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FILM RESEARCHER
Macedonian Arts Council
Virtual
Join us as a volunteer and help make a difference in the lives of immigrants and refugees. Your responsibilities will include assisting with community integration, providing support services, and fostering a welcoming environment. No experience necessary, just a willingness to help and make a positive impact. Join our team today and be a part of something meaningful!
Weekly Office/Program Volunteer, Queens Center for Gay Seniors
Queens Community House
Jackson Heights
LGBTQ+
Join us at Queens Center for Gay Seniors and Queens Community House as a Weekly Office/Program Volunteer! Your duties will include greeting attendees, assisting with larger groups, handling general office tasks, and making outgoing phone calls. If you have a passion for helping others and want to make a difference in the LGBTQ+ community, we welcome you to be a part of our team. Must be aged 16+ to volunteer. Choose your shift and make a positive impact today!
Team Leader Virtual Info Session
Virtual Volunteering - Zoom
Virtual
Join us for a virtual informational session with New York Cares on Team Leaders. By supporting our volunteers on-site and enabling projects to run, Team Leaders have an incredible impact on the community. In this 1-hour Zoom meeting, we will be giving a presentation on why Team Leaders are integral to our mission, what a Team Leader does, and how YOU can become a Team Leader.
Topic: Team Leader Virtual Info Session 5/13
When: Monday, May 13, 2024 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://newyorkcares-org.zoom.us/j/87892282039
Meeting ID: 878 9228 2039
Passcode: Leader123
NOTE: This is an educational info session and will not count towards any volunteer service credit hours.
Tuesday, October 22 • 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Set Up Food Pantry
Upper West Side/86th Street - West Side Campaign Against Hunger
Upper West Side
Set up tents, tables and carry food from the pantry to the distribution table outside on 86th street. Volunteers may assist with setting up the pantry’s packing tables.
Volunteers should feel comfortable lifting up to 30 pounds and working on their feet for the entire shift.
Thursday, October 31 • 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM • 3 spots left
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Sort and Pack Pantry Goods
Sisters With Purpose, Inc.
East New York
Children & Youth
Sort, assemble and distribute meals to families residing in East New York.
Saturday, October 19 • 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Pack and Distribute Meals
PATHHSEO @ Caldwell Temple
East Morrisania
People who are homeless
Prepare and pack bagged meals, then distribute to individuals and families. You'll be outside for most of the project and on your feet.
Saturday, November 9 • 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM • 5 spots left
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Serve Breakfast and Socialize with Seniors
Selis Manor
Chelsea
Children & Youth, Seniors & Elderly
Assist breakfast club staff with setting up tables and chairs. and serving meals for seniors.
Thursday, November 14 • 9:15 AM – 10:30 AM • 3 spots left
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Throw Birthday Parties for Older Adults
Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center
Upper East Side
Children & Youth, Seniors & Elderly
Create an atmosphere of fun with seniors and serve them lunch and treats at this birthday celebration. Volunteers will be on their feet before, during, and after as they plate food, deliver trays to tables, and help with kitchen clean up.
Friday, October 18 • 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM • 1 spot left
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Influencer and Celebrity Liaison
Giving Forward
Virtual
Join us as a volunteer liaison for Hollywood, Sports, and Music Industry Liaisons: Giving Forward! As a liaison, you will act as a researcher, matchmaker, and publicist, reaching out to celebrities and influencers to help them build their email lists while supporting their favorite nonprofits. No specific skills required, just a passion for the entertainment, music, sports, and celebrity ecosystem. Flexible hours between 10 to 40 hours a week. Make a difference and connect with the stars!
Soup Kitchen Volunteering
CHiPS Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry
Gowanus
People who are homeless
Join us at Community Help in Park Slope (CHiPS) as a volunteer and make a difference in the lives of individuals and families in need! Help prepare, cook, and distribute meals, engage with guests, organize donations, and more. Shifts available Monday through Friday from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. No experience necessary, just a willingness to lend a helping hand. Sign up today and be a part of our mission to provide food, friendship, and hope since 1971!
Pack Food for Distribution
Food First
Red Hook
People who are homeless
Pack meals for members of the surrounding community. You'll be on your feet for 3 hours, doing light to medium lifting (20-30 lbs).
Wednesday, October 23 • 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM • 3 spots left
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Pack and Distribute Food
Cornerstone Baptist Food Pantry
Bedford-Stuyvesant
People who are homeless
Pack and distribute food to clients, who bring their own bags and carts or help clients maintain social distancing as they line up outside of the pantry. Some heavy lifting may be required.
Tuesday, November 5 • 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM • 4 spots left
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Assemble and Pack Food Bags
Washington Heights/180th Street - West Side Campaign Against Hunger
Washington Heights
People who are homeless
Assemble and pack food boxes with fresh and shelf stable food. Volunteers should feel comfortable working on their feet and lifting up to 15 pounds.
Monday, October 21 • 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM • 2 spots left
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Food pantry volunteer: Serve our neighbors experiencing hunger
Broadway Community
Morningside Heights
People who are homeless
Join us in supporting our community by volunteering at our food pantry! Help stock shelves, receive deliveries, and distribute goods to neighbors in need. Your empathy, patience, and teamwork will make a difference. Sign up today to create a welcoming atmosphere and assist those experiencing hunger.
Deliver Lunch to Seniors
Encore Community Services
Midtown West
Children & Youth, Seniors & Elderly
Deliver lunch to senior residents living in Midtown and on the Upper West Side, helping them stay independent in their own homes. All delivery routes will be done on foot!
Wednesday, October 23 • 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM • 10 spots left
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Checkmate! Chess Club with Kids
Queens Public Library - Woodside Branch
Woodside
Children & Youth
Inspire and engage elementary and middle school students by teaching strategy and logic through the game of chess.
Beginner knowledge of chess is preferred to coach, play, and supervise chess matches with the students.
Friday, November 1 • 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM
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Set Up then Serve Up Meals
Coney Island Lighthouse Mission
Coney Island
People who are homeless
Create bagged meals for distribution to clients of this community kitchen. You'll be on your feet the whole time and doing some medium to heavy lifting (20-30 lbs.).
Friday, November 8 • 6:00 PM – 8:15 PM • 1 spot left
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Create digital cards for children experiencing hardship
PROJECT CELEBRATE
Virtual
Children & Youth, People who are homeless
Join Project Celebrate and brighten the lives of children in need! No prior experience required, just a desire to make a difference. Help spread joy and earn volunteer hours by registering today. Ages 12-18 welcome. Make a meaningful impact in a day!
Join Us in Making a Difference: Volunteer for Donor Outreach!
CHARLES CARLINI PRESENTS
Virtual
🌟 Volunteer Opportunity: Join Charles Carlini Presents as a Donor Outreach Volunteer! 🎶
Are you passionate about music and cultural exchange? Help us bring exceptional music to audiences worldwide and support talented artists. As a Volunteer for Donor Outreach, you will connect with potential donors, assist in fundraising events, and engage new supporters. Gain valuable skills in fundraising, communication, and event planning while making a difference in the arts community. Apply now to be part of something extraordinary! Contact us at info@decibelpresents.com or visit our website to learn more. 🎵 #VolunteerWithUs #SupportTheArts
Video Colorist (Multimedia Volunteer)
A Free Bird
Virtual
Children & Youth
Join us as a Video Colorist volunteer and play a crucial role in enhancing the visual quality and storytelling impact of video content for children diagnosed with cancer. Your responsibilities include color correction, color grading, collaboration with post-production professionals, ensuring visual consistency, problem-solving, client interaction, quality control, and efficient project management. Help us bring creativity and healing through color to these young artists. Apply now!
Unload Food Deliveries
Upper West Side/86th Street - West Side Campaign Against Hunger
Upper West Side
People who are homeless
Assist with unloading WSCAH’S delivery trucks and transferring food pallets from the truck to the pantry using hand carts.
This is a very physically active role. Volunteers should feel comfortable loading and unloading carts lifting up to 30 pounds.
Monday, October 21 • 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM • 2 spots left
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Experienced Fundraiser for Animal Rescue Group based in NYC.
Pound Hounds Res-Q
Virtual
Join Pound Hounds Res-Q, NYC's top animal rescue, as a Fundraising Volunteer! Help us rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals in need. We are seeking experienced fundraisers to assist in securing vital funding for our cause. Your expertise can make a difference in saving lives. Visit our website to learn more and get involved today!
Distribute Food Bags
Golden Harvest Client Choice Food Pantry
Bedford-Stuyvesant
People who are homeless
Distribute packed food bags to the community! You will be outdoors for most of the time, so be sure to dress appropriately. You may also be asked to do some medium to heavy lifting (20-30 lbs.).
Tuesday, October 29 • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM • 3 spots left
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Food Hub Assistant (Food packing project)Volunteers needed.
The Campaign Against Hunger (TCAH)
Arverne
People who are homeless
Join our team at the Food Hub! Help pack produce bags, manage distribution, and assist with various tasks to support our mission of ending hunger in New York City. Volunteers should be prepared to stand, bend, and lift boxes weighing about 20-25 lbs. No open-toed shoes allowed. Your contribution can make a huge impact in our community. Sign up now to be a Food Hub Assistant!
Support Swimming for People with Different Abilities
92nd Street Y
Upper East Side
Children & Youth
Get paired 1:1 with an athlete during the session and assist them by playing in the shallow end of the pool with inflatables and water toys.
No swim coaching experience is necessary. Just a positive, patient, and encouraging attitude. KEEN Coaches and a lifeguard will be onsite for assistance.
Sunday, October 27 • 2:45 PM – 4:00 PM • 2 spots left
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