Do you want to join the fight against hunger? Would you love to a part of a dedicated team who help provide food for our community? Come on down to St. Cecilia's food pantry. We are looking for friendly volunteers to help us with food distribution and stocking our shelves. Schedule: Tuesday 9am-1pm Wednesday 8am-1pm Group size: 1-4 volunteers Location: 125 East 105th Street (off Lexington Avenue) What you will do: Help with setup Stock fresh food on our shelves for inventory Manage the line and check-in Guide elderly clients down the hallway to waiting area Smile and have fun! COVID 19 POLICY Upon arrival please wear a face mask. All staff members will wear a face covering and we are asking the public to arrive with one as well. TIP- You can bring a second mask to change into. Please use all hand sanitizing stations frequently.

New York, NY

10/27/20 9:00 AM + more

Do you want to help feed the hungry? Would you love to a part of a passionate team who help provide food nutritional for our community? Come on down to Washingtons Heights Ecumenical Food Pantry (WHEFP). We are looking for compassionate volunteers to help us with food distribution and bagging our inventory. Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesdays, & Thursdays 9 am-1pm Group size: 6-8 volunteers Location: 665 West 182nd street New York, NY What you will do: Tuesday and Wednesdays: Help with setup, bagging and Stock fresh food on our shelves. Thursdays: Manage the line and check-in, Guide elderly clients, distribute food Smile and have fun! COVID 19 POLICY Upon arrival please wear a face mask. All staff members will wear a face covering and we are asking the public to arrive with one as well. TIP- You can bring a second mask to change into. Please use all hand sanitizing stations frequently and maintain a clean work area.

New York, NY

10/27/20 9:00 AM + more

Do you want to join the fight against hunger? Would you love to a part of a dedicated team who help provide food for our community? Come on down to Bronx Hub's food pantry. We are looking for friendly volunteers to help us with food distribution and stocking our shelves. Location: 402 E 152 Street Bronx, NY,10455 Schedule: Mon – Thurs 10am – 3pm Commitment: 3 times a year What you will do: Help with setup Stock fresh food on our shelves for inventory Manage the line and check-in Guide elderly clients down the hallway to waiting area Smile and have fun! COVID 19 POLICY Upon arrival please wear a face mask. All staff members will wear a face covering and we are asking the public to arrive with one as well. TIP- You can bring a second mask to change into. Please use all hand sanitizing stations frequently.

The Bronx, NY

10/27/20 10:00 AM + more

We need volunteers for our Immigration Court Helpdesk REMOTE Individual Information Sessions (IIS). Throughout the month, we offer IIS to unrepresented individuals in non-detained court proceedings. The goal of the individual information session is to help individuals understand their legal situations and provide additional information about possible forms of relief or immigration court procedures. Your role as a volunteer is to provide interpretation during a phone or video call with a participant and another volunteer who will be completing an intake form. It takes about 1 hour to complete it, but it might be more, depending on the participant’s case. You just need a computer and a quiet place to make the phone call. You will be expected to sign up for the day and assist 4 participants. We will confirm with every participant 48 hrs. in advance. Interpreters are needed from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. If you are interested and available, please choose a date. Individuals with Spanish skills are especially encouraged to volunteer.

No Location, No Location

10/28/20 9:00 AM + more

Are you ready for a spooky good time? Volunteer at our Family Halloween Celebration this year and be the highlight of someone's day. We are looking for enthusiastic, interactive, undead volunteers to help hand out ghoulish candy and slimy prizes to our guests. Come dressed up in your favorite Halloween costume and join on the fun! This event will be hosted outdoors in our Courtyard. Date: October 28, 2020 Location: 537 E 146th Street, Bronx, NY Schedule: 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm What you will do: Set up and break down Distribute candy and spooky prizes Help with crowd flow and maintaining social distancing Smile and have a haunting good time! Qualifications: Comfortable being outdoors and on your feet for extended periods of time Can lift 10-15lbs Teen volunteers are welcomed but must be accompanied by one adult. COVID 19 POLICY: Upon arrival please wear a face mask. All staff members will wear a face covering and we are asking the public to arrive with one as well. TIP- You can bring a second mask to change into. Please use all hand sanitizing stations frequently. Follow all social distancing parameters including crowd flow signs, designated work areas, and more.

The Bronx, NY

10/28/20 12:00 PM

We need volunteers for our Immigration Court Helpdesk REMOTE Individual Information Sessions (IIS). Throughout the month, we offer IIS to unrepresented individuals in non-detained court proceedings. The goal of the individual information session is to help individuals understand their legal situations and provide additional information about possible forms of relief or immigration court procedures. Your role as a volunteer is to fill out an intake form during a phone or video call with the participant. It takes about 1 hour to complete the form but might be more, depending on the participant’s case. After the form is completed, the attorney assigned for the day will call the client back to provide the information about possible forms of relief. You just need a computer and a quiet place to make the phone call. You will be expected to sign up for the day and assist 4 participants. If you are interested and available, please click here to watch our “Individual Information Sessions” webinar ​Screeners are needed from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. If you are interested and available, please choose any of the available dates. We will confirm with every participant 48 hrs. in advance.

No Location, No Location

12/22/20 9:00 AM + more

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Catholic Charities and our Federation of 90 Agencies! Come join us for virtual orientation session to learn more about the 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! You must first register below in order to be sent the zoom meeting link. Also You CAN volunteer at one of our opportunities before attending orientation. Location: Zoom

New York, NY

10/29/20 6:30 PM + more

Grand Street Guild is hosting a Halloween party/walk through for families and their little trick or treaters! We encourage you to join us on October 30th for this spooky night of fun and dress up in your best costumes! What you'll do: 1. Decor set up 2. Hand out candy 3. Sanitize work spaces 4. Join us in the Halloween spirit! COVID 19 POLICY: Upon arrival please wear a face mask. All staff members will wear a face covering and we are asking the public to arrive with one as well. TIP- You can bring a second mask to change into. Please use all hand sanitizing stations frequently. Follow all social distancing parameters including crowd flow signs, designated work areas, and more. Disclaimer** There will be a dog costume contest and photographers on site!

New York, NY

10/30/20 3:30 PM

Hundreds of families seek mentoring services through Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring each year - we can’t serve them without volunteers like you! Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring is... Founded in 1902, Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring strives to transform the lives of children through one-to-one mentoring, while strengthening entire families in hardship. In Bigs & Littles NYC’s keystone mentoring program, youth ages 7-19, are carefully matched with a Big Sister or Big Brother who serves as an adviser, role model, and adult friend. Mentoring matches meet twice monthly for activities such as enjoying a show or ballgame, working together on a service project, or spending time talking and exploring NYC. Matches are supported by life skills programming, crisis intervention, family support, and referral assistance as well as a dedicated Professional Program Manager to oversee and guide the match relationship. This mentoring model has been the core of Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring mission for over a century. Our goal is for all young people to be empowered to recognize, reach for and achieve their full potential. We know the program works: 100% of our kids avoid pregnancy, 100% avoid arrest, 93% are promoted to the next grade, 100% graduate High School and 100% matriculate into college or a training program A Match is... The relationship between a Big (volunteer mentor) and a Little (mentee) Bigs serve as positive role models and friends who help Littles set and accomplish goals Bigs and Littles plan and participate in fun activities together which form a lasting impact for both individuals Supported by a Match Coordinator (Masters level social worker or equivalent) at the agency Bigs are ... 21 years old or older Interested in mentoring a Little of the same gender, age 7-17, who lives in the five boroughs Willing and able to finance match outings (low or no-cost outings are highly encouraged) Willing to pick up / drop off Little for outings if the Little doesn’t travel independently From all walks of life! Men, people of color, volunteers ages 50+, individuals of all faith backgrounds, and Spanish speakers highly encouraged to apply Big and Little matches connect... Over time: Bigs and Littles each commit to the match relationship for at least one year Face-to-face: twice per month for about eight total hours (usually on the weekends) Over the phone: once weekly to catch up To learn skills: workshops are offered throughout the year at the Bigs & Littles NYC office for hands-on match support and skill-building Interested? Contact us... On the internet: BigsLittlesNYC/volunteers On the phone: 212-475-3291 x211 On social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Mentoring not a good fit right now? Get in touch to learn how you can support us with volunteer recruitment, donor cultivation, and other engagement opportunities at Bigs & Littles NYC.

New York, NY

11/2/20 12:00 AM + more

The Meatloaf Kitchen, located in the East Village, serves warm meals of meatloaf to the hungry in New York City. We have currently switched over to a meal pick up station to serve our community. No sitdown services will be available for the next 30 days. There are two shifts available: First Shift 7:30am am-12 pm for food preparation Second Shift 11:20 am-3:30 pm for greeting guests, serving food, and clean up! Note: Volunteer hours are not recorded for this activity.

New York, NY

11/21/20 11:30 AM + more

Want to help families receive turkeys and food just in time for the holiday? Then we need your help! We are looking for able bodied and enthusiastic volunteers to support the Annual Catholic Charities of New York Turkey Distribution. This much anticipated event in Harlem feeds hundreds of families in need throughout New York. For the safety of all, this event will be held outdoors under our COVID-19 policy guidelines. Schedule November 23, 2020 - 12 volunteers from 9am – 2pm - 12 volunteers from 11am – 4pm November 24, 2020 - 12 volunteers from 7am – 12pm - 12 volunteers from 12pm – 5pm Location: 34 West 134th Street, bet. Lenox & Fifth Avenues New York, NY 10037 What you will do: 1. Set up and clean up 2. Sanitizing work station areas 3. Distribute turkeys, fruit, vegetables, and grains 4. Smile and have fun Qualifications: 1. Be comfortable greeting our guests and giving directions 2. Able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs 3. Capable of standing and walking for long periods of times outdoors 4. Comply with our COVID 19 safety precautions COVID-19 Policy: 1. Upon arrival please wear a face mask. All staff members will wear a face covering and we are asking the public to arrive with one as well. PRO-TIP- You can bring a second mask to change into after the event. 2. Kindly utilize hand sanitizing and hand washing stations frequently. 3.Use our additional PPE equipment including gloves as needed. 4.Follow crowd flow signs and observe social distancing between your team mates.

New York, NY

11/23/20 9:00 AM + more

Do you want to work in a food pantry? We are looking for volunteers to assist in our small food pantry, stocking shelves or helping to put together and distribute food to our clients. LSA Family Health Services is located in East Harlem near the 116th 4/5/6 Subway line. Location 333 East 115th street b/w 1st and 2nd Ave. Schedule Wednesdays 9:30am-11:30am & 1-3pm All health and safety protocols will be followed in light of COVID-19; Masks and gloves provided Requirements: Be in good health and symptom-free. LSA Family Health Service, founded by The Little Sisters of the Assumption in 1958, is a neighborhood-based nonprofit which delivers a holistic model of human services. We help families meet their most fundamental needs: food, clothing, healthcare, and a safe home. Through home visits, on-site services, support groups, classes and more, we help the most vulnerable achieve the wellness and strength they need to move forward.

New York, NY

Through 12/31/20

Do you want to help serve the hungry in our food pantry? Part Of The Solution (POTS) is located in the Bronx and is between the Botanical Gardens and Fordham Metro North stops. POTS is also located off the B/D/4 subway lines at the Kingsbridge Road stations. Every day POTS serves around 80-100 families at our food pantry. Food Pantry Volunteer Saturdays 8:30am - 3pm Help clients with any questions they have as they pick up thier food Sanitize work stations and help maintain social distancing guidelines Perform "check-in/out" duties ensuring clients are receiving the appropriate amount of food based upon established nutritional guidelines Minimum age: 14 POTS’ mosaic of services, big and small, simple and complex, come together in its "one-stop shop" model. Offering a wide array of support under one roof, staff and services work in concert to address diverse and complex needs. When POTS does not directly provide a needed service, staff link clients with peer organizations to ensure every individual receives the help he or she needs. Anyone who turns to POTS in crisis will leave with help, hope and a chance at improved stability. Services include: community dining room, food pantry, mail services, showers, barbershop, clothing room, legal clinic, case management, and more!

Bronx, NY

Through 12/31/20

Come and join our newest teams of photographers who capture moments of generosity and hope! We need photographers and videographers to visit our food pantries, human service agencies, events throughout Manhattan and the Bronx. This is a great way to build out your professional portfolio and take amazing unique photos of New Yorkers receiving help. *Videographers are especially needed! Each assignment will have 2 openings for photographers/videographer to work together. Schedule/Commitment Minimum of 3 Months Flexible! Events and activities can happen at anytime. We will email you a list of upcoming events for you to choose from. Each Assignment will last about 1 hour. *Last minute assignments- Occasionally you will receive an notice about a request for the next day. If you are able to attend please respond immediately that you would like to accept the assignment so we may coordinate. Qualifications/Requirements 1 Year of prior experience Able to travel throughout NYC and work with a team. Have your own professional equipment to capture quality images. This can include Nikon, Bridge Cameras, video cameras, DSLR's etc. Please NO cellphone cameras. COVID 19 regulations Your health and safety is extremely important to us. All our sites are actively following social distancing protocols. Our staff wear gloves and masks to protect our clients and frequently sanitize all working spaces throught out the day. Upon your arrival we kindly ask all volunteers to wash their hands Please bring a mask for protection. You are free to wear gloves as well. How do I sign up? Click on "Express an interest" Email our team 3 examples/images/videos of your past work. We will email you a PDF of tips and pointers for Catholic Charities New York images. Please review it and let us know if you have any questions. Wait for an Email from our Marketing team about upcoming events. Respond to the email about your desired assignment! Things to know Each assignment is open to 2 volunteers After you sign up you will receive contact information and specific pointers about who/what we need images of. If you have any questions feel free to contact the marketing team. They are happy to assist in any way.

New York, NY

Through 12/31/20

We are currently looking for new remote interns (Fall 2020) that are able to work with a diverse, multicultural staff and client population, gain insights into the challenges that refugees/asylees face, provide a service to the office that is integral in the resettlement process, and learn more about non-profit programming and management. If you are interested in learning more about the process of refugees and asylees apply today! The Refugee Resettlement department of Catholic Charities Community Services provides assistance to refugees, asylees, SIVs, Cuban/Haitian entrants, certified victims of trafficking, and unaccompanied minors from diverse backgrounds. The department offers case management, employment-based, and educational services that help clients feel secure in their new community. To further help us with this goal, we are looking to bring on interns who are interested in engaging in our office functions while interacting one-on-one with clients to help them work towards self-sufficiency. Due to COVID-19, our office is currently working remotely once we are open again expect to physically be in the office. Potential Responsibilities: Develop client resumes Assist in school enrollments and job applications Prepare for and accompany clients to appointments Assist in client intakes and assessments Facilitate workshops and orientations Perform mock interviews and interview preparation Tutor in computer basics and employment readiness Conduct research on education, housing, mental health, and other resources available in NYC Assist in administrative/front desk tasks Required Skills: Strong written and oral communication skills Excellent organization and attention to detail Able to work independently and balance multiple projects and deadlines Flexible, patient, compassionate, and interested in working with a refugee/asylee population Knowledge of additional language skills (particularly Spanish French, Arabic, and Manderin) are beneficial but not required Schedule/ Commitment: Intern hours normally take place during office hours, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. Hours/shifts can be flexible according to the intern’s schedule and availability. Required commitment of 12+ hours per week for a minimum of three months. How to Apply: To apply, email your resume and cover letter to Anna.GotterbarnDiGiuseppe@archny.org with “Education & Employment Internship Application” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing, rolling basis.

New York, NY

Through 12/31/20

Hundreds of families seek mentoring services through Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring each year - we can’t serve them without volunteers like you! While we are in need of volunteers across the 5 boroughs we have a pressing need for male volunteers especially in Manhattan. We have over 100 boys waiting to be matched with a mentor. Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring is... Founded in 1902, Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring strives to transform the lives of children through one-to-one mentoring, while strengthening entire families in hardship. In Bigs & Littles NYC’s keystone mentoring program, youth ages 7-19, are carefully matched with a Big Sister or Big Brother who serves as an adviser, role model, and adult friend. Mentoring matches meet twice monthly for activities such as enjoying a show or ballgame, working together on a service project, or spending time talking and exploring NYC. Matches are supported by life skills programming, crisis intervention, family support, and referral assistance as well as a dedicated Professional Program Manager to oversee and guide the match relationship. This mentoring model has been the core of Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring mission for over a century. Our goal is for all young people to be empowered to recognize, reach for and achieve their full potential. We know the program works: 100% of our kids avoid pregnancy, 100% avoid arrest, 93% are promoted to the next grade, 100% graduate High School and 100% matriculate into college or a training program. A Match is... The relationship between a Big (volunteer mentor) and a Little (mentee) Bigs serve as positive role models and friends who help Littles set and accomplish goals Bigs and Littles plan and participate in fun activities together which form a lasting impact for both individuals Supported by a Match Coordinator (Masters level social worker or equivalent) at the agency Bigs are ... 21 years old or older Interested in mentoring a Little of the same gender, age 7-17, who lives in the five boroughs Willing and able to finance match outings (low or no-cost outings are highly encouraged) Willing to pick up / drop off Little for outings if the Little doesn’t travel independently From all walks of life! Men, people of color, volunteers ages 50+, individuals of all faith backgrounds, and Spanish speakers highly encouraged to apply Big and Little matches connect... Over time: Bigs and Littles each commit to the match relationship for at least one year Face-to-face: twice per month for about eight total hours (usually on the weekends) Over the phone: once weekly to catch up To learn skills: workshops are offered throughout the year at the Bigs & Littles NYC office for hands-on match support and skill-building Interested? Contact us... On the internet: BigsLittlesNYC/volunteers On the phone: 212-475-3291 x211 On social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Mentoring not a good fit right now? Get in touch to learn how you can support us with volunteer recruitment, donor cultivation, and other engagement opportunities at Bigs & Littles NYC.

New York, NY

Through 2/2/21

Maria Droste Counseling Services exists because we believe everyone deserves access to affordable and compassionate psychotherapy and counseling. A good grant writer is a necessity for any organization, and we are looking for someone with grant writing skills to lend them to a counseling center with a great mission! This grant writer volunteer could work from their home and communicate with the Executive Director via telephone or Skype. We are located in Midtown Manhattan/Murray Hill on Madison and 33rd. We are accessible by most major subways (1/2/3/6/D/F/B/M) and buses!​ Volunteer positions require the following qualifications: A commitment to and understanding of MDCS’ mission Personal warmth and hospitality Personal integrity and credibility Prior experience in the area you would like to volunteer Maria Droste Counseling Services is an affiliate of the Catholic Charities Federation of Agencies. We are a community of caring professionals who are committed to affirming and respecting all people. Our mission is to provide affordable psychotherapy and counseling to those who are experiencing difficulties at home, at work, in school, or in relationships. We also provide training, development, and supervision in a supportive peer environment. Maria Droste Counseling Services has provided thousands of clients from the New York metropolitan area with excellent and affordable mental health care. The agency was founded on the belief that clinicians fortunate enough to have the resources to earn professional credentials would welcome the opportunity to give something back to the community. This dream keeps being realized – the agency began with two volunteers in a tiny walk-up office on 23rd Street. Now over twenty volunteer staff work in a 10-office suite on Madison Avenue. These volunteers come to the agency through current or past volunteers, various professional networks of social workers, psychologists and mental health counselors. Many of the professional staff of volunteer therapists maintain full-time positions outside the agency and several maintain private practices. Each year, one or two graduate students from Fordham University’s School of Social Work are accepted into a one-year internship program. Interns are offered a professional experience, ongoing training, and individual and group supervision.

New York, NY

Through 1/9/21

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, visit https://www.catholiccharitiesnyprobono.org/ and please contact Susan Marks at susan.marks@archny.org

Through 12/31/20