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About JCCGCI

Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI) is a community-based organization with a citywide scope, providing a wide-spectrum of older adult, vocational, educational, crime-reduction, community revitalization, and related services benefiting all segments of the population. JCCGCI is also a technical assistance provider, offering capacity building services to nonprofits in all five boroughs through its NonProfit HelpDesk division. With 40 program sites throughout New York City staffed by almost 350 social service professionals, JCCGCI assists an average of 2,500+ needy individuals and families each day.

About The Event:

JCCGCI will be giving out Chanukah food packages to approximately 750 older adults in Coney Island. 

Volunteers should: 

• Be comfortable standing for the majority of their shift

• Be comfortable lifting and carrying 10+ pounds

• Dress appropriately for the weather (likely cold and very windy) and for physical activity (including closed toe shoes, comfortable clothing, gloves, etc.)

• Complete "Code of Conduct" and "Liability Waiver" forms

Tasks:

• Volunteers will help pack and distribute grocery food items. Additional tasks may involve breaking down boxes and other setup/breakdown related work and crowd control.

Training:

• A brief 15 minute orientation and task overview will be provided upon arrival

Time Commitment:

Volunteers may select a single shift or volunteer all day. Shifts are as follows:

• Monday 12/19 (Packaging): 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM

• Tuesday 12/20 (Packaging and Distribution)

• Shift 1: 9:15 AM – 12:30 PM

• Shift 2: 12:45 PM – 4:00 PM

• Wednesday 12/21 (Packaging and Distribution)

• Shift 1: 9:15 AM – 12:30 PM

• Shift 2: 12:45 PM – 4:00 PM

• Thursday 12/22 (Distribution)

• Shift 1: 9:15 AM – 12:30 PM

Questions?
Please contact:
Ashley Abbott, NYC Aging Volunteer Information Specialist
Email: volunteer@aging.nyc.gov
Phone: 212-602-4189