The Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty is a community based non-profit organization that has been serving the poor, elderly and recent immigrants in the New York City area for 35 years. We provide a continuum of social services that. . . more

Under the guidance of the Executive Director, interns will work as a team to assess community and program needs (Western Queens), ensure program sustainability, research new funding opportunities, identify potential funding sources (government, foundations, corporations), and write and submit grant. . . more

On December 20, 2008, Metropolitan Hospital Center will host a Pediatric Holiday Party. Volunteers are needed to bring holiday cheer to over 500 children. Clowns, performers and face painters are needed to entertain the children. A special guest dressed in. . . more

New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) seeks a bilingual Arabic-and-English-speaking volunteer for immediate placement in its Immigrant Protection Unit.

NYLAG is a not-for-profit law office that provides free civil legal services to low-income New Yorkers. NYLAG handles a wide. . . more

The National Archives is responsible for the safekeeping of our nation’s historical documents. We serve researchers who need historical documents created or received by the United States Federal Government, including historians, genealogists, lawyers, scholars, government officials environmentalists, and others.

Our. . . more

From its origins in Brooklyn in 1905 to its brand new, state-of-the-art location in Hell’s Kitchen, ARC/GNY has acquired a wealth of documents, photos, publications, uniforms, videos, etc. highlighting its rich history. On the ground floor of the new Headquarters. . . more

It doesn't matter your experience or origin, you can always help either to the development of the Diversity Center of Queens or the New York Coalition to Expand Voting Rights. The must important is your passion to fight against discrimination.. . . more

Website, print publications, press releases, ad campaigns, direct mail and more.

Hearts & Minds is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization. We're dedicated to helping you get to the roots of poverty, terrorism, human rights, the environment, addictions and many other important issues. . . more

THIS SEPT. 21-27 CREATIVE TIME PRESENTS DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA: THE NATIONAL CAMPAIGN

Creative Time’s year long program, Democracy in America, will culminate in the “Convergence Center”: a major exhibition, participatory project space, and meeting hall mounted in New York City’s Park Avenue. . . more

"Playing the Building", a 9,000 square-foot, interactive, site-specific installation by David Byrne, will transform the interior of the landmark Battery Maritime Building into a massive sound sculpture that can be “played” by anyone. Byrne’s debut public art project will consist. . . more

Introduce a 3rd grade class to the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art or the Brooklyn Museum of Art. Lead small groups of children on tours of the museum. more

Arts management, creative writing and fine art.

Hearts & Minds is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization. We're dedicated to helping you get to the roots of poverty, terrorism, human rights, the environment, addictions and many other important issues facing you, your family,. . . more

Sundays at JASA, a unique educational and enrichment program for older adults is seeking an enegetic volunteer to help put together our exciting lecture series. Sundays at JASA seeks to attract lecturers from a variety of backgrounds and this. . . more

Saturdays, 11:30am - 1pm

Share your time and creativity with the seniors of Sunnywood Apartments, a housing complex for low-income seniors in Woodside.

To participate on this project (or any of New York Cares 750 other projects), volunteers must first attend a. . . more

Share your creative skills or athletic abilities. Expose a child to the world of music, dance, fine arts, drama, and sports through on site activities. Areas of interest would include the following: voice, dance, musical instruction, theater, visual. . . more

Fundraising Event Description: Summer’s “sexiest” fundraiser, AIDS Service Center NYC’s annual Safer Sex In The City is a high-profile fundraising event that combines entertainment and education to “promote safer sex in the age of AIDS.” ASC is in the forefront of. . . more

This International Center program offers members one-to-one assistance with college term papers, business letters and personal essays. Volunteers who enjoy writing and editing will find this opportunity a perfect fit. For a Volunteer Application Form go to www.intlcenter.org/application.html more

ONE BRICK NEEDS YOUR HELP!!!

We are staging our most important fundraiser of the year. And we are seriously short of volunteers. We need your help. We need you to bring your friends!

So, you could spend Halloween weekend watching kids egg. . . more

This October, UCP/NYC will sponsor a month-long exhibition of art and photography which have been created by adults with disabilities. The Prince George Gallery at 15 E. 27th Street will be the site of the exhibition as well as a. . . more

Assist in implementation of new Mentoring and Rites of Passage Program for Elementary School Students. Currently focusing with boys in grades 2-5. The program seeks to develop basic and practical learning tools for addressing conflict resolution and violence prevention. Volunteers might. . . more