This is a great volunteer opportunity -- all ages welcome! Due to COVID 19 we will be making the following adjustments: Limiting Exposure and Social distancing You can help us deliver 7 day meal packs on foot to seniors in the midtown Manhattan area. This way our seniors only recieve packages and interactions once a week. Health Safety Guidlines All Volunteers must wear gloves, wash thier hands, and follow our space guidelines. Materials will be provided to you upon arrival. Weekday Volunteering On weekdays volunteers can help prep, freeze, and pack our meals for the next schedule delivery. Please check back in for updates on this opportunity. If the opportunity is full for a day you wish to volunteer, or you wish to volunteer with a friend, please email Jennifer Asquino at jasquino@encorenyc.org https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040848aaa92fa4ff2-meal10 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

5/25/20 9:30 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

5/27/20 6:30 PM + 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

5/29/20 6:00 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

6/2/20 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

6/20/20 8:00 AM + 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

7/8/20 7:00 PM + 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 us with our Thirft Shop? LSA Family Health Services is located in East Harlem near the 116th 4/5/6 Subway line. We are looking for volutneers to help at the "Sharing Place" thrift shop. We needs volunteers to help sort and tag clothes, organize stock, and other aspects of retail store support. Volunteers need to be patient, able to handle a busy and active atmosphere, and be able to cheerfully deal with customers. Hours needed: Saturday 10am-5pm. Bilingual (Spanish/English) a real plus. 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

Maria Droste Counseling Services exists because we believe everyone deserves access to affordable and compassionate psychotherapy and counseling. Therapists (individual, couples, family and/or group) looking to give their talents and clinical skills to volunteering are welcomed! We need therapists who have a passion for their therapeutic work and want to give back by taking therapy cases pro bono. This will help the mission of providing affordable therapy to all! All times are available but we are also looking specifically for weekday mornings and early afternoon or weekends (any time) LOCATION: Midtown Manhattan/Murray Hill on Madison and 33rd. Near subways (1/2/3/6/D/F/B/M) and buses! Qualifications: A commitment to and understanding of MDCS's mission Personal warmth and hospitality Personal integrity and credibility Required: a Master’s degree in a mental health related field (license preferred, but not required). 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 7/31/20

Maria Droste Counseling Services exists because we believe everyone deserves access to affordable and compassionate psychotherapy and counseling. Do you love social media? Do you love positive affirmations and mental health wellness? We are looking for a creative individual who said “yes” to all of these questions to volunteer their time developing our social media. This could be done from the comfort of your home! We would want someone who stands by the mission of Maria Droste and understands the need to increase mental health awareness and support. 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!​ Schedule: Set your own hours and days that work for you! Training: You will receive administrative and clinical support such as identifying techniques to upload to our sites. Responsibility and Qualifications: Post a minimum of 2 posts on our social media platforms. Maintain client, clinician, and MDCS confidentiality. Develop creative posts and seek approval, if using already created, art from the original developer. Meet with the Executive Director and/or Business Administrator around the standing and post updates of the media platforms. Working knowledge of social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. An interest in being part of a community that strives to help others! 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.

New York, NY

Through 7/31/20

Located near Union Square, the Coughlin Men's Shelter opens its doors to 13 men each night. Our guests trust us to provide a safe and relaxed environment year around. You can help open and run the shelter alongside our staff and distribute snacks. Schedule: Primetime: Every night, 7:00pm–10:00pm Overnight: Every night, 7:00 or 10:00pm–6:30am (next day) What you will do: Prime Time Overnight Welcome our guests as they arrive Handout meals and snacks Socialize with our guests over a cup of coffee Help wake guests in the morning Set out breakfast Assist with clean-up and closing How do I sign up? It's simple! Visit the Xavier Mission homepage and scroll down to the Coughlin Men’s Shelter section. Click the link: https://xaviermission.org/volunteer/

New York, NY

Through 9/27/20

Do you love everything about clothes? Want to help keep new yorkers warm in the winter and cool in the summer? Then come on down to the Xavier Mission Clothing room! Located near Union Square, our clothing room could use your help to sort and distribute donated clothing. Schedule Sundays 8:30am-11:00am What you will do: Sort through donations and update our inventory Prepare the clothing room for distribution Welcome great and guide our guests How do I sign up? It's simple! Visit the Xavier Mission homepage and scroll down to the Clothing Room section. Click the link: https://xaviermission.org/volunteer/

New York, NY

Through 9/28/20

Get ready to volunteer at our soup kitchen, The Welcome Table, here at Xavier Mission. You can help prep and serve fresh meals every Sunday to the hungry. Located near Union Square. Teens and groups are welcomed! Schedule Every Sunday Meal Prep 8:30am-11:30am Meal Service 11:45 am-3:30pm What you will do: Pouring cups of juice, buttering slices of bread, chopping fruit and vegetables Rolling utensils in napkins Setting up and cleaning tables and chairs Putting hot meal items (entrée, bread, juice, coffee, dessert, etc.) on trays Working at food stations giving out extras—e.g., coffee, bread, water, etc. Washing, rinsing, and drying trays Cleaning tables and chairs and sweeping the floors How do I sign up? It's simple! Visit the Xavier Mission homepage and scroll down to the Welcome Table section Click the link: https://xaviermission.org/volunteer/

New York, NY

Through 9/28/20

Just steps away from Union Square, you can help Xavier Mission hand out fresh food to our neighbors in need. Teens and groups are welcomed! Schedule: 2nd Saturday, 8:30am–12:00pm What you will do: Set up tables Stock food Bag vegetables and bread Assist the guests as they shop How do I sign up? It's simple! Visit the Xavier Mission homepage and scroll down to the Food Pantry section. Click the link: https://xaviermission.org/volunteer/

New York, NY

Through 9/28/20

Do you love clothes? Help us sort, prepare and distribute professional clothes for women preparing to enter the workforce! Our Dress with Grace program collects new and gently used professional clothing for our women to find the perfect interview outfit! Schedule Winter: February 6 – February 18 Spring/Summer: April 29 – May 11 Fall: September 23 – October 5 We will need volunteers Monday to Friday from 10am-5pm, in 2-3 hour increments. You pick the days and times from our schedule! What you will do Sort and organize outfits for the Dress with Grace boutique. You can help us on the day of the event and assist our participants in selecting the perfect business outfit. Breakdown the boutique and help us re-organize the items for storage. How do I Sign Up? Please email Afia Tamanna at atamanna@graceinsitute.org

New York, NY

Through 10/5/20

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

Enjoy working with children? Want to help working moms achieve their goals in education? Then we need you! We are looking for dedicated, creative, and fun volunteers to care for the children of working moms during our workshop classes. Child care volunteers can decide to do crafts, music, theater and more to help entertain our little ones for an hour. Schedule Twice a month Weekends Workshops usually take place between 7:30-5:30pm Class size 5-12 children Pre K-Elementary Location 402 E 152nd St, The Bronx, NY 10455 What you will do Help care for children while parents participate in educational workshops. Work with CC staff in generating activities for the children to participate in. Set up the child care room and clean up activity spaces. 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.

Bronx, NY

Through 12/31/20

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

Through 12/31/20