Volunteer

We want to provide to Columbia students information about volunteer  opportunities available in New York City. Since this is not an exhaustive list, please feel free to send us the details of any educational organization or project with volunteer programs through our contact form.

East Harlem Tutorial Program

Job Type:  Various tutoring/mentoring programs (see this link)
Commitment:  Weekly
Location:  Harlem
Contact:  If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Johanne Sterling at jsterling@ehtp.org with the subject heading “Volunteer Applicant” for more information.

MASA-MexEd Inc

Job Type: Tutoring
Commitment:  Weekly
Location:  Bronx
More Info:  http://www.masa-mexed.org/

HANAC Adult ESL & GED Services

Job Type:  Tutoring
Location:  Astoria, Queens
More Info:  http://www.nycservice.org/opportunities/6942

Catholic Charities

Job Type: Teacher Assistant, Tutor
Location:  Bronx
More Info:  Link

Friends NY

Job Type:  Tutor
Location:  Manhattan
Commitment:  Weekly
More Info:  http://www.nycservice.org/opportunities/6461
Contact:  Please send a brief letter on interest to Robert Rosario at rrosario@friendsofthechildrenny.org or call 212-865-6942 with further questions.

FC Harlem

Job Types: Tutor, coach, intern, board member
Location:  Harlem
More Info:  http://www.nycservice.org/opportunities/6129

Community Impact at Columbia University

Job Types:  Tutors for adults and children
More Info:  http://communityimpactatcu.org/ci/

New York Cares

Job Types: All kinds of one-time and ongoing volunteer opportunities at schools and in many other areas
Commitment:  Various, depending on project. Requires volunteer orientation.
More Info: http://www.newyorkcares.org/

The Door

Job Types: Several tutoring, mentoring and volunteering opportunities (see link below)
Commitment:  Weekly
Location:  Manhattan
More info: http://www.door.org/volunteer