New York Cares

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

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As a volunteer, you can:

Tutor College-bound Students

The 2018-2019 College Access Season is in full swing. Start with training sessions before leading highschoolers on the path to higher education.

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Honor 9/11 with Service

With the help of 9/11 Day and The Outreach Program, we will work alongside over 7,500 other volunteers from New York City, serving in one of six events nationwide. 

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Take to the Streets!

Summer Streets is back! Join a New York Cares event support team to help 300,000 New Yorkers and guests enjoy a unique, car-free experience in the city.

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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

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Coming Soon: Cares Day 2018

On Saturday, October 20, 2018, thousands of New Yorkers will revitalize 35 high-need schools and raise funds to power our year-round programming for the 27th Annual New York Cares Day for Schools.

 

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Safari-themed party in NYC

New York Cares Safari Party

It's called the Concrete Jungle for a reason – New York City is a wild place with so much to explore. Join us this September for a Safari Party celebrating the journey of service and those who make our work possible.

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A Year in Review

Take a look back on a year of sustained commitment to pressing community needs in NYC and the longstanding programs, volunteers, partners and supporters integral to our success. 

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