Volunteer
Welcome to the Y Volunteer Department
The Y schedules programs each month that provide a lifeline of support and services to members of the surrounding community. Our programs offer flexible schedules, allowing even the busiest uptowners to make a difference. The Y welcomes people of all diverse backgrounds to support the service and multitude of programs each month. Sign up today.
We are a community of hope and care, fostering a better quality of life. We support people in need, connecting people with critical services for all stages of life. We welcome people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and preferences, while nurturing the mind, body, and spirit.
For more information, please contact:
Victoria Neznansky
- Chief Development and Social Services Officer
- vneznansky@ywhi.org
- 212-569-6200 x204
Volunteer Opportunities
Below you will find a list of possible volunteer opportunities. To apply, please complete the Volunteer Application Form and return it to info@ywhi.org.
Children and Youth
Work with students from kindergarten through sixth grade participating in the Y’s after school program, Be Me. Tasks include assisting with after school activities ranging from art projects to gym activities.
Location: The Y (54 Nagle Avenue. There is also an option to assist on trips as they come up.
Time Commitment: Monday through Friday from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., minimum of one day per week.
Requirements: Minimum age 18, experience with youth preferred but not required.
Community Support
As a community center, the Y constantly has community members coming into our building who would like to know more about what activities take place here. The Y aids that process by adding an interactive touch screen with agency information for community members. Volunteers who act as greeters would be asked to welcome people into the Y, help community members find more information, and aid members in how to use the interactive touch screen to their benefit.
Location: The Y (54 Nagle Avenue)
Time Commitment: Flexible, minimum 2 hours, every day of the week from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Requirements: Minimum age 14, must have a friendly attitude and be willing to learn as much as possible about Y programs.
Older Adults
Work with the kitchen staff to help prepare kosher lunch at the Y’s Center for Adults Living Well which serves the social, nutritional, educational, cultural, and recreational needs of adults, age 60 and older.
Location: The Y (54 Nagle Avenue)
Time Commitment: Every day of the week from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., minimum of one day per week.
Requirements: Minimum age 14. Please note there are strict requirements regarding hygiene which must be kept according to the Department of Health standards. Volunteers will be provided with these guidelines before beginning. Volunteers must also abide by Kosher guidelines and not bring any outside food into the auditorium or kitchen.
