Summer Listings:
Volunteers needed for most departments in the Red Cross, locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Harlem, Queens & Staten Island, 212-787-1000, 212-875-2067. www.nyredcross.org
BIDE-A-WEE
Shelter for homeless animals needs volunteers to assist w/dog walking, grooming, pet therapy & humane education, 212-532-6395. www.bideawee.org
BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS
Program pairs volunteers with 7-18-year-olds for twice-monthly (3-5 hours per visit) companionship & socializing. Handbook of suggested activities provided, 212-686-2042. www.bigsnyc.org
CATHOLIC BIG BROTHERS
"Sports Buddies New York," sports mentor program for boys & girls from single-parent families, 212-563-2447. www.cbbnyc.org
CITY HARVEST
Collect unsold produce from NY Greenmarket vendors for distribution to emergency food programs, sponsor canned-food drives, prepare relief packages, 917-351-8700. www.cityharvest.org
GOD'S LOVE WE DELIVER
Agency provides meals to people with AIDS. Volunteers needed throughout organization, 212-294-8100. www.godslovewedeliver.org
GREEN GUERRILLAS
Provides technical assistance & open-space planning for community gardeners. Seasonal volunteer work opportunities from May to October. Join as volunteer to help plant & maintain gardens. 151 W. 30th St., 10th fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Sts.), 212-594-2155. www.greenguerrillas.org
LITERACY PARTNERS
Get trained as remedial-reading/-writing instructor, 212-725-9200. www.literacypartners.org
HOUSING WORKS/HOUSING WORKS USED BOOKSTORE CAFE
Housing Works supports homeless & disadvantaged persons with HIV/AIDS. Opportunities incl. sorting, cashier & pricing in thrift store/used bookstore, cashier & food prep in the Used Book Cafe, 212-645-8111, x189. www.housingworks.org
PROSPECT PARK
Cleaning & greening of park grounds, "Beautify Brooklyn" program, 718-965-8960. www.prospectpark.org
SEXUAL ASSAULT & VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM
Volunteers needed to support rape & domestic violence victims in emergency rooms of Manhattan & Queens hospitals incl. Mount Sinai, Cabrini, Lenox Hill & others. Advocates receive eight training sessions & must be on-call one or more days per month. For interview, call 212-423-2140 or 718-334-1441.
TENAFLY NATURE CENTER
Mark trails, feed animals, keep park grounds neat & maintain shelters, New Jersey location, 201-568-6093. www.tenaflynaturecenter.org
urban park rangers
Volunteer docents needed for Urban Park Rangers' Nature Centers throughout NYC. Docents welcome visitors, provide info about Parks Dept. & Nature Centers, assist rangers in all endeavors. Requested commitment of four hours per month, 212-360-2771 for info. www.nyc.gov/parks
VOLUNTEER REFERRAL CENTER
Agency conducts in-depth interviews to match area nonprofits to volunteers. Privately funded agency works at no cost to applicant, 212-889-4805. www.volrefcntr.org