New York City Volunteering Opportunities:
Questions? Interested in any of these opportunities? Please e-mail Christy Vaissade for more information: Christy.Vaissade@archny.org.
Volunteer Highlights
The Adeo Clubs (formerly Narnia Clubs) – 163 East 81st St., New York, NY 10028 – www.adeoclubs.org
One afternoon/evening per week, October through May
The Adeo Clubs is seeking volunteers interested in teaching Catholic catechism to children in Manhattan. Classes begin after school, usually at 3:30 or 4:30 pm, and are held from October through May. (A few classes meet after work hours, e.g. 5:30 or 6:30 pm, but most begin earlier.) There is a need for various grades and for sacrament preparation. Volunteers should be dynamic and enthusiastic Catholics who practice and will faithfully present what the Church teaches. No prior teaching experience necessary. Please email: director@adeoclubs.org or call 212-535-9329.
Soup Kitchens/Food Pantries:
The Bowery Mission
Locations in Bowery and Tribeca,
Every day, Multiple Time Slots available
Cabrini Immigrant Services Food Pantry
139 Henry Street, 10002
Mondays and Tuesdays
C.F.R. Sisters’ Father Solanus Kitchen
Our Lady Queen of Angels Convent, 232 East 113 Street , 10029
Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Call Sr. John Paul, (212) 831-3334
City Harvest
6 East 32nd St., 5th Floor, 10016
Varied days and locations
City Meals on Wheels- Young Professionals
Varied days and locations
Church of the Ascension Food Pantry
221 W 107th St, 10025
3rd Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Father’s Heart Ministries:
543 E. 11 St., 10009
Saturdays (except 1st Saturday), 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Grand Central Neighborhood
120 East 32nd Street, 10016
Every day. Lunch: 11:45am-1: 30pm. Dinner: 3:45pm-6:00pm.
Kennedy Center Food Pantry: (CC)
34 W 134th St., 10037
Monday – Friday, Morning and Afternoon
Our Lady of Good Counsel:
230 E 90th St, New York, NY 10128
Saturdays, 6 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Sant’Egidio NYC
St. Paul’s House:
335 W. 51st Street, 10019
Creighton’s Cafe – Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (7:00 am to 9:00 am)
Pantry Packing Night – Mondays (6:00 pm – 7:00 pm)
Morning Pantry – Tuesdays (9:45 am – 11:15 am)
Xavier mission at The church of St. Francis Xavier:
55 W. 15 St., 10011
Clothing Room • Sundays, 9:30 a.m.—10 a.m.
Food Pantry • 2nd Saturday of the month, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nursing Homes:
Amsterdam Nursing Home:
1060 Amsterdam Ave., 10025
Any Day/Time
VillageCare Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
214 West Houston Street, 10014
Tues, Thurs and Friday’s 9-5.
Lott Residence (CC)
1261 5th Ave.,10029
Weekdays 9-5
Beacon of Hope House: (CC)
1400 Waters Place, Bronx, NY 10461; 2467 Bathgate Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458; 777 Seaview Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305
Cooking classes: 90 minutes; afternoons or weekends.
Note: Need to go through Orientation first.
Mary Manning Walsh Home:
1339 York Ave., 10021
Any Day
Max Meltzer Center at University Settlement
94 East 1 Street, New York, NY 10009
www.universitysettlement.org
Volunteers Needed M-F 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Contact Nilda Casiano, MSW, 212-253-5624
Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center (TCC)
1249 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10029
Volunteers needed 2nd Sunday’s of the month to assist residents to Mass and an all faith Christian service. Volunteers arrive at 9:00 a.m.
Homeless Shelters:
NYC City Rescue Mission:
90 Lafayette St. 10013
Need 3 women 7 nights a week from 5-9 pm to escort female occupants to and from showers and to mentor them. (There is no requirement to stay for all the hours. It could be broken up into shifts)
Help with the Soup Kitchens on Sunday’s: 10 am-1pm; 3:30-6:30 pm
Hospitals:
NYU Langone Medical Center
545 First Avenue 10016
Volunteer to be an In-Patient Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion for patients.
Note: There is a requirement that you already have received Extraordinary Minister training. If you have not, you will have to get with your local parish to receive the training, also availability during the week between the hours of 9-5 is required at least once.
Kids And Youth With Special Needs:
Catholic Big Sisters and Big Brothers (CBSBB):
137 East 2nd Street, 10009
1 year commitment to the match relationship and 8 hours a month spent with your Little.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City (BBBS)
245 5th Ave Ste. 702., 10016
Twice a month on volunteers own schedules.
Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN):
54th Street Recreation Center – 348 East 54th Street (between 1st and 2nd Aves), 10022;
Crispus Attucks Playground Courts (outdoor location) – 1030 Fulton Street (between Grand and Classon Aves), Brooklyn, NY 11238
In Manhattan: Every Saturday afternoon (1p.m-3:30pm) and Thursday evenings (6-7:30pm)
In Brooklyn: Every Sunday Morning (9:30am-11:30am)
The Catholic Guild for the Blind (CGB)
1011 First Ave., 10022
First three weeks in August: Monday-Friday from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM.
Snack*
316 East 53rd Street, 10028
Various Days, Times, and Activities.
Tutoring:
Catholic Guild for the Blind
1011 First Ave., 10022
Catholic Guild for the Blind is in need of:
Math Tutor – 4 Hours Per Week
A bi-lingual (Spanish) Translator- One or two days a week. 2-3 business hours; flexible.
The International Center of Catholic Charities
1011 First Ave., 10022
Normal business hours; Held for a minimum of 4 sessions. (One Month)
Offer English language training and programs in American culture to immigrants, refugees, students, and other newcomers to the United States.
The Refugee Resettlement Office of Catholic Charities Community Services
1011 First Ave, 10022
A commitment of at least three months. Exact days/times are flexible depending on the volunteer’s schedule, but all volunteer hours must be during normal business hours (M-F, 9am-5pm).
Assists refugees and asylees from various backgrounds to find employment and feel secure in their new community.
Living Proud: a life skills empowerment program for homeless youth
St. John’s Lutheran Church, 83 Christopher St, 10014
The Fall Cycle (9/22-12/17) Wednesday evening commitment for duration of cycle is required, except holidays.
Volunteer mentors serve as role models and are matched with a youth participant to work one-on-one on setting personal goals.
Disaster Relief:
New York Disaster Interfaith Services (NYDIS)
4 West 43rd Street, Suite 407, New York, NY 10036.
Flexible. Volunteers needed most days throughout the summer for at least 7 hours of service.
Can sign up alone or with a group of friends.
Catholic Charities:
Various Volunteering Opportunities.