As a volunteer mentor, you will connect with young people, supporting and engaging with them to champion their individual needs, goals, and interests. This role is part of our commitment to Youth and Family Well-Being.

Support fundraising efforts and manage merchandise. Volunteers will help organize campaigns and manage inventory to support the organization's financial goals.

As an editor, you will assist the editor-in-chief with revising articles written by our Kid Reporters in order to prepare them for publication in our newspaper. Experience with AP Style is a plus!

Pianists are needed to accompany rehearsals and performances. This role involves working closely with the ensemble to support musical presentations.

Provide legal assistance, conduct research, and participate in mentorship programs. Volunteers will use their expertise to support the legal and educational needs of the community.

As a mentor, you will provide supportive mentoring that improves self-worth for young people. You need to be authentic, genuinely care, and just keep showing up. Connections will fully equip you with the skills and support necessary to be great.

Deliver educational programs or demos about plant-based nutrition. Educators inspire new audiences with their knowledge and support PPMNY through planning and project development.

Join Repair the World’s Summer Teen Service Corps, a service-learning program for teens in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Participants will volunteer at local non-profits and explore connections between identity and service.

Assist with office operations, education and community programs, marketing, development, and special events. Volunteers with tech and social media skills are needed to support the organization's various initiatives.

A Child Advocate is an adult who volunteers to spend time with and advocate on behalf of an individual unaccompanied immigrant child while they are subject to deportation proceedings. Volunteers must be at least 21 years old and undergo a thorough clearance and training process.

Assist neighbors with medical escorts, errands, and more as part of the Neighbor-to-Neighbor (N2N) program. Volunteers provide essential support to help seniors maintain independence.

Lead Rescuers are responsible for completing all steps necessary for a food rescue event. Lead Rescuers go through a brief training process and can then sign up to lead food rescue events on a recurring or sporadic basis. All Lead Rescuers can elect to lead food rescue events on a volunteer basis as Volunteer Lead Rescuers.

Help us transport dogs and supplies around the city to events, foster homes, vet appointments, and more. This role is crucial for ensuring that our dogs and supplies get where they need to be.

As a Global Guide, volunteers lead workshops on their country and culture for K-12 students in NYC-area schools. This role is application-based and suited for those with experience working with youth and comfortable speaking English in front of a group.

Be a judge and provide meaningful feedback for our Career Essentials Create-a-Company presentations, where students develop and present pitches for their potential business.

Engage in advocacy efforts, participate in the RUSA Connects Telegram Group, and support English and art teaching initiatives. Volunteers will also support trans youth through educational programs.

Become a part of the behind-the-scenes work that goes into rescuing dogs in need and uniting them with their forever homes. This role involves 3-4 hours a week and various tasks that support the rescue operations.

Help lead and coordinate bike rides. Time’s Up organizes dozens of fun community-building bike rides every year. Volunteers can either pick an existing ride to help out with/lead, or create a new one.

Assist in packing seeds for distribution to community gardens and educational programs. This activity can be done indoors at your site.

Participate in team-building volunteer activities that provide unique experiences for both volunteers and participants. Engage in impactful sponsorship options that directly fund our initiatives.