New York Cares

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

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As a volunteer, you can:

Mentor Young New Yorkers

Work with NYC children on education, recreation, or nutrition programs across the five boroughs. 

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Support NYC Sophomores

Help 10th graders excel in their core classes, on Regents exams, and on the SAT their junior year!

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Befriend a Senior Citizen

Seniors in nursing facilities tend to have few visitors, but with a few hours of your time, you can provide the social interaction vital to keeping their spirits soaring.

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1

Register

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

2

Get Oriented

Learn more about us at your orientation.

3

Volunteer

After attending an orientation, start signing up!

1

About

Learn more about our model and programs.

2

Apply

Become a community partner. 

3

Learn

Access our volunteer trainings, workshops, and resources.

1

Develop

Develop a program tailored to your company's needs.

2

Citywide Service Events

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

3

Holiday Programs

Purchase gifts during Winter Wishes or organize a Coat Drive.

4

Year-round Volunteering

Empower employees by hosting orientations.

Latest Updates

New York Cares ROCKS

Don't miss this intimate performance headlined by St. Lucia with appearances by City of the Sun and Mama Juke while we raise funds for New York Cares' ongoing volunteer programs

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Volunteers doing taxes

Check the Receipts on Tax Prep

New York Cares provided another unbelievable year of Tax Prep to thousands of qualifying families. Read more about the impact of this program in the 2017 Overview.

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Take a Look Back

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

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