Volunteer at Encore
Encore’s mission is to improve the quality of life for older adults. Volunteers are essential to this mission, and we welcome individuals, companies, faith groups, and other community organizations to our center. Our typical shifts are below. Volunteers working with food should be able to lift 15 lbs and wear long pants, sleeved shirts, and closed-toed shoes. Volunteers can also help with friendly visiting, events (such as bingo or monthly birthday parties), and more. Reach out to volunteer@encorenyc.org with questions.
Meal Delivery (49 St)
We need 30 volunteers to deliver meals to isolated, homebound older adults on Manhattan’s West Side (14th–110th St). After a brief orientation, volunteers head out with handcarts and route sheets, traveling on foot or via Lyft (provided). Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes. Volunteers return to the center after deliveries to return equipment and check in.
Schedule
Monday–Friday, 10am. Most routes take about 2.5 hours.
Food Packing
We need 5 volunteers daily to assemble “cold packs,” which include refrigerated items like milk, bread, and fruit.
Schedule
49th St: Monday–Friday, 11am–1pm
10th Ave: Monday and Wednesday, 10am–12pm
Meal Service
We need 5 volunteers to help serve meals to older adults at our centers. Tasks include serving food, bussing tables, pouring coffee, packing to-go meals, and socializing with participants.
Schedule
49th Street: Monday–Friday, 11am–1pm or 1pm–2:30pm
10th Ave: Tuesday–Saturday, 11:30am–2:30pm
Kitchen Help (49 St)
We need 5 volunteers to assist with general kitchen tasks while staff prepare meals.
Schedule
Monday–Friday, 8–10am, 11am–1pm, or 1–3pm
For sponsorship information, email kcox@encorenyc.org
Encore Aging Through Arts Center: 239 West 49th St. New York, NY 10019
Encore Lifelong Learning Center (Encore West): 755 10th Ave. New York, NY 10019