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Directory of Volunteer Sites in NYC

A B C D F G H I J L M N P Q R S T U V W X Y

Borough of Manhattan Community College is pleased to present a Directory of Community Services. This is created to provide our student body with opportunities to provide community service in their respective and other communities.

This resource tool is listed alphabetically, and the web links to some of these organizations are also provided. Included in the list are organizations that cater to the needs of all ages, genders, causes, religious affiliations, sexual orientation, to name a few. The college, through some of its offices, also provides opportunities for students to perform volunteer work.

Volunteering is a worthwhile, rewarding and gratifying experience. The sharing of your time, talent and other abilities for the benefit of others who are less fortunate, can reap rich dividends for all parties concerned. As a volunteer, you may gain technical, vocational and or professional experiences. Through this medium, you may even be successful at obtaining employment.

Also, by adding a diverse background of volunteer services to your credit, in conjunction with your scholastic achievements, your opportunities for receiving scholarships are greatly enhanced. Scholarship experts have said that, “scholarship committees want to give money to students who give back to their communities.”

Name of Organization and Contact Information	Description of Services
A.S.P.C.A 424 East 92nd Street New York, NY 10128 Contact: Eric Grant 212-876-7700	Volunteering is a great way to help animals. Community shelters often need volunteers to help them with everything from animal handling to stuffing envelopes.
Alley Pond Environmental Center 228-06 Northern Blvd Douglaston, NY 11363 Contact: Jessica 718-229-4000	Alley Pond Environmental Center is a private, non-profit corporation dedicated to establishing awareness, understanding and appreciation of the environment and the responsibilities associated with preserving the environment in an urban setting.
American Red Cross Contact: Adela Rodriguez 212-875-2038 ext. 2067	Volunteers insure that the American Red Cross continues to provide effective services that are responsive to the changing needs of the American public.
American Littoral Society 1478 Point Breeze Far Rockaway, NY 11691 Contact: Barbara Cohen 718-471-2166	Beach clean up
Angel Guardian House 6301 12th Avenue Brooklyn , NY 11219 Contact: Mary Bingham-Johnsen 516-873-9199 ext. 146	Must be 21years or older Children & family services
Ascension Tutoring Program 12 W. 11th Street New York, NY 10003 Contact: Pamela Benning 212-966-4695	Tutoring in remedial reading for children in grades 2 – 8

Bailey House Inc. 275 7th Avenue, 12th floor New York, NY 10001 Contact: April McKenzie 212-633-2500 ext. 299	A group residence for homeless men and women who have been diagnosed with AIDS. .
Bay Ridge Center 411 Ovington Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 Contact: Susan Lavin/ Colleen Downs 718-748-0873 ext. 115	Care for senior citizens
Beth Abraham Hospital 612 Allerton Avenue Bronx, NY 10467 Contact: Genia Collins 718-519-5960 gcollins@bethabe.org	Beth Abraham offers residential and community-based services built on decades of medical and rehabilitative experience in meeting long and short-term care needs.
Big Brother Big Sister of NY 223 East 30th Street 212-686-2042 Contact: Lissett Hernandez	Must be 21 years or older Mentoring
Bronx Zoo Bronx, NY 10460 Contact: Claire Deroche 718-220-5141	Requires six months of training and two years of service.
Borough of Manhattan Community College 199 212-220-8000	BMCC offers a variety of volenteer opportunities.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden 1000 Washington Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11225 Contact: Lou Cesario 718-623-7261	Volunteers work in most departments, including horticulture, education, science, membership, and gardener's resource center.
Brooklyn Bureau of Community Service 285 Schermerhorn Street Brooklyn, NY 11217 Contact: Frank Sala 718-310-5621	The Brooklyn Bureau of Community Service has a wide range of volunteer opportunities available for individuals in their Children and Family Services and Adult Programs.
Brooklyn Children's Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11213 Contact: Nancy Tagle 718-735-4400 ext. 325	Museum/children
Brooklyn Hospital 121 Dekalb Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11201 Contact: Ms. Meadors-Leonard 718-250-8167	Women & child health
Brooklyn Public Library Grand Army Plaza Brooklyn, NY 11695 Contact: Jerry Eiello 718-230-2406	Library

The Caring Community
644 Greenwich Avenue
New York, NY 10014
Contact: Aida or Beverly
(212) 255-0637

Care for senior citizens

Discipleship Outreach Ministries & Turning Point Housing
5220 4th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Contact: Ms. Cheryl Henson
718-439-0077 ext. 121

Discipleship works with troubled youth, high school dropouts, families in crisis, the homeless, substance abusers, persons infected and affected by the HIV virus, adult non-readers, and non-English speaking immigrants.

Flushing Adult Learning Program
41-17 Main Street
Flushing, NY 11355
Contact: Ms. N. Gibson
718-661-1245

( NO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT THE MOMENT)

The Adult Learner Program provides you with training and ongoing support. You can choose to work with low-literate adults on literacy skills or to work with adults with limited English proficiency on their speaking skills.

Gilda's Club 195 Hudson Street New York, NY 10014 Contact: Aishwarya Kancharla 212-647-9700 ext. 247	Volunteers are involved in the children's program, where they supervise recreational play for children with cancer or well children whose parents have cancer.
Goodhue Center (The Children's Aid Society) 304 Prospect Avenue Staten Island Contact: Lisa Siclari 718-447-2630	(NO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT THE MOMENT) Individuals and groups who will participate in structured volunteer programs as well as support the youth and families served on an as-needed basis. Most of our volunteer opportunities occur at one of our more than 30 sites around New York City and run from mid-September through May.

Habitat For Humanity 334 Furman St Brooklyn, NY 11201 Contact: Deborah Nozella 718-246-5656 ext. 310 hfhnyc@ habitatnyc.org	Habitat for Humanity builds simple, decent, affordable, houses in partnership with those in need of adequate shelter.
Harlem Children's Zone 2770 Broadway New York, NY 10025 Contact: Heidi Lopez 212-534-0700	Harlem Children's Zone, Inc. is a pioneering, non-profit, community-based organization that works to enhance the quality of life for children and families in some of New York City's most devastated neighborhoods.
Hillside House 163-03 89th Avenue Jamaica, NY 11432 Contact: Trevolyn Williams 718-658-3500 ext 29	Homeless women and children. Temporary housing provided.
Holy Family Home 1740 8th Street Brooklyn, NY 11214 Contact: Karen Charles 718-232-3666	Nursing home
The Hope Program 157 Montague Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 Contact: Jon Bunge 718-852-9307 ext. 19	Empowering the homeless
Hospice of New York 45-18 Court Square Suite 500 Long Island City, NY 11101 Contact: Angela Purpura 718-472-1999 ext. 202	Volunteers work in the following areas: Patient care services, Inpatient Unit, Hospice Office, and Bereavement Program.

International Rescue Mission
122 East 42nd Street
25th floor
New York, NY 10168
212-551-3100

The IRC helps people fleeing racial, religious and ethnic persecution, as well as those uprooted by war and violence

Jewish Home & Hospital for the Aged 120 West 106th Street New York, NY 10025 Contact: Ms. Garcia 212-870-4940	Care for senior citizens
Jewish Home & Hospital for the Aged Kingsbridge Center 100 W. Kingsbridge Rd. Bronx, NY 10468 Contact: Johanna Ortiz 718-579-0271	Care for senior citizens
Junior Achievement of New York 205 E.42nd Street Suite 303 New York, NY 10017 Contact: Ms. Kara O' Leary 212-907-0032	Youth development
Justice Works Community 1012 8th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11215 Contact: Julie Mormondo 718-499-6704 ext. 208	Poor women involved with the criminal justice system

Lambada Legal Defense and Education Fund 120 Wall Street, Suite 1500 New York, NY 10005 Contact: Darrin Nimnicht 212-809-8585	Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, the transgender, and people with HIV or AIDS through impact litigation, education, and public policy work.
Learning Leaders Inc. 352 Park Avenue South13th floor New York, NY 10010 Contact: Heather Whyte 212-213-3370 ext. 337	Various tutoring opportunities
Lenox Hill Neighborhood Association 331 E. 70th Street New York, NY 10021 Contact: Anthony Snowden 212-744-5022 ext. 1238	Some volunteers serve on an ongoing basis while others help with short-term assignments or special events. Opportunities are available on weekdays, evenings and weekends, and include a variety of activities. If you have a few hours to spare, there is a volunteer opportunity here for you.
The Lesbian & Gay Community Service Center 208 West 13th Street New York, NY 10011 Contact. Dan Whitman 212-620-7310	The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center cares for individuals and groups in need; educates the public and the community; and empowers individuals and groups to achieve their fullest potential.
Lighthouse International 111 E. 59th Street New York, NY 10022 Contact: Debbie Brown or Margaret Rodgers 212-821-9405/9406	Lighthouse International enables people of all ages who are blind or partially sighted to lead independent and productive lives.
Literacy Partners 30 E. 33rd Street 6th floor New York, NY 10016 Contact: Wayne Titus 646-237-0120 Contact: Danilo Minnick 646-237-0107 General Number: 212-725-9200	Literacy Partners teaches adults to read, write and do mathematics in tutorial and family literacy programs staffed by volunteers and professionals. It also leads a pioneering effort to research, develop and disseminate the best program practices locally and nationally.
Lutheran Family and Community Services 306 West 46th Street, 3rd floor New York, NY 10036 Contact: Mr. Can Lee 212-265-1826 ext. 305	Refugee settlement

Meals on Wheels of Staten Island Inc. 304 Port Richmond Avenue Staten Island, NY 10302 Contact: Roseanne Holt 718-727-4435	Weekend meal delivery
Medicare Rights Center 1460 Broadway11th floor New York, NY 10036 Contact: Betty Duggan 212-869-3850 ext. 29	Volunteer positions are ideal for individuals with an interest in not-for-profit organizations, services for older adults and the disabled, and/or health policy. Prior experience is not necessary, as we provide introductory and ongoing training.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 1275 York Avenue Room C-128 New York, NY 10003 Contact: Jane Helal-Siegal 212-639-5980	Volunteer opportunities are varied and include assignments in key patient areas. Volunteers help escort patients, deliver flowers, staff the library, and act as couriers.
Momentum Aids Project 155 West 23rd Street New York, NY 10011 Contact: Ms. Banker 212-691-8100 ext. 315	The mission of The Momentum AIDS Project is to sustain health and foster hope by providing communal meals and supportive services in a caring environment to any person with HIV infection, their family members and loved ones in New York City.
Mount Sinai Rape Crisis Intervention 1 Gustave Levy Place Box 1670 New York, NY 10029 Contact: Lauren Moran 212-423-2142	Volunteers play integral role in the service of survivors of sexual assault, rape, incest and domestic violence.
Museum of American Folk Art 2 Lincoln Square Columbus & 66th St. New York, NY 10023 Contact: Jane Lattes 212-977-7170 ext. 330	Varied

Nazareth Housing, Inc. 519 E. 11th Street New York, NY 10009 Contact: Amy Winarsky 212-777-101	Nazareth Housing is a private, non-sectarian agency that serves the needs of the multi-ethnic community in one of the poorest sections of Manhattan. We provide transitional housing to homeless families, most often women under 21 with young children.
New York Association for New Americans, Inc. 17 Battery Place New York, NY 10004 Contact: Rose Kerriman 212-425-5051	Help Soviet Immigrants with English
New York Blood Center 646-812-9030 Contact: Claire Monaghan	As a New York Blood Center volunteer, you may assist at blood drives, blood donation centers or with administrative help. No experience is necessary, as all volunteers receive orientation and training. The only requirements are that you must be at least 16 years old and enjoy working with people.
New York Botanical Gardens 200 St. & Southern Blvd Contact: Jackie Martinez 718-817-8564	Volunteer's range in age from 13 to 90+ and throughout the year participate in an array of activities that encompass all interests, skills, and time commitments. .
New York Cares 214 West 29th Street 5th Floor New York, NY 10001 voice: 212-228-5000 Contact: Mary Beaty	New York Cares offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities to accommodate busy schedules. Projects are scheduled on weekdays and weekend mornings, afternoons, and evenings.
New York City Ballet New York State Theatre Lincoln Center Plaza New York, NY 10023 Contact: Joan Quatrano 212-870-5666	Among many tasks that NYCB Volunteers perform are presentations, special event planning and coordination, gift shop sales, translation, survey interviews, ticket donations, to name but a few. Volunteer opportunities exist throughout the calendar year, seven days a week, during mornings, afternoons and evenings to help meet the Company's needs.
New York City Department for the Aging 2 Lafayette Street New York, NY 10007 212-442-1000	Various programs working with the elderly.
NYC Parks and Recreation 1150 Clove Road Staten Island, NY 10301 Contact: Frank Silatro 718-390-8016	Cleaning playgrounds
New York Presbyterian Hospital 525 East 68th Street New York, NY 10021 212-746-4396	Varied
New York University Catholic Center 238 Thompson Street New York, NY 10012 Contact: Father John Maguire 212-674-7236	Soup kitchen. Serves meals to homeless.
New York Youth at Risk Inc. (NYYRA) 111 John Street, Suite 750 New York, NY 10038 Contact: Ms. Gail Thompson 212-791-4927 ext. 22	Our Comprehensive Program Model can be tailored to meet the needs of youth at risk of dropping out of school, becoming involved in the criminal justice system, engaging violent behavior, or becoming a teenage parent.

Park Slope Geriatric Day Center 199 14th Street Brooklyn, NY 11215 Contact: Josephine Brown 718-499-7701	Care for senior citizens
Partnership for the Homeless 305 7th Avenue, 13th floor New York, NY 10001 Contact: Jene Touusiant 212-645-3444 ext 507	The Partnership for the Homeless is committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness by providing a wide array of services that effectively and humanely address the complex needs of homeless people.
Police Athletic League, Inc. 34 East 12th Street New York, NY 10003 Contact: Mary DePaolo 212-477-9450 ext 330	Individual volunteers bring their own personal knowledge and experience to working with kids in a variety of ways such as job training, tutoring, educational programs, the performing arts, crafts, or computers.
Project Hospitality 100 Park Avenue Staten Island, NY 10302 Contact: Michele Paradies 718-448-1544 ext. 165	A community-based, nonprofit institution that provides food for the hungry, shelter for the homeless and care for persons living with HIV/AIDS on Staten Island.
Project Reach Youth 199 14th Street Brooklyn, NY 11215 Contact: Rebecca Gallagher 718-768-0778	Developing Skills in young adults.
Prospect Park Alliance 95 Prospect Park West Brooklyn, NY 11215 Contact: Jackie Perez 718-965-8960 volunteers@ prospectpark.org	Some volunteer opportunities include: cleaning, greening and planting. Leading guided tours, office help, carpentry, photography, historic archives internships, working with children and nature at the Audubon.

Queens Public Library
86-01 Broadway
Elmhurst, NY 11373
718-699-3302
Rochdale Village
169-09 137th
Avenue Rochdale, NY 11434
718-657-2485

Volunteers assist staff in many areas from tutoring adults in literacy and English for speakers of other languages to working in the gift shop. Volunteers also assist library staff with book sales, programs, sending out mass mailings, shelving books, creating databases and daily branch operations.

Rose McCarthy Family Residence
882-900 Dumont Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207
Contact: Tony Estevez
718-385-5577 ext. 11

Rose McCarthy Family Residence is a transitional residence for homeless families. On-site service includes housing assistance, case management, recreational services, child-care, independent living training, employment/ educational assessment and referrals.

St. Bartholomew's Church 109 East 50th Street New York, NY 10022 Contact: Mr. J.D. Clarke Clarke@stbarts.org 212-378-0029	Volunteer opportunities at St. Bartholomew’s range from serving breakfast in soup kitchen to greeting visitors on Sunday mornings. From selling tickets for the Great Music series to teaching Sunday School, from leading an Alpha small group to working in the bookstore.
St. Joseph's Church in the Village 371 Sixth Avenue New York, NY 10014 Contact: John Van Rens 212-741-1274	Soup kitchen - serves meals
Sheltering Arms Children's Service 122 East 29th Street New York, NY 10014 Contact: Cordelia McNish 646-442-0300	Child Care Center, Family Day Care, Foster Care and Adoption.
Special Olympics of New York - Manhattan 75 Morton Street Metro DDSO, Room 105 New York, NY 10016 sonyarea33@ yahoo.com 212-661-3763 800-836-6976	While some volunteer positions require experience in a sport, most volunteer jobs require little prior knowledge. There are also many “behind the scenes” jobs doing clerical work, accounting, fundraising, etc.
SUNY Downstate Medical Center 445 Lenox Road P.O. Box 48 Brooklyn, NY 11203 Contact: Denise Spencer 718-270-2844	Variety of clerical services
Staten Island Botanical Garden 100 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY 10301 Contact: Rona Cusick 718-362-1005	Varied

Village Nursing Home 607 Hudson Street New York, NY 10014 Contact: Nettie Harper 212-255-3003 ext 237	Care for village seniors
Visiting Nurse Service Offices throughout the five Boroughs 888-867-1225	Our volunteers participate in toy, coat and food drives; community outreach to hospice patients; fundraising efforts; as well as assisting with various office tasks.
Visiting Nurse Service of NY COAP Program Contact: Joan Weber 212-609-1740	Children with HIV/AIDS

Women Helping Women
P.O. Box 3002
Jamaica, NY 11431
Contact: Cathy O'Leary
718-539-9111 1

Varied

Youth Dares
2857 West 8th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11224
Contact: Shelly Kreisler
718-996-5551

Mentor high school students after school.

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