Tagged: volunteering

Food insecurity continues to increase in NYC – An interview with Aaliyah, a Manager at Food Bank for New York City

I first volunteered with Food Bank for New York City in July of this year, in the Community Kitchen and Pantry in Harlem, as part of the Grab-and-Go Pantry Distribution program. I had been looking for an opportunity to spend part of my weekends in a fruitful way, and support an organization whose mission I believed in. Through this experience, I have had the chance to register and greet members of the community, distribute fresh produce and pantry items, and meet and work with other volunteers who bring different backgrounds and stories but share similar motivations.
Last week, I sat down with Aaliyah, a Food Bank employee, to find out more about the organization and her experience working there.

NWNY Volunteer Profile: Jan Kliger, Workshop Facilitator & Career Counselor

Meet Jan, a devoted NWNY volunteer workshop facilitator and career counselor passionate about diversity and community. When Jan Kliger and I sat down to chat over a virtual call on a chilly December afternoon, I was immediately struck by her warmth, kindness, and openness.  Jan’s passion for diversity is evident to anyone who talks with her. On the day we met, she had just attended her first Kwanzaa celebration online, which she enthusiastically described as “brilliant.”  Jan has a degree...

How volunteering can make you feel more at home in NYC

Written by Shelley McKay Congratulations on settling into life in the Big Apple. You have a place to live and are getting into a rhythm that is in tune with the city. But if, like me, you find yourself with a bit of time on your hands while you look for your next big opportunity on the work front, or you are awaiting your visa/work authorization to come through, then I have one word of advice: volunteer! Why volunteer?  ...

NWNY volunteer profiles: Divya Ramesh, 29, blog contributor

New Women New Yorkers is run by a staff of volunteers. Some work on outreach initiatives to spread the word about the organization’s mission, while others work on the blog team or facilitate events and workshops — among a variety of other jobs. We want to introduce you to each of our fantastic volunteers, one by one. Divya Ramesh, 29, originally from India, is currently based in Harrison, NJ. With a background in publishing and journalism, she is a writer...