Volunteer: Write Letters to the Guests of our Soup Kitchen and Shelter

Volunteermatch; New York (NY); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to serving those in need by writing heartfelt letters to guests at a soup kitchen and shelter. This unique volunteer opportunity allows you to express creativity and compassion, making a significant impact on the lives of individuals facing homelessness and hunger. You can write as many letters as you wish, and your contributions will help provide encouragement and support to those who need it most. Whether you're an individual, part of a group, or a family, your participation will be valued and appreciated. Embrace this chance to spread kindness and uplift spirits in your community.

Qualifications

• No prior training or ongoing commitment needed for this opportunity.
• Group size can range from 1 to 50+ volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Write letters to guests of the soup kitchen and shelter.
• Include art and words of encouragement in your letters.

Skills

Visual Arts

Reading / Writing

People Skills

Job description

Write Letters to the Guests of our Soup Kitchen and Shelter

We seek volunteers to write letters to the Guests of Broadway Community. Volunteers are encouraged to include art, words of encouragement, and some details about themselves (e.g. how old they are, what they do, and where they are writing from).

Volunteers are asked to deliver or mail their letters to Broadway Community at 601 West 114th Street, New York, NY 10025.

There is no limit to how many letters a volunteer may make.

Mission Statement

Dedicated to serving New Yorkers experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty, Broadway Community sets an abundant table, believing that everyone deserves justice, dignity, health, and wholeness. We empower one another with nourishing food, a welcoming environment, shelter, medical care, life skills practice, and faithful accompaniment through challenging times. We serve one another - breaking down barriers of poverty, inequity, and privilege - until all are fed, in body and spirit. We serve.

Description

We are on the front lines of New York City's homelessness, hunger, and mental health crises. Operating a broad range of programs including shelter, emergency food, on-site medical services, showers, case management, supportive counseling, employment assistance, housing navigation, and more, we help hundreds of people a week meet their basic needs and access the resources they need to improve their life circumstances.

Since March of 2020, our soup kitchen has distributed over 200,000 meals, our food pantry has distributed over 250,000 pounds of food, our shelter has provided over 20,000 nights of rest, and we’ve helped connect countless people to employment, permanent housing, and stable ground upon which they can rebuild their lives.

If you're looking for a place where your time and dollars will truly make an impact and improve lives, Broadway Community is where the rubber meets the road. Supporting our work is an investment that will directly pay dividends in the form of reducing hunger, providing shelter, and giving people the resources they need to get back on their feet.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture

Homeless & Housing

Immigrants & Refugees

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
Weekdays - Daytime and Evening
Weekend - Daytime and Evening

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

DATE POSTED

February 21, 2025

SKILLS

• Visual Arts
• Reading / Writing
• People Skills

GOOD FOR

• Kids
• People 55+
• Public Groups
• Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

• This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
• Group Size Range 1 - 50+
• Event can be held virtually or at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)