New York City Rescue Mission
Founded in 1872, the New York City Rescue Mission (NYCRM) was America's first rescue mission. The purpose of the mission has been the same for 130 years: to provide spiritual hope, food, clothing and shelter to the destitute who arrive on their doorstep. The Mission provides job training, GED and education classes, drug recovery, casework services, computer skill training, and more. Volunteers can help lead a monthly worship service, prepare meals, help in the computer lab, provide tutoring, and distribute groceries through the food pantry.
| Opportunities: | Cook and serve meals; Tutor ESL; Lead worship; Distribute food | |
| Location: | 90 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10013 | |
| Contact: | Anita Varnhagen: 212-226-6214 x110 | |
| Website: | http://www.nycrescue.org |
Flexible Volunteer Opportunities:
Meal Service - Volunteers are needed to help cook, serve meals, clean dishes, sort, and organize for lunch and dinner. Dates and times are flexible. For more information contact Anita Varnhagen:
Administrative Help - Volunteers are needed to help with various office and administrative tasks including data entry, mailings, phone work, filing, sorting and word processing. Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm For more information contact Anita Varnhagen:
Learning Center - Volunteers are needed to help provide tutoring support and encouragement to adult learners in areas such as reading, GED preparation, ESL, computer literacy and math. Dates and times are flexible, though most sessions occur in the evenings after dinner. For more information contact Anita Varnhagen:
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