SERVICE 2020-2021

For information about Community Service this year check your class e-chalk page for service. 

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. 

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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         

(anahi@saintvincentferrer.com). 

Work with Librarians

The New York Public Library frequently looks for teen volunteers! 

NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY

Multiple Locations

  • HOW TO GET STARTED:
  1. Fill out the online volunteer form (Click Here For The Form)
  2. 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 

https://gallopnyc.org/

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