Opportunity Details

Ready to make a difference? MENTOR New York invites you to explore opportunities in our community using the Mentoring Connector, the only national database of youth mentoring programs. For more information, please visit www.mentornewyork.org/become-a-mentor

Think back to the mentoring figures in your life—be it teachers, coaches, or supervisors—who left a lasting positive impact. These people wear various hats, acting as delegators, role models, cheerleaders, policy enforcers, advocates, and friends. Mentors assume these different roles during the course of a relationship, and share some basic qualities:

- A sincere desire to be involved with a young person
- Respect for young people
- Active listening skills
- Empathy
- Ability to see solutions and opportunities
- Flexibility

Mentorships are a shared opportunity for learning and growth—in fact, mentors often find the experience as rewarding as their mentees! Mentors tell us volunteering enables them to:

- Have lots of fun
- Learn more about themselves
- Improve their self-esteem and sense that they're making an impact
- Gain a greater understanding of other cultures and appreciation for diversity
- Feel more productive and positive at work
- Enhance relationships with their own children

Opportunity Details

The Pyjama Foundation are seeking volunteers to assist with putting together our fundraising "Pyjama Day Kits" which will be sent to workplaces, schools and fundraisers who have registered to host National Pyjama Day. National Pyjama Day is the Foundation's flaship fundraising event which aims to raise awareness and funds for children living in foster care.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Pyjama Day Kit Packing	10	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

The Hoboken Angelwish Wiffleball Classic is back and we can't wait for you to join us and teams from Ciena, Equinix, and others in a round-robin WIFFLE Ball tournament and home run derby.

We have been fortunate to have teams from Kohl's participate as volunteers for so many of our events and are looking forward to you participating again in Hoboken!

We have a morning shift (8am - 12pm EST) of volunteers and an afternoon shift (11 am - 3pm EST). Duties will include helping to set up the fields and put up signs as well as help with lunch and other wrap up activities.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
AM Volunteer	5	n/a	n/a
PM Volunteers	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Our Annual Autism Gala will be held at the brand spanking new Rooftop Baird Ballroom and Baird Sky View Terrace on Saturday, June 15th!  We are so excited to have been awarded this fantastic event thru the Baird Center Gala Giveaway.

We will need volunteers to help with set-up on Friday, June 14th, from noon to 5:00 p.m.  We will also need volunteers to help with final prep during the day on the 15th as well as the live event from 5:00 p.m. - midnight. 

Minimum age for volunteering at the event is 18 y/o.  We ask that all volunteers at the live event wear black dress or dress-casual attire. 

If you are interested in helping with setting up the space or at the event, please register on the appropriate sign-up indicating "SET-UP" either on the 14th or 15th.

If you are interested in helping at the "Live Event" please look for that sign up and register for one or both of the available shifts.

*PLEASE NOTE*
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Please click the button below to register for this fun event! 

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Set-Up - Day before	8	n/a	n/a
Set-Up - Day of event	8	n/a	n/a
Live Event Support - Shift 1	10	n/a	n/a
Live Event Support - Shift 2	10	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

On May 17, Midtown Community Services in St. Louis will host a free Family Fun & Health Fair to promote physical activity, health awareness, and safety for our community members, from newborns to their great-grandparents.

The day includes free health screenings, games and activities, mental health and nutrition resources, and raffles and giveaways. With the majority of individuals we serve from historically marginalized communities unable to access high-quality healthcare because of financial and transportation constraints, the Fair is key to connecting them to accessible resources to help them live their healthiest lives possible. We are expecting 200 people at the event, including 125 children.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Set-up	5	n/a	n/a
Assist with games, food, and activities	6	n/a	n/a
Assist with tear-down	6	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Make the fleece-tied blankets as a team. This can be done remotely, or in the same room, or a hybrid. All you need are sharp scissors for each person, and yards of fleece.

Binky Patrol delivers blankets to victims of violent crimes, those living in shelters, pregnancy clinics, transitional housing, and other kids who need a reminder they matter and are not invisible. These soft blankets are a great way to do this!

You can do this from ANY location or multiple locations simultaneously. SUPER EASY.
We always need binkies, unfortunately. There is no minimum for this project to be a success. We have no quotas. One binky is better than no binkies, is what we say. If it's soft, washable, and from the heart - it's perfect, but please don't cut on the folds! ;}

The link below has more info about the fleece blankets.

Thank you for considering this project!

If you decide to do it, here are the steps:

1. Pick the date, time, and attendees.
2. Have founder Susan Finch do a kick-off video to build excitement for you to share with them.
3. Purchase scissors and fleece (we use JoAnn coupons). Typically, each blanket with thick fleece is 1.5 yards by whatever width. If you buy the inexpensive kits with double fabric, one kit per blanket is perfect.
4. Prep the fabric by cutting off the two side edges and selvage.
5. Fold the blanket into fourths with one corner with all open ends.
6. Cut out a 5x5 square through all four layers (or 8 if you are using the kits)
7. While still folded, cut fringe strips on TWO sides - OPEN sides, not the folded sides. You will cut them 5" deep. That square is your guide.
8. Open it up.
9. Now, everyone can help tie the fringe. We tie it like a balloon around one finger, but not too high up or it will get puckery. If you have the kits you can tie the two pieces the same way at the same time - they are thin enough this will work.
10. Hold it up and CHEER! You did it!

Now, here's the most important part. You can deliver to a local Binky Patrol chapter, or you can, as a group find a local area shelter or clinic to deliver your binkies to! This helps you build community even if we don't have a chapter near you.

We have labels you can hand-sew or machine-sew in the corners to make them official! We can mail those to you ahead of time. It's a great thing for people to do that is not tying or cutting!

What do you think? It typically takes one person 45 minutes to make a blanket of this type - start to finish - including labels. How many can your team make? You could make it a challenge between teams. Everyone wins because it's for the kids!

Opportunity Details

Join a meaningful initiative to support Claire and her two sons, who are facing immense challenges following the loss of Claire's husband to Alzheimer's. The family, including her sons on the autism spectrum, struggles to maintain their home due to limited income and considerable caregiving demands. Their yard, overshadowed by a precarious maple tree and featuring a deteriorating deck, urgently needs attention.

We are seeking compassionate volunteers with skills in landscaping, carpentry, and general maintenance to help make their home safe and welcoming. This project offers a unique opportunity for corporate teams to give back through tangible actions that directly impact a deserving family. Transforming their neglected outdoor space into a safe and beautiful environment will not only improve their quality of life but also provide them with a serene place to heal and grow.

Step forward with your team and demonstrate the power of community and corporate social responsibility. Engage in this project to bring safety, joy, and peace to Claire and her sons. Together, we can rebuild their yard into a sanctuary of hope and togetherness. This is more than just volunteering—it's a chance to make a lasting difference and show what we can achieve when we unite for a noble cause. Join us and contribute to a project that rebuilds not just a yard but a family's future.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Stone Soup is Housing Hope's largest annual fundraising event. Funds raised provide affordable housing and supportive services for families in Snohomish County and Camano Island transitioning from homelessness.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Raffle Ticket Sales	6	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Join us at KidBizCon, a dynamic one-day youth entrepreneurship conference on Friday, July 12th. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this event a resounding success! Whether you have a knack for hospitality, a passion for tech, or a desire to assist in educational settings, we have a role for you. At KidBizCon, 40+ youth entrepreneurs will participate in a pitch competitions and 300+ additional youth will participate in workshops and networking .

Why Volunteer?

Volunteering at KidBizCon is an opportunity to support and interact with tomorrow’s leaders. You’ll be contributing to an environment that fosters creativity and learning, while also networking with like-minded individuals and professionals. Volunteers will receive a letter of appreciation and are invited to participate in the networking sessions.

What Volunteers Need to Bring or Wear:

Comfortable attire suitable for your role (business casual for welcome team, casual for setup and cleanup).
A proactive and positive attitude ready to tackle various tasks.

What will volunteers do?
Volunteer Roles Available:

Event Setup , Coordination and Welcome Team
Shift: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Responsibilities: Setting up event spaces, assisting with volunteer and participant check-in.
Greeting attendees, distributing name tags and booklets, guiding participants.
Catering and Dining Area Assistants

Workshop Helpers
Workshop Assistance: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Responsibilities: Assisting with room setups, participant management, and facilitator support during workshops.

Afternoon Support Team (During pitch competition)
3:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Responsibilities: Managing AV setups, ensuring smooth technical operations during the pitch competition. Assisting with food service, managing dining areas. Event breakdown, venue cleanup, managing lost and found.

What will volunteers need to bring or wear?
Wear comfortable clothing. KidbizCON volunteer T-shirts will also be provided.


ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Signed forms
You will receive an email from our staff to electronically sign the waivers and a copy of our volunteer handbook.


Training
Before you come to volunteer we will send you an email with an online training module.

Opportunities for Groups:
Assist and/or lead a workshops one of the following workshops:



The Art of Business and the Business of Art

Participants create T-shirt designs, exploring art from concept to product.

Seeking: Local artists, graphic designers, and screen printing professionals.

How Much A Dollar Cost: Financial Literacy

Covers budgeting, saving, and smart financial habits.

Seeking: Bank partners, financial advisors.

SLAY: Personal Branding and Presentation

Covers wardrobe, personal branding, and professional headshots.

Seeking: Branding experts, marketing professionals, public speakers.

Mad Scientist: Your First Cosmetic Creation

Create your first beauty product while learning cosmetic chemistry.

Seeking: Chemists, cosmetologists, DIY beauty enthusiasts.

Meet a Mentor Townhall

Q&A with professionals across industries for career advice.

Seeking: Diverse professionals with inspirational stories.

Design Thinking: Thinking Outside the Box

Creative problem-solving focusing on user needs and prototyping.

Seeking: Inventors, creative professionals.

Pick Up Lines: Elevator Pitch Mastery

Youth learn how to craft elevator pitches with emphasis on storytelling and persuasion.

Seeking: Communication experts, entrepreneurs.

E-Commerce Launchpad: Starting Your Online Store

Youth learn about setting up and managing an online store, including digital marketing.

Seeking: E-commerce experts, digital marketers.

Work, Work, Work, Work, Work: Fitness for Entrepreneurs

Fitness routines and tips for entrepreneurs to maintain health.

Seeking: Fitness trainers, wellness coaches.

Investing Your Way to $25K

Introduction to stock market, investment strategies, and portfolio building.

Seeking: Financial educators, stock market analysts.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Morning Team (Event Setup, Coordination and Welcome)	15	n/a	n/a
Workshop Helpers and Facilitators	30	n/a	n/a
Afternoon Support Team (During pitch competition)	15	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Spaulding for Children will hold an in-person Parent Engagement Group (PEG) Meeting for the foster parents in the evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on: Monday, June 10, 2024

We are looking for four (4) volunteers to watch the children/youth in a separate area during the PEG meetings. 

Volunteers will:

Serve the children/youth dinner
Do activities/crafts, and/or
Play games

Volunteers are asked to arrive 15 to 30 minutes early.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	4	n/a	n/a