Staten Island Volunteers Needed!

As New York City's leading volunteer organization, New York Cares offers as many as 1,000 flexibly scheduled volunteer projects citywide every month. We are expanding our volunteer opportunities in Staten Island and are looking for new volunteers and team leaders to help make it happen. We need you!

Before you can volunteer with New York Cares you must first attend a one-hour orientation. These sessions are designed to offer a quick and easy introduction to the many ways to volunteer with New York Cares and to teach you how to use our Web site and Program Guide to choose a project that's right for you.

St. George Library
Wednesday, August 20 (6:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
Saturday, September 13 (Noon - 1:00 p.m.)

New Dorp Library
Saturday, August 16 (Noon - 1:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, August 26 (6:30 - 7:30 p.m.)

Port Richmond Library
Saturday, August 2 (Noon - 1:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, September 9 (6:30 - 7:30 p.m.)

To sign up for an orientation, please contact James Williams, Manager of Volunteer Relations, at James_Williams@nycares.org or 212-402-1156. Once oriented, you will be able to participate in any of the upcoming Staten Island projects listed below!

If you are interested in becoming a New York Cares Team Leader in Staten Island, please contact Jaime Denniston-Merced, Leadership Development Manager, at Jaime_Denniston-Merced@nycares.org or 212-402-1102. Weekend or weeknight opportunities are available.

Port Richmond Library Bedtime Stories
Read one-on-one and in small groups to children ages 5 - 12 while their parents attend New York Public Library's free English classes for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). Volunteers and children will have private use of the Reading Room at the Port Richmond branch. Sessions will conclude with fun, literacy-based activities and crafts for the kids.
Agency: New York Public Library's Port Richmond branch
Neighborhood: Port Richmond
Date/Time: Monday and Wednesday evenings, Sept. 24 - Dec. 17, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Commitment: None

Early Morning Reading at PS 20 SI The Christy Cugini - Port Richmond School
Morning Reading projects are a wonderful way to start the day. Volunteers read in small groups or one-on-one with elementary school children, exposing them to proficient readers and encouraging a love of literature. This one-on-one attention has a tremendous impact on emerging readers.
Agency: PS 20 SI The Christy Cugini - Port Richmond School
Neighborhood: Port Richmond
Date/Time: Oct. - Dec., 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Commitment: Weekly for the fall

Adult English Conversation at the Port Richmond Library
Have a fun and interesting language exchange/conversation with a diverse group of adult immigrants from all backgrounds, at the Port Richmond branch of the New York Public Library in North West Staten Island. No bilingual or teaching skills necessary.
Agency: New York Public Library's Port Richmond branch
Neighborhood: Port Richmond, Staten Island
Date/Time: Saturdays, Sept. 27 - Nov. 15, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Commitment: Weekly for project duration

Kaplan SAT Tutorial in Staten Island
Provide SAT preparation tutoring to high school students in Staten Island. Kaplan SAT-trained tutors provide weekly instruction on preparing for the SAT. This tutorial will pair tutors with students to review and refine their SAT test-taking techniques. For more information contact: Kaplan.Prep@nycares.org.
Agency: NYC Parks & Recreation
Neighborhood: TBA
Date/Time: Training for tutors in Aug. and Sept. Program begins in Oct.
Commitment: Weekly through May

Art Explorers at PS 20 Staten Island
Help children, ages 7 - 12, from PS 20 SI school in Port Richmond (a 10-minute bus ride from the Staten Island ferry terminal) develop their creativity with Art Explorers, an innovative program that uses games and art projects to promote positive self-esteem, team building and communication skills.
Agency: PS 20 SI The Christy Cugini - Port Richmond School
Neighborhood: Port Richmond
Date/Time: Ongoing, monthly Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Commitment: None