Top corporate volunteer opportunities in New York City

Why corporate volunteering in NYC matters

Corporate volunteering boosts company culture and employee engagement. In New York City, there are many ways your team can make a difference. Below are some top volunteer events to fit your goals.

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Volunteer opportunities in NYC

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Serve Warm Meals to Those in Need This Holiday Season

Help prepare and serve meals to homeless and low-income individuals at a critical time of year.

• Nonprofit mission: The Bowery Mission supports homeless and low-income New Yorkers with meals, shelter, and support services.
• Volunteer activities: Prepare meals, serve meals, organize donations.
• Location: 227 Bowery, New York, NY
• Group size: Small (up to 20 people)
• Causes: Hunger & Homelessness

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Deliver Meals and Smiles to Seniors

Brighten the day of homebound seniors by delivering meals and providing companionship.

• Nonprofit mission: Vision Urbana delivers nutritious meals to the elderly and those unable to cook for themselves, helping them maintain independence.
• Volunteer activities: Deliver meals to seniors, provide friendly conversation.
• Location: 64-66 Essex St., New York, NY
• Group size: Small (up to 20 people)
• Causes: Senior Services, Hunger
  

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Pack Food for NYC Families in Need

Sort and pack food items to create meal boxes for low-income families during the busy holiday season.

• Nonprofit mission: Food Bank NYC provides food and support to those in need across the five boroughs.
• Volunteer activities: Sort food items, pack meal boxes.
• Location: 355 Food Center Dr, Bronx NY
• Group size: Medium (up to 50 people)
• Causes: Hunger & Homelessness
  

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Repack Food for NYC Families

Repack bulk food items into smaller packages for distribution to local food programs.

• Nonprofit mission: City Harvest is dedicated to feeding New Yorkers in need by rescuing and distributing food across the city.
• Volunteer activities: Repack bulk food into smaller packages, prepare items for distribution.
• Location: Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NY
• Group size: Medium (up to 50 people)
• Causes: Hunger, Food Insecurity
  

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Virtual Hunger Simulation: Understand Food Insecurity

Take part in a virtual simulation to understand the challenges of food insecurity and discuss how to help.

• Nonprofit mission: Food Bank NYC works to end hunger by providing food, information, and support for community survival and dignity.
• Volunteer activities: Participate in a hunger simulation, engage in group discussions.
• Location: Virtual
• Group size: Medium (up to 50 people)
• Causes: Hunger & Homelessness
  

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Serve and Support NYC’s Homeless Population

Assist with meal prep, serving, and organizing donations to support NYC’s homeless community.

• Nonprofit mission: The Bowery Mission provides services and resources to homeless and low-income New Yorkers, including meals, shelter, and support.
• Volunteer activities: Prepare and serve meals, organize donations.
• Location: 227 Bowery, New York, NY
• Group size: Small (up to 20 people)
• Causes: Hunger & Homelessness
  

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Distribute Fresh Produce in NYC

Distribute fresh produce to residents in food-insecure neighborhoods through City Harvest’s Mobile Market program.

• Nonprofit mission: City Harvest rescues surplus food and delivers it to hundreds of community programs across New York City.
• Volunteer activities: Distribute fresh produce, set up and manage the market.
• Location: Various locations throughout NYC
• Group size: Medium (up to 50 people)
• Causes: Hunger, Food Insecurity
  

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Restore and Beautify NYC’s Randall’s Island

Participate in tree planting, shoreline clean-up, and urban farming to help restore and beautify Randall’s Island.

• Nonprofit mission: Randall’s Island Park Alliance develops and maintains the park to support recreational and environmental programs for New Yorkers.
• Volunteer activities: Plant trees, clean shorelines, maintain urban farm.
• Location: Randall’s Island, New York, NY
• Group size: Large (up to 100 people)
• Causes: Environment
  

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Help Keep Central Park Beautiful

Join the “Day in the Dirt” program to plant, mulch, and paint in Central Park, contributing to the park’s maintenance and beauty.

• Nonprofit mission: Central Park Conservancy preserves and maintains Central Park, enhancing the park’s accessibility and enjoyment for all visitors.
• Volunteer activities: Plant, mulch, and paint, support park maintenance.
• Location: Central Park, New York, NY
• Group size: Large (up to 100 people)
• Causes: Environment
  

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Garden and Green Governors Island

Support the horticulture team in gardening tasks to keep Governors Island green and thriving.

• Nonprofit mission: Friends of Governors Island works to enhance the public accessibility and enjoyment of Governors Island.
• Volunteer activities: Garden and maintain green spaces, assist horticulture team.
• Location: Governors Island, New York, NY
• Group size: Medium (up to 50 people)
• Causes: Environment
  

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Beautify Madison Square Park

Take part in planting, painting, and general garden maintenance to help beautify Madison Square Park.

• Nonprofit mission: Madison Square Park Conservancy maintains and enhances the park as a public space for recreation and reflection.
• Volunteer activities: Plant, paint, and maintain gardens, support park beautification.
• Location: Madison Square Park, New York, NY
• Group size: Medium (up to 50 people)
• Causes: Environment