Find a New York Cares Project
New York Cares posts a huge range of one-time and ongoing projects, from Step Up Tutoring for elementary students to phone-banking wellness checks for veterans and seniors, so you can browse and pick whatever fits your interests and schedule. It is the best single place to start if you are not sure yet which cause you want to focus on in NYC.
When
Ongoing — start anytime
Duration
Varies
Where
New York, NY
Min age
16+
Hosted by
New York Cares
Reviews
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A VolunteerVault volunteer
ExampleJul 25, 2026
“Loved this one — the organizer had everything set up before we arrived and explained exactly what we'd be doing. It ran about 30 minutes long, which caught a few of us off guard, so plan for that. Would definitely come back.”
💡 Bring closed-toe shoes and a water bottle — it gets warm.