We're proud of the work we do at RiseBoro. But we can't do it alone! There are lots of opportunities to volunteer in our various programs spanning housing, senior services, health care, youth development, arts, skills training, homeless prevention and access to healthy food. Thank you for considering RiseBoro Community Partnership in your efforts to give back to the community. We value your skills, experience, and especially your devotion and time! As a volunteer you will have a unique opportunity to join forces with a very diverse and dedicated team. Our team is ready to support you on this mission and help make the best use of your time, skills, and energy. We hope that you find the duties of your particular interest to be fulfilling and that your volunteer experience with us is rewarding and positive.

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Below are current volunteer opportunities with RiseBoro.

  • PPE Packing: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) packing
    • When: 5/10/2023, 8/2/2023, and 11/1/2023
    • Where: 533 Bushwick Ave. Brooklyn NY 11206
  • Food Pantry: Sorting and distributing of food at RiseBoro’s Food Pantry
    • When: Tuesday 1pm-4pm Wednesday 11am-1pm and Thursday 11am-1pm
    • Where: 518 Bushwick Ave Brooklyn NY 11206
  • Youth Mentorship:An opportunity through Ali’s Men and Laila’s Women to develop/enhance a skill set engaging and interacting with 5th-12th  grade youth, providing support and guidance through individual and group counseling.
    • When: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3pm-6pm
    • Where: 1474 Gates Ave Brooklyn NY 11237

 

  • Beautification Project: Painting, landscaping, renovating and beautifying our Senior Centers throughout RiseBoro
    • When: Monday through Friday from 9:30am-4pm. Weekend groups welcome with advance notice.
    • Where:
      • 80 Siegel St, Brooklyn, NY 11206
      • 85 Palmetto St, Brooklyn, NY 11221
      • 930 Halsey St, Brooklyn, NY 11233
      • 868 Park Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206

 

  • Friendly Visit Program: Make a new Senior Citizen Friend
    • When: Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm
    • Where: One hour one day a week (in person or remotely)
    • Please note 9am-5pm Monday thru Friday are office hours. Volunteers can volunteer their time 7days a week at various hours. Please contact us to learn more.
  • Home Delivered Meals Program: Delivering Meals to Homebound Seniors throughout the Community   (*Driver’s License a Must, Vehicle preferred but not required.)
      • When: Monday through Friday 9AM
      • Where: 80 Seigel St Brooklyn NY 11206

 

  • Administrative Duties: Light Clerical, Phones, Filing, and Managing Emails
    • When: Monday through Friday 9AM
    • Where: 80 Seigel St Brooklyn NY 11206

Events

Intergenerational Day of Service

Achievement First Ujima High School is participating in a day of service with RiseBoro on February 28th 10AM – 2PM with 50 students. We will assign the student volunteers among five RiseBoro locations. Those locations are 9 Noll Street, 518 Bushwick Avenue, 535 Bushwick Avenue, 319 Stanhope Street, and…

Student volunteers have been assigned to their location