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Carter Burden Network

The Carter Burden Network
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near New York, NY
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Flexible schedule. Volunteers are asked to assist at least once a month, or more often depending on the needs of the clients, Grocery trips typically 1-2 hours.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    3
    Cause Areas:
    Poverty, Seniors & Retirement, Volunteering
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    21+

    Description

    Volunteers will assist older adults with grocery shopping by accompanying them to the supermarket or shopping and delivery groceries to those who are unable to leave their homes. This role helps ensure seniors have access to food and basic necessities while also proving friendly support. Volunteers must be 21 years of age or older, reliable, respectful and comfortable assisting older adults. The ability to carry grocery bags and travel to local grocery stores is required.

    Location

    On-site

    Upper East Side and East Harlem, Manhattan

    New York, NY, USA

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    For more information or to sign up for this volunteer opportunity, please contact Ashley Calderon at calderon@carterburdentnetwork.org or 212.423.9665 ext: 420. We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to support older adults in our community.

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