Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Emmaus House of Harlem has been serving the poor and homeless for over 43 years. It's founder, Fr. David Kirk went to Harlem on the advice from Dorothy Day, the founder of the Catholic Worker. Sadly, Fr. David Kirk died of kidney failure in July 2007. Those who worked with Fr. David, and those whose lives had been profoundly changed by his work continue his work with the poor and needy of Harlem, NY. Emmaus House needs help researching and writing grants to support its ongoing ministry of housing, counseling, training, feeding, and loving those in need. By donating your skills to Emmaus House you will be joining a legacy of work with a team of compassionate and hard working people.

Looking for someone with Grant Researching and Grant Writing skills.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Emmaus House, Inc. This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Group/Corporate Groups Welcome Senior Citizens Welcome We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X X X X X Afternoon X X X X X Evening Monthly Contact Person: Martin Kraus, Director, Community Outreach, (516) 483-3649, (email) View all organization contacts Address: 160 W. 120th St. New York, NY 10027 (See a map) Directions: 1. Take exit 29 A to merge onto I-495 W toward New York 12.7 mi 2. Take exit 22A toward Grand Central Pkwy 0.6 mi 3. Merge onto Grand Central Pkwy W 4.4 mi 4. Continue on I-278 E Partial toll road 2.4 mi 5. Take the exit toward Manhattan 0.2 mi 6. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for I-278/BRONX/I-87 and merge onto Triborough Bridge Partial toll road 1.0 mi 7. Slight left toward E 125th St/Martin Luther King Blvd (signs for 2 Ave/125 St) 253 ft 8. Slight right at E 125th St/Martin Luther King Blvd 0.3 mi 9. Turn left at Park Ave 0.3 mi 10. Turn right at E 119th St 0.5 mi 11. Turn right at 7th Ave/Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd 262 ft 12. Turn right at W 120th St Destination will be on the right 213 ft 160 W 120th St New York, NY 10027   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: 125th St. (2,3),   Walk distance (in minutes): 5 Web Site: http://www.emmaushouse-harlem.org Miscellaneous Information Borough Manhattan Volunteer Shifts M-F, Flexible Hours