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Helping Hands for the disabled of NYC
A non-profit helping disabled adults, many of whom are blind, across the five boroughs. Volunteer opportunities include reading to the blind, running errands, escorting people to appointments, delivering food, fundraising, answering phones, and clerical work.
Check out hhdnyc.org for more information and to apply as a volunteer.
Minds Matter NYC
Minds Matter is a nationwide organization whose biggest chapter happens to be in NYC. They pair successful professionals with underprivileged high schoolers to ensure they match with a college that is the best fit for them and are always looking for mentors.
Check out https://mindsmatternyc.org/ for more information and to apply as a mentor.
Friends in Service of Humanity
(F.I.S.H.)
FISH is a new organization helping the elderly, disabled, and those who find themselves in crisis. Volunteers will answer phones, read to the blind, and run errands.
To apply as a volunteer call 347-730-5658 or email fishhelp5658@gmail.com
InTandem Biking
InTandem is a tandem biking group for the blind. You can help by applying as a captain (riding as the lead with a blind person), help with fundraising, help with planning events, and many other opportunities.
Check out https://www.intandembike.org/ for more information and to apply as a volunteer.
volunteer resources
Looking for a different type of volunteer opportunity? Visit one of these websites to look for more opportunities in your neighborhood.
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