SERVICE 2020-2021
For information about Community Service this year check your class e-chalk page for service.
Calendar
Click to see here the service calendar
https://saint-vincent-ferrer-high-school.echalksites.com/groups/29707/calendar
Finding Service Sites/Opportunities
Feel free to check out NYC Service for some exciting opportunities! Please make sure to confirm that the organization posting the volunteer opportunity is a non-profit and follows all the guidelines outlined in the Parent/Student Agreement Form.
The Updated Service Sites Booklet for the 2019-2020 School year is now posted under the 'service links' box. If you have any questions about an organization listed in it please reach out to Miss Ajaka
Work with Librarians
The New York Public Library frequently looks for teen volunteers!
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY
Multiple Locations
- HOW TO GET STARTED:
- Fill out the online volunteer form (Click Here For The Form)
- See Miss Ajaka for commitment forms when you begin your service
Volunteer with NYC Parks
Assist in your local park. Click here for more information
Weekend Service
Franciscan Sister of Renewal- Soup Kitchen
You must call ahead to the number listed below before volunteering. When calling, let them know you are interested in volunteering at the soup kitchen and they will be able to give you more details about dates and times they have that option available.
Our Lady Queen of Angels Convent 212-831-3334
Address: 232 East 113 Street New York, New York 10029
Crossroads Food Pantry
You must send an email each time you go: reied13@msn.com
Address: 329 West 42nd Street, New York, New York 10036
Father's Heart Ministries - Soup Kitchen
Address: 543-545 East 11th Street, New York, NY 10009
Saturdays from 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
To sign up, click here.
Work With Children
Mercy Center https://www.mercycenterbronx.org/
377 East 145th Street
Bronx, NY 10454
Gallop NYC
Various Locations-- Check out their website and sign up for opportunities you find best fit your schedule!
NEW AND CONTINUING FERRER SERVICE REQUESTS
Gallop NYC - THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP
THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
5 Locations Across NYC - Must be 16 or Older
Google "Gallop NYC" for information
HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY
4 - 5 hours a week (or more!)
Visit https://www.hss.edu/volunteer-in-new-york-city.asp
Process takes 3 - 4 weeks to complete.
NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
525 E. 68th St., J-144 New York, NY 10065
Seeks volunteers for various roles in the hospital
Apply late summer for 1st semester positions;
the process can take several weeks.
www.nyp.org/volunteer
CENTER FOR THE INTEGRATION & ADVANCEMENT OF NEW AMERICANS, INC. (CIANA)
31-09 Newtown Avenue, Suite 411, Astoria, NY 11102 718-545-4040
Needs volunteers for their After-School programs.
Elementary: 5:30-7:00pm Tues & Thurs. Must commit for both days.
Middle School: 3:30-6:30pm Mon-Fri. Must commit to at least 2 days.
GO PROJECT: HELP A CHILD LOVE TO LEARN
50 Cooper Square, 3rd Floor, NY, 10003; 212-533-3744 (Main number)
www.goprojectnyc.org
Saturdays - teacher models a lesson, activity or project;
tutors work the same lesson in small groups .
Excellent Summer Programs
EAST HARLEM TUTORIAL PROGRAM
2050 Second Avenue, NY; 212-831-0650
Details at http://www.ehtp.org/ or volunteerinfo@ehtp.org;
homework help, arts/cultural activities, reading and creative writing.
Special Summer Programs
CROSSROADS FOOD PANTRY
329 W 42nd St.; register each time at: reied13@msn.com
Stock shelves, bag & distribute food, 9am - 1pm, Saturdays
MADISON AVENUE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
921 Madison Avenue (at 73rd St) NYC;
6-8pm each 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thurs, monthly. Prepare & serve hot meals.
Contact Kathy Hoffman: kfhoffman@earthlink.net (Spots fill quickly.)
NY COMMON PANTRY
8 E. 109th St. NY; jlevy@nycommonpantry.org
Tel: 917-720-9710
To register, email in advance (groups fill it quickly)
Hot Meal Program: M W F, 4 - 6:30pm - Serve; assist with clean-up;
Pantry: Prepare & distribute groceries;
Office help: process donations, oversee database, special events, etc.
NYC PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/volunteer
XAVIER MISSION
55 West 15th St. New York, NY 10011; Tel: 212-627-2100
(Welcome Table, Food Pantry, Thrift Shop)
For details & registration, visit: http://xaviermission.org/programs
Work With The New York Common Pantry
NY COMMON PANTRY
8 E. 109th St. NY; Tel: 917-720-9710 E: volunteer@nycommonpantry.org (for any questions)
***To register, fill out the online volunteer application (Click Here for the Form) and sign up for the date you would like ***
Spots fill up quick! Be sure to plan ahead if you would like to volunteer here!
Hot Meal Program: M W F, 4 - 6:30pm - Serve; assist with clean-up
Location: 8 E. 109th St