.
Date Posted: Oct 31, 2022
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Oct 1
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Dec 30
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10:00 AM
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01:00 PM
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New York, NY 10026
Project Description: Food Bank for New York City's Community Kitchen and Pantry have served the community for almost 40 years. We provide more than 100,000 free meals each month though the distribution of nutritious bags of groceries and wholesome take-home meals prepared by our chefs. Volunteers are needed to provide delivery support, helping to unload shipments of food and bring everything inside our pantry to be sorted and stored. Registration: All volunteers must register on Food Bank for New York City's Volunteer Portal in order to participate: https://volunteer.foodbanknyc.org/ Shift Schedule: Mondays and Fridays 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Tasks during the shift may include: Unloading shipments from delivery trucks onto carts to be brought into the pantry. Bringing shipments of food into the pantry, sorting them, and placing them on pallets. Packing fresh produce and shelf-stable grocery bags in preparation for distribution to pantry clients. Assisting with pantry clean-up at end of shift. Assisting with other pantry tasks, like sorting donations, as needed. Things to consider: This is a very physical shift. We ask that all volunteers are comfortable standing for extended periods of time, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds repeatedly. We ask that you are flexible as the positions may vary or change based on the demand for the day. Onsite storage is available for personal belongings, but we recommend traveling light and leaving valuables at home. Please bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the shift. At this time, this opportunity is open to individuals 18 years or older. Due to the limited shift capacity, we are not accepting group reservations. All volunteers must agree to our Volunteer Waiver, Covid-19 Waiver, and Photo Release Waiver in order to participate. Dress Code: Volunteers are expected to present a neat appearance and dress according to the requirements of the volunteer shift. We ask that volunteers do not wear revealing attire such as muscle shirts, crop tops, "short shorts" or see-through clothing. This is an active shift! Dress comfortably and wear clothes you can move in. Sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required for safety. Ballet flats, loafers, sandals, flip flops, Crocs, and high heels are not allowed. Outdoor activity may be required, so please wear weather-appropriate attire. Our staff reserves the right to turn away or reassign volunteers not dressed appropriately for their shift. COVID-19 Policies: Revised 10/5/2022 Food Bank for New York City has implemented regulations, policies, and protocols that will be continually updated and revised in accordance with on-going public health information and official guidance from the CDC, New York State Department of Health and New York City Department of Health. All volunteers must agree to our current COVID-19 Waiver in order to participate in-person. If you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 before your shift begins, please cancel your registration and stay home. If you test positive for COVID-19 or develop symptoms within the 48 hours following your shift, please contact volunteer@foodbanknyc.org immediately, so we may proceed with the appropriate next steps. Effective Monday, October 10, 2022 face masks will be encouraged, but no longer required while volunteering with Food Bank For New York City. All volunteers who are age 5 and older are required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination in order to participate at in-person volunteering. Full vaccination status is defined as having completed the COVID-19 vaccination series at least 14 days prior to the date of the event. Volunteers 18 and older are also required to show a photo ID along with their proof of vaccination. Sufficient proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be demonstrated by displaying: A photo or hard copy of your CDC vaccination card NYC COVID Safe App New York State Excelsior App Official vaccine record A photo or hard copy of an official vaccination record of a vaccine administered outside the United States for one of the following vaccines: AstraZeneca/SK Bioscience, Serum Institute of India/COVISHIELD and Vaxzevria, Sinopharm or Sinovac
Date Posted: Oct 5, 2022
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Aug 31
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Nov 29
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02:30 PM
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05:00 PM
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Brooklyn, NY 11217
Project Description: Food Bank For New York City partners with GrowNYC Greenmarkets to reduce food waste and to ensure more New Yorkers have nutritious farm grown food. Volunteers will help collect locally grown food donations from farmers at the end of local greenmarkets which will then be delivered to a nearby Food Bank member charity. All volunteers must register on Food Bank for New York City's Volunteer Portal in order to participate: https://volunteer.foodbanknyc.org/ Shift Times: Saturdays from 2:30-5pm Things to consider: The amount of donated food will vary from day to day, so some shifts may end early. There may also be downtime as we wait for farmers to close up for the day. We appreciate your patience and flexibility! We ask that volunteers are comfortable lifting up to 35 pounds. We recommend traveling light and leaving valuables at home as there will not be storage onsite. We encourage you to bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated during the shift. All volunteers must agree to our Volunteer Waiver, Covid-19 Waiver, and Photo Release Waiver in order to participate. Dress Code: Volunteers are expected to present a neat appearance and dress according to the requirements of the volunteer shift. We ask that volunteers do not wear revealing attire such as muscle shirts, crop tops, "short shorts" or see-through clothing. Sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required for safety. Ballet flats, loafers, sandals, flip flops, and high-heels are not allowed. Our staff reserves the right to turn away or reassign volunteers not dressed appropriately for their shift. Age Requirements: Volunteers must be at least 13 years old to participate. All volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian. All volunteers under the age of 18 must have our Volunteer Waiver, Covid-19 Waiver and Photo Release Waiver complete by a parent/legal guardian in advance of their volunteer shift. All volunteers under the age of 18 should contact volunteer@foodbanknyc.org at least 3 business days in advance of their first shift to confirm they have met our chaperone and waiver requirements. COVID-19 Policies: Food Bank for New York City has implemented regulations, policies, and protocols that will be continually updated and revised in accordance with on-going public health information and official guidance from the CDC, New York State Department of Health and New York City Department of Health. All volunteers must agree to our current COVID-19 Waiver in order to participate in-person. All in-person projects have been modified to meet social distancing guidelines and safety requirements. We require volunteers to wear face masks that properly cover the nose and mouth at all in-person volunteer events, regardless of vaccination status. All volunteers who are age 5 and older are required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination in order to participate at in-person volunteering. If you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 before your shift begins, please cancel your registration and stay home. If you test positive for COVID-19 or develop symptoms within the 48 hours following your shift, please contact volunteer@foodbanknyc.org immediately, so we may proceed with the appropriate next steps.
Date Posted: Oct 31, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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New York, NY 10003
Project Description: Food Bank For New York City partners with GrowNYC Greenmarkets to reduce food waste and to ensure more New Yorkers have nutritious farm grown food. Volunteers will help collect locally grown food donations from farmers at the end of local greenmarkets which will then be delivered to a nearby Food Bank member charity. Things to consider: The amount of donated food will vary from day to day, so some shifts may end early. There may also be downtime as we wait for farmers to close up for the day. We appreciate your patience and flexibility! We ask that volunteers are comfortable lifting up to 35 pounds. We recommend traveling light and leaving valuables at home as there will not be storage onsite. We encourage you to bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated during the shift. All volunteers must agree to our Volunteer Waiver, Covid-19 Waiver, and Photo Release Waiver in order to participate. Shift Schedule: Mondays and Fridays from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Dress Code: Volunteers are expected to present a neat appearance and dress according to the requirements of the volunteer shift. We ask that volunteers do not wear revealing attire such as muscle shirts, crop tops, "short shorts" or see-through clothing. Sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required for safety. Ballet flats, loafers, sandals, flip flops, and high-heels are not allowed. Our staff reserves the right to turn away or reassign volunteers not dressed appropriately for their shift. Age Requirements: Volunteers must be at least 13 years old to participate. All volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian. All volunteers under the age of 18 must have our Volunteer Waiver, Covid-19 Waiver and Photo Release Waiver complete by a parent/legal guardian in advance of their volunteer shift. All volunteers under the age of 18 should contact volunteer@foodbanknyc.org at least 3 business days in advance of their first shift to confirm they have met our chaperone and waiver requirements. COVID-19 Policies: Food Bank for New York City has implemented regulations, policies, and protocols that will be continually updated and revised in accordance with on-going public health information and official guidance from the CDC, New York State Department of Health and New York City Department of Health. All volunteers must agree to our current COVID-19 Waiver in order to participate in-person. All in-person projects have been modified to meet social distancing guidelines and safety requirements. We require volunteers to wear face masks that properly cover the nose and mouth at all in-person volunteer events, regardless of vaccination status. All volunteers who are age 5 and older are required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination in order to participate at in-person volunteering. If you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 before your shift begins, please cancel your registration and stay home. If you test positive for COVID-19 or develop symptoms within the 48 hours following your shift, please contact volunteer@foodbanknyc.org immediately, so we may proceed with the appropriate next steps.
Date Posted: Oct 24, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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New York, NY 10026
Project Description: Food Bank for New York City's Community Pantry distributes nutritious bags of groceries to over 700 community members per month. Volunteers are needed to help pack and distribute grocery bags with fresh produce and shelf-stable staples for community members. Tasks during the shift may include: Packing fresh produce and shelf-stable grocery bags in preparation for distribution to community members. Engaging with community members while distributing pre-packed bags of groceries. Assist with pantry clean-up at end of shift. Things to consider: We ask that volunteers are comfortable lifting 30-40 pounds repeatedly. If you are bilingual, please let us know onsite! We ask that you are flexible as the positions may vary or change based on the demand of distribution for the day. Onsite storage is available for personal belongings, but we recommend traveling light and leaving valuables at home. Please bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the shift. Distributions on Tuesdays - Thursdays will be assisted by 2 overlapping shifts of volunteers. Shift Schedule: Tuesdays 9:30am-12:30pm and 12:00pm-4:00pm Wednesdays 11:30am-3:30pm and 3:00pm-6:00pm Thursdays 9:30am-12:30pm and 12:00pm-4:00pm Saturdays 10:30am-2:30pm Dress Code: Sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required for safety. Ballet flats, loafers, sandals, flip flops, and high-heels are not allowed. We require that all volunteers wear long pants or skirts below the knee. Outdoor activity will be required, so please wear weather-appropriate attire. Our staff reserves the right to turn away or reassign volunteers not dressed appropriately for their shift. Requirements: At this time, this opportunity is open to individuals 13 years or older. Due to the limited shift capacity, we are not accepting group reservations. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult chaperone and contact volunteer@foodbanknyc.com at least 3 days in advance to confirm they have met our waiver and chaperone requirements. All volunteers must agree to our Volunteer Waiver, Covid-19 Waiver, and Photo Release Waiver in order to participate. COVID-19 Policies: Revised 10/5/2022 Food Bank for New York City has implemented regulations, policies, and protocols that will be continually updated and revised in accordance with on-going public health information and official guidance from the CDC, New York State Department of Health and New York City Department of Health. All volunteers must agree to our current COVID-19 Waiver in order to participate in-person. If you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 before your shift begins, please cancel your registration and stay home. If you test positive for COVID-19 or develop symptoms within the 48 hours following your shift, please contact volunteer@foodbanknyc.org immediately, so we may proceed with the appropriate next steps. Effective Monday, October 10, 2022 face masks will be encouraged, but no longer required while volunteering with Food Bank For New York City. All volunteers who are age 5 and older are required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination in order to participate at in-person volunteering. Full vaccination status is defined as having completed the COVID-19 vaccination series at least 14 days prior to the date of the event. Volunteers 18 and older are also required to show a photo ID along with their proof of vaccination. Sufficient proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be demonstrated by displaying: A photo or hard copy of your CDC vaccination card NYC COVID Safe App New York State Excelsior App Official vaccine record A photo or hard copy of an official vaccination record of a vaccine administered outside the United States for one of the following vaccines: AstraZeneca/SK Bioscience, Serum Institute of India/COVISHIELD and Vaxzevria, Sinopharm or Sinovac Registration: All volunteers must register on Food Bank for New York City's Volunteer Portal in order to participate: https://volunteer.foodbanknyc.org/
Date Posted: Nov 1, 2022
