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Published 9/4/25 3:20PM

Volunteer Dining Room Assistant (Older Adult Center)

Riverdale YM&YWHA
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Bronx County, NY
I Want to Volunteer

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    14+

    Description

    Serve hearty meals with warmth and dignity, helping older adults feel nourished and connected.

    Serve meals to older adults, including those who rely on us for their only hot meal of the day. You will help set up, serve, clean up, and register participants.

    • You will learn: Hospitality skills, meal service coordination, working with older adults and diverse populations.
    • Qualities: Friendly, dependable, respectful, attentive, team-oriented.
    • Commitment: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM, weekdays (flexible days).
    • Impact: Fight food insecurity and help older adults feel valued and cared for.
    • Insider perks: Exposure to social service operations with relevance to careers in social work, public health, or hospitality.

    Interested? Email anyashina@riverdaley.org or volunteers@riverdaley.org.

    Location

    On-site

    Riverdale Y

    5625 Arlington Ave, Bronx, NY 10471, USA

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