Volunteer
Your time is so valuable to us
Join our Free Food family of volunteers at Refettorio Harlem. It is a great way to give back to those who in need, meet new people and have fun at the same time. We’re so grateful for all our Volunteers who have given their time to our team and guests, past and present. We could not fulfill our mission without your dedication and passion to work alongside us, to break down social barriers and build a more caring society.
Become a volunteer if:
You care about issues around food poverty and social vulnerability and share our passion for reducing food waste.
You can commit to attending to the shift schedules. Maintaining consistency and stability for our guests is key.
You are a proactive person who wants to work in a team to engage with the local community and support the project by giving your time and skills.
Corporate volunteers
Volunteering at Refettorio Harlem is a great way to motivate and engage colleagues around a social cause, where teams can demonstrate their commitment to creating positive change and see the direct impact of their work.
We can host large to small Corporate groups depending on the program service period. Our hospitality services, meals at the table, offer both front-of-house and back-of-house (culinary) roles for employees. We also have non-guest interactive opportunities that can be executed outside of program hours.
All volunteer opportunities will include a preservice training and networking to reflect on the event experience, which may include volunteer family meals. For more information, please contact us at getinvolved@refettorioharlem.org
Specialized Volunteer Services
We’re often seeking specialist professional advice and pro-bono services. If you have experience in these fields and can offer us some of your time, we’d love to hear from you! Please get in touch by emailing hello@refettorioharlem.org
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