Category Archives: VOLUNTEER

Fort Greene Park Conservancy Summer Internship

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Event Promotion and Production
Media Development and Distribution

5 positions available
Need: June (when available) through August 15, 2013
Age:  Rising Junior or Senior in High School, or College Age

Join this exciting team who will produce over 35 free events in the park this summer.

You:
Motivated
Conversational
Excellent writing skills
Feel strongly about building and being part of community
Rising junior or senior in high school or College Age 

We will help focus your tasks on your skillset. You will work with the Programming and Marketing committees to help produce and promote our programming.

Those with strong writing skills will help write our newsletters, e-blasts and work with the Development committee on grants and sponsorship.

 Please tell us in a short paragraph why you are interested and the right person for the internship. Please provide your current email and phone number.

Visit our website www.fortgreenepark.org

Start Date: mid to last week of June
End Date: Mid August
Weekly Hours: M,T,W 9-4 (except 2 Tuesday show days 2-10p), Th 9-12, Sat 9-12 must arrive on time

Compensation: Unpaid, daily Metrocard provided
Contact: Charles Jarden – cjarden@operaprojects.org

Application Deadline: ASAP

Young Reporters for the Environment

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The National Wildlife Federation is running the first-ever Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) is an international program with more than 25 participating countries. Students between the ages of 13-18 are invited to participate in YRE-USA by reporting on environmental issues in their communities in writing, photos, or video. National winners in each category will earn recognition, great prizes and the chance to advance to the international competition.

Students may participate as individuals or as part of a class or group.

Join the international team of Young Reporters in 29 countries around the world!

For more information visit: http://www.nwf.org/Young-Reporters-for-the-Environment/Resources-for-Young-Reporters.aspx

Teen Cancer Outreach Program at Gilda’s Club

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Do you have a family member or friend living with cancer? Do you or did you have cancer yourself? Have you experienced the death of a loved one to cancer? TEENS CONNECT at Gilda’s Club is for you!

Teens Connect is a weekly group for teens impacted by cancer in any way
Join with other teens who “get it”

VOLUNTEERS: www.gildasclubnyc.org/Volunteer

PROGRAMS: www.gildasclubnyc.org/Programs

JUNIOR ASSOCIATE BOARD: Dedicated teens who are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of people touched by cancer. The mission of the Junior Associate Board is to promote awareness of GCNYC in the community it serves, organize initiatives  and events,  provide volunteer service & earn community service hours .   As ambassadors of GCNYC, members of this special group have the opportunity to participate in many different ways including fundraising, events, public relations, outreach and recruitment of new members.

UPCOMING:  Our 4th Annual It’s Always Something Teen Essay Contest.  This contest provides a forum for teens in grades 9-12, living in NYC or Long Island, to write about their experience with cancer, whatever that may be.  Information will go out when the contest launches in early 2013.

If you are a teen living in NYC that has been touched by cancer, contact us today!  For information on all teen and youth programming, please contact Michele Halusic, Program Manager of Outreach and Youth Initiatives at (212) 647-9700 x243 or  mhalusic@gildasclubnyc.org.

The Lower East Side Ecology Center

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The Ecology Center works toward a more sustainable New York City by providing community-based recycling and composting programs, developing local stewardship of green space, and increasing community awareness, involvement and youth development  through environmental education programs.  For details, visit http://www.lesecologycenter.org/

Compost Volunteer Opportunity

Calling all compost volunteers! We’re hosting volunteer workdays at our East River Park Compost Yard every Monday from 9AM-1PM. We rely on volunteers to help divert food scraps from landfills and build awareness about composting. Volunteer tasks include chopping and raking food scraps to be composted, sifting finished compost, and much more.

You provide the elbow grease, we provide gloves and other gear. You can sign up on our Eventbrite page or contact Xander if you’re ready to become a composting champion for NYC: xander@lesecologycenter.org

NYC City Parks

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NYC City Parks offers the volunteer opportunities:

Volunteer in Your Neighborhood
Get connected to a network of people and organizations who need your help!

Volunteer for SummerStage
Do you possess a boundless supply of enthusiasm, a willingness to meet new people and a desire to contribute to the cultural enrichment of New Yorkers? If so, SummerStage wants you to join our volunteer team! Volunteers are the public face of SummerStage, performing a wide variety of tasks at all of our performances.

For more information: www.cityparksfoundation.org/volunteer

Zoo Volunteers: Central Park, Prospect Park, Bronx & Queens Zoo

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BRONX ZOO:
As a docent with the Friends of the Zoo, you’ll help out the Education Department by leading schoolchildren and other groups on guided tours of exhibits and assisting in our environmental education programs. As a volunteer ambassador, you’ll work with the Guest Relations Department to help provide the best possible guest experience to our zoo visitors.

CENTRAL PARK ZOO:
Become a Wildlife Guide at one of the nation’s greatest institutions. You’ll assist the Education Department at the Central Park Zoo in engaging in inquiry-based discussions with zoo visitors, interacting with guests at the information cart, offering administrative support, leading tours, reading to children during our story time activities, and participating in a variety of events and educational programs.

NEW YORK AQUARIUM:
As an Aquarium volunteer you will help staff exhibits; assist keepers with animal care, training, and exhibit maintenance; teach visitors about marine conservation; or work at events and education programs. We offer three volunteer programs with unique responsibilities.

For additional information and deadlines, visit: http://nyaquarium.com/volunteering

PROSPECT PARK ZOO:
As a Discovery Guide, you’ll answer questions about animals, direct visitors around the zoo, help out at special events and run children’s activities.

As an Education Docent you’ll interpret animal exhibits, lead tours, interact with families in the Discovery Center, assist with educational programs, and have the opportunity to train as a narrator for daily Sea Lion feedings.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE NEXT ZOO DOCENT TRAINING CLASS

For additional information, visit:  http://prospectparkzoo.com/volunteering

QUEENS ZOO:
As a member of the team, you’ll teach schoolchildren and other visitors about animals by leading guided tours, assisting with special programs and events, speaking at narrated feedings, and helping with arts and crafts activities.

Applications Deadline December 1, 2016, visit:  http://Queenszoo.com/volunteering

For information on all volunteer programs, visit: www.wildlifeconservation/volunteer

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

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llsHelp us help people with blood cancer and their families. Our dedicated community volunteers are the heart and soul of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). There are many different ways you can participate in New York City and make a difference in the lives of those touched by blood cancer.

You can help us with:

  • School & Youth Programs
  • Light The Night Walk
  • Team In Training
  • Society Ties, the young professionals committee
  • General office help
  • Donor development
  • Patient Services and family support groups
  • Advocacy

Every LLS fundraising event needs volunteers to do jobs such as:

  • Planning the event
  • Promoting the event
  • Soliciting donations
  • Registering participants at the door
  • Assisting with set-up, clean-up and breakdown

Sign up now!

For more information, visit http://www.lls.org/ways-to-help/volunteer

 

Visions Services for the Blind

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VISIONS has a volunteer program starting at age 16.  High school volunteers as part of VISIONS intergenerational activities assist with reading, escorting clients in the community and helping in activities and projects. In addition to the these, adult volunteers also teach classes or workshops.

We currently offer bowling, photography, ceramics, percussion, quilting, knitting, arts & crafts, library, radio station and computer classes. Volunteers set their own schedules based on classroom space availability on a particular day and time. If you are interested in starting a class, you must submit a brief proposal.

Program Incentives:   Students receive a letter of recommendation, community service hours, metrocards if needed, a gift card of his/her choice, and certificate upon completion of program.

For details, visit: http://www.visionsvcb.org/visions/support/volunteer/teenvolunteers/

Volunteer at a New York City Hospital

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BROOKLYN:
Brookdale University Hospital whttp://www.brookdalehospital.org/community/volunteers.html

Lutheran Medical Center  http://www.lutheranhealthcare.org/Main/VolunteerServices.aspx

New York Methodist Hospital www.nym.org/Volunteers

The Brooklyn Hospital Center www.tbh.org/volunteer

 

MANHATTAN:
Beth Israel Medical wwww.wehealny.org/volunteer

Lenox Hill www.lenoxhillhospital.org/volunteer

Mount Sinai Hospital mountsinai.org/volunteer

New York Eye & Ear Infirmary www.nyee.edu/volunteer

New York Presbyterian Hospital http://www.nyp.org/volunteer/becoming-a-volunteer

NYC Health & Hospitals Corporation www.nyc.gov/hhc/volunteer

NYU Langone Medical Center www.med.nyu.edu/volunteer

Roosevelt Hospital www.wehealny.org/volunteer

St. Luke’s Hospital www.wehealny.org/volunteer

QUEENS:
Elmhurst Hospital www.nyc.gov/hhc/volunteer

 

Henry Street Settlement

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Founded in 1893, Henry Street Settlement delivers a wide range of social service, arts and health care programs to more than 50,000 New Yorkers each year. Henry Street challenges the effects of urban poverty by helping families achieve better lives for themselves and their children.

Henry Street’s Youth Services Division serves emphasizes the importance of academic success while promoting social skills, leadership qualities and emotional well-being. All programs focus on educating, encouraging and enriching the lives of the young person and his/her support network.

Internships: http://www.henrystreet.org/get-involved/internship-and-individual/

Volunteer: http://www.henrystreet.org/get-involved/volunteer/

Health & Wellness Programs: www.henrystreet.org/health-wellness