Do you have a block of spare time in which you want to perform a meaningful service to our community? Then phone our office at 212-594-4464 or email us at volunteer@rmmnyc.org.  One of our staff will help match your skills and schedule with our needs.

There are a wide variety of volunteer opportunities open to you: some require long term commitment and skills, and others are short term or single events.  Even if you do not see anything below that suits you, please call us. We would be glad to see if we can find a place for you in the Rauschenbusch Center’s volunteer program.
Food Pantry:
Days: First 4 Saturdays of each month
Times:  9:30 am - 12:00 noon
Volunteers are needed to bag groceries and distribute (on site) to families and individuals who have permanent housing but need assistance with food each month.

Winter Clothes Closet:
Days: Tuesdays, November - March
Times: 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Volunteers are needed to help distribute winter clothing to clients in need.

Teen Center:
Days:  Monday - Thursday
Time:  3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Volunteers are needed to supervise and hang out with local teens in grades 7-12.  Depending on skills, volunteer duties may range from tutoring and homework assistance, leading games and activities, or simply building relationships.

ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages):
Days:  Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time:  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Volunteers are needed to either teach an ESOL class of 5-10 international students or serve as a conversation assistant.  No experience is necessary and training is provided.

Page Turners After School Program:
Days:  Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Time:  3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Volunteers are needed to tutor and provide homework assistance for children in grades 1-6.  Volunteers are also needed to help provide enrichment opportunities (ranging from the arts to character education to practical skills).

Community Meals:
Days: Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
Time: 11:30 am - 3:00 pm
Volunteers are needed to help serve a warm holiday meal to community members who may not have a meal on these special days.