Every month, New York Cares volunteers provide that opportunity to children and teenagers from transitional and low-income housing facilities, public and parochial schools, hospitals, and community centers. New York Cares children's and teens' projects focus on expanding the scope of activities and opportunities available to children living in New York's underserved communities. The goal of our program is to offer children safe and structured activities where they can learn and have fun while spending time with caring adult volunteers. As a New York Cares Team Mentoring volunteer, you can strengthen your commitment to youth by establishing a continuing relationship with a child in need.
Mentors commit to a series of monthly projects at a single agency.
At the first session each mentor is paired with one or two children who they will work with over the next 4 to 10 months. Mentors and children build lasting relationships while sharing in activities such as art, theater, athletics and other skill-building workshops. Work with teens at a weekly theater workshop run by the Spiral Theater Company. Teens are often a forgotten group who need even more attention during this time in their lives. The Teens program is for those volunteers who desire a higher level of interaction and communication with kids, ages 12-18.