Volunteer Opportunities
The Volunteer Director works closely with over 200 individuals annually from schools, community groups, religious organizations and corporations who give their time and talents to help NCS. Short- and long-term projects and one-time opportunities are available at four locations on the Upper Eastside. Shifts vary to match volunteers' schedules and interests. For more information, please contact Millicent Cavanaugh, Director of Volunteer Services, at 212-537-5150 or e-mail mcavanaugh@ncsinc.org
Internships and Community Service
Group Activities for Corporations
Volunteer Stacie Kallenberg receives
SHNNY’sNeighbor of the Year award
Becoming a Volunteer at NCS
To become a volunteer, please contact Millicent Cavanaugh, Director of Volunteer Services, at 212-537-5150 or e-mail mcavanaugh@ncsinc.org.
Volunteers are very important to the life and work of NCS. We look forward to working with you.
Volunteer Opportunities
Neighborhood Center for Homeless People - a 24-hour multi-service center for homeless men and women.
- Teach computer skills.
- Provide overnight coverage at a church-based shelter.
- Monitor students enrolled in computer training classes.
- Organize a group to run a recreational (birthday or holiday party, visit to sporting or cultural event, bingo or karaoke) activity.
- Lead a discussion (music, drama, literature) group.
- Assist with cooking and serving meals.
- Run a used CD / DVD collection drive in your office, apartment building or school.
- Offer a workshop (writing, art, other).
- Provide / solicit holiday gifts.
- Offer your unique skills or services (stylists, beauticians, performers, etc).
- Assist with the day-to-day administration of Emporium Online as a job coach volunteer.
- Make a difference from a distance - become a virtual volunteer.
NCS Residence - a permanent home for 65 formerly homeless adults.
- Culinary Assistant--Tues. & Wed. - 4pm to 7pm; Thurs-4pm to 8 pm
- Assist with recreational programs and events--evenings, weekends
- Serve during the Saturday High Tea program
- Offer a workshop (writing, art, cooking, other)--evenings, weekends
- Offer your unique skills or services (stylists, beauticians, performers, etc)--weekday afternoons, 1pm-3pm
NCS Administrative Office:
- Assist with clerical tasks, data entry and mailings.
- Help out as a volunteer driver.
Internships and Community Service
Students are welcome to complete their internship or community service requirements with NCS. Mercy College, Hunter College School of Social Work, and Fordham University are just a few of the colleges we have worked with in the past.
Group Activities for Corporations
Host a party, special event, or community outing for our clients, or staff a vocational workshop and share your professional expertise.
For more information on how you and your corporation can help, contact Millicent Cavanaugh, Director of Volunteer Services, at 212-537-5150 or e-mail mcavanaugh@ncsinc.org.