City Relief is a mobile outreach to the homeless. They connect people to resources that lead to life transformation. Their team of staff and volunteers believe that everyone deserves a place to call home because homelessness is a struggle, not a life sentence.
City Relief outreaches feature a custom bus with a built-in kitchen, office, and resource center. They drive the bus to 5 locations throughout New York City weekly providing consistency and developing relationships with those they serve.
The staff and volunteers serve homemade soup, beverages & fresh bread, while also offering socks, hygiene kits and prayer.
Volunteers assist with a variety of activities such as
- Setting up tables, chairs, and tents on the street.
- Pass out soup, bread, & beverages, and offer socks (& more!) to visitors at outreach.
- Maintain a high level of cleanliness at and around the outreach.
- Travel in teams around the nearby area to invite guests to the outreach.
- Assist with site clean up and breakdown of tables, chairs, and tents.
Volunteers are encouraged to personally interact, through conversation, a shared meal, and even prayer with the people we serve.
As a volunteer, you will help connect guests to City Relief staff for a Life Care Visit; a conversation where hope and tailored resources are offered.
The minimum age to serve with City Relief is 16 years old. Volunteers under 18 need a guardian's permission to serve, and one adult to serve as chaperone per four minor volunteers.