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

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    72 Opportunities

     

    Distribute Meals to the Community

    Christ Disciples International Ministries, Inc.
    Provide vital groceries to thousands of community members in the Central Bronx, and help keep the pantry clean and organized. You'll be... Read More
    Provide vital groceries to thousands of community members... Read More
    • High-Need
    Norwood,
    Bronx
    Monday,
    October 02
    9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    9 Spots Left
     

    Pack Meals, Restock and Sort Community Pantry

    Catholic Charities Community Services
    Help sort, pack delivery bags and replenish this small community pantry. Volunteers must feel comfortable lifting and carrying items. Read More
    Help sort, pack delivery bags and replenish this small... Read More
    • High-Need
    South Bronx,
    Bronx
    Monday,
    October 02
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    3 Spots Left
     

    Distribute Meals to the Community

    Christ Disciples International Ministries, Inc.
    Provide vital groceries to thousands of community members in the Central Bronx, and help keep the pantry clean and organized. You'll be... Read More
    Provide vital groceries to thousands of community members... Read More
    • High-Need
    Norwood,
    Bronx
    Monday,
    October 02
    12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    10 Spots Left
     

    Deliver Meals to Homebound Residents

    Vision Urbana, Inc.
    Bring meals and a smile to homebound seniors and adults in NYCHA housing on this physically engaging project. ... Read More
    Bring meals and a smile to homebound seniors and adults... Read More
    • High-Need
    Lower East Side,
    Manhattan
    Monday,
    October 02
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    13 Spots Left
     

    Hand Out Bagged Groceries

    Project Hospitality
    Prepare and distribute bags of food to local community members. Help with receiving and unloading deliveries and organizing food supplies... Read More
    Prepare and distribute bags of food to local community... Read More
    • High-Need
    Tompkinsville,
    Staten Island
    Tuesday,
    October 03
    8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    5 Spots Left
     

    Deliver Meals to Homebound Residents

    Vision Urbana, Inc.
    Bring meals and a smile to homebound seniors and adults in NYCHA housing on this physically engaging project. ... Read More
    Bring meals and a smile to homebound seniors and adults... Read More
    • High-Need
    Lower East Side,
    Manhattan
    Tuesday,
    October 03
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    17 Spots Left
     

    Deliver Meals to Homebound Residents

    Vision Urbana, Inc.
    Bring meals and a smile to homebound seniors and adults in NYCHA housing on this physically engaging project. ... Read More
    Bring meals and a smile to homebound seniors and adults... Read More
    • High-Need
    Lower East Side,
    Manhattan
    Tuesday,
    October 03
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    19 Spots Left
     

    Sort and Collect Toys

    Metro World Child
    Make and move boxes through different isles, collect toys from different stands, and bring them to the selected areas. Read More
    Make and move boxes through different isles, collect toys... Read More
    • High-Need
    Manhattan
    Tuesday,
    October 03
    2:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    16 Spots Left
     

    Help Teens Ace the SATs (Commitment Required)

    HS 615 K - Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School
    Work with a small group of 3-5 high school juniors for two hours per week to review and refine their SAT test-taking techniques. Weekly... Read More
    Work with a small group of 3-5 high school juniors for... Read More
    • High-Need
    • Committed
    Cypress Hills,
    Brooklyn
    Tuesday,
    October 03
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    4 Spots Left
     

    Help Teens Ace the SATs (Commitment Required)

    Fordham Bedford Community Services
    Work with a small group of 3-5 high school juniors for two hours per week to review and refine their SAT test-taking techniques. Weekly... Read More
    Work with a small group of 3-5 high school juniors for... Read More
    • High-Need
    • Committed
    Belmont,
    Bronx
    Tuesday,
    October 03
    6:15 PM - 8:15 PM
    5 Spots Left
     

    Pack and Hand Out Bagged Groceries

    The River Fund New York
    Prepare, organize, and hand out grab-and-go bags for client pickup. Read More
    Prepare, organize, and hand out grab-and-go bags for... Read More
    • High-Need
    • New Volunteer Friendly
    Richmond Hill,
    Queens
    Wednesday,
    October 04
    8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    10 Spots Left
     

    Distribute Meals to the Community

    Christ Disciples International Ministries, Inc.
    Distribute vital groceries to thousands of community members in the Central Bronx, and help keep the pantry clean and organized. You'll... Read More
    Distribute vital groceries to thousands of community... Read More
    • High-Need
    Norwood,
    Bronx
    Wednesday,
    October 04
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    10 Spots Left
     

    Distribute Meals to the Community

    Christ Disciples International Ministries, Inc.
    Distribute vital groceries to thousands of community members in the Central Bronx, and help keep the pantry clean and organized. You'll... Read More
    Distribute vital groceries to thousands of community... Read More
    • High-Need
    Norwood,
    Bronx
    Wednesday,
    October 04
    12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    10 Spots Left
     

    Car Required- Deliver Meals to Families

    The Connected Chef
    Use your car to deliver meals to clients. Arrive at the project location to receive the produce and the client list. Each client receives... Read More
    Use your car to deliver meals to clients. Arrive at the... Read More
    • High-Need
    Long Island City,
    Queens
    Wednesday,
    October 04
    3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    4 Spots Left
     

    Pack Meals, Restock and Sort Community Pantry

    Catholic Charities Community Services
    Help sort, pack delivery bags and replenish this small community pantry. Volunteers must feel comfortable lifting and carrying items. Read More
    Help sort, pack delivery bags and replenish this small... Read More
    • High-Need
    South Bronx,
    Bronx
    Wednesday,
    October 04
    3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    4 Spots Left