New York Cares

Meets pressing community needs by mobilizing caring New Yorkers in volunteer service.

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As a volunteer, you can:

Support NYC students on New York Cares Day for Schools

Support Students on Cares Day

One out of three NYC fourth graders is proficient in both math and reading. 23,000 students drop out of high school every year. Support Cares Day for Schools and improve education in NYC.

Join the Movement

Be the Someone

We've all said, or, at least, thought it. If only someone would step up and help those kids or take care of the homeless. Well, let's not wait for someone else to do it. Let's be the someone who does.

Be the Someone
New York Cares College Access Volunteer Projects Help Students Get to College.

Put Kids on the Path to College

Going to and graduating from college can mean the difference between a bright future and a lifetime of struggles. Give more NYC students a chance today.

Start Volunteering
1

Register

Get started by setting up your own New York Cares account. 

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Get Oriented

Learn more about us at your orientation.

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Volunteer

After attending an orientation, start signing up!

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About

Learn more about our model and programs.

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Apply

Become a community partner. 

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Learn

Access our volunteer trainings, workshops, and resources.

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Develop

Develop a program tailored to your company's needs.

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Citywide Service Events

Form a team for New York Cares Day Spring and Fall.

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Holiday Programs

Purchase gifts during Winter Wishes or organize a Coat Drive.

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Year-round Volunteering

Empower employees by hosting orientations.

Featured Neighborhood

Volunteers came out to volunteer in Central Queens.

Queens Community in Action

We engaged the community to show Queens our pride on Queens Cares Day. Check out some of our pictures!

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Create arts and crafts with students in Central Queens.

Inspire Minds in Corona

Show students how to explore their creativity on a variety of volunteer projects. Keep kids in Queens engaged all summer long.  

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Visit some Central Queens favorites while volunteering.

Explore Queens as a Volunteer

The diversity in Central Queens is incredible. At least 50 different languages are spoken here. Take the time to explore a new neighborhood.

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