Volunteer this holiday season!
The holidays are almost upon us and now is the time to sign
up to volunteer.
Sing a carol, deliver a holiday meal, shake the maracas or light
a menorah - these are a few of the many ways to share the
holiday spirit of generosity!
El Museo del Barrio
New York's leading Latino cultural institution, welcomes visitors of all backgrounds to
discover the artistic landscape of Latino, Caribbean, and Latin American cultures.
Three Kings Day Parade - January 6, 2016
Lead families through the annual parade, help distribute programs and posters to
spectators and add to the excitement of the festivities while playing maracas.
Art-Making Workshops
Participate in the joy of the Three Kings Day Parade by creating crowns for children and families to wear during the
parade. Crown making workshops will take place in November and December - dates and times are flexible.
Contact Richard Morales on 212-660-7176 or sign up at: http://www.elmuseo.org/volunteer/
God's Love We Deliver
New York metropolitan area's leading provider of life-sustaining meals and nutrition counseling for people living
with severe illnesses. God's love cooks and home delivers specific and nutritious meals to clients
with each meal tailored by a registered nurse.
Volunteer Opportunity - November 26 & December 24
Use your own vehicle to help deliver holiday meals to the homes of clients. Delivery locations
vary throughout the five boroughs.
Contact Jana Levinson on 212-294-8158 or sign up
at: https://www.glwd.org/volunteers/overview.jsp
Metropolitan Hospital Center
The Metropolitan Hospital Center is a non-for-profit healthcare facility that offers a full range of medical and mental
health services.
Carolers
Looking for carolers to sing to patients and bring the joy of the Holiday Season. Carolers sing
while walking through the wards and various clinics. You can even bring a special guest
dressed in a red and white suit to join in the fun!
If you are interested, please contact Linda Takourian at 212-423-6894 or email linda.takourian@nychhc.org.
Dorot
DOROT alleviates social isolation among the elderly and provides services to help them live
independently as valued members of society.
Thanksgiving Meal Delivery - November 22
Visit a senior in their home and bring a gift package of traditional foods and holiday items.
Visits take place on the upper East and West Side's of Manhattan and Westchester.
Orientation and photo ID required. To participate, please register here.
Volunteer-One-Night of Chanukah - December 6, 9, 10 & 13
Families with children aged 4-12 share holiday joy in the home of a DOROT senior. Set aside one night of
Chanukah to light the menorah with an older friend. DOROT will provide a menorah, candles, chocolate gelt,
a dreidel and helpful guidelines for Chanukah blessings, songs, and dreidel-playing. All you need to bring is your
family. Each visit lasts approximately half an hour. Registration closes Friday, November 20. Orientation dates are
December 1 and 2. Spaces are limited. To participate, please register here.
For more information contact Judith Turner at 917-441-3722
CityMeals-On-Wheels
CityMeals-On-Wheels deliver meals to homebound elderly New Yorkers.
Meal Delivery and Meal Service
Volunteers are needed this holiday season to help serve meals and deliver meals
on foot within walking distance of the meal center.
Holiday Meal Delivery – Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Years Eve and New Years Day
Volunteers with their own vehicles are needed to deliver meals in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx
Contact Vivienne O’Neill at 212-687-1234 or sign up at: http://www.citymeals.org/volunteer-with-us