Our Mission

New York Cares meets pressing community needs by mobilizing caring New Yorkers in volunteer service.

Our Values

• New York Cares is dedicated to promoting volunteerism and community service as an essential aspect of life in New York City.

• We believe that there are many ways to make valuable contributions in people’s lives, and we create innovative, high-impact ways of accomplishing this.

• We work primarily with agencies that would not be able to take advantage of the services of volunteers without our help.

• Appreciating how busy New Yorkers are, we strive to make volunteering as accessible and rewarding as possible and provide a wide range of options to suit diverse interests, experiences, and schedule.

• We are committed to a high quality experience for all who choose to work with us.

• Through our projects, our events, and our teams of volunteers, we build community and make New York City a better place to live and work.

• We are an inclusive organization and are committed to having a board, staff, volunteers, and partner agencies that reflect the diversity of the city we serve.

• Our most important resource is our staff. We hire excellent people and actively promote their professional development.

• New York Cares values our long-standing relationships with our corporate, government, and nonprofit partners. At the same time, we know that the pace of change is rapid, and we stand ready to meet emerging needs.