Assist with a weekday meal program for seniors. Help serve lunch to seniors, set up and break down a dining area, and monitor social distancing. This opportunity is available for individuals as well as groups of up to seven volunteers.
Help to provide nutritious meals to older adults!
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 older adults, UJCES also has programs for families and children. UJCES volunteers are essential to our mission as we serve New Yorkers.
DETAILS
Lunch Service Volunteers assist with weekday meal programs at a UJCES older adult center, located at the Orenstein Building on Willett Street/Bialystoker Place.
As a volunteer, you will assist with:
- Serving meals to clients 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.
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 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. You can spend one shift or many years in service to the community.
HOW TO SIGN UP
Join the UJCES team! Please complete an online application form on our website. You can sign up on your own, or with a group of friends, family, or coworkers (group of 7 maximum).
