Volunteer in New York City
At NYXT.nyc, our goal is to help New Yorkers discover, connect, and engage with the community and provide viewers with the tools to live a more enriching life.
We believe that volunteering in New York City is one of the best ways to explore your neighborhood and build meaningful connections. With so many organizations calling New York City home, it can be a challenge to find the perfect opportunity to get involved and volunteer.
Volunteer Opportunities By Category
Find an Opportunity on Our Event Calendar
Whether you are looking to find a new volunteer opportunity or attend an event or performance hosted by one of our community partners, the NYXT.nyc Community Event Calendar is a great place to start. We add new events each week, so check back often.
You can explore upcoming events and volunteer opportunities by sorting by date or by category using the link below.
Upcoming Virtual Events
May 28 | Thu | 6 pm Tattered Fans and Talismans: The Symbolism of Battle Fans and the Ethos of Impermanence Asia Society |
May 28 | Thu | 7 pm Girls Who Code Talks: No Internships? Now What? Girls Who Code |
May 30 | Sat | 11 am NAMIWalks Your Way NYC: A Virtual Event NAMI-NYC |
Why Volunteer?
Aside from the enormous impact that individuals can have on their community, volunteers themselves also benefit from getting involved. Volunteerism has been found to lengthen lifespan, reduce stress, improve mood, and reduce anxiety and depression among volunteers.
Discover the Benefits of Volunteering
Volunteering Highlights
Learn more about a variety of volunteer opportunities in New York City. No matter your interest, it’s easy to get involved.
Community Partners
Discover our content partners, and connect with the organizations that are building community in New York.