50 E 7th Street (East Village)
New York, NY 10003
Agency Contact
*DO NOT CONTACT THE CHURCH DIRECTLY.
SCHEDULE THROUGH THE OFFICE OF ACADEMIC SERVICE-LEARNING BY
EMAILING ASL@STJOHNS.EDU OR
CALLING 718-990-8331.*
Rev. Adriene
Thorne
athorne@middlechurch.org
(after October 1, 2010)
(212) 477-0666
www.middlechurch.org
Nature and purpose of agency
Middle Collegiate Church is a celebrating, culturally diverse,
inclusive and growing community of faith where all people are
welcome as they come through the door. It is rooted in
Christian tradition, and it is the oldest continuous Protestant
church in America. It is a teaching congregation, which
celebrates the arts, with ministries including rich and meaningful
worship, care and education that nurture the mind, body and spirit,
social action which embraces the global community and participation
in an interfaith dialogue for the purpose of justice and
reconciliation.
Tasks available for students
Children and Youth Church School (background check required)
Weekly Sundays
• Sundays (10:00 AM & 11:45 AM) – Teach Youth
& Children’s Church School on
Sunday morning.
CONTACT: John Del Cueto at jdelcueto@middlechurch.org
Momentum Projects Celebrate Life Meal
Weekly Mondays
• Mondays (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM) – This is a weekly
dinner and fellowship for persons with HIV/AIDS. Volunteers
are needed to dish up the soups, salads and entrees prepared by
professional chefs and to interact with Celebrate Life Meal
guests.
CONTACT: Momentum Project Volunteer Manager at 212-691-8100 ext.
315.
Food Pantry
Weekly Tuesdays & Wednesdays
• Tuesdays (11:30 AM) – Help bag food for the
Wednesday morning distribution.
• Wednesdays (7:30 AM) – Help distribute food
bags and talk with our visitors.
• Donate non-perishable items any day of the week
between 9:00 AM & 5:00PM.
CONTACT: Angel Aviles at aaviles@middlechurch.org
New Alternatives for LGBT Homeless Youth
Weekly Sundays & Tuesdays
• Sundays (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM) – Help with meal
prep, service and clean-up, life skills workshops
and group discussions.
• Tuesdays (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM) – Help with meal
prep, service and clean-up, SAT/GED tutoring, case management and
one-on-one mentoring.
• Additional opportunities exist for individuals
interested in fundraising and chaperoning external events.
TO CREATE A VOLUNTEER PROFILE VISIT:
http://www.newalternativesnyc.org/
Time requirements
Students must be on time and commit to the entire shift for each
activity.
Student awareness/special
instructions
*DO NOT CONTACT THE CHURCH DIRECTLY.
SCHEDULE THROUGH THE OFFICE OF ACADEMIC SERVICE-LEARNING BY
EMAILING ASL@STJOHNS.EDU OR CALLING 718-990-8331.*
Agency directions
Driving
Take 495 West to 278 West. Take exit 32A, a left exit, and
cross the Williamsburg Bridge. Continue onto Delancey Street.
Turn right at Allen St., and continue onto 1st Ave. Turn left
at East 7th Street. (14 miles from campus; 30-60 minutes)
Public Transportation
Take the Q30 bus toward Sutphin/Jamaica LIRR station. Get off
the bus at 169th/Hillside Ave. Transfer to the F train going
towards Manhattan/Brooklyn. Get off at the 2nd Avenue/Lower
East Side station. Walk North on 2nd Avenue, and take a right
at East 7th Street. (1 hour 15 minutes from campus)