Henry Street Settlement opens doors of opportunity for Lower East Side residents and other New Yorkers through social service, arts, and health care programs.
Engage with Our Older Adults
Meal Service
Event Description: After a few years of limited service due to COVID-19, the Henry Street Older Adult Center is back and serving more seniors than ever, providing lunch and dinner service daily. Volunteers support our meal service with light kitchen prep, distributing meals in our cafe, bussing tables, and spending fun time with the seniors.
Number of Volunteers: 1-5
Preferred Dates/Times: Mon-Fri 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; Mon-Fri 4:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m.; Sundays 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Suggested Sponsorship: $300+
Themed Parties at the Older Adult Center
Event Description: Our seniors love to party for all holidays! Volunteers will help decorate the center, serve food, and dance until sundown with our lively older adults.
Number of Volunteers: 1+
Preferred Dates/Times: Flexible 12:00 noon-4:00 p.m.
Suggested Sponsorship: $800+
Birthday Parties at the Older Adult Center
Event Description: Help celebrate our seniors in style in our Monthly Birthday Parties. Volunteers help decorate our Older Adult Center, serve meals and treats, and most importantly dance the afternoon away with our seniors. These event are hosted in-person.
Number of Volunteers: 1-5
Preferred Dates/Times: Birthday parties occur every fourth Thursday of the month from noon to 4:00 p.m.
Suggested Sponsorship: $800+
Contact Deanna Sorge for more information.
