New York Cares

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

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As a volunteer, you can:

May is Older Americans Month. Take the time today to serve our elders.

Care for Our Elders

May is Older Americans Month. Isolation for adults in assisted living facilities is a big problem, with loneliness and depression affecting health. We want every NYC senior citizen to have visitors this year.

More About Our Services for Seniors

Improve Access to Healthy Food

Whether helping 1st graders learn their vegetables or families fight food insecurity, your work makes an amazing impact on the health of our city.

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Support All New Yorkers

Volunteering is one of the simplest ways to show others that they are cared for, that there are people out there that are ready to roll up their sleeves and help.

Become a Volunteer
1

Register

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

2

Get Oriented

Learn more about us at your orientation.

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Volunteer

After attending an orientation, start signing up!

1

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.

1

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.

3

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

Next Event: NYC Marathon

Join us for the run of your life by signing up for the TCS New York City Marathon. Our 2017 marathon runners commit to raise $3,000 to further the impact of New York Cares in New York City.

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This Month's Partner Spotlight

New York Cares' work with The New Jewish Home, where we've been sending volunteers for more than 20 years, in Harlem is a shining example of one of these deep and multi-faceted partnerships.

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TL Spotlight: Gibson Durnford

Meet Gibson Durnford, a volunteer who has redefined the role of Team Leader by enriching New York Cares programs with sincerity, dependability, and expertise.

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