Finding volunteer opportunities with Volunteer New York! can be easy.

If you need volunteer hours for your benefits plan, we're here to help. 

Volunteer New York! connects thousands of people each year with local nonprofits looking for volunteers. Whether you need a few hours a month or several days each week, we will help you find opportunities that match your skills, interests, and schedule. 

With Volunteer New York!, you can: 

• Search hundreds of volunteer opportunities on our online opportunity calendar
• Find opportunities close to home
• Volunteer on your own schedule
• Match your interests and abilities
• Use our services free of charge

Finding volunteer opportunities shouldn't be difficult. 

By using our opportunity calendar, you can easily find your next volunteer opportunity in 3 easy steps: 

Find opportunities that fit within your life.

Use filters to match opportunities with your schedule.

Flexible Scheduling

• Weekdays
• Evenings
• Weekends
• One-time projects 
• Ongoing opportunities

Issue Areas

• Food Insecurity
• Animals
• Senior Services
• People with Disabilities 
• Arts & Culture
• Environment
• and more!

Helpful Resources

Need More Information?

Navigating new requirements for your benefits can be difficult. We've gathered resources to help you better understand the process of these changes and other ways you can get support. 

Government Resources: 

• Changes to Medicaid Coverage Starting January 2027 / Cambios en la cobertura de Medicaid que comienzan enero de 2027 
• SNAP Work Requirements / Mantenga sus subsidios de SNAP
• Stay Connected with New York State of Health