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Charities and Volunteer Opportunities
Make your visit to New York City more than just fun -- make a difference by donating some time to a shelter, soup kitchen or other organization that could use your help.
Volunteer on a Sierra Club Trip
The Sierra Club coordinates a week-long volunteer trip to New York City to help revitalize a New York City park.
Habitat for Humanity - NYC
If you're looking for one-day Habitat for Humanity opportunities in New York City, they are announced through Habitat NYC's e-news which you can sign up for on their homepage.
New York Cares Days of Service
For one-day volunteering opportunities in New York City, New York Cares offers Days of Service. Their single day projects in April and October are a great way to volunteer without a long-term commitment.
Find An Opportunity with Volunteer Match
Search through Volunteer Match's database to find yourself a volunteer opportunity in New York City.
Find A Volunteer Opportunity with Idealist.org
Search Idealist.org's database for volunteer opportunities in New York City.
Is Volunteer Travel For You?
About.com's Adventure Travel Guide, Lois Friedland, explores the ups and downs of volunteer travel to help you decide if it's the right choice for you.