From delivering meals to making social visits, Citymeals offers volunteer opportunities to suit all types of schedules and interests. We have established a network of compassionate individual, corporate and community group volunteers who ensure homebound elderly New Yorkers receive a continuous lifeline of nourishment and companionship. In 2017, 21,152 dedicated volunteers lent their support to our mission.
Meal Delivery
Delivering meals on foot within walking distance from local senior centers
Friendly Visiting
Pairing kindhearted individuals with their isolated neighbors in need of companionship
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Handmade Cards
Crafting cards to deliver on holidays, birthdays and special occasions
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Senior Chat
Contacting our frail aged neighbors over the phone during a weekly call
Senior Script
Responding to mail from our meal recipients with warm personalized letters
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Kitchen Helpers
Packaging and serving meals at local senior centers
Office Helpers
Working on special projects with the Citymeals Volunteer Department
Who can volunteer with Citymeals?
Learn more about the individuals and groups who support their frail aged neighbors by volunteering.
