Volunteer Opportunity
Published 4 months ago

BackPack Weekend Meals Program (Fridays, 7:30am-8:30am and 8:30am-9:00am)

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Cohoes, NY


  • Details

    Start Date:
    April 17, 2024, 4:00 PM EDT
    End Date:
    April 29, 2024, 11:59 PM EDT
    Schedule:Weekdays
    Time Commitment:A few hours per week
    Recurrence:Recurring
    Participation:
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    BackPack Weekend Meals Program (Fridays, 7:30am-8:30am and 8:30am-9:00am)

    Help us package and deliver meals for students in Cohoes through our BackPack program! In conjunction with the Regional Food Bank, we provide qualifying students with healthy weekend meals to ensure that they are able to start school each week, ready to learn.


    There are two available Friday shifts for interested BackPack volunteers:

    • From 7:30 to 8:30 am, we package dry goods and produce
    • From 8:30 to 9:00 am, volunteer drivers deliver a route of 3-5 BackPacks to homes in Cohoes


    Volunteers may sign up for one or both shifts. If you have any questions or would like to sign a large group up to volunteer, please reach out to us at volunteer@connectcenterforyouth.org

    Help us package and deliver meals for students in Cohoes through our BackPack program! In conjunction with the Regional Food Bank, we provide qualifying students with healthy weekend meals to ensure that they are able to start school each week, ready to learn.


    There are two available Friday shifts for interested BackPack volunteers:

    • From 7:30 to 8:30 am, we package dry goods and produce
    • From 8:30 to 9:00 am, volunteer drivers deliver a route of 3-5 BackPacks to homes in Cohoes


    Volunteers may sign up for one or both shifts. If you have any questions or would like to sign a large group up to volunteer, please reach out to us at volunteer@connectcenterforyouth.org

    Location

    On-site

    Connect Center for Youth

    49 Johnston Ave, Cohoes, NY 12047, USA
    Directions

    Parking is available on the street and in the lot adjacent to the building. Please enter through the wooden side doors and head towards the back right corner, past the kitchen.

    How to Apply

    Register for shifts at https://www.connectcenterforyouth.org by clicking "Volunteering" and following the process. You can also email us at volunteer@connectcenterforyouth.org for more information or to sign up for volunteer opportunities.

    Register for shifts at https://www.connectcenterforyouth.org by clicking "Volunteering" and following the process. You can also email us at volunteer@connectcenterforyouth.org…

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