25 Days Of Volunteering—Day 22: Carver Market Helpers

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — 'Tis the season for giving back to your community. There are a number of ways that you and your family can help others through the holidays.

Every day through Christmas, Patch will be highlighting a way you can provide compassion and resources to those in need.

Volunteer New York! makes it easy to find ways to help — through donations, supporting nonprofits and even volunteering from home.

Today's opportunity is for Carver Market Volunteers with the Port Chester Carver Center.

Volunteers are needed to help the Carver Center distribute groceries and other goods at its weekly Carver Market. This indoor client-choice food pantry offers a robust selection of fresh produce, proteins, and shelf-stable food items to families across Port Chester.

Volunteers are needed to help with the following tasks:

• Welcome and assist guests with check-in
• Restock shelves to keep the market full and inviting
• Weigh and check-out groceries
• Walk alongside guests as they shop for their families

Volunteer shifts are available from 12-5 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Volunteers must be able to lift grocery bags and boxes.

This opportunity requires volunteers to complete an application:

1. Express interest in one or more shifts here to record this opportunity in your Volunteer New York! profile and to alert the volunteer coordinator.
2. Click here to complete a volunteer application with Carver Center. Volunteers who do not complete this step will not be registered.

Check out all the volunteer opportunities around the Hudson Valley by visiting the Holiday Volunteering web page.