Volunteer Opportunities
The Division of Student Affairs provides opportunities for students to develop meaningful partnerships with on-campus departments as well as local non-profit organizations, public schools, city government, and civic organizations through a wide variety of volunteer experiences.
Students may participate in one-time or ongoing volunteer activities that will enrich student learning outside of the classroom. Volunteering allows students to develop new interests, skills, and abilities while creating change on the campus and community level.
In addition, BMCC volunteers develop as leaders who gain networking opportunities and professional contacts, build their résumé and co-curricular transcript, and have access to valuable career-building prospects.
For more information on off-campus volunteer events or to find out about Alternative Spring Break, please contact us at cct@bmcc.cuny.edu.
Agency Address: 424 East 92nd Street
City: New York
State: NY
Zip code: 10128
Phone: 212-876-7700
Email:
Website: http://www.aspca.org/nyc/volunteer-with-the-aspca
Contact Name: Laura Frank
Volunteer Duties:
Volunteering is a great way to help animals. Community shelters often need volunteers to help them with everything from animal handling to stuffing envelopes.
To volunteer with ASPCA, please visit their website. The organization only accepts online applications on a quarterly basis. Volunteer space is limited so be sure to check out other NYC Animal Care and Control (AC&C) shelters. To find one of these shelters near you, visit the NYC Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animal’s website at http://www.animalalliancenyc.org
Agency Address: 145 W. 28th St., 3rd Fl.
City: Manhattan
State: New York
Zip code: 10001
Phone: 212-947-1386 ext. 3
Email: outreach@actorstheatreworkshop.com
Website: http://www.actorstheatreworkshop.com/support/volunteer.html
Contact Name: Mariko Enkoji-Busch
Volunteer Duties:
Actors Theatre Workshop is proud to offer a Volunteer Program for people from all walks of life that leads to personal and professional development through creative training and community service, and provides an opportunity to make a meaningful commitment to our shared community through award-winning programs of The Actors Theatre Workshop.
Agency Address: 228-06 Northern Blvd
City: Douglaston
State: NY
Zip code: 11111
Phone: 718-229-4000 ext. 202
Email:
Website: http://www.alleypond.com/volunteers.html
Contact Name: Kimesha Reid-Grant
Volunteer Duties:
Alley Pond Environmental Center (APEC) is a private, non-profit corporation dedicated to establishing awareness, understanding and appreciation of the environment and the responsibilities associated with preserving the environment in an urban setting.
APEC overs an internship program to individuals over 18 and are volunteering for credit at an institution of higher education. Prospective inters are asked to sign up using the online application on their website.
Agency Address: 1478 Point Breeze
City: Far Rockaway
State: NY
Zip code: 11691
Phone: 718-471-2166
Email:
Website: http://www.alsnyc.org/
Contact Name: Barbara Cohen
Volunteer Duties:
Beach clean up
Agency Address: Central Park West and 79th Street
City: New York
State: NY
Zip code: 10024
Phone: 212-769-5171
Email:
Website: http://www.amnh.org/join-support/volunteer-now
Contact Name: Online application
Volunteer Duties:
The American Museum of Natural History utilizes more than one thousand volunteers. The volunteer program is administered by the Department of Volunteer Services.
More than 50% of the volunteers work directly with the public. They staff the information desks, teach school children, conduct tours of the Museum, and act as explainers in the fossil halls and in the earth and space exhibit area. The volunteers behind the scenes provide a wide range of essential services. They assist in the production of the Natural History magazine, provide special clerical and computer support services, work with the collections of the science departments, catalog and handle new and rare books in the library, and accept a myriad of other assignments in both the administrative and science departments of the Museum.
Agency Address: 520 West 49th Street
City: New York
State: NY
Zip code: 10019
Phone: (877) 733-2767
Email:
Website: http://www.redcross.org/ny/new-york/volunteer/opportunities
Contact Name: Boris
Volunteer Duties:
Volunteers insure that the American Red Cross continues to provide effective services that are responsive to the changing needs of the American public.
Agency Address: 12 W. 11th Street
City: New York
State: NY
Zip code: 10003
Phone: 212-254-8620
Email: executivedirector@ascensionoutreach.org
Website: http://www.ascensionoutreach.org/2.html
Contact Name: John Merryman
Volunteer Duties:
Tutoring in remedial reading for children in grades 2 – 8.
Agency Address: 106-06 Queens Blvd.
City: Forest Hills
State: NY
Zip code: 11375
Phone: 718.520.8197
Email:
Website:
Contact Name: CW
Volunteer Duties:
Looking for responsible, energetic and outgoing student volunteers to assist the seniors in either teaching them english, basic computer operation or reading to them
Agency Address: 1751 Park Avenue 3rd Floor
City: New York
State: NY
Zip code: 10035
Phone: 212-633-2500
Email:
Website: http://www.baileyhouse.org/
Contact Name: Michele Ivey
Volunteer Duties:
A group residence for homeless men and women who have been diagnosed with AIDS. .
Agency Address: 223 East 30th Street
City: New York
State: NY
Zip code: 10016
Phone: 646 688 1252
Email: volunteer@bigsnyc.org
Website: http://www.bigsnyc.org/index.php
Contact Name: Leo Ching
Volunteer Duties:
Mentoring
Community Based Program- volunteers must be 21 or older. Volunteers will be able to take kids out into the communities for various activities.
School Based Program- volunteers must be 18 or older. Volunteers will meet with a student at the student’s school once a week, typically during lunch period. These meetings will be supervised by a Big Brother Big Sister of NY staff member.
Agency Address: PS 154 East 135th Street and Alexander Ave.
City: Manhattan
State: New York
Zip code: 10455
Phone:
Email: cbishop09@cityyear.org
Website:
Contact Name: Chaveup Bishop (contact via email)
Volunteer Duties:
Note: This opportunity occurs only once a year.
One day community change volunteer opportunity in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx. Service work will be from 9am-1pm. Projects include mural painting, landscaping, and gardening. Volunteers are encouraged to stay after work for a free lunch and street fair from 1pm-3pm. Groups and families are welcome to attend.
Volunteers under 18 will need a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
Agency Address: 20 West 190th Street
City: Bronx
State: NY
Zip code: 10468
Phone: 347 590-0285
Email: jramos@boomprogram.com/ jalcantara@boomprogram.com
Website: http://www.boomprogram.com/
Contact Name: Ms. Ramos or Ms. Johanna
Volunteer Duties:
What is BOOM? BOOM is a site based, one on one, mentoring program whose goal is to identify and service 225 youth, between 4th and 8th grade; BOOM is designed, specifically, to meet the needs of children across the City of New York, and especially the Bronx; by providing mentors to our community, the community of youth in this City, the Bronx One on One Mentoring program (BOOM) can begin to help guide the lives of youth in ways that can speak, more directly, to their individual needs.
Volunteers must be 21 or older, and this is a year long commitment.
Agency Address: Bronx Zoo
City: Bronx
State: NY
Zip code: 10460
Phone: See description
Email: See description
Website: http://www.bronxzoo.com/help-wildlife/volunteer/bronx-zoo-volunteer.aspx
Contact Name:
Volunteer Duties:
Bronx Zoo Education Docents
Enthusiastic adults 18 or older, who can serve weekdays or weekends for a minimum period of two years, are prime candidates for the program. Weekday docents serve one day per week; weekend docents serve one day every other weekend. Please refer to the website for more information, or you may call (718) 220-5141 or email foz@wcs.org.
Bronx Zoo Volunteer Ambassadors
Volunteers are responsible for providing the best possible guest experience and service to our visitors. Applicants to our program must be 18 years of age or older, with a valid driver’s license. They must also successfully complete a five day training program. To apply, please email a statement of interest and your resume to SeasonalRecruitment@wcs.org with “Volunteer Ambassador” in the subject line. For more information, please call (718) 220-5103.
Agency Address: 900 Washington Avenue
City: Brooklyn
State: NY
Zip code: 11225
Phone: 718-623-7260
Email: louiscesario@bbg.org
Website: http://www.bbg.org/get_involved/volunteer/
Contact Name: Lou Cesario
Volunteer Duties:
Volunteers work in most departments, including horticulture, education, science, membership, and gardener’s resource center. See website for additional information and descriptions of the different volunteer opportunities.
Agency Address: 285 Schermerhorn Street
City: Brooklyn
State: NY
Zip code: 11217
Phone: (718) 310-5614
Email: info@WeAreBCS.org
Website: http://www.wearebcs.org/bcs/Get_Involved/BCSAction/
Contact Name: Kristina Reintamm
Volunteer Duties:
The Brooklyn Bureau of Community Service has a wide range of volunteer opportunities available for individuals in their Children and Family Services and Adult Programs.
Agency Address: Grand Army Plaza
City: Brooklyn
State: NY
Zip code: 11695
Phone: 718-230-2406
Email:
Website: http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/support/volunteer/
Contact Name:
Volunteer Duties:
Library
Agency Address: 1011 First Avenue
City: New York
State: NY
Zip code: 10022
Phone: (212) 371-1000
Email: ccvolunteer@archny.org
Website: http://www.catholiccharitiesnyvolunteer.org
Contact Name: Staci Jo Bruce
Volunteer Duties:
Agency Address: 355 Lexington Ave., 3rd Fl
City: New York
State: NY
Zip code: 10017
Phone: 212-687-1234
Email: vivienne@citymeals.org
Website: www.citymeals.org
Contact Name: Vivienne O’Neill
er Duties:
New York Meals on wheels deliver 2 million meals to over 16,000 seniors in New York each year. Along with delivering healthy senior meals, City Meals coordinates thousands of devoted volunteers to provide human companionship and serve the elderly with compassion and dignity. Volunteers will help deliver food to homebound individuals.
Agency Address: 424 Madison Avenue, Sixth Floor
City: New York
State: NY
Zip code: 10017
Phone: 212.986.8783 x202
Email: saviles@cff.org
Website: greatstrides.cff.org.
Contact Name: Suzette Aviles
Volunteer Duties:
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s is currently recruiting volunteers for the Great Strides Walk taking place at Foley Square, lower Manhattan on Sunday, June 3rd, 2012
Agency Address: 5220 4th Avenue
City: Brooklyn
State: New York
Zip code: 11220
Phone: 718 360 8167
Email: info@tpbk.org
Website: http://www.tpdomi.org/
Contact Name: Lenore Hildebrand
Volunteer Duties:
Discipleship works with troubled youth, high school dropouts, families in crisis, the homeless, substance abusers, persons infected and affected by the HIV virus, adult non-readers, and non-English speaking immigrants.
Agency Address: 39 Broadway, 10th Floor
City: New York,
State: NY
Zip code: 10006
Phone: 212.566.7855 x.8350
Email: Volunteer@foodbanknyc.org
Website: www.foodbanknyc.org/
Contact Name: Risa Hamilton-Lightfoot
Volunteer Duties:
As one of the country’s largest food banks, their mission is to end hunger in New York City by organizing food, information and support for community survival and dignity. They offer New Yorkers in West Harlem a broad range of programs to alleviate food poverty, including a soup kitchen that serves hot meals and a choice-style food pantry. Volunteers are needed to help cook, serve and stock food in the kitchen, and to help clients shop and stock food in the pantry
Agency Address: 195 West Houston Street
City: New York
State: NY
Zip code: 10014
Phone: 212) 647-9700 x239
Email: volunteer@gildasclubnyc.org
Website: http://www.gildasclubnyc.org/Volunteering/Volunteer.html
Contact Name: Leah Milton
Volunteer Duties:
Volunteers are involved in the children’s program, where they supervise recreational play for children with cancer or well children whose parents have cancer.
Agency Address: 300 Nassau Rd
City: Huntington
State: NY
Zip code: 11743
Phone: 888-634-8436
Email: info@goodnewscorps.org
Website: http://www.goodnewscorps.org/what_is_gnc.html
Contact Name:
Volunteer Duties:
Agency Address: 304 Prospect Avenue
City: Staten Island
State: NY
Zip code:
Phone: 718-447-2630
Email:
Website: http://www.childrensaidsociety.org/goodhue
Contact Name: Katie LiVolsi
Volunteer Duties:
Individuals and groups who will participate in structured volunteer programs as well as support the youth and families served on an as-needed basis. Most of our volunteer opportunities occur at one of our more than 30 sites around New York City and run from mid-September through May.
Agency Address: West 29th Street , 5th Floor
City: Manhattan
State: New York
Zip code: 10001
Phone: 212-228-5000
Email: info@newyorkcares.org
Website: http://www.newyorkcares.org/volunteer/volunteer_opportunities/search_projects/index.php?projecttype=Health+and+Wellness&location=&neighborhood=&trains=&timeofday=&dow=&dateM=&dateD=&dateY=&description=&projname=&sortoption=date&x=3&y=3&pass=1&page=1
Contact Name:
Volunteer Duties:
Oppurtunies available in other Boroughs also. View website for more information.
On New York Cares Health and Wellness projects, volunteers bring much-needed companionship to long-term hospital residents and individuals living with devastating illnesses, such as HIV/AIDS. Volunteers host parties, prepare and deliver meals, knit, play music or games, and more with patients who are often isolated and lonely.
To Apply: before volunteering, you must attend a one-hour orientation. Orientation schedules are available at www.nycares.org
Agency Address: 1740 8th Street
City: Brooklyn
State: NY
Zip code: 11214
Phone: 718-232-3666
Email:
Website: http://www.svcmc.org/body.cfm?id=50
Contact Name: Gail Livingston
Volunteer Duties:
Nursing home
Agency Address: 148 West 37th Street 13th floor
City: New York,
State: NY
Zip code: 10018
Phone: 212 757-0915 x 102
Email: dlee@hsny.org
Website: www.hsny.org
Contact Name: Dwaine Lee
Volunteer Duties:
Horticultural Society of New York has a variety of programming including several unique workforce development initiatives that offer training to disadvantaged populations in: Horticulture, landscaping and “Green Infrastructure” installation and maintenance. The Hort often uses the services of volunteers and interns to support this and other programming that we offer.
Agency Address: 45-18 Court Square Suite 500
City: Long Island City
State: NY
Zip code: 11101
Phone: (718) 472-1999
Email: info@hospiceny.com
Website: http://www.hospiceny.com/Volunteers/VolunteersHomePage/tabid/108/Default.aspx
Contact Name: Angela Purpura
Volunteer Duties:
Volunteers work in the following areas: Patient care services, Inpatient Unit, Hospice Office, and Bereavement Program.
Agency Address: 145 W. 28th Street, 3rd Floor
City: New York
State: New York
Zip code: 10001
Phone: 212.947.1386 ext.0
Email: outreach@actorstheatreworkshop.com
Website: http://www.ActorsTheatreWorkshop.com
Contact Name: Mariko Enkoji-Busch
Volunteer Duties:
This individual’s responsibilities will include supporting theatre staff, maintaining current hardware, and continually upgrading all hardware and software to better serve the needs of the theatre.
Agency Address: 122 East 42nd St. 11th Floor
City: Manhattan
State: New York
Zip code: 10168
Phone: (212) 551-3100
Email: VolunteerNY@theIRC.org
Website: http://www.rescue.org/us-program/us-new-york-ny
Contact Name:
Volunteer Duties:
The International Rescue Committee is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian agency providing assistance to refugees and displaced people around the world. It is currently working in nearly 30 countries helping people flee racial, religious, and ethnic prosecution, as well as those uprooted by war and violence, At the outbreak of an emergency, IRC provides lifesaving assistance – rapidly delivering critical medical and public health services, shelter , and food. Once a crisis stablilizes, IRC enables refugees to cope with life in exile – through training, education, and income-generating programs, they acquire new skills to become self -sufficient. For those who cannot safely return to their countries and who qualify for entry into the United States, IRC assists in their ressettlement through a national network of 18 offices.
Agency Address: 120 West 106th Street
City: New York
State: NY
Zip code: 10025
Phone: 212-870-4940
Email: mlevi@jhha.org
Website: http://www.jewishhome.org/help-us-help-others/volunteer
Contact Name: Miriam Levi (212) 870-4618 Director of Community Life Activities
Volunteer Duties:
Care for senior citizens
Bronx Volunteer Department
Phone: (718) 410-1563
Email: dvayserfirova@jhha.orgManhattan Volunteer Department
Phone: (212) 870-4618
Email: mlevi@jhha.orgWestchester Volunteer Department
Phone: (914) 864-5140
Email: alionheart@jhha.orgCommunity Services
Phone: (212) 273-2500
Email: amorgan@jhha.org
Agency Address: 205 E.42nd Street Suite 203
City: New York
State: NY
Zip code: 10017
Phone: (212) 949.5269
Email: info@jany.org
Website: http://www.jany.org/volunteer/index.shtml
Contact Name: Diana Lee (212) 907-0028
Volunteer Duties:
Youth development
Agency Address: 80 Maiden Lane 11th Floor
City: New York
State: NY
Zip code: 10038
Phone: (212) 213-3370
Email:
Website: http://www.learningleaders.org/volunteer/opportunities
Contact Name: Andrea Jordan
Volunteer Duties:
Various tutoring opportunities
Must be at least 18 to volunteer
Agency Address: 331 E. 70th Street
City: New York
State: NY
Zip code: 10021
Phone: 212-744-5022 ext. 1238
Email: asnowden@lenoxhill.org
Website: http://www.lenoxhill.org/content/volunteer/index.html
Contact Name: Anthony Snowden
Volunteer Duties:
Some volunteers serve on an ongoing basis while others help with short-term assignments or special events. Opportunities are available on weekdays, evenings and weekends, and include a variety of activities. If you have a few hours to spare, there is a volunteer opportunity here for you.
Agency Address: 111 E. 59th Street
City: New York
State: NY
Zip code: 10022
Phone: 212-821-9688
Email:
Website: http://www.lighthouse.org/donate-volunteer/volunteer/
Contact Name: Cheryl A. Pemberton
Volunteer Duties:
Lighthouse International enables people of all ages who are blind or partially sighted to lead independent and productive lives.
Agency Address: 30 E. 33rd Street 6th floor
City: New York
State: NY
Zip code: 10016
Phone: 212-725-9200 ext.120
Email: volunteermanager@literacypartners.org
Website: http://www.literacypartners.org/
Contact Name: Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteer Duties:
Literacy Partners teaches adults to read, write and do mathematics in tutorial and family literacy programs staffed by volunteers and professionals. It also leads a pioneering effort to research, develop and disseminate the best program practices locally and nationally. It requires a minimum one year commitment.
Agency Address: 475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1244
City: New York
State: NY
Zip code: 10115
Phone: (212) 870 1100
Email: mherstein@lssny.org
Website: http://www.lssny.org/site/life-savers/
Contact Name: Marc Herstein
Volunteer Duties:
Volunteering at LSSNY is a way to add purpose to your life and hope to the lives of families around the world.
Volunteers play a vital role in the effort to end hunger and poverty and promote sustainable solutions, sound nutrition and community well being.
Agency Address: 1275 York Avenue Room C-128
City: New York
State: NY
Zip code: 10003
Phone: 212-639-5980
Email:
Website: http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/1288.cfm
Contact Name: Jane Helal-Siegal
Volunteer Duties:
Volunteer opportunities are varied and include assignments in key patient areas. Volunteers help escort patients, deliver flowers, staff the library, and act as couriers.
Agency Address: 5 Hanover Square, 18th Floor,
City: New York, NY 10004
State: NY
Zip code: 10004
Phone: 212-400-8223 Fax: 212-400
Email: jedwards@mentoringusa.org; recruitment@mentoringusa.org
Website: www.mentoringusa.org
Contact Name: Janelle Edwards
Volunteer Duties:
Mentoring USA is a non-profit organization that aims to forge powerful, transformative connections for young people through the advocacy and involvement of mentors. Using a one-to-one site-based model, our trained mentors inspire by example and model positive life choices. Please visit our website, www.mentoringusa.org to find out more about our organization and how to get involved.
If you are interested in mentoring, please Apply Here. Once you fill out an online application, you will be prompted to RSVP for training. The Volunteer Coordinator, will be in contact with you.
Frequently Asked Questions:
*What is a site-based program?
All of our programs take place at the facility where our partnerships exist, under the supervision of a Site Supervisor. We form partnerships with foster care agencies, public housing facilities, public schools and community centers and recruit our Mentees from these sources.
What are the benefits of mentoring?
Our mentors are able to network within a community of dedicated volunteers. In our one-to-one site-based mentoring model, mentors will be interacting with groups of other participants and have the opportunity to develop friendships. Mentoring also builds upon youth development skills for those looking to gain experience with youth. Most importantly, you’ll be positively changing a child’s life.
*As a mentor, what will a mentoring session with my mentee consist of?
How your time is spent with a Mentee depends on the Mentee’s needs. We provide structured activities within our Activity Guide that implements educational elements. However, the time spent with your Mentee can be used to do homework, talk about their day, or even collaborate on an art project.
*How long is the commitment and How often do you meet?
Our programs require the commitment of one academic year (September to June). Programs usually kick off at the end of September/early October. Four to six hours per month are required. Depending on the site selected, a mentor will either meet their mentee for 1 hour every week or 2 hours every other week.
*How do I become a mentor?
First, fill out an application and then RSVP to attend a mentor training. At the training, you will be introduced to the responsibilities of a mentor, benefits to mentoring, best practices in mentoring, and what to expect from your volunteer experience with MUSA
Agency Address: 80 Maiden Lane 21 FL
City: New York
State: NY
Zip code: 10038
Phone: 212-453-9619
Email: volunteer@metcouncil.org
Website: http://www.metcouncil.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Get_Involved_Volunteer
Contact Name: Stephanie Greenberg, Volunteer Department Manager
Volunteer Duties:
If you like to give back, have fun, and meet new people, you have come to the right place. Met Council has volunteer opportunities for all ages and interests, and has enabled hundreds of dedicated individuals to get involved on the ground floor of New York City by helping people where they need it most.
Agency Address: 45 West 53rd Street
City: New York
State: NY
Zip code: 10023
Phone: 212-977-7170 ext. 330
Email:
Website: http://www.folkartmuseum.org/
Contact Name: Jane Lattes
Volunteer Duties:
Varied
Agency Address: 2 Lafayette Street
City: New York
State: NY
Zip code: 10007
Phone: 212-442-3114
Email:
Website: http://www.aging.ny.gov/GetInvolved/Volunteer.cfm
Contact Name: Mary Ann Mckinne or Harriet Eagle
Volunteer Duties:
Volunteers receive pre-service and in-service training in such topics as: the aging process, needs of visually impaired older adults, sighted guide techniques, roles of the volunteer, the volunteer/client relationship, community resources and how to obtain them, volunteer safety in other peoples’ homes and in the street, and multi-cultural sensitivity.
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Agency Address: 519 E. 11th Street
City: New York
State: NY
Zip code: 10009
Phone: 212-777-1010
Email: info@nazarethhousingnyc.org
Website: http://www.nazarethhousingnyc.org/Volunteer.html
Contact Name: Michael Callaghan
Volunteer Duties:
Nazareth Housing is a private, non-sectarian agency that serves the needs of the multi-ethnic community in one of the poorest sections of Manhattan. We provide transitional housing to homeless families, most often women under 21 with young children.
Agency Address: 125 Park Avenue
City: Manhattan
State: NY
Zip code: 10020
Phone: 212 835 1736
Email:
Website: http://www.nybloodcenter.org/index.jsp
Contact Name: Ellen Kramar
Volunteer Duties:
As a New York Blood Center volunteer, you may assist at blood drives, blood donation centers or with administrative help. No experience is necessary, as all volunteers receive orientation and training. The only requirements are that you must be at least 16 years old and enjoy working with people.
Agency Address: 2900 Southern Blvd
City: Bronx
State: NY
Zip code: 10458
Phone: 718-817-8564
Email:
Website: http://www.nybg.org/support_the_garden/volunteer/
Contact Name: Jackie Martinez, Director of Volunteer Services
Volunteer Duties:
Volunteer’s range in age from 13 to 90+ and throughout the year participate in an array of activities that encompass all interests, skills, and time commitments.
Agency Address: 214 West 29th Street, 5th Floor
City: New York
State: NY
Zip code: 10001
Phone: 212-228-5000
Email: info@newyorkcares.org
Website: http://www.newyorkcares.org/volunteer/volunteer_opportunities/getting_started_2.php
Contact Name:
Volunteer Duties:
New York Cares offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities to accommodate busy schedules. Projects are scheduled on weekdays and weekend mornings, afternoons, and evenings.
Agency Address: 525 East 68th Street
City: New York
State: NY
Zip code: 10065
Phone: 212-746-4396
Email:
Website: http://nyp.org/volunteer/index.html
Contact Name:
Volunteer Duties:
Varied
Agency Address: 116 John Street, 22nd Floor
City: New York
State: NY
Zip code: 10038
Phone: 212-791-4927
Email: info@nyyouthatrisk.org
Website: http://www.nyyouthatrisk.org/
Contact Name: Ms. Danielle Skeen
Volunteer Duties:
Our Comprehensive Program Model can be tailored to meet the needs of youth at risk of dropping out of school, becoming involved in the criminal justice system, engaging violent behavior, or becoming a teenage parent.
Agency Address: BMCC – Room N-320
City:
State:
Zip code:
Phone: 212-220-8180
Email:
Website: https://wwwdev.bmcc.cuny.edu/student-affairs/accessibility/
Contact Name: Marcos Gonzalez / N320
Volunteer Duties:
Make a difference in another student’s life by volunteering to be a note taker or a reader for disabled students.
You must meet the following requirements in order to volunteer to be a note taker or reader:
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Passing scores on the CUNY Assessment Tests (entrance exams) OR completion of all necessary remedial coursework.
- Must have completed at least one semester at BMCC.
Agency Address: 199 14th Street
City: Brooklyn
State: NY
Zip code: 11215
Phone: 718-499-7701
Email:
Website: http://www.psgdc.org/
Contact Name: Christopher Nadeau, Director
Volunteer Duties:
Care for senior citizens
Agency Address: 305 7th Avenue, 13th floor
City: New York
State: NY
Zip code: 10001
Phone: 212-645-3444 ext. 107
Email:
Website: http://www.partnershipforthehomeless.org/
Contact Name: Ed Snowden
Volunteer Duties:
The Partnership for the Homeless is committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness by providing a wide array of services that effectively and humanely address the complex needs of homeless people.
Agency Address: 199 Chambers St.
City: New York
State: NY
Zip code: 10007
Phone: 212.220.8130
Email: studentaffairs@bmcc.cuny.edu
Website:
Contact Name: Iris Wangpataravanich or Tiffany James – Room S-343
Volunteer Duties:
Are you outgoing? Can you write well? Interested in mentoring students who are new to college?
If you want to be a guiding light for a new student trying to navigate the college for the first time, then you should consider becoming a PAL!
Eligibility Requirements:
-Must have completed at least 15 credits at BMCC.
-Have a BMCC GPA of 3.0 or higher.
All potential PALs must attend a mandatory, one hour orientation and training session in order to participate in the program. Upon successful completion of the training, PALs will be assigned to new students (called STARs), and will commit to maintaining a mentorship via e-mail with them.
For more information and to obtain an application, click here.
Agency Address: 34 East 12th Street
City: New York
State: NY
Zip code: 10003
Phone: 718-389-5309 ext. 105
Email:
Website: http://www.palnyc.org/index.asp
Contact Name: Tamara
Volunteer Duties:
Individual volunteers bring their own personal knowledge and experience to working with kids in a variety of ways such as job training, tutoring, educational programs, the performing arts, crafts, or computers.
Agency Address: 100 Park Avenue
City: Staten Island
State: NY
Zip code: 10302
Phone: 718-448-1544 ext. 165
Email:
Website: http://www.projecthospitality.org/
Contact Name: Aaron Jackson
Volunteer Duties:
A community-based, nonprofit institution that provides food for the hungry, shelter for the homeless and care for persons living with HIV/AIDS on Staten Island.
Agency Address: 199 14th St. #3 Brooklyn, NY 11215
City: Brooklyn
State: New York
Zip code: 11215
Phone: (718) 210-1104
Email: hpickwell@lmcmc.com
Website:
Contact Name: Hanna Pickwell
Volunteer Duties:
Positions include tutors in high school math and science, documentary film-making, and graphic design and activity leader for high school students
Agency Address: 199 14th Street
City: Brooklyn
State: NY
Zip code: 11215
Phone: 718-768-0778
Email:
Website: http://www.pry.org/
Contact Name: Rebecca Gallagher
Volunteer Duties:
Developing Skills in young adults.
Agency Address: 95 Prospect Park West
City: Brooklyn
State: NY
Zip code: 11215
Phone: 718-965-8960
Email: volunteers@prospectpark.org
Website: http://www.prospectpark.org/
Contact Name: James Green
Volunteer Duties:
Some volunteer opportunities include: cleaning, greening and planting. Leading guided tours, office help, carpentry, photography, historic archives internships, working with children and nature at the Audubon.
Agency Address: 5 Lutheran Family Health Centers located in the Sunset Park Area, Park Slope, and East Flatbush
City: Brooklyn
State: New York
Zip code:
Phone: 718 630-7175
Email: rweiss@lmcmc.com
Website:
Contact Name: Ruth Weiss
Volunteer Duties:
Read to children in a doctor’s waiting room.
Agency Address: 445 Lenox Road P.O. Box 48
City: Brooklyn
State: NY
Zip code: 11203
Phone: 718-270-2844
Email:
Website: http://www.downstate.edu/
Contact Name: Denise Spencer
Volunteer Duties:
Variety of clerical services
Agency Address: 1512 Ave. Z
City: Brooklyn
State: NY
Zip code: 11235
Phone: 718-646-7500
Email: volunteer@selfhelp.net.
Website: http://www.selfhelp.net/partner-with-us/volunteer
Contact Name: Stephanie Haik
Volunteer Duties:
From our earliest days, volunteers have been an integral part of the Selfhelp community. Today, over 1,000 volunteers devote time and effort on behalf of seniors in our residences, senior centers and Nazi Victims Services Program. You can, too. There are many ways you can help.
Agency Address: 9000 Shore Rd. West Building Brooklyn, NY 11209
City: Brooklyn
State: New York
Zip code: 11209
Phone: (718) 210-1104
Email: hpickwell@lmcmc.com
Website:
Contact Name: Hanna Pickwell
Volunteer Duties:
Positions include food server; friendly visitor; performer; activity leader; basic computer skills instructor; Seniors in Touch assistant
Agency Address: 100 Richmond Terrace
City: Staten Island
State: NY
Zip code: 10301
Phone: 718-362-1005
Email:
Website: http://www.statenislandusa.com/pages/botanical_garden.html
Contact Name: Rona Cusick
Volunteer Duties:
Varied
Agency Address: 4520 4th Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11220
City: Brooklyn
State: New York
Zip code: 11220
Phone: (718) 210-1104
Email: hpickwell@lmcmc.com
Website:
Contact Name: Hanna Pickwell
Volunteer Duties:
Friendly visitor
Agency Address: 157 Montague Street
City: Brooklyn
State: New York
Zip code: 11201
Phone: 718-852-9307 ext. 32
Email:
Website: http://www.thehopeprogram.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=56&Itemid=81
Contact Name: Steve Hock
Agency Address: 132 W. 31st St.
City: New York
State: NY
Zip code: 10001
Phone: (212) 273-5275
Email: volunteer@jasa.org.
Website: www.jasa.org
Contact Name: Amina Khawaja
Volunteer Duties:
“JASA” mission is to sustain and enrich the lives of the aging in the New York Metropolitan area so they can remain in the community with dignity and autonomy.
You can give back to the community by donating your time, experience, and enthusiasm as a JASA volunteer. Become a member of the JASA team! You can volunteer to visit or telephone a homebound senior; accompany a senior to the physician; help care for pets; or lead a discussion group. Time commitment varies. Volunteers are asked to complete an application and be interviewed. Match your interests to seniors’ interests and you will both gain from the partnership.
JASA offers these and other volunteer opportunities: friendly visiting, pet care, teleconnect, escort service and group service projects.
Agency Address: 208 West 13th Street
City: New York
State: NY
Zip code: 10011
Phone: 212-620-7310
Email:
Website: http://www.gaycenter.org/
Contact Name: Yojani Hernandez or volunteer@gaycenter.org.
Volunteer Duties:
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center cares for individuals and groups in need; educates the public and the community; and empowers individuals and groups to achieve their fullest potential.
Agency Address: 208 W 13th Street
City: New York,
State: NY
Zip code: 10011
Phone: 646.358.1714
Email: kshaffer@gaycenter.org
Website: www.gaycenter.org
Contact Name: Kate Shaffer
Volunteer Duties:
Volunteers must be age 21 or older. However, potential volunteers under 21 will be allowed to assist at the Youth Services area.
There are a variety of programs run through our Youth Services department, and some really great internships that may be of interest; more info about internships is available here: http://www.gaycenter.org/youth/internships.
Agency Address:
City: New York,
State: New York,
Zip code: 10003,
Phone: 212-673-3041
Email:
Website: http://www.samaritansnyc.org/
Contact Name: Joy, Hotline Program Director
Volunteer Duties:
Gain experience you can’t get anywhere else as you help people who are experiencing some form of personal crisis–from a bad day to a broken heart to a traumatic loss or depressive illness. Volunteer on Samaritans 24-hour suicide prevention hotline.
Agency Address: 371 6th Avenue
City: New York
State: NY
Zip code: 10014
Phone: 917-754-8901
Email:
Website: http://washingtonsquarecatholic.org/
Contact Name: Steven Santo
Volunteer Duties:
Soup kitchen. Serves meals to homeless.
Agency Address: 644 Greenwich Street
City: New York
State: NY
Zip code: 10014
Phone: 212) 337-5894
Email: AudreyK@villagecare.org
Website: www.villagecare.org
Contact Name: Audrey Kessler
Volunteer Duties:
Do you have a special interest, hobby or talent? VillageCare has many opportunities for those who want to share some time with those in our programs. We are completely dedicated to promoting the health, dignity and comfort of the individuals we serve, and volunteers are a vital component of our efforts.
Volunteer opportunities for nearly all age categories exist in our programs. Whether it’s providing companionship, leading an activity, providing entertainment, or lending a hand…there is a lot you can do. The rewards of volunteering are many.
Whether you can give an hour a week or an hour a month, your volunteer help is appreciated.
Agency Address: 607 Hudson Street
City: New York
State: NY
Zip code: 10014
Phone: 212-337-9476
Email:
Website: http://www.villagecare.org/urbanvillage/nursing_home.html
Contact Name: Katie Loor
Volunteer Duties:
Care for village seniors
Agency Address: 343 Warren St. Brooklyn, NY 11201
City: Brooklyn
State: New York
Zip code: 11201
Phone: (718) 210-1104
Email: hpickwell@lmcmc.com
Website:
Contact Name: Hanna Pickwell
Volunteer Duties:
Positions include librarian, K-2 Teaching Assistant, front office assistant, kitchen helper
Agency Address:
City:
State:
Zip code:
Phone: 212-220-8165
Email:
Website: http://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/women/index.html
Contact Name: Deborah Parker / Room S362
Volunteer Duties:
The Women’s Center has various volunteer opportunities available.
Agency Address: 215 West 23rd Street and 122 West 17th Street
City: Manhattan
State: New York
Zip code: 10011
Phone: (212) 741 9210
Email:
Website: http://www.ymcanyc.org/index.php?id=1090
Contact Name: Nathan Sherfinski (212) 912 2358
Volunteer Duties:
Volunteers of all ages are needed to help provide interesting older adult programs which include planning recreational activities, building reading, as well as conversation and computer skills to immigrants and refugees. There are also volunteer opportunities to share talents with Nursery School students.
