Events Calendar

Invisible Hands was founded in March, 2020 amid the height of the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to delivery necessities to elderly, sick, homebound, and people with disabilities. Within a few months, the Yalie-founded organization had recruited 10,000+ volunteers who delivered more than $1Million in food and medical supplies throughout New York, Long Island, Westchester, New Jersey, and Philadelphia.

In this Day of Service project, volunteers will make phone calls to thank to the most loyal volunteers who support Invisible Hands. Invisible hands will provide a script for these phone calls, and callers can participate from anywhere with phone/internet access. 

Registrants will receive a Zoom link via email the day before the event. Computer is recommended (not tablet or mobile phone) in addition to a phone. Minimum age recommended is 22+.

Who's Coming?

Contact: Paul Peña '13

Yale Day of Service will be held at the Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute Smiles, which provides essential services for children with different types of cancer.

Join Yale Alumni for delivery of gifts including new books for children, new stuffed animals, and other new toys appropriate for children, and monetary donations.

Due to COVID, graduation services, and the retirement festivities for the President of Hampton University, incoming business, and community visits are restricted as HUPTI Smiles continue to follow CDC guidelines, and will take place outside.

Contact: Elaine (Pyles Harding) George '99 MDiv

West Side Campaign Against Hunger alleviates hunger by ensuring that all New Yorkers have access with dignity to a choice of healthy food and supportive services.  

Volunteers are needed for the following jobs: 

• Food distribution to customers (8:30-10:45 am, age requirement 18+, Spanish helpful - 6 volunteers max)
• Sorting food donations (9:00-11:00, no age requirement, 2 volunteers max)
• Packing food for distribution (9:00-11:00, no age requirement, 10 volunteers max, should have ability to lift up to 10 pounds)

Who's Coming?

Contact: Rachel Laibson (WSCAH) / Cynthia Roney '84 MBA

Gather’s Mobile Market is a program focused on helping break down barriers to food access by setting up a free farmer's market-style food distribution program in key community spaces. Volunteers' responsibilities include unloading food from Gather vehicle, tent sent up, food distribution, and clean up. This event takes place a day before the official Day of Service because Gather does not operate the market on Saturdays.
 
This is a judgement-free zone; Gather works hard to give folks a sense of shopping with dignity, hence our choice-model distributions.  

• Expect to serve between 130-180 households throughout the entire day. This particular site is one where Gather sees a great need.
• Please arrive promptly by 9:00am to meet the Mobile Market team/Gather vehicles.
• This event is outdoors, rain or shine.
• Water is provided-but feel free to bring a reusable water bottle

Dress: Layers are always a good option as the temp can vary depending on how busy you are. Closed toe shoes are mandatory

COVID protocols: At this time, masks are optional. 

Who's Coming?

Contact: Frederick Calcinari '80

Invisible Hands was founded in March, 2020 amid the height of the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to delivery necessities to elderly, sick, homebound, and people with disabilities. Within a few months, the Yalie-founded organization had recruited 10,000+ volunteers who delivered more than $1Million in food and medical supplies throughout New York, Long Island, Westchester, New Jersey, and Philadelphia.

In this Day of Service project, volunteers will make phone calls to thank to the most loyal volunteers who support Invisible Hands. Invisible hands will provide a script for these phone calls, and callers can participate from anywhere with phone/internet access. 

Registrants will receive a Zoom link via email the day before the event. Computer is recommended (not tablet or mobile phone) in addition to a phone. Minimum age recommended is 22+.

Who's Coming?

Contact: Paul Peña '13

We’re so happy to return to Feeding San Diego for YDOS22! Your support of Feeding San Diego on this year's Day of Service will help end hunger in San Diego County, and enables Feeding San Diego to serve over 40.3 million meals in the community annually. You are making an impact.

We are scheduled to volunteer on 5/6 for our Friday Evening Food Sorting Volunteers Shift from 6PM-8PM. We have reserved this time for up to 15 volunteers.

All volunteers that are part of our group should sign up to participate by using the easy steps provided below. Each individual volunteer should complete this step themselves (or on behalf of a minor child) versus having one person do it for everyone.

Easy Steps to Sign Up Online:

1. Visit the Feeding San Diego registration site
2. Click “Sign in” in the upper right-hand corner and follow the steps as instructed.
3. During this step, you will be asked to enter our group join code: 2549
4. After you sign in or create an account, look for our group volunteer shift on the calendar.
5. Click the “Sign Up” button to the right of our group’s volunteer shift.

Each volunteer will receive a confirmation email when signed up successfully.

Before You Arrive, Don’t Forget!
- All volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes.
- All volunteers must wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth at all times.
- Do not volunteer if experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.
- Volunteers must be six and older to volunteer.
- Any volunteers not signed up online must bring a paper waiver, to include a parent or guardian signature if under 18 years.

Contact: Megan Schirmacher '93

Help provide emergency groceries to residents of the District of Columbia at the Capital Area Food Bank Community Marketplace!

Details:
- This volunteer experience involves some heavy lifting and lots of standing and walking. 
- We are in particular need of Mandarin speakers at this market.
- Ages 12+ (all under 18 must have a youth waiver signed by a parent or guardian)
- COVID vaccination required; face masks must be work at all times.
- Max number of participants: 25 people

Who's Coming?

Contact: Maria Vera Whelan '08

We will join the monthly clean up in the Lykins neighborhood, an historic area where several Yalies have been leaders in renewal and affordable housing. When the dumpsters are filled we will enjoy lunch provided by a neighborhood restaurant. The association is proud to offer neighborhood tours in the afternoon.

• Please being your own work gloves.
• There is no official age requirement but parents should be advised that hazardous materials may be present. 

Who's Coming?

Contact: Kim Higgins '79

In partnership with the Seven Canyons Trust, members of the Yale Club of Utah will gather on May 7th to pull weeds and restore the south bank of the Mill Creek Confluence.

What to wear:

• work gloves
• closed toe shoes
• long sleeves
• long pants
• hat

What to bring:

• water
• sun screen
• bug spray

This activity is family friendly (recommended age is 8+ for children) and open to all Yale alumni, current students, and parents of current students on the Wasatch Front.

Please RSVP by May 1st so we can give Seven Canyons Trust an accurate headcount.

Contact: Stafford Palmieri '08