Connecting To The Right Opportunity

The Power of Search

With hundreds of local nonprofits and unmet needs in our community, there is an opportunity for everyone (regardless of age or ability) to serve in a meaningful way.

Our website features an opportunity search engine that helps bring our community’s volunteer needs into one central location and makes navigating hundreds of choices or discovering new nonprofits easy.

Community members can search for local volunteer opportunities by issue area, nonprofit, distance, age, skill or date. Whatever you are looking for, each search is its own opportunity to learn about local needs and explore new ways you can use your unique talents and time to make a difference. Get started at volunteernewyork.org or head directly to volunteernewyork.org/search to conduct an advanced search.

VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS FOR EVERYONE

Rsvp Of Westchester

A Volunteer Program for Adults Age 55+

Across our nation, over half a million AmeriCorps Seniors members age 55 and over are making an impact in their communities where they are needed most. Locally, RSVP members help provide economic opportunities, tutor kids, assist veterans with services, and more.

Our RSVP of Westchester program for adults age 55+ makes it easy to stay active and give back in a meaningful way. Learn more about how to join the club at: volunteernewyork.org/adults

RSVP of Westchester is an AmeriCorps Seniors grantee and receives funds through their RSVP program. Additional support for RSVP of Westchester is funded in part by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, New York State Office for the Aging, and the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services.

RISE Everyone Can Serve

The Readiness thru Integrated Service Engagement program connects groups of young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to local nonprofits where they build skills while volunteering in an inclusive environment. Find out more: volunteernewyork.org/RISE

Volunteer New Rochelle!

In partnership with the City of New Rochelle, we’re proud to help encourage volunteerism and support local New Rochelle nonprofits at volunteernewyork.org/newrochelle

National Days of Service

Project Leaders are needed to help others have positive volunteer experiences.

Each year Volunteer New York!’s signature community-wide action days (#911Day, #MLKDay) bring thousands of volunteers together to address local needs. Trained project leaders help direct volunteer power to more organizations to increase impact. To learn more, please contact: nicole@volunteernewyork.org

Leadership Westchester

Are you ready to lead?

Since 1996, Leadership Westchester has been the signature leadership development program of Volunteer New York!. It is designed to sharpen your leadership skills, build your network, and teach you to leverage your strengths so you can make a lasting and powerful impact on Westchester and beyond.

The LW program also includes exclusive networking events and continuing education workshops for alumni. Classes are limited to 20 participants a year. More info: volunteernewyork.org/leadership

Nonprofit Board Boot Camp & Board Speed Dating

Your Path to Board Service

Not sure if you’re ready or have the experience needed to volunteer on a nonprofit board? This specialized annual program has helped prepare and connect hundreds of professionals to serve on local nonprofit boards. Find out more at volunteernewyork.org/bootcamp.

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Corporate Social Responsibility

COMMUNITY IMPACT • TURNKEY CSR SOLUTIONS • PROJECTS IN A BOX

Companies who partner with Volunteer New York! work closely with our experienced corporate engagement team to build or enhance a successful Employee Volunteer Program.

Volunteer New York! leverages its ongoing relationships with 300 community partners to identify pressing local needs that are aligned with each company’s philanthropic goals and pillars of engagement. Corporate service with Volunteer New York! helps local companies contribute to and strengthen the community in which they do business. Volunteer New York! works with our partners to plan projects that meet their needs. Whether one-time efforts or a calendar of customized projects, we create custom volunteer programs for each company we support. Learn more at: volunteernewyork.org/corporate-programs

Encouraging volunteerism among employees builds morale, boosts employee retention, deepens leadership and team-building skills, and has been shown to raise workforce productivity.

To request a custom corporate engagement proposal or to learn more about the ways Volunteer New York! can help you meet your CSR goals, visit volunteernewyork.org/lead or call 914-227-9317 to get started.

We’re In This Together

A Hands On Approach

We routinely visit local organizations to help assess their needs and challenges. We also help promote our partners’ volunteer opportunities through our website, Youth Volunteer Guidebook, monthly newsletters, collateral distribution and social media, and at outreach events and presentations.

Looking to build a strong board for your organization? We can help. Visit our nonprofit services page to submit your board openings. Through our Leadership Westchester Alumni Association and Nonprofit Board Boot Camp we are building a pipeline of candidates who are ready and interested in local board service.

To start a conversation about how we can work together to deepen your impact or to schedule a site visit with your agency, call 914-9484452 or email info@volunteernewyork.org.

Nonprofit Partners

How Deep Is Your Impact?

Nonprofit Support and Capacity Building

Volunteer New York! helps nonprofits build and grow sustainable volunteer programs. Organizations are encouraged to use our online volunteer management tool, HandsOn Connect, to recruit volunteers.

To register your 501(c)(3) certified nonprofit and to start submitting your volunteer needs to be published on our website go to: volunteernewyork.org/nonprofitservices

Live training sessions and professional workshops are also available throughout the year for our community partners. Need an army of short-term volunteers to take on a big project? Consider being a part of one of our annual community-wide days of service.

Haven’t checked your Volunteer New York! nonprofit profile in a while? Make sure your listings and contact info are up-to-date to improve sign-up rates.

Volunteer Recognition

Extraordinary volunteer efforts deserve special recognition. We encourage nonprofits to nominate their outstanding volunteers each year during the fall for our annual Volunteer Spirit Awards event. The awards presentation typically takes place in April during Global Volunteer Month. For over 40 years it has been one of the largest and most important volunteer recognition events in our region. For more info: volunteernewyork.org/awards