Volunteer With Us

Thousands of older New Yorkers would be alone and hungry without Citymeals and our dedicated volunteers. Last year, almost 17,000 volunteers gave 30,000 hours of service to our mission.  

Meal Delivery

Bring vital meals and moments of connection to older New Yorkers.

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Holiday volunteering

Bring cheer with festive meals and celebrations.
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Holiday Calls

Make friendly phone calls to isolated meal recipients.
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Shopping assistance

Help older neighbors with daily tasks like grocery shopping.
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Handmade Cards

Send warm wishes to meal recipients for special occasions. 
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Kitchen Helpers

Pack and serve meals at local older adult centers.
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Who can volunteer with Citymeals?

We rely on dedicated volunteers including individuals and families, corporate and community groups. Interested? Create a profile and get started today. Check out our FAQs for more details.