New York Cares is a organization that enables volunteering in all five boroughs of New York City. We love New York Cares because they make it super-easy for New Yorkers to volunteer their time or talents. They post tons of events every day at various times so folks can fit in volunteering during their busy schedules.

Right now, New York Cares is focusing on making a difference in areas of education, community development, and issues that require immediate action in the Big Apple. Volunteer on your own, with a group of friends, or get your place of work involved. If leadership is more your speed than following the pack, you can lead projects and teams that work towards a long-term goal.

To volunteer, all you have to do is sign up on their website, attend an orientation and you’re ready to go.

Interested in volunteering for New York Cares? Check out some of the awesome upcoming events that are still open:

• Put your organizational skills to good use and distribute pantry items at Food First.

• Numbers savvy? Play math games with the Salvation Army Briarwood Family Residence.

• Like to work with your hands? Knit and crochet squares that will be made into blankets with AHRC NY.

• Bring out your inner mad scientist and help teens with science experiments.

• Go on an adventure! Ride tandem bikes with inTandem.

• Put on your chef’s hat with the Culinary Explorers at BronxWorks Willow Avenue.

If you don’t live in NYC but want to plug into volunteering, check out these orgs similar to New York Cares in Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Seattle, Washington D.C., Houston, and Los Angeles, just to name a few!

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