Looking to volunteer (NYC location) as a way to just help others and meet new young people?

Question

I reached a point where I need to get out more and socialize with different exciting young people (preferable in the 20s age group). I would like to volunteer on Saturdays and do work in Manhattan. Do you know of any causes that meet my priorities? Any helpful websites where I can explore opportunities? Thank you

Answer 1

I would suggest that you contact your local volunteer center. They specialize in connecting you with a wide variety of projects that can be one-time or short-term. Once you find a project that you really enjoy, the volunteer center can connect you with that agency so that you can have a more long-term project with that organization.

I have worked with some of the organizations that are part of the Hands-On Network. Your local affiliate is called New York Cares:
http://www.nycares.org/

They can find all sorts of different things to do, and a lot of the volunteer opportunities are typically done in groups and work within everyone's busy work schedules.

Through my affiliate, I tutor children at the local library, work with teens at the local museum, package food at the food bank, and do a lot of park cleanups.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Here's some listing for opportunities to help other pple.

Habitat For Humanity

* Brooklyn: [phone]
* Manhattan: 115 E. 23rd Street, New York 10010, [phone]

Housing Works Used Book Cafe
126 Crosby Street bet. Houston and Prince, [phone]
Housing Works Inc. is a non-profit organization which has been providing housing, health services and support for homeless people living with HIV and AIDS since 1990. The Used Book Cafe is a beautiful store with over 45,000 titles which can be perused over coffee and sweets.

Volunteers are asked to commit a minimum of four hours per week to: working at the cash register, shelving and alphabetizing books, or preparing food in the cafe. Donations are also accepted during store hours (Mon-Wed 10am-8pm, Thurs-Fri 10am-9pm, Saturday noon-9pm, Sunday noon-7pm). Pickups can be arranged with a minimum of 10 boxes by calling [phone].

Red Cross
150 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023, [phone]
Volunteer positions in a wide range of areas -- from making telephone calls to the elderly to managing emergency shelters during disasters.

Good luck buddy and thanks for your desire to do positive work. :)

Answer 3

Your local United Way can direct you to a good charity to volunteer for. The Red Cross is an excellent charity.

Answer 4

Call the Salvation Army Church nearest you