Volunteer Opportunities
The Volunteer Director works closely with over 400 individuals annually from schools, community groups, religious organizations and corporations who give their time and talents to help NCS. Short- and long-term projects and one-time opportunities are available at four locations on the Upper East Side. Shifts vary to match volunteers' schedules and interests. For more information, please contact Millicent Cavanaugh, Director of Volunteer Services, at 212-537-5150 or e-mail mcavanaugh@ncsinc.org
Internships and Community Service
Group Activities for Corporations
Volunteer Stacie Kallenberg receives
SHNNY’sNeighbor of the Year award
Becoming a Volunteer at NCS
To become a volunteer, please contact Millicent Cavanaugh, Director of Volunteer Services, at 212-537-5150 or e-mail mcavanaugh@ncsinc.org. Volunteers are very important to the life and work of NCS. We look forward to working with you.
Volunteer Opportunities
New! Help our volunteers to help our Residence clients. Donate cleaning items--mops, buckets, cleaners, gloves, sponges, etc.--for the upcoming August 29th summer cleanup. Contact Millicent Cavanaugh for details.
Organize a drive at your office, apartment building or school. NCS is always in need of:
- Donations of new or gently used books, CDs and DVDs
- Laptop computers
- Metrocards
- Holiday gifts
Share your time and talent at one of NCS's permanent or transitional residences:
- Teach computer skills.
- Donate or serve a picnic meal.
- Assist with cooking and serving meals.
- Offer a workshop (writing, art, other).
- Share your unique skills or services (stylists, beauticians, performers,
etc.).
- Organize a group of friends or colleagues to run a recreational activity
(birthday or holiday party, visit to sporting or cultural event, bingo
or karaoke).
Help out at the NCS Administrative Office:
- Assist with clerical tasks, data entry and mailings.
- Work on special projects.
- Become as a volunteer driver.
- Be involved with planning and executing special events.
Or
- Make a difference from a distance - become a virtual volunteer.
Internships and Community Service
Students are welcome to complete their internship or community service requirements with NCS. Mercy College, Hunter College School of Social Work, and Fordham University are just a few of the colleges we have worked with in the past.
Group Activities for Corporations
Host a party, special event, or community outing for our clients, or staff a vocational workshop and share your professional expertise.
For more information on how you and your corporation can help, contact Millicent Cavanaugh, Director of Volunteer Services, at 212-537-5150 or e-mail mcavanaugh@ncsinc.org.