Volunteer With Us!

The South End Children's Cafe relies on the support and generosity of our volunteers. We are always happy to welcome anyone interested in joining our volunteer family.

All potential volunteers are required to complete our volunteer application and orientation before joining us.

Click Here to Apply

Volunteer Opportunities

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Work With Our Children

At the Children's Cafe we value personal connections with each individual child. We encourage our volunteers to spend one-on-one time with our children in order to build meaningful relationships.

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Cook in the Kitchen

Cooking is love made visible!
We invite volunteers to join us in helping prepare meals for the children.

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Helping With Homework

Our children's academic success is of great importance to us. Join us in helping our children with their homework.

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Lead a Workshop

We invite our volunteers to lead a workshop with our kids. These can include art projects, games, and other talents you may have to share with our children.

Contact Us

For Questions or More Information, Please Contact

Lakeita Monroe 
lakeita@southendchildrenscafe.org
If you are a group that wants to join us to volunteer, or if you would like to volunteer in the kitchen, contact:
Tonya Terry - tonya@southendchildrenscafe.org

South End Children's Cafe

33 Rensselaer Street
Albany, New York 12202, United States

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