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

New York City Relief Bus // Connect with the Homeless (Bronx, Harlem, Port Authority) NYC Relief uses mobile buses to provide food, counseling, spiritual help and resources to communities in need. Click on the link to RSVP.  Sat, March 8 in Harlem 10-2PM | Sat, March 15 near Port Authority 8:00PM-10:00PM  

Bowery Mission Women’s Center // Love to Cook? Help prepare, cook, and serve a delicious meal for women who are transitioning out of homelessness. Female volunteers only. Sun, March 9, 2:30pm-6:30pm | Sat, March 22, 3:30pm-7:30pm | Sun, March 23, 2:30pm-6:30pm

Exodus Transitional Community // Help Lead Job Skills Workshops for Formerly Incarcerated Serve as tutor/mentor for participants of 10-week workshop series on skill-building towards a career. Every Monday from 6:30-8:30PM. Contact . 

CCHC // Mentor Kids with Special Needs Lead educational and recreational activities for kids ages 6-12 at program twice a month. Groups are welcome to serve together! Saturday, March 8 from 2-5PM. Contact . 

This Month

New York City Relief Bus // Connect with the Homeless (Bronx, Harlem, Port Authority, Penn Station) NYC Relief provides food, counseling, spiritual help and resources to communities in need. Click on the link to RSVP. Sat, March 15 near Port Authority 8:00PM-10:00PM | Thursday, March 27 near Penn Station 6:00PM-9:30PM

Project FIND Hamilton // Serve Community of Seniors in UWS Join volunteers in serving lunch and spending time with seniors playing games, making a craft, or just engaging in conversation at Hamilton Senior Center. Sunday, March 16 or 23 from 11:30AM - 1:30PM. Great as community group monthly service project! RSVP HERE.

BAAFC // Assist in Basic Computer Class for Immigrants Volunteer teachers are needed to help supervise and assist arab-american community members in learning basic computer skills, such as typing and keyboard shortcuts. Saturdays from 10AM-12PM. Contact for more information.

Salvation Army // Serve Lunch to those in Need In East Harlem on Sundays, 11AM to 3PM. Near Union Square on Wednesdays from 11:30AM to 1:30PM. For upcoming dates and to sign up, click HERE.

Bowery Mission Transitional Center // Help Lead Activity Nights or Bible Study Male volunteers are needed to lead Activity Nights (outings) or Bible Study for men transitioning out of homelessness. This is a great opportunity to make friendships with and encourage men who are in transition. Wednesdays from 6:30PM to 8:30PM. Contact Ebi for more information at .

Brooklyn Jubilee // Legal Ministry Volunteer Training Brooklyn Jubilee provides free legal advice to the clients of several food pantries and soup kitchens. You do NOT have to be an attorney to volunteer with our legal ministry (though attorneys are welcome as well) but you DO have to attend a training session. Saturday, March 15 at 9AM. Info HERE.

Isaiah 58 // Lead Worship for Bailey-Holt House Residents Volunteers are needed to join the worship band, and build relationships with residents at the residence. Independent soloists can also volunteer during services. Every 4th Sunday of the month from 2-4PM. Contact Steph at for more info.

Graffiti // Serve Community Connections Dinner Up to 15 volunteers needed to serve dinner and build relationships with the community that attend weekly Connections. Last Wednesday of the month from 5:30-7:30PM. Great community group opportunity! RSVP here for March 26.

A House on Beekman // Free on weekday mornings? Assist with the new preschool programming - Introduction to Preschool and Cooperative Play & Skill Building - for children 0-4 years old in the South Bronx. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 10AM-12PM. Childcare during parenting classes also needed. Contact for more info.

CCHC // Provide Childcare for Autism Support Group Community group needed to serve on Saturday, March 15 from 1-4PM providing childcare for parents attending an autism support group. RSVP HERE or contact p

CCHC // Coach Volleyball for Youth from Immigrant Families Play volleyball (no coaching experience required!), and lead small group sessions in order to be a role model for high school students participating. The spring season will be a 7-week program that runs from March 29 to May 10 on Saturdays from 10am-4pm. RSVP HERE, or see this page to learn more.

Pilot Program: Deliver meals to homebound elderly in UWS Up to 10 volunteer spots available for Sunday, March 16 from 9:30AM-12PM. Help pilot a new program to hand deliver meals on foot to elderly neighbors who can’t cook or buy groceries on their own. Great opp for families or groups.

Brooklyn Jubilee // Serve Meal to Brownsville Community Prepare, cook, and serve a healthy, diabetic-friendly meal with Brooklyn Jubilee in Brownsville and help the community learn how they can have access to nutritious food in their neighborhood. Saturday, March 22. Email to sign up.  

St. Paul's House // Friday Morning Breakfast & Gospel Service Every Friday morning from 7:00AM to 9:00AM volunteers are needed to help prep & serve a breakfast, interact with homeless attendees and clean up. Are you a morning person? Consider serving before work! RSVP for upcoming Friday's HERE. 

Midtown Pregnancy Support Center // Male and Female Client Advocates Volunteers needed 2 hrs/wk to provide one-on-one support to clients. Candidates must possess good listening skills. Initial training provided. Please contact Laurel at 

Operation Exodus // Mentor Students & Lead Programs on Saturdays Join mentors in leading classroom activities during Saturday programming for Washington Heights neighborhood kids ages K - 8th grade. Saturdays from 9:00AM to 12:00PM. Contact for more information and to sign up.

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!

• 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.
• Afterschool and Saturday Tutoring Help 6-12th graders in Harlem improve their grades and learn core concepts in math and English. Serve at 1-hour session on M-F between 3:30-7:15PM or Saturdays between 10:45AM-4:00PM. Attend a volunteer orientation on Thursday, March 13 at 6:15PM to learn more. Contact for details.