Volunteer
Thank you for exploring volunteer opportunities to improve the lives of New York City’s most vulnerable youth. There are many ways that you can help.
Opportunities
Ali Forney Center (AFC) staff work around the clock to provide a myriad of support for our clients. Our volunteers provide vital help to the frontline staff.
Some volunteer opportunities include:
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Maintaining our Clothing Closet and assisting youth with clothing needs
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Assisting with administrative tasks
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Preparing community spaces for workshops or meals
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General organizing and cleaning
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Workshop co-facilitation
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Preparing meals at one of our many sites
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Tutoring/mentoring in our LEAP Program
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Supporting our events, fundraising efforts, and/or communications
Once completed, we will contact you to:
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Complete some background check forms
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Interview
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Attend a two-hour Standard of Care training
Group Volunteering
CORPORATE GROUPS play a significant role in our volunteer program. There are opportunities for corporate groups to support our client events, field days, field trips, beautification days, and more. AFC hosts four special events for clients each year which include our Spring Talent Show, Summer Prom, Fall Ball, and Winter Holiday Carnival. Volunteers are instrumental in helping in decorating, preparing, and serving food, assisting youth with costumes, setting up games, securing items as prizes for clients, and with cleanup. Corporate volunteer groups also host field trips for clients, supervised and supported by staff. There are also opportunities for corporate volunteer groups to sponsor events for clients.
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If you are interested in corporate group volunteer opportunities, please reach out to Erick Rozo at erozo@aliforneycenter.org
COMMUNITY, FAITH-BASED, AND STUDENT GROUPS can help us access resources in the larger community by hosting fundraisers or donation drives for much needed items, or by helping to promote and attend our community rallies.
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If your group is interested in helping AFC access resources in the larger community, please find our DIY packet here:​​​
If you have any further questions, please email Bill Torres at btorres@aliforneycenter.org