View descriptions of each opportunity below and sign up for a time slot in the chart provided.
Visit to the Brothers' House
Volunteers will visit the Brothers at their residence to learn about their lives, their legacy of service, and the many meaningful experiences they have to share. Join us for an inspiring opportunity to engage in conversation with some of our wise elders who embody the Lasallian values and mission.
Post Road Clean Up with Brother Charles
Volunteers will help clean up our community by tidying trash and leaves around the Brothers' House and Dogwood Junction from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty and close-toed shoes. Gloves and trash bags will be provided.
Food Distribution at Friendly Fridge
As the first community fridge in the Bronx, Friendly Fridge BX rescues and redistributes food from the surrounding community through outreach and action. Volunteers are needed to help package and distribute food.
The Friendly Fridge is located at the bottom of the hill, around the corner from the W 242nd subway station (4670 Manhattan College Pkwy).
Brust Park Clean Up
The Eta Kappa Nu Honor Society (Electrical Engineering) and Pi Tau Sigma Honor Society (Mechanical Engineering) invite you to help spruce up Brust Park, the beautiful wooded park located across from the guard booth.
Volunteers will help clean planting beds and lay down compost and mulch. Wear close-toed shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Gloves, trash bags, and tools will be provided.
Zaro's Delivery to Friendly Fridge
Volunteers will help transport donated food from Zaro's to the Friendly Fridge.
Volunteers will arrive at Zaro's at 2:00–2:15 PM and let them know you are there to pick up the food. Walk the boxes of goods to the Friendly Fridge, located at the bottom of the hill near the W 242nd subway station (4670 Manhattan College Pkwy). Look for the tables and Friendly Fridge volunteers upon arrival. Please return all borrowed Zaro's carts.
Gardening at the Methodist Home
Volunteers will help plant flowers in the Methodist Home Courtyard. Please dress appropriately for outdoor work. Gloves, plants, and shovels will be provided.
Cards of Hope by Council on Adoptable Children (COAC)
Volunteers will make cards for immigrant families and children currently in detention centers. These letters of love and hope are important reminders that people on the outside care about and think about those detained. Translation services will be provided.
Friends of Waldo Family Residence
Our team of dedicated English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers welcomes your support. While ESL teachers work with parents, volunteers will assist with activities for their children in a child-friendly space.
Volunteer roles may include:
- Homework help for children while their parents attend ESL classes.
- Childcare for younger children or those who do not need homework help.
- Assisting with arts and crafts activities.
Crocheting with the Crochet Club
Volunteers will help crochet items such as bookmarks, glasses cases, coasters, flowers, and book covers, which will be donated to the Methodist Home for Nursing and Rehabilitation, located across the street from campus. Anyone with crocheting or knitting experience is welcome.
Events will be held on March 26 and April 9 from 4:00–5:00 PM in Kelly 4.01. You may also make items ahead of time and drop them off to be donated. All supplies will be provided.
Please register to volunteer through Sign Up Genius: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C044EA8AE2BABF4C16-62905017-lasallian