Hope for New York

Serve where it's needed most! This page lists volunteer opportunities where we still need dedicated volunteers, and it's updated at the beginning of every week. Looking for all the volunteer opportunities HFNY offers? Check out our volunteer page.

This Week

Defy Ventures // Judge Business Plans at EIT Competition Help Defy’s class of 45 entrepreneurs by serving as a judge at the first round of business plan competitions for the program. Must be an executive, business professional, finance, or entrepreneur. Saturday, December 7 from 9AM-6PM. Contact Whitney at .

Bowery Mission Women's Center // Cook and Serve Dinner for Women in Recovery Help prepare and serve dinner for women living at the Bowery Mission Women's Center. Great for groups! Female volunteers only. Sun, Dec 8 2:30PM-6:30PM - RSVP HERE

Project FIND Hamilton // Serve Lunch and Give Gifts to UWS Seniors Help prepare and serve lunch, as well as hand out Christmas presents to residents and community at Hamilton Senior Center. Sunday, Dec 8 from 11AM-2PM. RSVP HERE.

Capernaum // Serve Youth with Special Needs Hang out with UWS high school students with special needs at weekly Young Life club and Bible study. Male volunteers especially needed. Thursday, December 5 from 6-7:30PM. Contact HFNY Team Leader Katie at ';h214502211='gmail.com';document.write('' + linktext + ''); .

Gifted Hands // Share the Arts with HIV/AIDs Residents Serve on the LES with jewelry making classes, by playing games (pool, chess, etc) with the residents, or helping with praise and worship group. Monday, December 9 from 6:30-8:30PM. Contact Namie at to sign up.

Volunteer this Christmas Our Christmas volunteer opportunities are posted! Check out this page for a run-down of all  Christmas-related events at our affiliates.

World Vision // Help Pack and Sort Donated Items (Bronx) Help sort, package and prepare donated items for distribution to World Vision's community partners in the Bronx. This is a great group opportunity! Grab a friend and volunteer. Saturday, December 7, 10AM-2PM. RSVP HERE.

Living Waters // Teach ESL on Saturdays Living Waters is a neighborhood church located in Bushwick striving to play a role in making the neighborhood a just and joyful place. Teach ESL to mostly Spanish-speaking adult students on Saturdays from 11AM to 12:30PM. Spanish speaking volunteers helpful. Three-month commitment required. Contact . 

All Angels Church // Help Serve Dinner and with Clean-up  "Our Place Cafe" is a supportive community for men and women experiencing homelessness, addiction, and mental health challenges. Volunteers are needed to help serve dinner and with clean up on Tuesdays from 6PM-8PM. Contact Eileen at .

This Month

Try Something New // HFNY Pilot Programs  Every year, we ask volunteers who aren't afraid of a little trailblazing to try out potential new volunteer opportunities. These "pilot programs" are a chance for us to evaluate a potential new affiliate partnership and for our volunteers to serve a population that Hope for New York has yet to reach. Email to learn more!

• Afterschool and Saturday Tutoring (Harlem) - M-F from 3:30-7:15PM, Saturdays from 10:45AM-4:00PM - Help 6-12th graders improve their grades and learn core concepts in math and English. Squash experience? You can also be a volunteer coach!
• Meal Delivery (UWS) - Sundays from 9:30-11:30AM. Starts January 19. Deliver meals to local eldlerly neighbors who cannot shop or make meals on their own, and spend some time getting to know them.
• Running Program - various locations from 5:30AM to 6:30AM (M/W/F). This early morning running program uses running to help create self-sufficiency in the lives of those experiencing homelessness.
• Financial Literacy - various locations and times. Teach financial education to at-risk children & youth or provide over-the-phone financial recovery services for individuals recovering from disasters

Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter // Serve High Tea Serve tea, bake desserts and sandwiches and play bingo with residents. Saturday, December 14th from 12:00 to 2:00PM. RSVP HERE

Bowery Mission Women's Center // Cook and Serve Dinner for Women in Recovery Help prepare and serve dinner for women living at the Bowery Mission Women's Center. Great for groups! Female volunteers only. Sun, Dec 8 2:30PM-6:30PM - RSVP HERE | Sun, Dec 22 from 2:30PM-6:30PM - RSVP HERE | Sat, Dec 28 3:30-7:30PM - RSVP HERE

New York City Relief Bus // Connect with the Homeless (Bronx and Harlem) NYC Relief uses mobile buses to provide food, counseling, spiritual help and resources to communities in need. Click on the link to RSVP. Sat, Dec 14 in S. Bronx 10AM to 2PM - RSVP HERE | Sat, Dec 21 at Port Authority 8:00PM to 10:00PM - RSVP HERE | Sat, Dec 21 in Harlem 10AM to 2PM - RSVP HERE

WorldVision // Day of Caring (Rockaway Beach) Volunteers are needed to serve with World Vision's "Day of Caring", a huge community outreach to kids and families in the Rockaways who are still recovering from Hurricane Sandy. Over 1,000 children are expected! Volunteers will help set up and clean up, and assist with leading crafts and games, face-painting, and distributing toys/gifts to the families. Grab a friend and volunteer with this fun Christmas outreach to the community! Sat, December 14 from 8:00AM to 2:00PM. RSVP HERE.

St. Paul’s House // Friday Morning Breakfast & Gospel Service Help set up, serve breakfast and interact with guests who attend the worship service - from 7:00AM to 9:00AM, great for a community group to do together! RSVP HERE.