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Manhattan, NY: Help Children Learn How to Read in Their Homes as a Web Mastery Team Lead

with American Youth Literacy Foundation

1 Reviews

Have you ever wanted to do something AMAZING to change the world but didn't know where to start? Here is an opportunity to help...

Manhattan and vicinityManhattan, NY 10004

It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

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Manhattan, NY: Help Children Learn How to Read in Their Homes as a Curriculum Content...

with American Youth Literacy Foundation

1 Reviews

Have you ever wanted to do something AMAZING to change the world but didn't know where to start? Here is an opportunity to help...

Manhattan and vicinityManhattan, NY 10004

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Volunteer Fridays (with Stipend) to Fight Food Waste and Hunger in NYC!

with Rescuing Leftover Cuisine Inc

20 Reviews

Who We Are Rescuing Leftover Cuisine is a 501(c)3 non-profit focused on providing a reliable food rescue service by fostering community... (40.70552,-74.01385)

25 BroadwayNew York City, NY 10004

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Volunteer Weekly (with Stipend) to Fight Hunger and Food Waste in NYC!

with Rescuing Leftover Cuisine Inc

20 Reviews

Who We Are Rescuing Leftover Cuisine is a 501(c)3 non-profit focused on providing a reliable food rescue service by fostering community... (40.70552,-74.01385)

25 BroadwayNew YorkNew York, NY 10004

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Lead the Fight Against Food Waste and Hunger in NYC!

with Rescuing Leftover Cuisine Inc

20 Reviews

Who We Are Rescuing Leftover Cuisine is a 501(c)3 non-profit focused on providing a reliable food rescue service by fostering community... (40.70552,-74.01385)

25 BroadwayNew York City, NY 10004

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9/11 Memorial & Museum: Summer Youth & Family Tour Volunteers

with NATIONAL SEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL & MUSEUM

The 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s Education Programs play a key role in our educational mission. From June until August, Education... (40.71141,-74.01248)

180 Greenwich streetNew YorkNew York, NY 10007

Sun, June 21, 2020 - Fri, August 21, 2020

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Classroom Guest Speakers

with SIFMA Foundation for Investor Education

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Local classrooms in your communitiesGrades 4 - 12In school and after schoolAcross the state, NY 10271

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9/11 Memorial & Museum: Summer Guided Tour Greeter Volunteers

with NATIONAL SEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL & MUSEUM

The 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s Interpretive Programs team plays a key role in our educational mission. Interpretive Guides lead... (40.71141,-74.01248)

180 Greenwich StreetNew York, NY 10007

Wed, May 20, 2020 - Mon, August 31, 2020

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Help Little Essentials sort donations!

with Little Essentials

**PLEASE NOTE : Due to COVID-19, we are currently on hold for accepting new volunteers at our warehouse at this time. Please still reach... (40.71379,-74.00764)

15 Warren StreetLittle Essentials - BasementNew YorkNew York, NY 10007

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Paint with Habitat for Humanity NYC!

with Habitat for Humanity New York City

4 Reviews

Revitalize community spaces throughout New York City with Habitat for Humanity! Our Brush With Kindness (BWK) program enhances community...

VARIESNewYorkCityAll5BoroughsNew York, NY 10038

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Organization Results

Organizations represented in these results:

American Youth Literacy Foundation
Habitat for Humanity New York City
Little Essentials
NATIONAL SEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL & MUSEUM
Rescuing Leftover Cuisine Inc
SIFMA Foundation for Investor Education

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