Participate in public workdays to help maintain the garden, including tasks such as planting, weeding, and composting. Volunteers should be prepared to get their hands dirty and bring a signed volunteer waiver.

Join us in maintaining the gardens at Hunter’s Point South Park and Gantry Plaza State Park by removing invasive weeds and supporting the local ecosystem. Volunteers of all ages are welcome to participate in our weekly gardening days from May to October.

Help beautify our parks by participating in the annual Bulbfest where volunteers plant thousands of bulbs in the parks. This event is open to people of all ages and takes place on the first Saturday in November each year.

Support homeless teens in our summer sleepaway camp, engaging them throughout the year and empowering them for counselor and employment roles. Volunteer to organize supply drives, stage campers’ departure and set up at Camp Ramapo in Rhinebeck, New York.

Join us for our marquee end-of-year event, Candy Cane Lane, a holiday-themed wonderland. Assist with toy and gift drives, host games and activities and provide support to moms during their dignified shopping experience.

Join the team of volunteers at NOoSPHERE Arts to contribute your time and/or services. We are looking for extra hands and industry experts to support our multidisciplinary arts programs.

Participate in corporate volunteer days to help with various environmental projects around Newtown Creek. Tasks may include habitat restoration, clean-up efforts, and assisting with community events.

Join MEMS' volunteer network to support human trafficking survivors by partnering with grassroots organizers, legal professionals, social workers, and mental health professionals. Volunteers will contribute to programs and events that empower survivors and strengthen anti-trafficking movements.

Play a central role in Women's Wellness events, offering critical health screenings and self-care activities to mothers living in family homeless shelters. Organize drives and conduct workshops.

Collect, organize, and distribute necessities for homeless families, providing everyday items they may otherwise lack. Organize specific product drives and assist with cataloging and distribution efforts.

Participate in health education programs, helping families and their children gain essential socio-emotional skills. Collaborate with health educators to create impactful sessions.

Riis Settlement is accepting clothing donations to recycle unwanted clothing by sharing it with people in need. Volunteers are needed to assist with sorting and organizing donations. Only clean, gently used clothes are accepted.

Help us manage relationships with stakeholders and partners. Volunteers with strong interpersonal and communication skills are needed.

Support our technical infrastructure by helping with cloud architecture, specifically AWS. Volunteers with cloud architecture skills are needed.

Conduct user research to help us understand the needs of our community better. Volunteers with UX research skills are needed.

Join our team to help develop our platform aimed at improving community outcomes. We need volunteers with technology development skills.

Assist us in managing our social media and marketing efforts to reach a wider audience. Volunteers with marketing skills are needed.

Help us create engaging content to promote our mission and activities. We are looking for volunteers with strong writing skills.

Engage with the community to promote our mission and gather support. Volunteers with strong interpersonal skills are needed.

Your work will be critical in accelerating the build-out of our business model and platform to help improve our community. We are looking for volunteers with skills in UI design.