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Flexible Schedule
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New York, NY 10002
The CRW Community Food Program operates every Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon, providing free groceries to approximately 300 individuals and families in need every week. We are looking for volunteers to help! As a volunteer, you will assist in some or all of the below activities: Unloading and organizing our food donations Packing food items into "free brown bags" Distributing grocery bags to the community Breaking down boxes and cleaning up at the end of the shift Sign up is quick and easy - please go to the Educational Alliance volunteer portal at: https://cerv.is/m?0038x750 To clarify - the location of this volunteer opportunity is 25-29 Avenue D, New York, NY, 10009. Or you can send us a note by clicking on the orange "I want to help" button.
Date Posted: 2024-04-15
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Flexible Schedule
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New York, NY 10002
OVERVIEW The Weinberg Center for Balanced Living at Manny Cantor Center serves a diverse population of older adults ages 60+ with everything from nutritious kosher meals, health and wellness programs, case workers, dance, art, language and fitness classes and a wide array of social events both in-person and virtual. For more information and to register for a shift visit: https://cerv.is/0038gzhm8RM WHAT IS YOUR COMMITMENT? Help serve hot and healthy meals to older adult community members Ensure cleanliness and all hygiene rules are followed Ability to follow instructions, and work quickly as part of a team Set-up and clean-up tables before and after each seating Manage the lunch ticket line Lunch Service Volunteering will be from 11:00AM-1:00PM HOW TO GET STARTED: Complete the volunteer application & register for shifts: https://cerv.is/0038gzhm8RM Sign-up for meal service shifts (only register if you know you can make it) Must be vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof will be required. APPLY TO BE A MEAL SERVICE VOLUNTEER IF YOU... Are comfortable handling food and practice good hygiene Like to volunteer in a fast-paced environment with other people Want to give back to the community and a diverse group of older adults Please note: This volunteer activity will require you to stand for most of the shift and be able to do some light lifting.
Date Posted: 2024-03-04
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Flexible Schedule
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New York, NY 10002
Educational Alliance is seeking volunteers who will work with asylum seekers to complete work authorization applications, which are required for them to work in the United States. This is a crucial pathway to their independence and financial stability. This opportunity is part of a pilot program we are developing. Please consider assisting this community of new immigrants to our city. OVERVIEW As part of our ongoing work to support asylum seekers in our community, this month, Educational Alliance is proud to announce a new pilot initiative with the New York City Office of Asylum Seeker Operations. Through this partnership, EA will serve as an application assistance satellite site and will help asylum seekers submit work authorization applications to the federal government. To be eligible to legally work in the U.S., those seeking asylum must apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) which authorizes them to work. The seven-page government application for an EAD is straight-forward but must be completed in English. To support migrants in completing this form, Educational Alliance plans to launch a work authorization application assistance clinic for those with pending asylum. As part of this initiative, we are seeking volunteers willing to help new arrivals complete their work authorization application. Bilingual volunteers are strongly encouraged but EA will provide translation support for any volunteer who needs it, through an interpreter either on-site or over the phone. Volunteer application assistants will receive training prior to their work as well as on-site support. We ask volunteers to commit to a minimum of one three-hour shift; multiple shifts or recurring commitments are strongly preferred, but not required. Note: You need to apply in our volunteer database. You can do so here: https://cerv.is/0038gpGwB8J. The system will require you to be approved for your first shift. Once you request shifts we will contact you to schedule a phone call as a next step. If you have any issues with signing up email dscher@mannycantor.org. WHAT IS YOUR COMMITMENT? Watch training video and read through materials prior to your first shift (approximately 1.5-2 hours) Attend a virtual orientation prior to your first event/shift to review pertinent information about the application process and discuss best practices and tips Meet directly with individuals and families to help them complete and submit the federal government’s 7-page work authorization form Provide patience and a friendly setting for people going through a difficult transition Commitment to doing this in an ongoing capacity is strongly preferred, but you do not need to commit to a weekly shift. Must be able to read and write in English Bilingual Spanish/English, French/English or Russian/English speakers preferred, but not required. If you are not bilingual, audio translation tools will be available. Must be 18+ HOW TO GET STARTED Complete the volunteer application Speak with member of the volunteer team Review all training materials and schedule shift/s
Date Posted: 2024-02-09
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Flexible Schedule
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New York, NY 10002
Educational Alliance is seeking volunteers who will support our Work Authorization Clinic for Asylum Seekers . This is a flexible role that can be defined by the individual strengths of each volunteer. The function is to support the efficiency of the clinic through language interpretation for application assistants when needed, greeting and welcoming clients and providing logistic support . Work Authorization is a crucial pathway to their independence and financial stability. This opportunity is part of a pilot program we are developing. Please consider assisting this community of new immigrants to our city and helping to ensure our clinic can run smoothly, while creating a welcoming environment for all that come through. OVERVIEW As part of our ongoing work to support asylum seekers in our community, t his month, Educational Alliance is proud to announce a new pilot initiative with the New York City Office of Asylum Seeker Operations. Through this partnership, EA will serve as an application assistance satellite site and will help asylum seekers submit work authorization applications to the federal government. To be eligible to legally work in the U.S., those seeking asylum must apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) which authorizes them to work. The seven-page government application for an EAD is straight-forward but must be completed in English. To support migrants in completing this form, Educational Alliance plans to launch a work authorization application assistance clinic for those with pending asylum. As part of this initiative, we are seeking volunteers to support volunteer application assistants at the clinic through Spanish-language interpretation and other day-of help to ensure smooth operations. Note: You must sign-up and register for shifts in our volunteer system using this link: https://cerv.is/0038ggXXWzZ. The system will require you to be approved for your first shift. Once you complete that step you will receive an email with instructions to set-up a phone call as a next step. If you have any issues with signing up email dscher@mannycantor.org. WHAT IS YOUR COMMITMENT? Provide spoken interpretation for new arrivals to communicate with staff and volunteer application assistants to ensure they are receiving the services they need. Greet clients as they arrive, helping them to check-in for their appointments and get where they need to go in the building. Assist with logistical needs of the clinic, including scanning documents (if comfortable with technology). Provide patience and a friendly setting for people going through a difficult transition Commitment to doing this in an ongoing capacity is strongly preferred, but you do not need to commit to a weekly shift. Bilingual in Spanish/English is required for this role. Possibility for bilingual French/English and Russian/English needed in the future. Must be 18+ HOW TO GET STARTED Complete the volunteer application Speak with member of the volunteer team Schedule shift(s) APPLY TO BE A VOLUNTEER IF YOU... Want to support new arrivals on their path to independence in their new community Are interested in an ongoing volunteer opportunity Are bilingual and want to use your language skills to support the community
Date Posted: 2024-02-09
