Spanish-speakers highly preferred! 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.

Monroe, NY

2/28/20 8:30 AM + more

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

3/11/20 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

3/11/20 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

2/28/20 10:00 AM + 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

3/2/20 12:00 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: Tuesday and Thursday Shifts: 9:30am -11:30am 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

3/3/20 9:30 AM + more

Louise’s Pantry at Nazareth Housing provides nutritious meals to hundreds of families each week struggling with food insecurity. Each week, families work closely with pantry volunteers to hand-select food items that best suit the nutritional needs of their households. Stocked with fresh fruits, seasonal vegetables, cereals, baby formula and much more, Louise’s Pantry fills critical food gaps and helps ease the financial stress of putting food on the table for a family each day. We are looking for dedicated, warm, and caring individuals or groups to come to our East Village location to help with stocking and food distribution. Tuesdays (distribution) @10:00 am - 12:00 pm Commitment: Once a Week Group size: 4-6 Volunteers 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! Nazareth Housing is a proud member of our Federation of Agencies and is committed to the promotion of housing stability and economic mobility among vulnerable families and individuals of New York City. Through the provision of homelessness prevention services, emergency family shelter, supportive housing, and urgent needs assistance, we empower families and individuals to build a pathway out of poverty and prevent homelessness in our communities.

New York, NY

3/3/20 9:45 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

3/4/20 9:00 AM + more

Want to help Day Laborers in your local community? Please come and help us set up and register workers for free OSHA classes provided by Catholic Charities. Schedule March 6, 2020 March 27, 2020 May 1, 2020 May 29, 2020 Time 6pm to 8pm Location 402 E 152nd St, The Bronx, NY 10455 What You'll Do Help with set up Crowd and line management as participants arrive Run Raffle What are Day Laborers? Day Laborers are men and women looking for employment in open-air markets by the side of the road, at busy intersections, in front of home improvement stores, and in other public areas. Due to the informal nature of day labor market, day laborers are vulnerable to many threats on the job workplace injuries, exposure to dangerous or toxic workplace conditions, harassment from employers and law enforcement authorities, unregulated work hours, lack of access to legal and other support services and rampant wage theft. How does the Day Laborer Program help? Day Laborer Program helps day laborer men and women earn a living, contribute to society and become a part of their communities. We provide educational workshops, leadership training, and opportunities for economic empowerment. We are Outreach for the whole spectrum of services that Catholic Charities South Bronx has for the community, Food Pantry, Immigration and Legal Services, etc. Also, we are advocates for labor and human rights. We partner with City officials, Government Agencies and ONG’s that share the pursuit of the wellbeing of the Bronx Community.

Bronx, NY

3/6/20 6:00 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

3/11/20 7:00 PM + more

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 8 am-12 pm for food preparation Second Shift 11:30 am-3:30 pm for greeting guests, serving food, and clean up! Note: Volunteer hours are not recorded for this activity.

New York, NY

3/21/20 8:00 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 volunteer at one of our opportunities before attending orientation. Location: Catholic Charities Headquarters 1011 First Ave. b/w 55 and 56 street

New York, NY

3/25/20 6:30 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

Through12/31/20

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

Through12/31/20

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

Through12/31/20

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

Through12/31/20

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

Through12/31/20

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

Through12/31/20