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

9/23/19 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

9/23/19 9:00 AM + more

Are you an organized person with a love for education? Do you enjoy working with the Blind Community? Then we need you! Our instructors could use clerical support to assist with record keeping. Some of our best teachers are visually impaired and they would love to have a reliable friend to help grade the works of our students. Schedule Days: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Shifts: 9am -11am (Tue. & Thur.) ​2-4pm (Mon.) *Can at times be flexible for any 2 hours between 9am-5pm. Email us about your availability. What you'll do Help with grading papers and exams for our classes Read aloud written portions to our visually impaired instructors

New York, NY

9/23/19 2:00 PM + 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

9/25/19 9:00 AM + more

Want to make a difference this summer? Do you enjoy the service work of Food Pantries? We need your help! Volunteers are so important to help us set up and break down the pantry, manage the check in table, unload our delivery trucks, and serve our guests with a smile! Schedule: Every Thursday 9am-4pm Qualifications: Be able to lift 5-10 pounds Work well with groups Bonus skills (not required): Bilingual in English/Spanish Basic computer skills What you'll do Unload food delivery trucks Stock tables and shelves with grocery items Distribute food to our neighbors and friends Assist our elderly and frail clients down the stairs Help us with intake data on the computer Smile and have fun. You are among friends!

New York, NY

9/26/19 9:00 AM + more

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

9/28/19 9:30 AM + more

Calling all professionals! Help our women create a LinkedIn profile so they may begin networking towards an amazing career. Our participants have prepared a resume showcasing their acquired talents and skills. We are looking for 15-35 professionals to come and provide guidance and support! Schedule October 1 (11am-1pm) November 13 (9:30am-12pm) What you will do Help create a LinkedIn profile Explain the process and benefits of using LinkedIn Share tips on how to build a career network

New York, NY

10/1/19 11:00 AM + more

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. You can also volunteer at one of our opportunities before attending orientation.

New York, NY

10/8/19 6:30 PM + 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

10/9/19 7:00 PM + more

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. Volunteers may also assist with certain applications under attorney supervision. 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 visit this link.

Newburgh, NY

10/11/19 9:00 AM + more

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. Come learn more about the Junior Board at our biannual meeting! Join us after the meeting for drinks in Cardinal Dolan’s reception space: the Dillon Room (the Cardinal will not be there, but we will have lots of wine!). You can also join us for Mass at 5:30 PM in St. John the Evangelist, located on the first floor of the Catholic Charities HQ. When: Wednesday, October 16 at 6:30 PM Where: Catholic Charities, 1011 First Avenue b/w 55 and 56 Street

New York, NY

10/16/19 6:30 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

10/19/19 8:30 AM + more

Do you want to help women achieve their career goals? Would you enjoy conducting mock interviews with rising professionals? Then we need you! Come down to the Grace Institute and volunteer in our Converse with Confidence program. We are looking for 15-35 professionals to help run our mock interview sessions. Schedule October 25 (9:30-12pm) October 29 (11am-1pm) What You Will Do Run mock job interviews with our participants Give supportive feedback and helpful tips Take part in raising the leaders of tomorrow!

New York, NY

10/25/19 9:30 AM + 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. 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 visit this link.

New York, NY

Through 12/31/19

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

Through 12/31/19

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

Through 12/31/19

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 minimum 3 months minimum 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

Through 6/30/20

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 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 visit this link.

Through 12/31/20