(55+) Want to Fight Hunger in the Bronx? Consider this New Volunteer Opportunity with our Partner

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ORGANIZATION: AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP in New York City/CSSNY

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Hey you! Do you enjoy being of service? Are you 55 and older? Are you currently living in one of the Bronx? Well, this post is for you! One of our great partners, POTS, is looking for volunteers like you. POTS has been serving the Bronx community by serving nearly 2.8 million meals in 2023 and they need your help. With morning, afternoon; shifts this opportunity is a chance to do some good in your neighborhood.

And when you volunteer through AmeriCorps Seniors: you get credit for the great work you do!

AmeriCorps Seniors (RSVP) is America’s largest volunteer network for people aged 55 and over. In a nutshell, RSVP helps to match people 55 and older with meaningful volunteer opportunities at our many partners - over 250 before the pandemic shutdown - across New York City looking for support. We offer perks to age eligible volunteers (like travel reimbursement and accidental insurance) already serving with our partners who enroll with us!

So, if you are interested in supporting the great work our partner is doing in the Bronx - reach out to us, complete your enrollment form and get connected today!

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About AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP in New York City/CSSNY

Location:

633 Third Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10017, US

Mission Statement

AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP in New York City was started in 1966 by the Community Service Society (CSS), an over 170-year-old nonprofit agency. CSS's mission is to identify problems which create a permanent poverty class in New York City, and to advocate the systemic changes required to eliminate such problems. CSS will focus on enabling, empowering and promoting opportunities for poor families and individuals to develop their full potential, to contribute to society, and to realize social, economic, and political opportunities.

Description

AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP in New York City matches adults 55 and older with meaningful volunteer opportunities at New York City nonprofits. With more than 2,300 volunteers, our program is one of the largest senior volunteer programs in the nation. There are over 600 of us which operate nationally and many that do so internationally. We match volunteers on the basis of interests and abilities, community needs, geographic convenience, and experience.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Hunger
Community, Hunger

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

10458

(40.86218,-73.88601)
 

DATE POSTED

October 17, 2024

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 55
  • Orientation or Training
  • 3 hours a week
  • Volunteers in these roles must be able to stand for 3 hours, lift 10-15lbs, and work in a fast-paced environment. Those with energy and enthusiasm are much needed. Multiple shifts available in afternoons and mornings.

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