Big Apple Greeter
Cause Area
Arts & Culture
Community
International
LGBTQ+
Seniors
Location
1 Centre Street, #2312 New York, NY 10007
United States
Active Opportunities (3)
Flexible Schedule
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New York, NY 10007
Mission: To enhance the worldwide image of New York City and enrich the New York experience by connecting visitors with knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers. Activities: These volunteer greeters take visitors through neighborhoods of The Bronx that they know well. Visitors are able to experience the ethnic sights and sounds with the greeter and can get a real taste of The Bronx and its inhabitants. Visits may include from one to six people. Qualifications: Greeters must enjoy meeting and talking with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. They must be familiar with and upbeat about the neighborhoods that they want to show. Foreign language skills are a plus, especially ASL and Spanish. It is essential that volunteers be comfortable using public transportation, since it is the easiest way to get around New York City and we feel it helps make each visit to New York City even more like a slice of the daily life of a New Yorker. Time Commitment: Greeters show neighborhoods 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Each greeter must commit to a minimum of one visit per month, usually about 4 hours per visit. Benefits: There is a thrill in making new friends from all over the world . Asa greeter you will be able to show off those neighborhoods you know and love. If you speak a foreign language, here is your chance to practice it with native speakers. You will be able to promote a friendly, inviting and accessible image of New York City.
Date Posted: 2024-02-20
Flexible Schedule
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New York, NY 10007
Mission: To enhance the worldwide image of New York City and enrich the New York experience by connecting visitors with knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers. Activities: Volunteer Greeters share their favorite neighborhoods and sites in New York City with visitors from around the world. Greeters are not tour guides - they are New Yorkers sharing their love for the city. Benefits: Make new friends from all over the world . Show off the neighborhoods you know and love. If you speak a foreign language, here is your chance to practice it with native speakers. You will be able to promote a friendly, inviting and accessible image of New York City. We are seeking volunteers to join our amazing corps of savvy New Yorkers who unveil the magic of our city to visitors. Foreign Language Speakers are currently a high priority for Big Apple Greeter. If you speak a second language we look forward to hearing from you
Date Posted: 2024-02-20
Flexible Schedule
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New York, NY 10007
Mission: To enhance the worldwide image of New York City and enrich the New York experience by connecting visitors with knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers. Activities: Volunteers walk visitors throughout neighborhoods of New York City that they know well in all five boroughs. Visitors are able to experience the various sights and sounds with the greeter and can get a real taste of New York City and its inhabitants. Many of our greeters are senior citizens who have had long experience of the neighborhoods they show. Visits may include from one to six people. Qualifications: Greeters must enjoy meeting and talking with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. They must be familiar with and upbeat about the neighborhoods that they want to show. Foreign language skills are a plus, especially ASL and Spanish. It is essential that volunteers be comfortable using public transportation since it is the easiest way to get around New York City and we feel it helps make each visit to New York City even more like a slice of the daily life of a New Yorker. While just about anyone who fits the qualifications can be a greeter, this is an ideal activity for senior citizens, retired or otherwise, who are outgoing and enjoy sharing their knowledge of the city with people from other places. Time Commitment: Greeters show New York City 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Each greeter must commit to a minimum of 1-3 visits per month, 4 hours per visit. Benefits: There is a thrill in making new friends from all over the world and sharing the rewards of cross-cultural exchange . If you speak a foreign language, here is your chance to practice it with native speakers. As a greeter you will be able to show off the neighborhoods you know and love while helping to support the local businesses that help make your favorite neighborhoods so wonderful. You will be able to promote a friendly, inviting and accessible image of New York City.
Date Posted: 2024-02-20
Organization Information
Mission Statement
To enhance the worldwide image of NYC and enrich the New York experience by connecting visitors with knowledgeable, enthusiastic volunteers who show them the sights and sounds of the neighborhoods they know best in the five boroughs.
Description
Big Apple Greeter is a small non-profit organization that has been welcoming visitors to NYC since 1992 by offering them free 4 hour visits to a neighborhood of their choice with volunteers who know it well.
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