New York Cares is committed to developing the next generation of volunteers. We offer several options for volunteers under the age of 18 to help their communities:

• Youth Service Clubs – Our award-winning program engages thousands of students from underserved high schools through service learning and volunteer activities.
   
• One-Time Service Projects – These projects give New York City high schools and community organizations that are not already part of our Youth Service Club program the opportunity to do a one-time service learning and volunteering project.

  Click here to learn more about our May project.

  Click here to learn more about our June project.

  Download the application.  

• Teen Service Team – This program provides students from all across the city the opportunity to get out into the community and make a difference this summer. Applications are due Monday, June 11, 2012 by 5 p.m.
   
• Days of Service – We welcome youth volunteers to join adult chaperones to revitalize public schools on New York Cares Day and to clean and green parks and gardens on Hands On New York Day.
   
• Holiday Programs – The New York Cares Coat Drive and Winter Wishes for Kids and Families offer excellent opportunities for youth volunteers to organize their peers or join their families in meeting immediate needs in the city.
   
• Family Friendly Opportunities – A select number of our ongoing volunteer projects are marked "Family Friendly."
   
• Other Opportunities – Many organizations offer opportunities for youth under the age of 18 to volunteer on their own. View our list of New York City nonprofits that welcome youth volunteers, or visit volunteermatch.org, servenet.org, or kidsforcommunity.org for more service opportunities.