The Catholic Charities Junior Board introduces young professionals (ages 25-40) to the wide array of programs and works of Catholic Charities through volunteer opportunities, social gatherings, faith-based events, and philanthropic support. The Junior Board helps cultivate the next generation of leaders committed to Catholic Charities to serve those in need in our community. The General Meeting is a great opportunity for you to meet the Executive Committee and find out how you can join in on the planning of events hosted by our co-chairs. Learn more about upcoming events, meetings and new volunteer opportunities occurring this coming Spring and Summer. When: Wednesday, April 25th at 6:30 PM Where: Catholic Charities, 1011 Fist Avenue in 9th floor Conference Room (Rm 921) **The meeting will be followed by a reception held in the Dillion Room **

New York, NY

4/25/18 6:30 PM

If you do not have immigration legal experience, please make sure you have attended a training in the past or have volunteered previously with this program. Dedicated and personable volunteers are needed for information gathering and legal screenings for people with hearings at Immigration Court. You will meet with prospective clients, gather information about their journey to the United States, their life histories, and work with Catholic Charities attorneys to inform immigrants about their rights and legal options. If you are bi-lingual and interested in interpreting ONLY, please register here: http://www.catholiccharitiesnyvolunteer.org/HOC__Volunteer_Opportunity_Details_Page?id=a0C0W00000vORiI If you have not yet registered to volunteer with Catholic Charities, you will be prompted to create an account first. Please note: once completed, you will need to sign up for this event by selecting the "sign up" button under the shift you desire.

New York, NY

4/26/18 9:00 AM +more

Lend your language skills and help interpret for legal screeners at the Immigration Court! Spanish needed. If you are interested in screening prospective clients, please register here: http://www.catholiccharitiesnyvolunteer.org/HOC__Volunteer_Opportunity_Details_Page?id=a0C0W00000vORjN If you have not yet registered to volunteer with Catholic Charities, you will be prompted to create an account first. Please note: once completed, you will need to sign up for this event by selecting the "sign up" button under the shift you desire.

New York, NY

5/3/18 9:00 AM +more

Help us prepare and teach healthy food options to our food pantry clients! This event will take place in the Kennedy Center (34 West 134th Street), which is just off the 2/3 line. The food pantry at the Kennedy Center serves hundreds of needy New Yorkers each month with dignity by offering multiple choices in a “grocery store” experience – individuals choose between rice or pasta, greens or carrots, etc. Much of this community is unfamiliar with healthy eating habits, and they are also not well versed in how to prepare healthy meals. This “Healthy Food Fair” will teach some of these skills. Participants will cycle through a series of learning stations and listen to a guest chef do a cooking demonstration. Volunteers are needed to help set up the event, help the guest chef prepare meal samples, and also help guide participants throughout the event. **This event is being sponsored through the generous donations of TIAA**

New York, NY

4/27/18 1:00 PM

We need volunteers to help New Yorkers register for the NaturalizeNY lottery through the New Americans Hotline. NaturalizeNY is a lottery for permanent residents whose income is not low enough to qualify for a fee waiver, but who still cannot afford to pay the $725 required to apply for naturalization. You and the staff of the New Americans Hotline – the only statewide immigration hotline in the country! – will help callers register on-line during a four-evening phone bank that will air on Univision. Four hour shifts are available from May 1 to May 4, from 4 pm to 8 pm. Fluency in Spanish is a big plus!

New York, NY

5/1/18 4:00 PM +more

Beacon of Hope House provides housing support for adults living with mental health issues. The talent show is an opportunity for our residents to perform songs, poetry, and dance or to showcase their art for an audience of their peers, staff members, volunteers, and invited Board members, and family. We serve a dinner before the show and then serve dessert/coffee at intermission. We have a disc jockey who provides their music and sound. We are looking for volunteers to help with the following: Setup up food/beverage tables Decorate the tables with covers and centerpieces Sign in residents and their guests Welcome and assist residents and guests to their seats Serve food and beverages and help with cleaning off tables For Public Transportation to the event: Take the 2 or 3 Train to 135th street then walk eastward or take the M1, M33, or Bx33 Bus.

New York, NY

5/2/18 4:00 PM

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Catholic Charities and our Federation of 90 Agencies! Come join us for an orientation session at our HQ in Midtown East (1011 First Avenue) to learn more about the history of Catholic Charities, the vast number of services we provide to needy New Yorkers, the variety of volunteer opportunities we provide, some guidelines and expectations for how to excel in your new role, and more! This is also a great opportunity to meet some of your fellow volunteers and meet the Volunteer Services Team. We look forward to having you join us! If you would like to attend an orientation but are unable to do so because of time/location concerns, please email us at ccvolunteer@archny.org.

New York, NY

5/2/18 6:30 PM +more

Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic Charities Junior Board? The Catholic Charities Junior Board introduces young professionals (ages 25-40) to the wide array of programs and works of Catholic Charities through volunteer opportunities, social gatherings, faith-based events, and philanthropic support. The Junior Board helps cultivate the next generation of leaders committed to Catholic Charities to serve those in need in our community. The Midnight Run is a great and casual way to get to know some of the Junior Board's members -- you can ask questions, make new friends, and help needy New Yorkers. And thankfully, the Midnight Run doesn't happen at midnight, nor does it involve running! It's easy! Volunteers bring in an item of food (assignments are emailed beforehand - maybe a loaf of bread, a box of snacks, some sliced ham or even a package of napkins), and then quickly assemble lunch bags filled with sandwiches and juice boxes (the whole process is done in a speedy 20-30 minutes!). Completed lunch bags are divided amongst volunteers and each volunteer is free to distribute them to the homeless on their way home. Volunteers will meet at 1011 First Avenue at 7:00. Click HERE to learn more about how you can become a Junior Board member TODAY!

New York, NY

5/9/18 7:00 PM +more

Come join us on May 18th, 2018 at our Bronx County Community Legal Clinic and serve your community with Catholic Charities! Dedicated and personable volunteers are needed for information gathering, legal screenings, and application assistance. You will meet with prospective clients, gather information about their journey to the United States, their life histories, and work with Catholic Charities attorneys to inform immigrants about their rights and legal options. Training will be provided via webinar a week in advance of the clinic. *Spanish and/or French fluency preferred, but not required. Two shifts are available 9:00am - 1:30pm and 1:00pm - 5:30pm. Sign up for one shift or both! To sign up for an all day shift, please select the first option. If you have not yet registered to volunteer with Catholic Charities, you will be prompted to create an account first. Please note: once completed, you will need to sign up for this event by selecting the "sign up" button under the shift you desire.

Bronx, NY

5/18/18 9:00 AM +more

The Refugee Resettlement Career Mentorship Program of Catholic Charities Community Services (CCCS) aims to provide an opportunity for working professionals to share employment resources, job search assistance, and networking support with refugee clients. Career Mentors will provide at least three months of support to help clients establish and work toward career goals. This will be achieved through resume and cover letter development, job research, interview skills practice, salary and benefit negotiations, and workplace expectations and culture. Career Mentors and Refugee Mentees will meet at a designated public location once per week and may also check in by phone or email to provide additional support.

New York, NY

Through 12/31/18

Lott Assisted Living Residence frequently requires volunteers to escort our frail, elderly residents to medical appointments. Recently acclaimed by New York Magazine as one of the most highly respected elder care facilities in the region, Lott Residence is a not-for-profit and Manhattan’s only assisted living facility that accepts Medicaid, and serves as a state and national model for the quality of life that can be achieved for assisted living. Lott Residence is on the Upper East Side and over looks Central Park. Additional Information: Doctor appointments are usually between normal business hours. These appointments can be up to a block of 4 hours including travel. Transportation will be provided by the facility. Appointments can be scheduled up to weeks or days in advance. Please note: Volunteers are required to pass a medical clearance, which involves a PPD test (to determine whether the volunteer has tuberculosis). The test can be provided at Lott Residence.

New York, NY

Through 12/31/18

We are looking for volunteer attorneys to teach the Tenants' Rights & Responsibilities Workshop under our Tenant Education Program (TEP). Volunteer attorneys are needed to teach workshops on Tuesdays at the Kennedy Center in Harlem (off the 2/3 line -- 34 West 134th Street) from 5:30 - 7:30pm. Volunteer attorneys need only commit to one Tuesday per month. The Program Coordinator will train volunteers in all necessary materials. TEP is a service provided by the Preserving Housing Department of Catholic Charities Community Services. The TEP consists of a series of training workshops covering topics relevant to preserving and stabilizing housing in NYC. Through its training workshops, this program aims to transform its participants into tenants who are reliable and preferable to the landlord by helping them: Learn basic knowledge and skills in managing the family budget Identify and practice basic rights and responsibilities as a NYC tenant Understand the need for a cooperative and peaceful landlord-tenant relationship Learn personal skills of communication and conflict resolution in the landlord-tenant relationship Know how to find a safe and adequate apartment in NYC that is affordable and within the tenant's financial means Get informed about rental subsidies and assistance programs provided by the local and federal governments Be aware of potential roots and reasons for eviction/homelessness and how to avoid them Have a glimpse on preparedness for employment and how to become marketable in the job market

New York, NY

Through 12/31/18

We are seeking volunteers for community-based Group Facilitator roles to support adults in ESOL programming. Volunteers facilitate conversation and/or activities for small groups of English learners, helping them improve their communication skills, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Through meaningful activities on relevant topics, volunteers partner with learners to build confidence in conversational English and support their adjustment to life in New York. For many learners, our programs are a first step toward achieving their English goals, and can build a bridge to further education, job training, or citizenship opportunities. Volunteer training and ongoing support are provided. Available opportunities for ESOL Group Facilitators: Mixed-level groups for parents at P.S. 1 (Lower Manhattan)—Tuesdays, 9–11am Mixed-level groups for residents at Grand Street Guild (Lower East Side)—Tuesdays, 1–2pm Mixed-level groups for residents at Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center (Upper West Side)—Wednesdays, 1–2pm ESOL program for guardians at Terra Firma (Bronx)—Wednesdays, 6–8pm Intermediate ESOL groups at Mid-Manhattan Adult Learning Center (Central Harlem)—Thursdays, 6:30–8pm Intermediate ESOL groups at Mercy Center (South Bronx)—Fridays, 9am–12pm The International Center requires its volunteers to: Demonstrate native English fluency and strong communication skills Demonstrate an interest in and sensitivity to other cultures Use active listening skills Be willing to work with learners at various levels Develop the content and structure of conversation sessions based on student needs and language goals, in alignment with program content Arrive prepared and on time for each session Work in collaboration with other volunteers Participate in an initial training session

New York, NY

Through 12/31/18

Incarnation Children’s Center (ICC) is New York City's only residence for children with HIV/AIDS. ICC is located in Washington Heights in Manhattan off the 168th Street A/C/1 Subway. ICC is a 21 bed skilled nursing facility. We house residents from birth to 21 years of age who are living with HIV and/or AIDS. Residents are referred to our facility through their medical clinics or other residential facilities. All 21 of the residents live at ICC. Some of our residents go out to school (via public transportation or NYC school buses); a few residents are home schooled; while some of our adult residents have graduated and have not yet found their vocational paths. ICC is looking for volunteers ages 21 and older who are able to commit to giving 3 hours per week for a minimum of 4 months. We are looking for individuals who would be willing to help residents with their homework; engage in recreational activities (i.e. playing sports in our backyard, engaging in the Wii game challenge, ice cream & smoothie night, etc.); chaperone our weekly facility outings, and most importantly, just to serve as a mentor and role model to our residents. Many of our residents were not expected to live to see their teen years. They had very little to look forward to. Thanks to modern medicine, being born or diagnosed with HIV & AIDS is no longer a death sentence. But, when you were brought up around negativity and little hope, role models are usually few and far between. That’s where you can make a difference. You would be offering normalcy and a sense of what their future could be if they made efforts to be more than what was expected of them upon being diagnosed. Please note: Volunteers are required to pass a medical clearance, which involves showing proof of vaccainations and a PPD test (to determine whether the volunteer has tuberculosis). This is important because of the population of children ICC works with.

New York, NY

Through 12/31/18

Please help us with your artistic skills! We are looking for volunteers to work with a group of students through their art class -- volunteers will help restore three murals in the hallways of the High School for Media and Communications (George Washington Educational Campus -- 549 Audubon Avenue, New York) (right off the 1 line at 191 St. subway stop). Carefully applying a new coat of paint to the murals will be the biggest task. Catholic Charities is the school’s non-profit partner charged with increasing school and individual student attendance, increasing parental involvement, expanding mental health services and fostering a safe, supportive and inviting school environment. Most of the students at the school are immigrants or the children of immigrants and the overwhelming majority qualify for free or reduced lunch.

New York, NY

Through 4/30/18

Help read surveys to the blind! This opportunity is located in Midtown East. The Consumer Satisfaction Volunteer will contact former Catholic Guild for the Blind clients via telephone to offer them the opportunity to orally complete a consumer satisfaction survey. Consumer Satisfaction is an important part of our monitoring and evaluation process. The consumer satisfaction survey provides a unique perspective on our services and their impact on our clients. Each survey is estimated to take about 15 minutes and the volunteer will document each client’s answers in real time via Survey Monkey. The Catholic Guild for the Blind removes barriers, creates solutions, and expands possibilities so people with vision loss can achieve their full potential. Our wide range of services includes: Travel/orientation and mobility instruction Personal daily/independent living skills Education and English as a Second Language programs Computer training/assistive technology Employment training and placement Low-vision services and devices Information, referrals and other supports About 25% of Catholic Guild clients are Spanish-speakers so at least one Spanish-speaking volunteer will be needed. The hours and duration of this opportunity are flexible and will depend upon the number of volunteers and their availability. If one volunteer took the entire opportunity, we estimate it would take about 38-40 hours to contact all clients. The timeframe is flexible, but we prefer it be between 12-5pm. We would like the opportunity to last no longer than 4 weeks.

New York, NY

Through 5/31/18

We need volunteers who are able to interpret at asylum interviews for unaccompanied youth (ages 5-18+, primarily from Central America). We are looking for individuals who are: fluent in English and Spanish, and/or Central or South American indigenous languages (e.g. K'iche', Kaqchikel, Achi, Mam, Chorti, and Quechua/Kichwa) must be available Monday - Friday during regular business hours (9am – 5pm) and asylum interview hours (7am – 5pm) able to travel to the asylum offices in Lyndhurst, NJ and/or Bethpage, NY punctual and reliable (tardiness can have a negative impact on the client’s case) comfortable hearing traumatic stories from children able to maintain strict confidentiality able and willing to take background check have a flexible schedule No interpretation experience necessary, but: must be available to complete a training on asylum interpretation must feel comfortable with consecutive interpretation and sight translation Additional Information: Interviews are usually scheduled two weeks in advance. You should have a flexible schedule to attend a pre-asylum meeting and the asylum interview. Asylum interviews are scheduled between 7am – 10am and may last 1 to 3 hours, plus commute time. The interpreter is expected to arrive 30 minutes prior to the interview time and may have to wait several hours before a client is called in for their interview - you will need to reserve the entire day for the interpretation. The volunteer may be asked to interpret twice a month. If you are a student and would like to receive internship credit, please indicate that in your response.

Through 12/31/18

Seeking attorney or law student volunteers interested in providing pro bono representation for immigrant clients throughout NYS. NO PRIOR IMMIGRATION EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Volunteers must: have a JD or be in law school be willing to provide full case representation to an immigrant client with training and mentorship support from Catholic Charities Pro Bono Supervising Attorneys be comfortable hearing traumatic stories from clients be able to handle confidential and sensitive information have a willingness to learn new areas of immigration law have the ability to travel to the Lower Hudson Valley to meet with clients who live outside of NYC be punctual and reliable Fluency in Spanish or other second language preferred, but not required. The CCCS Pro Bono Project is designed to give you the tools that you need to competently and effectively assist the most vulnerable immigrants. If you choose to accept one of our pro bono matters, you can expect your representation to be supported by expert legal training and in-depth mentorship. We place the following types of immigration matters: Affirmative/defensive asylum (Help immigrants who are afraid to return to their home country.) Affirmative/defensive special immigrant juvenile status (Help immigrant youth who have been abused, abandoned or neglected.) Other types of removal defense (Help immigrants fighting for their right to remain in the United States.) Relief for victims of violence (Help women & children who have been crime victims gain stability and safety.) Other affirmative applications (Help families to reunite and stay together.) If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Susan Marks at susan.marks@archny.org

Through 12/31/20