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Join us
There are many ways you can help.
If you want to work behind the scenes, for example in our administrative office please contact us to discuss opportunities. We are especially interested in volunteers who have skills such as document organizing, graphic design, inventory control or other work a small organization like the NLCMC needs help with. If this sounds like you, please reach out and share your interest with us.
Of course we have a need for ongoing volunteers for our meal service. These jobs also afford a chance to work with the the kitchen "team" and the public. A little bit more detail as follows:
This includes for example, turning donations of fresh vegetables into part of a meal, buttering bread for a dinner side, or portioning out desserts.
Help us get meals out the door to individuals, families and partner organizations
An essential part of every meal served
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We would love to hear from you!
Thank You!
Meet our April volunteer of the month: Martin Lazarus. Martin became involved with the Meal Center when his sons did their high school community service in the kitchen. He accompanied them for their years of service and found that he enjoyed the experience. Martin has been back at the Meal Center for about 4 years volunteering with the Temple Emanuel group. They provide dinner on the third Tuesday of each month. Their specialty is homemade ziti, meatballs, salad and dessert. There is a core group of about 10-12 people who provide the prepared food, serve, and clean up. Martin feels good about contributing to the community, giving back and building relationships with the Meal Center patrons. Martin is also a 50-year volunteer at the Goshen Fire Station and is the liaison between the Meal Center and fire station. He has delivered excess food from Goshen events, clothing and also surplus plates and flatware to the Meal Center. Thank you, Martin, for all that you do for the patrons of the Meal Center.
From Our volunteers
I volunteer because the people that come to the meal center are having rough times, and it can happen to anyone. I feel it is important to help people who are less fortunate, and it is really important to treat people with dignity. We are not just feeding them. I get the satisfaction of knowing I am helping people.
I volunteer because I can. I had a life and a career where I was fortunate to do well. Now that I am retired I want to spend my time giving a step up in the simple form of a meal to someone who did not have all the advantages I have had in my life.
I volunteer because it is a way of giving back to all people who helped me throughout the course of my life. I do it to give back, to pay it forward. Also, I do get personal fulfillment that is wonderful. I feel good about volunteering.
