Volunteers Still Needed at the Armory This Week

Mary Bakija

Nov 13, 2012 — 1 min read

Sandy Volunteers, by Donna Lichaw on Tiwtter

Some evacuees have now been at the Park Slope Armory at 361 15th Street for over two weeks, and while it’s hoped they will be able to move out soon, volunteers are still needed to help at the shelter.

Volunteer shifts last four hours and are available all day and all night. You can see what is needed and when (Russian and Spanish speakers are particularly wanted) and sign up for today and Wednesday here, and for Thursday and Friday here.

If you have any questions, contact nightshiftatthearmory@gmail.com.

Photo by Donna Lichaw

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