Organization
Encore Community Services

2025 Encore Community Services Mealtime Support

Location
New York, NY

Opportunity Details

Event

In-Person

Jul 21st 11am-1pm

New York, NY 10019

About this Opportunity

Who We Are:
Encore Community Services supporting the aging population of Manhattan thrive. Encore supports over 1,200 clients every week through meal delivery, a community dining room, case management and social events. Encore provides a safe, warm, and empowering space for this often stigmatized population.

Encore is in need of volunteers help out during mealtime assisting with kitchen prep work and meal service while our chef and kitchen staff prepare the tasty, cooked-from-scratch food Encore is known for. 

As a volunteer, you will:

  • Work with the kitchen staff to prepare for meal times
  • Ensure cleanliness and safety of the kitchen
  • Collaborate with other chefs to make sure mealtime runs smoothly
  • Serve meals
  • Keep tables clean for guest turnover
  • Pour coffee/drinks
  • Distribute to-go meals
  • Socialize with older adults

Qualifications/Skills:

  • Have basic knowledge of kitchen safety and kitchen prep work
  • Able to work in group setting
  • Willing to learn about professional kitchen practices
  • Dress comfortably in something you don’t mind getting food on
  • Close-toed shoes
  • Be personable and welcoming to the population served

Schedule:
Monday-Friday
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location:

Encore Community Services, Aging Through The Arts Center
239 West 49th Street New York, NY 10019


Points of Contact:
Clint Smeltzer, Volunteer Coordinator

Features

  • Good for Seniors

Issue area

  • Hunger