Volunteer Opportunity Calendar

New York State College Fair Day

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , March 19, 2010:

We are looking for volunteers to help at the New York State College Fair Day. This event is March 19th, 2009 in the Bronx, N.Y. We are looking for people to help sign students in, Be on hand to help college reps, help with food at the fair, runners to be on hand between both gyms of the college fair, people to help set up & clean up at the end of the fair. The event is at: Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club

Hospice Volunteer Training

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , March 20, 2010:

The Visiting Nurse Service of New York Hospice Care is seeking volunteers to offer companionship and support to terminally ill patients living in the Bronx. The volunteer’s role is to be a supportive, caring person to our patients and their families. Our goal is to provide comfort, care and choice to our patients and their families during this difficult time in their lives. Some of the ways that vo

VNSNY Hospice Care Winter Training

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , March 20, 2010:

The Visiting Nurse Service of New York will be offering its Fall Training for Hospice Care Volunteers in September. Training will be two Saturdays, March 20 and 27 from 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM at 1250 Broadway. Reservation is required.

VOLUNTEER on the ENVIROMEDIA MOBILE FOR EARTH DAY CELEBRATIONS

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , March 22, 2010:

Follow The ENVIROMEDIA MOBILE for annual EARTH DAY CELEBRATIONS and VOLUNTEER UDEC Enviromedia Mobile Earth Day Celebrations! Where: Bronx Community College Community College-APRIL 22nd Join us at the following locations: IKEA/Erie Basin Park- TBA 11th Annual Gowanus Canal Earth Day Superfund Awareness and Spring Clean-up- TBA Earth Day Celebrations at Grand Central Spring/Summer Community Envi

National Business Plan Competition

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday , March 23, 2010:

Volunteers to manage the competition registration and information desk, be a presentation room supervisor, team ambassador, or to manage a specific competition event room on March 23 or March 24. Day starts at 8am and ends at 5pm on March 23 and from 7am to 1pm on March 24.

Hospice Volunteer Training

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , March 27, 2010:

2010 Concern for Hunger Fun Run in Central Park!

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , April 10, 2010:

For the past 12 years, rain or shine, hundreds of people from all walks of life have come together in Central Park to run or walk to help alleviate world hunger. Teams, runners, walkers and volunteers take steps here in New York to reach out to some of the hungriest families in the developing world. All proceeds from the event will go towards helping hungry families in the world’s poorest countries. M

NYC Regional Basketball and Aquatics Tournament at Fordham University

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , April 10, 2010:

Volunteers are the lifeblood of Special Olympics New York. We thank you for your interest. The New York City Regional Basketball and Aquatics Tournament features athletes from the five boroughs - roughly 400 - competing for gold, silver and bronze medals in two Special Olympics sports: aquatics and basketball (team and individual skills competitions). Opening Ceremonies will begin at 10:00am. The Med

SENIORS/RETIREES: BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN COMMUNITY ELDERS AND YOUTH!

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , April 15, 2010:

Groundwork for Youth Elders Program is an intergenerational program, engaging senior citizens/retirees and youth in fun, hands-on project-based activities. We need seniors/retirees to sign-up today!!!! Participants will take part in five monthly themed engaging activities: *DECEMBER 2009- "Traditional Holiday Stories" *FEBRUARY 2010- "Black History Telling Event" *APRIL 2010- "What Easter Means to Me"

Street Games 2010

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , April 17, 2010:

The Parks Department is looking for motivated and enthusiastic volunteers to assist with their upcoming spring event, Street Games on April 17th, 2010 at Thomas Jefferson Park from 10:00AM to 4:00PM! Street Games brings back the classic street games from the 60’s and 70’s and reintroduces them to a new generation with a modern twist! Pogo sticks, double-dutch, hula hoops, and yo-yos are just some of

Volunteers for Fundraising Committee

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , April 17, 2010:

Body Sculpt is recruiting volunteers for its fundraising committee. This fundraising committee is for one event, our Walk-A-Thon for Children's Health in Prospect Park, tentatively set for April 17th, 2010. Volunteers for this committee would meet and discuss possible ways to raise money and in-kind services for the Children's Walk. For example, approaching corporations, stores, businesses, non-profits

Our Time's 8th Annual Benefit Gala - April 19th, 2010

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , April 19, 2010:

Every year, Our Time hosts a Benefit Gala that honors a famous person who stutters. This year, Our Time is fortunate enough to honor musical icon Carly Simon. The Gala is Our Time's biggest event of the year, and the organization depends on its success to raise over half of its operating budget each year. The event consists of a performance of songs and poems by the Our Time company members alongsid

VOLUNTEER on the ENVIROMEDIA MOBILE FOR EARTH DAY CELEBRATIONS

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , April 22, 2010:

Dig In at our Spring Planting Day

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , April 24, 2010:

Join the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation and fellow volunteers to make New York City greener and greater, by volunteering to help plant 20,000 trees at parks citywide! You can dig in April 24, 9-2 at: BRONX Pelham Bay, Hunter Island Raoul Wallenberg Forest BROOKLYN Floyd Bennett Field Spring Creek Park QUEENS Rockaway Community Park Roy Wilkins Park STATEN ISLAND Clove Lakes Park Ocean Breeze P

Hands On New York Day

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , April 24, 2010:

Give New York City a good spring greening and raise critical funds for New York Cares on Hands On New York Day, sponsored by HSBC Bank. Join 5,000 volunteers on Saturday, April 24, to revitalize our city's parks, gardens, playgrounds, community centers, and other public spaces, making them cleaner, greener, and ready for summer. Create a team with friends, families, or coworkers, or join a team of oth

Revlon Run/Walk for Women

Sat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , May 01, 2010:

Further the fight by becoming a REVLON Run/Walk Volunteer. Lots of helping hands are needed at our fund raising event on Saturday, May 1st. To join our volunteer team you can register online at www.revlonrunwalk.com

TD Bank Five Boro Bike Tour

Sun, 02 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , May 02, 2010:

On Sunday, May 2, 2010, the 33rd annual Five Boro Bike Tour will take place in NYC. 30,000 cyclists will ride 42 miles through the city, stopping at five rest areas along the route and ending at Ft. Wadsworth on Staten Island with a Festival. 1,500 adult volunteers (minimum age 16 years) are needed to help at various locations along the route. Tour Corps volunteers help at the rest areas in northern