Thanksgiving Volunteer Opportunities
Bowery Resident’s Committee (BRC) delivers Holiday Meals to those in need throughout New York City and Volunteers are needed to help feed the many. Though planned celebrations and activities are quite different this year, BRC continues to do their best to bring the spirit of the holiday to those they serve. In light of all social distancing guidelines, there are a limited number of volunteer spots. If you are interested, please select one of these volunteer activities to sign-up and complete a registration form HERE, as well as attend a New Volunteer Orientation via Zoom. Here are the currently available shifts:
PRE-THANKSGIVING EVENT & MEALS
Day/Date: Tuesday, November 24
Program Name: BRC Liberty Homes
Location: 902 Liberty Avenue, East New York, Brooklyn
Time: 3pm to 6:30pm
Total # of Volunteer Shifts Remaining: 1
Activity: Decorate, provide table service, pour drinks, sanitize tables/chairs between service
THANKSGIVING DAY EVENT & MEALS
Program Name: BRC Jack Ryan
Temporary Location: Kixby Hotel at 45 West 35th Street
Time: 11:30am to 1:30pm
Total # of Volunteer Shifts Remaining: 2
Activity: Provide door-to-door “room service” to temporarily displaced clients
THANKSGIVING DAY EVENT & MEALS
Program Name: BRC Reaching New Heights
Temporary Location: Sister City Hotel at 225 Bowery
Time: 10am to 1:30PM
Total # of Volunteer Shifts Remaining: 2
Activity: Provide door-to-door “room service” to temporarily displaced clients
THANKSGIVING DAY EVENT & MEALS
Program Name: BRC Palace Employment Residence
Temporary Location: Fairfield Inn & Suites at 95 Henry Street
Time: 11am to 1:30pm
Total # of Volunteer Shifts Remaining: 1
Activity: Provide door-to-door “room service” to temporarily displaced clients
Due to the current pandemic, we respectfully require all volunteers abide by the following guidelines:
•Masks must be worn at all times when on BRC property
•Your temperature will be taken (touch-free) upon arrival
•Anyone handling or serving food must wear gloves
•Wash hands and use hand-sanitizer frequently
•Social distancing guidelines must be observed
•If you are not feeling well the day of your assignment, please stay home and rest
For more information on how to volunteer, please send an email to rakin@brc.org
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