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New York Cares

Meets pressing community needs by mobilizing caring New Yorkers in volunteer service.

Request Volunteer Support

Whether you are looking to develop a new program or tailor an existing one, New York Cares can work with your nonprofit organization, public school, or city agency to deliver a volunteer program that meets your needs and furthers your mission.

New York Cares Volunteers Paint Line Games on a School Yard

The New York Cares Model

All New York Cares programs are hands-on and team-based, allowing volunteers to engage in direct service with other caring New Yorkers.

Project Guidelines:

  • Projects are team-focused, with teams typically ranging from 5-20 people.
  • Projects do not engage volunteers in mailing, fundraising or clerical work.
  • Projects can address one-time or ongoing needs.

New York Cares Staff

Our staff works together with Community Partners to plan and execute specialized volunteer projects that meet their programmatic needs. Community Partners are guided through defining project-specific goals, while New York Cares manages volunteer recruitment and project logistics.

Team Leaders

Trained volunteer leaders manage each team of volunteers before, during and after the project. Through regular communication with both volunteers and New York Cares staff, Team Leaders serve as the on-the-ground New York Cares representative and liaison.

New York Cares is not accepting new partners at this time. If you'd like to request that we post your volunteer opportunity on this page, please complete our additional opportunity request form.

 

Partner Resources

Learn more about the programs we offer