New York Cares

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

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As a volunteer, you can:

Help Us Grow

Each of our many programs requires financial resources in addition to volunteer support. Help sustain our mission with a monthly gift.

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NYC Parks and Gardens

Revitalize Public Spaces

Now that warm weather is here to stay, get outside and volunteer to improve NYC parks and community gardens.

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Serve Seniors in NYC

In honor of National Older Americans Month, we encourage all volunteers to serve our city's seniors. Explore the wide variety of projects available with seniors during the month of May.

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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.

Latest Updates

Cares Night Out | La Esquina

Join us for the next Cares Night Out, a monthly dinner series in support of New York Cares. This month, for two days, we're digging into the out-of-this-world tacos from La Esquina Midtown.

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Remembering Theresa Benedetti

The New York Cares community is heartbroken by the passing of one of our most devoted and beloved volunteers, Theresa Benedetti.

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2017 Coat Drive Report is Here!

Join us as we look back on the this year's drive and the way our city came together to give the gift of warmth to tens of thousands of New Yorkers.

Read the Report