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. If you have not attended a training or event in the past, please watch this webinar before you sign up 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:https://www.catholiccharitiesnyvolunteer.org/opportunity/a0C0W00000vORiI?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

12/11/19 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. If you would like to donate to support us in our work with immigrants and refugees as they seek safety at our southern border and here in New York, please:

New York, NY

12/11/19 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 the Kennedy Center in Harlem. We are looking for friendly volunteers to help us with food distribution and stocking our shelves. Schedule: Wednesdays, 9-12pm Group size: 1-5 volunteers Location: 34 W 134th St, New York, NY 10037 What you will do: Help with setup Stock fresh food on our shelves. Hand out food to our clients and friends Smile and have fun! 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.

New York, NY

12/18/19 9:00 AM + more

Do you want to get a taste of what it's like to work with the Junior Board? 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! Where: 1011 First Ave b/w 55 and 56 street. When: Every 2nd Wednesday of the Month Time: 7:30pm What you'll do: 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 among volunteers and each volunteer is free to distribute them to the homeless on their way home. The Catholic Charities Junior Board introduces young professionals (ages 21-40) 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.

New York, NY

12/11/19 7:00 PM

St. Nicholas Program ensures that all individuals and families receive gifts of necessity during the holidays – coats, gloves, blankets and more. In addition, throughout the year, caseworkers aid these same individuals by providing job coaching, emergency financial assistance to prevent evictions or utility shut-off, food from one of our many food pantries, and school supplies. Volunteers are needed to help support the St. Nicholas Project Shopping Day. The St. Nicholas Project Shopping Day is a fun-filled day at the Kmart in Astor Place. We will be shopping for approximately 400 families on this day and we need your help! Volunteers will be asked to help us "shop" at Kmart to select winter clothing items, process these items through the Kmart registers, and load everything onto Catholic Charities trucks for delivery. Where: Kmart at Astor Place (770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003) What you will do: Shop for families (volunteers will receive a family profile and shop for winter items - Catholic Charities provides this budget) Help at the cash registers Bag and sort donation items Load trucks Provide other assistance as needed *We are unable to guarantee that each volunteer will be able to shop for families. We highly recommend you arrive early to shop for a family* Volunteers will be asked to assist in one or more of these areas. Kmart has changed its store layout, and we will depend on volunteers to help us with moving, bagging and storing items. TEAM REGISTRATION: This is a great opportunity for corporate groups, school groups, friends and family teams. If you wish to sign-up multiple people you can create a team -- however, you must first create your own log-in to do so. CREATE-A-TEAM Instructions

New York, NY

12/14/19 7:00 AM

This is a great *family friendly*volunteer opportunity -- all ages welcome! Help us deliver meals on foot to seniors in the midtown Manhattan area. Bring the gift of a delicious and nutritious meal, and provide homebound seniors with some company and a bright smile. 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.

New York, NY

12/14/19 9:30 AM + more

Dinner served with dignity and a smile. Catholic Charities currently provides case management support for the homeless residents of Bowery Residents Committee (BRC). At this location in East Harlem, Catholic Charities would like to serve the residents a home cooked meal before Christmas. Compassionate volunteers are needed to help set up, greet clients, and help serve dinner. Volunteers should be comfortable working with the homeless population, particularly those living with a variety of challenges. This is Holy Rosary’s 4th sit-down Christmas event! During this special event, our clients are able to enjoy a delicious catered food of their choice. Gifts, entertainment and lots of fun is the hallmark of this Christmas gathering!

New York, NY

12/18/19 3:00 PM

The Meatloaf Kitchen, located in the East Village, serves warm meals of meatloaf to the hungry in New York City. There are two shifts available: First Shift: 8am-12pm for food preparation Second Shift: 11:30am-3:30pm for greeting guests, serving food, and clean up! Note: Volunteer hours are not recorded for this activity.

New York, NY

12/21/19 8:30 AM + more

The Day Laborers Program (Obreros Unidos de Yonkers) is a Catholic Charities program, which provides services to the approximately 400 day laborers who gather each day along Yonkers Avenue to wait for work and their families. With the support of St. Peter's Church, we host a Three Kings Celebration (Epiphany) for the 400 day laborers, spouses, children, and families. Representatives from the Yonkers Police Department assist as well. Date and Place Saturday, January 4th St. Peter's School Gymnasium (204 Hawthorne Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10705) Shifts 2 PM - 6 PM *We need strong volunteers during this first shift -- volunteers will need to help lift and carry heavy items!* 6 PM - 9 PM What you will do 2 PM - 6 PM: clean and set up the event space, set up where the food stations, wrap utensils and set up plates. 6 PM - 9 PM: help check people in, distribute food and help with clean up.

Yonkers, NY

1/4/20 2:00 PM + more

Want to get a taste of what it's like to work with the Junior Board? The Midnight Run is a great and casual way to get to know our Junior Board members -- you can ask questions, make new friends, all while helping homeless New Yorkers. Don't worry, the Midnight Run doesn't happen at midnight and there is NO running! It's an easy and thoughtful way to give back! Where: 1011 First Ave b/w 55 and 56 street. When: Every 2nd Wednesday of the Month Time: 7-7:30pm What you'll do: Bring 1 food item (assignments are emailed beforehand - maybe a loaf of bread, a box of snacks, some sliced ham or even a package of napkins) Assemble lunch bags filled with tasty sandwiches and juice boxes (pack everything in a speedy 20-30 minutes!). Hand out lunch bags to the homeless on your way home! The Catholic Charities Junior Board introduces young professionals (ages 21-40) 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. You can become a member and join the Junior Board today here: https://www.catholiccharitiesnyvolunteer.org/junior-board-membership

New York, NY

1/8/20 7:00 PM + more

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.

New York, NY

Through12/31/19

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. We prefer volunteers to have a professional background or practical experience in NYC and NYS housing court legal issues. 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 To facilitate the TEP workshop, we prefer volunteers with a professional background or practical experience in NYC and NYS housing court legal issues.

New York, NY

Through12/31/19

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

Through12/31/19

Help us teach English to the visually impaired! The Catholic Guild for the Blind provides a variety of essential services to individuals who are blind and visually impaired, including immigrants who need to learn English in order to get a job or to pursue higher education. Our academic services include ESOL instruction Preparation for the high school equivalency (TASC) exam Preparation for college Schedule Tuesdays ​Any of these time periods 11:30 am-1:00 pm & 2:00pm-3:30pm ​Wednesday ​​Any of these time periods 9:30am-11am and 11am-12:30pm ​Fridays ​Any of these time periods ​9:30am-11am and 11am-12:30pm Commitment Once a week About 3 months Qualifications Bachelor's degree (or soon to be completed BA) in TESOL, English education or related field Some prior teaching experience Ability to develop and implement lesson plans and keep records A heart for working with individuals with disabilities Prior experience in working with visually impaired individuals is not required What you will do Teach a small class (1-4 students) – English conversation and literacy. Create and implement lessons Prepare materials in accessible formats – large print, audio, Braille Maintain student attendance and progress records Submit documents, including volunteer hours, to academic supervisor as requested *Orientation to working with visually impaired individuals, instruction in preparing accessible materials (large print, audio, Braille), and guidance in lesson planning will be provided, as well as ongoing support as needed.

New York, NY

Through6/30/20

Please help us with your artistic skills! We are seeking individual artists or a small group of artists (3-8) to paint motivational and uplifting murals on a new facility of Catholic Charities of Staten Island. We have multiple rooms and hallways with blank, clean walls to be filled. This can be a one-day opportunity a short-term opportunity over the course of 1-2 weeks depending on the availability of the artists. (Mount Loretto Campus, Building 13 -- 6581 Hylan Boulevard, SI, New York) (take S78 and S59 to Hylan Bl/Woodvale Avenue)

Staten Island, NY

Through12/31/19

We need volunteers who are willing to interpret at asylum interviews. We are looking for individuals who are: fluent in Spanish or French comfortable hearing traumatic stories able to handle confidential and sensitive information able to travel to the asylum offices in Lyndhurst, NJ, New York City, and/or Bethpage, NY punctual and reliable (tardiness can have a negative impact on the client’s case) able to have a flexible schedule. There is usually a waiting period of several hours before a client is called in for their interview- you will need to reserve the entire day for the interpretation. Interviews are usually scheduled at 8:15am and you must arrive by 7:15am. Ideally, you would also be available to come to the office(s) (Downtown Manhattan or South Bronx) or to meet with the client once before the scheduled interview to get acquainted with the child and the case, but it is not a requirement. Please fill out this brief survey to sign up: https://goo.gl/forms/xhCwWDpINrxDljhL2

New York, NY

Through12/31/19

Do you want to work with toddlers and mothers in a classroom setting? Help us work to carry out a curriculum that meets each child's individual needs! LSA Family Health Services is located in East Harlem near the 116th 4/5/6 Subway line. We are looking for volunteers to assist with a group of children (15 months – 3 years) and their mothers in a classroom setting. Work under the direction of the Program Director and with the team to carry out curriculum that meets the children’s individual needs. Flexibility and emotional stability are necessary to work with children and families in stressful situations, as well as having a sense of fun and enjoyment in work. Hours needed: at least two mornings or afternoons a week. Mondays thru Thursdays 9:30 – 11:30, 12:30 – 2:30 Bilingual (Spanish/English) helpful. 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

Through12/31/19

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

Through12/31/20