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Published 11/17/25 12:02PM
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Meal Service at GMHC - Group Volunteer Opportunity

GMHC (Gay Men's Health Crisis)
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near New York, NY
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    11:00am - 2:00pm
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Hunger, Food Security, Immigrants or Refugees, LGBTQ
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Overview of the Program - Meal Service

    This volunteer opportunity includes serving the meal from behind the line (cafeteria style), assisting clients with mobility challenges, bussing trays, and cleaning up at the end of the meal. During service, you'll get a break of about 15 minutes to enjoy the delicious meal being served. All volunteers will complete an e-check-in form prior to the service date.

    Days of the Week Volunteers are Needed

    Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

    Time Commitment

    • 11:00am - 2:00pm
    • We ask all volunteers to be available for the entirety of the 3-hour time commitment.
    • Please plan to have your team arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your start time.

    Number of Volunteers Needed

    • 5 minimum/10 maximum
    • We recommend recruiting a few extra folks to account for last-minute cancellations.

    Tasks - When your team arrives, the volunteer manager will assign everyone to a specific task.

    • Serving the meal from behind the line (cafeteria style).
    • Assisting clients with mobility challenges.
    • Bussing trays.
    • Cleaning up at the end of the meal.

    Location

    GMHC - 307 West 38th Street between 8th and 9th Avenue

    Location

    On-site
    GMHC (Gay Men's Health Crisis), 307 West 38th Street, New York, New York, US

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Send Email

    Please email Shelley Levine at ShelleyL@gmhc.org for more information.

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