URGENT NEEDS
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.
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This Week
Project FIND Hamilton // Build Relationships over Board Games with UWS Seniors 10 volunteers can join the fun of Scrabble, Jenga and Trouble during Game Night for Hamilton Senior Center residents and the local community on Wednesday nights from 5PM - 6PM. Great way to build relationships with our senior neighbors. RSVP for July 30 HERE.
St. Paul's House // Serve Breakfast to Midtown West Community in Need On Friday mornings, help serve breakfast and build relationships with guests who are homeless or marginally housed and attending the daily gospel service & breakfast. 7AM - 9AM. Great for early risers! RSVP for 8/1
All Angels' // Sunday Evening Meal Service Six volunteers are needed to set up tables/chairs, serve a meal to guests both homeless and homed, and clean up afterward. Great for groups! Sunday, August 3rd from 5 to 7:30PM. RSVP HERE.
Bowery Mission // Serve Dinner to the Homeless Prepare and serve dinner on Wednesday, August 6 from 5:30 to 7:30PM. Once known as a soup kitchen, The Bowery Mission is often referred to as the busiest "restaurant" in NYC, serving more than 900 meals a day to homeless or low-income men, women and children. RSVP HERE.
Salvation Army // Serve Lunch to the Community near Union Square on Wednesday, August 6 or August 20 from 11:30AM to 1:30PM or in East Harlem on Sunday August 3 from 11:00AM to 2:00PM. Click the dates to learn more and RSVP.
NYC Relief // Provide Relief to those on the Streets Join the NYC Relief Bus to connect the homeless and people in need with food and resources. Volunteers will serve soup and drinks, pray for homeless guests, and help distribute resources on Saturdays: S. Bronx on August 2 or East Harlem on August 9 from 10AM to 2PM; near Port Authority on August 16 from 8 to 10PM. Click on the date to RSVP.
This Month
Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter // Serve High Tea to UES Residents 4 volunteers will have the opportunity to build relationships with residents who are formerly or chronically homeless by playing bingo games together and preparing/serving lunch, high tea and desserts. Saturday, August 9 from 12PM to 2PM. RSVP HERE.
Living Waters // Serve the Bushwick Community Serve a delicious pancake breakfast in Bushwick, Brooklyn with Living Waters Fellowship. Guests include low income families, the elderly, and homeless. Saturday, August 9 from 9:00AM to 12:00PM. We're also looking for volunteers to play games and sports with elementary school kids from 10AM to 12PM, and lead crafts from 12 to 2PM. Great for groups! Email to sign up or learn more.
Avail NYC (formerly Midtown Pregnancy Support Center) // Serve Clients at Front Desk Two volunteers will serve at the front desk on Monday and/or Wednesday nights from 5:30 to 8PM starting August 11. The volunteer position will include answering phones, scheduling appointments and checking-in clients. Email to learn more and sign up.
Bowery Mission Women's Center // Cook Dinner for Women in Recovery 6-8 female volunteers will cook and serve a delicious dinner at their UES residence for women seeking recovery and new life beginnings. Supplies will be provided. Excellent opportunity for a weekend girls' night out with a social justice twist. Come cook with us on Sundays, August 10 or August 24 from 2:30 to 6:30PM or on Saturday, August 23 from 3:30 to 7:30PM. Click on dates to RSVP.
Gifted Hands // Join Arts Outreach to Teen Moms 8-10 Female volunteers are needed to lead art and craft classes for pregnant or parenting teens living at Covenant House, a residence for homeless youth. Wednesday, August 13 from 6:30 to 8:30PM. Contact HFNY Team Leader at to serve.
Defy Ventures // Refine Resumes for Formerly Incarcerated Volunteers with executive/entrepreneur/investor experience will receive up to 5 resumes and leadership statements electronically to edit and refine for the Team 4 Entrepreneurs-in-Training, a carefully selected group of men and women with past criminal histories. This is an online opportunity that starts on August 14 with a deadline of August 19. Learn more HERE or contact to sign up.
Defy Ventures // Hone Business Plans for Formerly Incarcerated Volunteers with executive/entrepreneur/investor experience will meet and coach Defy's Team 4 Entrepreneurs-in-Training at their Executive Evening event on Wednesday, August 20 from 6:30 to 9:30PM. For more info and to RSVP, click HERE.
All Angels // Special Evening Meal Service 20 Volunteers are needed to set up tables, serve a meal and clean up afterward at this special Sunday evening meal service which will combine both morning and evening congregations, homeless guests and homed, to celebrate their Community Minister Iana Ryan. They are expecting a large crowd and need many helping hands - especially strong men and women who are willing to move tables and chairs. Great opportunity to serve with your community group! Sunday, August 24 from 5 to 7:30PM. RSVP HERE.
HFNY Mentoring Info Session // Interested in mentoring & making a big impact in the life of NYC students this fall? Then mentoring is for you! HFNY has various mentor programs that will start in September and the best way to learn how to get involved is by attending our Mentor Info Session on August 25. More details will come before the event. RSVP HERE.
Ongoing Urgent Needs
Brooklyn Teen Challenge // Career Building for Night Students 1 to 2 volunteers will lead workshops designed to help students prepare for their transition into the working world by honing resumes and interviewing skills. Any night of the week, once a month, from 7 to 9PM. Email for more information.
The Bridge // Lead Community Building Events for Adults with Mental Disabilities Prepare meals, lead events, and build relationships with a group of fun-loving and joyful adults who are living with mental disabilities. Every 2nd and 4th Saturday at two different residences on UWS. Rita Berger House @ 83/Amsterdam - contact Team Leader David at . Park West House @ 103/Central Park West - contact Team Leaders Joy and Kerry at
Living Waters Fellowship // Teach ESL to Adult Students Volunteers are needed to teach ESL to mostly Spanish-speaking adult students in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Spanish-speaking volunteers with a teaching/tutoring background are helpful, but not necessary. Saturdays from 11:30AM to 1:30PM. Three-month commitment required. Contact