Monday, February 25, 2013

Hurricane Sandy: Volunteer Opportunity

URGENT NEED: Hurricane Sandy Moving Task Force


Date: Wed. Feb. 27 through Fri., Mar. 1
Time/Details: 11:30am – flexible end time

Description: The Sea & Salt Mission in Coney Island was hit hard by Hurricane Sandy, and has been asked to leave their residence by the landlord. The mission has finally found a new location, but are in desperate need of volunteers to help them with the move.  The Sea & Salt Mission is a crucial institution in Coney Island, helping and feeding thousands of people every day – and they need your help to get back to aiding Sandy victims as quickly as possible.

Duties: Volunteers will be responsible for loading boxes from Sea & Salt Mission (1530 Mermaid Ave) and unloading at the Child’s Building warehouse.  Moving van and driver will be provided.  Other duties may include packing and cleaning.

Location: The Sea & Salt Mission: 1530 Mermaid Avenue, Coney Island
Accessible by public transportation. DFNQ Coney Island/Stillwell Avenue

To RSVP for this event, fill out this form.  For more information, please contact the Volunteer Department at metcouncilvolunteer@gmail.com or call 212-453-9526.

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Hurricane Sandy: Volunteer Opportunity

Paint Away the Damages of Hurricane Sandy!


Date: Sunday March 3rd
Location: Far Rockaway, Queens (transportation from downtown Manhattan will be provided)
Time/Details: Leaving at 10am from downtown (arrival app. 11am). Bus goes back at 4pm (arrival app. 5pm).

Description: Come help the Jewish Community Council in Far Rockaway!  The JCC of Far Rockaway was hit hard by Hurricane Sandy and is looking for volunteers to help re-paint their damaged hallway ahead of an important press conference later this month. Additionally, volunteers will help the local community get back on its feet by distributing information about Met Council’s new Benefits Access Center in Far Rockaway. The Benefits Access Center helps hurricane Sandy victims by providing much-needed benefits and legal assistance to the community. We need your help spreading the word!

To RSVP for this event, fill out this form.  For more information, please contact the Volunteer Department at metcouncilvolunteer@gmail.com or call 212-453-9526.




Tuesday, February 19, 2013


On February 13, 2013, Met Council partnered with 240 students from Abraham Joshua Heschel School to help hundreds of families and their communities after the devastation of Hurricane Sandy.  Dedicated volunteers cleaned up storm debris, prepared a new warehouse for item storage, assisted low-income senior housing residents with daily tasks including laundry, and conducted critical needs assessments.

These phenomenal volunteer efforts took place simultaneously in Coney Island, Manhattan, and Brighton Beach. Brooklyn-based senior citizen housing residents were especially grateful for the numerous helping hands after their homes were severely hit by the storm. They have since been unable to tackle housekeeping tasks to get their lives back on track.

Students, in collaboration with the Shorefront Y, also went door-to-door to assess the immediate needs of those living in Brighton Beach. Many residents are living in difficult circumstances and are in need of food, financial assistance, home repairs, and mold remediation.

For more information on similar Hurricane Sandy volunteer relief efforts, please contact metcouncilvolunteer@gmail.com or call 212-453-9536.  

Are you interested in having fun, giving back, and meeting outstanding people? If so, Met Council has volunteer opportunities for all ages and interests and has enabled hundreds of dedicated individuals to get involved in New York City by helping people where they need it most. Those interested in becoming a Met Council volunteer can call 212-453-9619 or email volunteer@metcouncil.org.

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Take part in Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts THIS Sunday!




This Sunday, volunteers will be spreading awareness about Sandy relief information to our Seagate community to educate them about new important FEMA information on the new flood and elevation guidelines.

We have had trouble reaching everyone in the community because our local office was destroyed. The ability to hand out the vital notice to every individual home in Seagate will allow us reach many more who are in need of this information.
This is a one-time opportunity for this Sunday, February 10th, 2013  from 10am to 3pm.
Transportation will be provided! We will take you from downtown Manhattan to your canvassing area and back by 3pm. More details will be provided upon sign up. 

Thank you!