Do you want to join the fight against hunger? Would you love to a part of a dedicated team that helps 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. Pantry manager: Sandra Ruiz Schedule: Tuesday 9am-1pm Wednesday 8am-1pm Group size: 1-2 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 Covid 19 policy Please Adhere to temperature checks when signing in. Arrive with your face mask securely on. All guests and staff will wear one as well. Pro tip (bring a spare to change into after the event!) Utilize all hand sanitizing stations frequently and maintain a clean work area. Follow all social distancing protocols and crowd flow areas. Listen for further instruction from our staff on site.

New York, NY

4/14/21 8:00 AM + more

Do you want to join the fight against hunger? Would you love to a part of a dedicated team that helps provide food for our community? The Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Memorial Center is one of New York City’s most vibrant treasures, located in the heart of Harlem. Managed and operated by Catholic Charities Community Services since 1954, Kennedy Center is a resource center for the community. Our goal is to provide help for individuals and families in need and create hope. Come on down to the Kennedy Center in Harlem. We are looking for friendly volunteers to help us with food distribution and stocking our shelves. Schedule: Wednesday 9am - 1pm Group size: 1-10 volunteers Location: 34 W 134th St, New York, NY 10037 What you will do: Help with setup Stock fresh food on our shelves. Bag fresh food for our neighbors and friends Smile and have fun! Covid 19 policy Please Adhere to temperature checks when signing in. Arrive with your face mask securely on. All guest and staff will wear one as well. Pro tip (bring a spare to change into after the event!) Utilize all hand sanitizing stations frequently and maintain a clean work area. Follow all social distancing protocols and crowd flow areas. Listen for further instruction from our staff on site.

New York, NY

4/14/21 9:00 AM + more

Urgent! We need your help! Every day our team hits the streets to deliver fresh food to homebound new yorkers across the city. With a growing list of people in need of food delivered to their homes, we need volunteers to help with deliveries. No Car Necessary! What you will do: Meet our team at the Kennedy center and help load the truck for delivery Join our drivers on the road as they travel to each site location Following our social distance delivery methods, bring our meals to people's homes in a safe and compassionate manner. Schedule: Monday - Fridays 10am-2pm Location: Kennedy Center 34 W 134th St, New York, NY 10037 Covid 19 policy Please Adhere to temperature checks when signing in. Arrive with your face mask securely on. All guest and staff will wear one as well. Pro tip (bring a spare to change into after the event!) Utilize all hand sanitizing stations frequently and maintain a clean work area. Follow all social distancing protocols and crowd flow areas. Listen for further instruction from our staff for safer delivery protocols

New York, NY

4/14/21 10:00 AM + more

Do you want to help feed the hungry? Would you love to a part of a passionate team that helps 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: Monday: 10 am -2 pm Tuesday: 10 am -2 pm Wednesday: 10 am -2 pm Thursday: 10 am -2 pm Accommodate Group size: 1-3 volunteers (up to 5 volunteers on Thursdays) 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 Please Adhere to temperature checks when signing in. Arrive with your face mask securely on. All guest and staff will wear one as well. Pro tip (bring a spare to change into after the event!) Utilize all hand sanitizing stations frequently and maintain a clean work area. Follow all social distancing protocols and crowd flow areas. Listen for further instruction from our staff on site.

New York, NY

4/14/21 10:00 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 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 the waiting area Smile and have fun! Covid 19 policy Please Adhere to temperature checks when signing in. Arrive with your face mask securely on. All guest and staff will wear one as well. Pro tip (bring a spare to change into after the event!) Utilize all hand sanitizing stations frequently and maintain a clean work area. Follow all social distancing protocols and crowd flow areas. Listen for further instruction from our staff on site.

The Bronx, NY

4/14/21 10:00 AM + more

We are looking for volunteers to help us at our food pantry to bag meals and produce for our friends and neighbors at the St. Augustine food pantry. No Background Check Needed Location: 1168 Franklin Avenue, Bronx Schedule: Thursdays 9 AM – 2 PM What you'll do: Bag meals and food items Help with setting up and break down ​Help with end day cleaning and sanitizing COVID 19 POLICY Your safety and our client's safety is of the utmost concern. 1. Everyone will be asked to wear gloves, face masks, sanitize materials, and sterilized workstations. 2. Clients will come at designated times and pick up the food through contactless methods. 3. We request all volunteers to be in good health and not above 60 years old. We do not wish to put any vulnerable populations at risk. Driving? We have parking in our lot! No Background Check Needed

The Bronx, NY

4/15/21 9:00 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 fill out an intake form using a PDF screening tool on the computer 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. ​Screeners are needed from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. If you are interested and available, please choose any of the available dates and click here to watch our “Individual Information Sessions” webinar *Signing up does NOT guarantee your spot. We will confirm with every participant 48 hrs. in advance.

No Location, No Location

4/16/21 9:00 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

4/16/21 9:00 AM + more

Join us as we deliver fresh hot meals to New York Citys most vulnerable, the seniors, the disabled, and our veterans. Encore is located in Midtown West. Encore Community Services provides care and service to older adults living in the Clinton/Times Square/Midtown communities, and to any older adult person who visits its senior center. For any questions please email Jennifer Asquino at jasquino@encorenyc.org Schedule: Saturday Delivery 9am - 11:30 am Packing 10am- 12:30 pm Group size- 10 volunteers ​Location: Encore Community Services 239 West 49th Street All Ages and groups are welcomed to volunteer ​minors must be accompanied by one adult Our COVID-19 safety protocol is as follows: Masks must be worn at all times inside the center and during delivery. Temperatures are taken upon entry to the center Gloves and hand sanitizer is available to all who need them please follow our Social distancing guidelines

New York, NY

4/17/21 9:00 AM + more

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Catholic Charities and our Federation of 90 Agencies! Come join us for a virtual orientation session to learn more about the vast number of services we provide to 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: Virtually over Zoom

New York, NY

4/28/21 6:00 PM + more

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

5/2/21 12:00 AM + more

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Immigration Court Help Desk, Self Help Workshop. Every month we assist a group of unrepresented respondents in completing their Immigration Forms, which we will then submit to the government on their behalf. Location: Fully Remote Volunteer Role: Helping participants to fill out the required Immigration Form(s): I-589 | Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization Motion to Change Venue Motion to Change Address Motion to Reopen Other(s) You just need a computer with Adobe and a cell phone. Hours and Duration: It takes about 2 hours to complete the form but might be more, depending on the participant’s case. As you work, the attorney who will be reviewing your case may send you some additional questions to follow up with the participant. Expressing interest does not guarantee a spot; we will reach out to you every month to confirm availability. If you are interested and available, please click here to watch our “How to prepare an asylum” webinar. *Spanish speakers are welcome! We will confirm with every participant 48 hrs. in advance.

New York, NY

Through 6/30/21

REMOTE POSITION We have a new position available if anyone is interested in an unpaid internship. POTS is in need of 1 to 2 case management interns to assist our case management team with intakes over the phone. Interns must be bilingual in both Spanish and English, have stable internet connection, and be available 16-20 hours a week. This position involves calling clients and informing them about our services. Qualifications: Spanish language proficiency Demonstrated interest in human services through previous volunteering, coursework or work experience Experience and knowledge of MS Office products Identification with POTS’s mission and values Able to commit to at least 3 months to the internship Any interested candidates can send their resume and a paragraph about why they were interested in this position. My email is scaban@potsbronx.org.

The Bronx, NY

Through 4/30/21

Mercy Center needs your support! During these hard times, there services have not stopped. If you would like to volunteer from your home and donate materials to help keep us running, we have a wish list prepared! Wish list will be attached below with the needed items! Kitchen supplies: we provide coffee and tea on a daily basis for adult participants, and snacks for our children. Food is a part of every celebration at Mercy Center! For Families: we look forward to the return of the arts in NYC as the pandemic eases. Our women’s knitting group has restarted virtually this year, and supplies are always gratefully received. Personal items: especially needed during the COVID-driven economic crisis, diapers and other home and hygiene products are offered as needed to our community. Children: supplies are used for educational support, as well as arts and crafts activities during After School and after the pandemic, in our babysitting programs. Office Supplies & Miscellaneous items: day-to-day basics that are utilized by staff and participants. ATTN: Steven Stritch and Debbie Panek Address: 377 E 145th St, The Bronx, NY 10454

Bronx, NY

Through 5/8/21

Support a family in need through our care drive! Betances Houses is a community residence hosting over 600 low-income families. Due to the pandemic even, the most basic house supplies can be difficult to afford. We turn to you to assist these hard-working citizens. Every bar of soap and paper towel counts! For the month of Feb. to March 31st Betances will be collecting these items for the residents. New items ONLY. Our covid 19 and general hygiene precautions strictly forbid used products. How can I help? STEP 1 - Go on Amazon or your favorite store to purchase any of these items: Toothbrushes & toothpaste Dishwashing liquid Toilet paper Body soap Baby wipes Diapers Paper towels Feminine hygiene products (Maxi pads/tampons) STEP 2 - Ship these items to: Betances House Care Drive Attn: Paola Martinez 537 East 146st, Bronx NY 10455

The Bronx, NY

Through 5/8/21

Help mothers care for their little ones by donating a box of diapers on Amazon!

New York, NY

Through 6/30/21

Due to the COVID pandemic, We have been looking for new ways to receive food assistance as it is our highest need. Please consider donated goods by going on our amazon wishlist or emailing Trish Gough to donate fresh produce with delivery times and more information.

Through 12/29/21

Love Writing inspirational and uplifting stories? We are looking for writers to contribute articles for our seasonal magazine and blogs. This opportunity can be done 100% remotely from the comfort of your own home. Writers are asked to complete 1-2 articles for the magazine. See our past publishings here: https://www.astorservices.org/astor-magazine/ Schedule: Flexible *Writers will check in with the Astor Services team once a week with updates over Zoom, Email or phone call.* Approximate time commitment: 8-10 hours (includes writing time and meeting updates) Number of Articles to write: 1-2 Pieces Qualifications: Passion for writing and some past experience in writing (Examples can include but are not limited to - blogs, newspapers, Editorial, published reviews, childrens stories, research papers etc)

Through 8/1/21