Volunteer in New York City, NY

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Overview

There are multiple ways to find volunteer opportunities in New York City, NY. Some well-established organizations may expect prospective volunteers to visit their websites directly, while others—especially smaller organizations—may rely on community or national volunteer recruitment platforms.

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Prominent Organizations · Service Clubs · Major Events · Mutual Aid & Grassroots
Volunteering Websites

For the New York City, NY area, here are websites that list volunteer opportunities and connect volunteers with local organizations.

  • Sanitation Foundation Volunteer Hub

    A local/regional directory provided by Sanitation Foundation.

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  • New York Cares

    New York Cares is the city’s largest volunteer organization, founded in 1987 to make service accessible and coordinated, now mobilizing thousands of volunteers to meet community needs year-round and in times of crisis.

  • NYC Service

    The official portal of the City of New York for finding and registering for meaningful volunteer opportunities across various city agencies and partner non-profits.
Prominent Organizations

Often prominent organzations rely on their widespread recognition rather than posting on volunteer recruiting websites.

  • City Harvest
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Service Clubs

Many communities have local service clubs that offer community engagement opportunities, such as Rotary Clubs.

  • Kiwanis Club of NYC Young Professionals

    A group of professionals dedicated to community service and networking, focusing its mission on making lasting differences in the lives of children.

  • Rotary Club of The South Bronx

    A local Rotary chapter meeting in The Bronx to plan and execute service projects dedicated to community welfare, professional development, and fellowship.

  • Rotary Club of Staten Island

    A local chapter focused on service and fellowship in the borough, supporting various community initiatives throughout Staten Island.

  • Rotary New York City

    We now normally zoom Lunch Meetings on the 1st and 3rd Thursday’s of the month from 12 PM to 1 Pm, and we zoom our United Nations Breakfast meeting on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 9 AM to 10 AM.

  • Rotary Club of New York Queens

    They meet in person on the 1st or 2nd Saturday of each month at 5 pm at the Woodside Café & Restaurant.

  • Rotary Club of Metro NYC

    They are friends, leaders, and problem-solvers—people of action. They are inclusive, and all are welcome. They meet in a hybrid format every second Wednesday and host both a service project and a social event.

  • Rotary E-Club of Vision

    You are welcome to join them on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month at 7pm. You can also see their Facebook page for more details.

  • Bronx Shore Kiwanis

    They meet on Tuesdays at 7 pm at Francesco & Giovanni’s in Bronx.

  • Kiwanis Club of East Yonkers

    They meet every 1st Tuesday at 6 PM at the Grinton Will Library.

  • Kiwanis Club of Riverdale

    They meet on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursday at 6:30 pm at Silvio’s in Yonkers.

  • Yonkers Kiwanis Club

    They meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:15 pm at Maud’s Tavern.

  • Queens West Kiwanis

    The Queens West Division of the New York District of Kiwanis International currently consists of 17 different clubs. Visit the division’s website to find out details for each club and their meeting times!

  • Junior League of the City of New York

    The Junior League of the City of New York advances women’s leadership through volunteer action, collaboration, and training to drive meaningful community impact. Membership offers hands-on service, leadership development, and the opportunity to connect with a diverse network of women committed to positive change across New York City.

  • Brooklyn Metropolis Lions Club

    Since its inception, the Brooklyn Metropolis Lions Club has proudly led impactful service projects both locally and around the world – visit their website for details.

  • NY Cosmopolitan Lions Club

    They meet every 3rd Sunday at 1:30 pm at the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center.

  • New York West Side Lions Club

    Lions are part of a global service organization dedicated to meeting the needs of local communities and the world through hands-on service.
Major Events

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

    Celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a Day of Service. Join the NYC Parks and Recreation department and their volunteers to help clean up and care for parks across the five boroughs.
Mutual Aid & Grassroots Networks

Many communities rely on grassroots and informal networks to meet urgent needs. There may be opportunities to get involved through mutual aid networks, food distribution efforts, neighborhood action teams, or other groups that aren’t often listed on volunteer platforms.

  • Mutual Aid NYC

    A platform that aims to make information about hyper-local mutual aid groups and resources easily available to all, strengthening the citywide network of social support.

  • Being Neighborly, Downtown Manhattan NY

    This is a supplemental group for the members of The Buy Nothing Battery Park City/Financial District. To join, you must first be a member of the Battery Park City/Financial District group.
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Last updated: 12/30/2025

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