Mayor's Volunteer Center

Check out the Mayor’s Volunteer Center for many great volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in donating food, clothing, furniture or other items, click here for information on organizations that accept donations.

New York Cares

New York Cares sends thousands of volunteers to homeless shelters each year. Click here to find out more about how to get involved with projects such as reading bedtime stories to children, painting murals at shelters, helping residents find their first apartments, and much more.

Volunteer with Provider Organizations

The organizations listed below provide shelter or related services on behalf of the City. Each has a volunteer program, which would welcome your time and energy.

American Red Cross
212-875-2068

The Bowery Mission
1-800-871-6347

Brooklyn Community Housing and Services
718-222-1808

Children’s Aid Society

Community Food Resource Center
212-894-3398

Homes for the Homeless
212-539-5252 x50

Hope Community, Inc.
212-860-8821 x110

Project Hospitality
718-448-1544, x165

Providence House
718-455-0197 x11

Salvation Army
212-337-7298

St. Christopher-Ottilie
516-671-1111
516-671-1253 x139

Volunteers of America
212-873-2600

Women In Need (WIN)
212-695-4758