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Volunteer to Lead Outing to NYC Cultural Activities & Festivities!

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ORGANIZATION: Hostelling International New York

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Join us as a volunteer outing leader and guide small groups of HI NYC visitors to exciting free/affordable cultural events and celebrations across New York City; like festivals, parades, museum nights, and more! Volunteers help with simple logistics, ensure everyone feels welcome, and share in the fun of exploring NYC’s vibrant culture. The commitment is just twice a month through August at the latest, and we provide all the support you need. It’s a meaningful, low-pressure way to give back and show visitors the city while expereinces it yourself as well experience the city.

  • Outdoor festivals celebrating cultural heritage

  • Live music or dance performances

  • Museum or gallery nights

  • Community food and arts events

  • Cultural neighborhood explorations

  • Seasonal or holiday-themed celebrations

WHY VOLUNTEER WITH HI USA?

  • Meet new people from all over the world, including travelers, staff, and fellow volunteers
  • Help bring people together and facilitate cultural exchange
  • Build skills in public speaking, foreign languages, intercultural communication, and more
  • Earn HI USA membership and overnights at HI USA hostels
  • Training provided and flexible schedule
  • Have fun while making a difference!

PURPOSE/DEFINITION and HI USA MISSION

HI USA is 501(c)(3) non-profit education association. Our purpose is to "Inspire a deeper understanding of people places and cultures for a more tolerant world." As a non-profit, the revenues we receive through overnight stays and memberships is reinvested in mission delivery.


Training provided!

HI New York is a nonprofit hospitality and education organization and the largest hostel in North America.

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About Hostelling International New York

Location:

891 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY 10025, US

Mission Statement

To help all, especially the young, gain a greater understanding of the world and its people through hostelling.

Description

Who We Are

We bring travelers together in the largest hostel network in the USA, but that’s just the start: from local tours and experiences, to experiential learning programs, HI USA strives to bring moments of cultural understanding to our guests and community members. HI USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, member-based organization that reinvests our surpluses back into our hostels and programs so they can have an even greater impact, year after year.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Education & Literacy
International
Arts & Culture, Education & Literacy, International

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Hostelling International NYC891 Amsterdam AveNew York, NY 10025

(40.79864,-73.96661)
 

SKILLS

  • Exhibition Arts
  • Group Facilitation
  • Adult Education
  • Cross-cultural Communication
  • People Skills
  • Public Speaking

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Public Groups
  • Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly

Private Group Details

  • Group Size Range 1 - 50+
  • Event can be held virtually, at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park) or at organization location(s)
  • Donation Requested

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