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The Bowery Mission

Serve Children in Need at Mont Lawn City Camp's S. Bronx Toy Store

About this Opportunity

Mont Lawn City Camp is The Bowery Mission's program for children and youth living under the poverty line in New York City. Opportunities for enrichment and mentoring can play a critical role in helping children thrive in school and life. Quality programs support children's social and emotional development, helping them grow into adults who are healthy, grounded, and economically self-sufficient.


Mont Lawn City Camp will celebrate Christmas with His Toy Store on Tuesday, December 12 from 11am - 3pm and on Wednesday, December 13 from 3pm - 7pm at our South Bronx location.

  • Parents and guardians of program participants will have an opportunity to select age-appropriate toys and gifts for their children, as well as non-toy gifts such as coats, hats, scarves, and gloves, to ensure families have crucial needs met during the holiday season - particularly migrant families we have begun serving.
  • Families will also have the chance to have their gifts wrapped in festive paper, and enjoy holiday treats like cookies, coffee, and hot chocolate.

Volunteers are needed to assist with:

  • Checking in registered guests and providing them with gift tickets corresponding to the ages of their children
  • Assisting guests with gift selection and stocking gift stations with age-appropriate items
  • Serving cookies, hot chocolate, and coffee
  • Wrapping gifts

Volunteers can sign up for one or multiple shifts.

Qualifications:

  • Volunteers must complete registration by signing up on the Bowery VolunteerHub portal. A Bowery staff person will reach out with a sign-up link after you RSVP.
  • Volunteers must attend a zoom call training leading up to the event. A Bowery staff person will reach out with these details after you RSVP.
  • Volunteer must be at least 18 years old.
  • Dress code: No clothing or accessories with profanity or any language intended to invoke controversy.

Click "RSVP" to sign up!

Location
Address

South Bronx
Exact location shared after RSVP
United States

Activities
Opportunity For
Type of Screening
Other
Age Minimum
18