Hope for New York

New Song is a neighborhood church located in West Central Harlem, striving to play a role in making the neighborhood a just and joyful place. Housing, employment, education, economic development and health care are all issues that concern New Song.

 

Flexible Volunteer Opportunities:

Children's Tutors- After-school tutors are needed to assist students with homework. This is a great way to build meaningful relationships and speak into the lives of youth. Once a week from 3:00PM to 6:00PM. Contact Stephanie Farmer at or call 212-222-3256.

ESL Tutors - If you're interested in helping immigrants improve in their English skills, please consider volunteering as a tutor in this program.  Contact Charmaine DaCosta at or call 212-222-3256.

Mentors Needed! - New Song is looking for mentors to meet with teens on Saturdays from 12:00PM to 2:00PM. Mentoring takes place as a group and in addition, volunteers assist with tutoring and homework help. Commitment level: 2 Saturdays per month for one year. The 2010/2011 Mentoring program will begin Sept 18th.  Interview required. Serious inquiries only. Contact Stephanie Farmer at or call 212-222-3256.

Are you health conscious? Share your knowledge! The Health and Wellness Program is looking for instructors in various alternative holistic modalities: fitness instructors, nutrition specialists, and cooking instructors.

Fitness Instructors:

• Certified group exercise instructors for Yoga, Conditioning or Zumba 
• Teach a series for 4-6 weeks
• A one-year commitment is preferred
• Early morning or weekend classes

Nutritionist:

• Design and present themed nutrition workshop
• Workshops can be one-time, multiple or a series
• Saturday or Sunday afternoons

Healthy Cooking Instructors (1-3 people are needed to run each workshop):

• Create cooking demos that are relevant to the Harlem Center for Healthy Living members
• Prepare written materials
• Coordinate schedule with host site
• Shop for groceries within budget
• Set up
• Acquire necessary assistance
• Lead the cooking demo
• Clean up/break down
• Workshops can be one-time, multiple or a series
• Saturday or Sunday afternoons

Serious inquiries only. Interview required. For more information, contact Jessica