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Kickin’ It with Kids: Soccer-loving volunteers needed

7 Oct
2011

Seeds in the Middle is a nonprofit organization in Crown Heights inspiring social change through sustainable health.  One of their many programs is a youth soccer league, and it currently could use a few extra volunteers for the fall clinic. So dust off your cleats (or just your sneakers, whatever you have) and head down to the pitch at Lefferts Avenue!

In addition to teaching kids a sport you (hopefully maybe) love, there’s the potential for you to gain something most coveted in NYC: full field 11v11 games either before or after one of the weekend sessions. That’s right, free full field soccer in NYC! This is a win-win opportunity for any soccer-loving volunteer!

So, the current time slots are as follows, running now until Thanksgiving:

TUESDAYS
3:30-5  Co-ed, K-Grade 2 (Oct 1-Nov 19)

THURSDAYS
3:30-5  Co-ed, Grades 3-6 (Oct 1-Nov 19)
5-6       Girls, Grades 3-6  (Oct. 6, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17)

SATURDAYS
1 – 3     Co-ed, Grades K-2 (Oct 1-Nov 19)
3 – 5     Co-ed, Grade 3 & Up (Oct 1-Nov 19)

SUNDAYS
1 – 2     Girls, Grades K-2 (Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20)
1 – 2     Girls, Grades 3-6 (Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20)
2:30-3:30     Adult/parent pickup (Oct 1-Nov 19)*
4 – 5     Boys, Grades K-2 (Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20)
4 – 5     Boys, Grades 3-6 (Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20)
*Please note that pickup games are free for volunteers, but non-volunteers will be asked for a $10 suggested donation to help subsidize the Seeds youth program.
Field Location: Albany/Lefferts Avenues, Brooklyn (3/4 train, Kingston Ave)

If you’re interested in volunteering, please email your availability and contact information to Zoe at zoeschw@gmail.com

Seeds in the Middle is an organization based in Crown Heights, Brooklyn which aims to inspire social change amongst school age children, beginning by improving their health, enhancing arts education and greening their environment. Their mission is to create sustainable health and battle the childhood obesity epidemic, which is prominent in Crown Heights. For more information about their programs and how you can get involved, visit their website. 

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Volunteer with GLWD this Friday!

20 Sep

God’s Love We Deliver is looking for four volunteers to help out at a reception this Friday evening, September 23rd from 4:30pm-7:00pm. Volunteers would assist staff with bartending and passing food platters. T-shirts and hats will be provided. Please email Kate at ksuhr@glwd.org if you’re interested in helping out!

 

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New Volunteer Opportunities with NYRP!

14 Sep

 New York Restoration Project is excited to host 2 volunteer events this fall at their Sherman Creek Campus in Northern Manhattan. Volunteers will help plant, beautify and maintain the natural areas and gardens of Swindler Cove, Sherman Creek Park and Highbridge Park. Volunteers are welcome to come to one or all of the events and learn about a variety of seasonal gardening activities while helping NYRP keep these parks growing. The two upcoming projects are:

Saturday, September 17: 11:00 am to 1:30 pm

Planting and invasive removal in Highbridge Park

Sunday, October 9: 1:00 to 3:30 pm

Leaves and compost

There is room for a limited number of volunteers at each event. Please pre-register by contacting Leah Kragh at volunteer@nyrp.org or (212) 333-2552.For both projects, close-toed shoes are required. Work gloves, tools and water will be provided. Please dress in long pants and work clothes. Children are welcome with the supervision of an adult.

The Details:

Location: The meeting site for all dates is the picnic benches by Swindler Cove Park building.

Directions: A train to Dyckman/200th St. Walk East on Dyckman St. towards the Harlem River, cross the Harlem River Driveway/10th Avenue, enter the Bikepath/Esplanade in front of P.S. 5. Entrance to Swindler Cove Park is on right

A little bit about New York Restoration Project: “Working in partnership with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, NYRP staff, AmeriCorps members and countless corporate and community volunteers have planted hundreds of thousands of trees, shrubs and flowers to support the restoration and maintenance of NYRP’s community gardens, as well as four New York City parks – resulting in the removal of nearly 133,000 bags of trash removed from the city’s green spaces.” For more information about NYRP, please visit their website.

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Photography and Event Volunteers Needed!

28 Aug

One of NYC’s non-profits that is near and dear to my heart, ioby (stands for “in our backyards”),  is in need of volunteers for upcoming Fall events. Specifically, they’re looking for photographers to help capture some of the awesomeness that will occur, but sommeliers, cater waiters, and general volunteers are also needed.

A new professional or photography student looking to build his or her portfolio could use this as an opportunity to work with emerging leaders in NYC. ioby has a high standard of work already, based on the excellent work of three photographers at their last event; pictures here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ioby/sets/72157625293725151/

The events are quite different from each other, but all are fundraisers for ioby or projects on ioby. They are, chronologically:

Sept 10th: A largely LGBTIQ late night costumed dance party at a private residence in Lower Manhattan

Sept 15th: An intimate outdoor dinner party at St. Mark’s Church on the Bowery featuring Bravo’s Top Chef Dave Martin and other celebrities (*experience in shooting food required). Get tickets here: http://supperclubbouwerie.eventbrite.com/

Sept 18th: An afternoon rooftop panel discussion about rooftops

Nov 10th: An evening benefit in Brooklyn (location to be confirmed)

Nov 12th: Design exhibition in Brooklyn (date to be confirmed)

Dec 30th: A top chef prepared oyster and champagne fundraiser featuring sustainably raised oysters and the farmers who raised them. (date to be confirmed)

Interested photographers should send a short email of interest, resume and link to portfolio to Erin at erin@ioby.org with “Photographer” in the subject line.

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New Opportunity: Painting with the Met Council!

12 Aug

Volunteers needed to paint the recreation room of senior home on Wednesday, August 17th at 1:00 PM!

Description:  The Met Council is looking for some volunteers to spend an afternoon repainting a recreation room for low-income seniors who live in Brooklyn.  It’s an easy way to make a big impact! All the necessary materials will be provided, and with your help, the seniors will be able to enjoy their recreation space once more!

Where?:

Abraham Residence I

3915 Neptune Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11224

RSVP to Malwina at mandru@metcouncil.org or 212-453-9526

Met Council Mission Statement: “Met Council is the voice of the Jewish poor and the first line of defense for our community’s needy. We fight poverty through comprehensive social services and treat every individual with dignity and respect. Our grassroots Jewish Community Council network strengthens families and neighborhoods throughout New York City.”

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