Thank you for reaching out to New York Cares for volunteers in this time of high need. In addition to continuing our regular services for community partners listed below, we are also working with a variety of groups and agencies doing hurricane recovery work. If you would like to request that we provide a team of volunteers to help with Sandy-related needs, please complete this application.
New York Cares can bridge the gap between the people who need your services and the growing number of volunteers determined to make a difference. There are many ways nonprofit organizations, schools, or social service agencies can benefit from a relationship with New York Cares:
Year-Round Programs
Our year-round programs enable you to reach more people by taking on the task of volunteer recruitment and coordination. We create and manage programs and volunteers designed to meet your organization's needs.
We plan and manage two large volunteer events each year. These days are great ways to revitalize your space and take care of crucial maintenance tasks that often get pushed to the back burner.
- New York Cares Day Spring – 5,000 New Yorkers team up each April to clean and revitalize parks, gardens, and community centers throughout the five boroughs. This event is generously sponsored by HSBC Bank. Applications to be a Hands On New York Day site are accepted from January through February each year.
- New York Cares Day Fall –
8,000 New Yorkers paint a brighter future for New York City students by revitalizing and painting public schools each October. Applications to be a New York Cares Day school are accepted from April through May each year.
New York Cares manages two seasonal programs that make the winter season warmer and brighter.
- Winter Wishes for Kids and Families – Thousands of New Yorkers purchase gifts to make the holiday season brighter for 35,000 low-income children, teens, and families each year during November and December. The Winter Wishes program is generously sponsored by Robert Pohly and Julie Turaj. Applications for agencies and schools to participate in the program are accepted from July through August each year.
- New York Cares Coat Drive – New York Cares collects 70,000 gently used winter coats each December and distributes them to thousands of men, women, and children who would otherwise go without them. The New York Cares Coat Drive is generously sponsored by Health Plus. Applications for agencies to receive donated coats are accepted from October through November each year.
There are times when your organization's volunteer needs fall outside of what we do. We list referral opportunities on our Web site to help you find volunteers. Download a Referral Opportunity submission form.
We often receive calls from people looking to donate items such as books, clothing, furniture, or toys. Let us know about your organization's ongoing needs, and we'll add you to our referral lists.
The HandsOn Tech program is a partnership between New York Cares and Google to help build nonprofit tech capacity. Program staff and skill-based volunteers provide analysis, training and assistance to help nonprofits serve their communities more efficiently. Technology projects include, but are not limited to: social media strategies, Google Apps trainings, brochure design, video creation, photography and website redesign. Please visit our HandsOn Tech website to learn more about the program and free tech trainings for nonprofits held at Google’s NYC headquarters.
Contact community.partners@newyorkcares.org for more information.
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