Volunteer Day

Host Organization

McCarren Dog Allies

Volunteer Activity, Time & Location:

• Dog Run Cleanup and Stewardship
• 10:00 am – 11:00 am
• McCarren Dog Run, North 12th Street & Driggs Avenue & Union Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11211

Join McCarren Dog Allies for a community volunteer day focused on maintaining a safe and clean environment for local dogs and their owners. Volunteers will help support park stewardship efforts and contribute to ongoing improvements that keep the dog run and surrounding areas welcoming and well-maintained.

Age requirements:

• 18+

Number of volunteers:

• 30

About The Organization

McCarren Dog Allies is a community-led organization dedicated to maintaining a safe, clean environment for North Brooklyn’s dogs and their owners. Our work bridges the gap between local pet parents and public resources through three primary initiatives: Public Advocacy & Government Relations: We serve as a dedicated voice for dogs in North Brooklyn, partnering closely with local government and the Parks Department to advocate for improved infrastructure, animal welfare, and the allocation of essential supplies. Stewardship & Maintenance: We mobilize a network of neighbor-volunteers to lead regular park clean-ups and safety improvements. By coordinating directly with city officials, we ensure the park remains a high-quality, sustainable resource for the community. Community & Rescue Support: We foster a connected culture of responsible pet ownership by organizing social events—such as pack walks, “Bark in the Park” outings, and community happy hours. Additionally, we leverage our local government partnerships to advocate for vulnerable dogs by hosting and promoting neighborhood adoption events. Our Mission: To provide a unified voice for North Brooklyn dog owners, partnering with local government to ensure our public spaces are safe, welcoming, and well-resourced for every dog.

How To Sign Up:

Register here: https://partiful.com/e/IbhfjuLyL4aSWiDvZyPe?c=j2-HU5ZB 

Questions? Please Contact:

Sarah Hanson: mccarrendogallies@gmail.com

Please Note: As this is an affiliate volunteer site of Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day, please contact the organization above as noted with any questions. Since Brooklyn Org is not organizing the affiliate activities, please reach out to the host sites directly as opposed to reaching out to Brooklyn Org. Thank you!

Host Organization

Gowanus Canal Conservancy

Volunteer Activity, Time & Location:

• Park Cleanup and Tree Care
• 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Thomas Greene Park, 225 Nevins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Volunteers will aid in tree care and litter removal around Thomas Greene Park ahead of our Gowanus Neighborhood festival.

Age requirements:

• All ages are welcome

• Volunteers younger than 14 must be accompanied by an adult

Number of volunteers:

• 15

About The Organization

Gowanus Canal Conservancy is dedicated to facilitating the development of a resilient, vibrant, open space network centered on the Gowanus Canal through activating and empowering community stewardship of the Gowanus Watershed. Since 2006, we have served as the environmental steward for the neighborhood through leading grassroots volunteer projects; educating students on environmental issues; and working with agencies, elected officials, and the community to advocate for, build, and maintain innovative green infrastructure around the Gowanus Canal.

How To Sign Up:

Email Reggie:  reggie@gowanuscanalconservancy.org

Questions? Please Contact:

Reginald Germain:  reggie@gowanuscanalconservancy.org

Please Note: As this is an affiliate volunteer site of Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day, please contact the organization above as noted with any questions. Since Brooklyn Org is not organizing the affiliate activities, please reach out to the host sites directly as opposed to reaching out to Brooklyn Org. Thank you!

Host Organization

Parent-Child Relationship Association

Volunteer Activity, Time & Location:

• Leif Ericson Park Cleanup
• 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Leif Ericson Park and Square (9th Avenue and 67th Street, Brooklyn, NY)

Join Parent-Child Relationship Association for a community park cleanup focused on maintaining and beautifying Leif Ericson Park. Volunteers will help rake leaves, remove litter, weed, and care for plants and green spaces. This hands-on activity supports a cleaner, safer, and more welcoming environment for neighborhood residents while promoting shared responsibility for public spaces.

Age requirements:

• 14+ (Ages 6+ with adult supervision)

Number of volunteers:

• 60

About The Organization

Parent-Child Relationship Association (PCR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that aims to strengthen family relationships and promote parent-child bonding. PCR serves Brooklyn’s immigrant communities by providing programs, resources, and volunteer opportunities that foster belonging, civic engagement, and community responsibility. Their work supports families in building stronger connections and contributing to a more harmonious community environment.

How To Sign Up:

Register here: https://www.nycservice.org/opportunity/a1qQq0000065rnKIAQ/leif-ericson-park-cleanup-with-pcr 

Questions? Please Contact:

Parent-Child Relationship Association Volunteering: volunteer.pcrnyc@gmail.com 

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Host Organization

North Brooklyn Parks Alliance

Volunteer Activity, Time & Location:

• Garden Club: Park Stewardship
• 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Bushwick Inlet Park, 50 Kent Avenue (Kent Ave and N 12th Street), Brooklyn, NY

Volunteers will participate in a Special Edition of Garden Club–our parks stewardship program–at Bushwick Inlet Park (50 Kent Ave). They will help support the maintenance of the park and surrounding streets through tree care, litter pick up, and invasive weed species removal.

Age requirements:

• All ages are welcome

Number of volunteers:

• 20-30

About The Organization

North Brooklyn Parks Alliance (NBK Parks) mission is to create an equitable, accessible, and vibrant parks & open space system in North Brooklyn.

How To Sign Up:

Register here: https://support.nbkparks.org/event/garden-club-open-volunteer/e486612

Questions? Please Contact:

Esteban Chavez: esteban@nbkparks.org

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Host Organization

Brooklyn Greenway Initiative

Volunteer Activity, Time & Location:

• Naval Cemetery Landscape and Greenway Stewardship
• 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
• 61 Williamsburg Street West, Naval Cemetery Landscape (and along Kent Avenue), Brooklyn, NY

We’re excited to welcome the public to join BGI staff and gardeners to steward the Naval Cemetery Landscape and adjacent Greenway. Join Brooklyn Greenway Initiative for our Earth Month Celebration Volunteer event! Registration is required.

Age requirements:

• 16+ (Minors must register in advance and submit a signed waiver from a parent or legal guardian)

Number of volunteers:

• 30

About The Organization

Brooklyn Greenway Initiative advocates for completion of the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway as well as the expansion of a network of safe, beautiful, and functional greenways across Brooklyn and throughout New York City for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.

How To Sign Up:

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1983642163108

Questions? Please Contact:

Avvah Rossi: Arossi@brooklyngreenway.org

Please Note: As this is an affiliate volunteer site of Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day, please contact the organization above as noted with any questions. Since Brooklyn Org is not organizing the affiliate activities, please reach out to the host sites directly as opposed to reaching out to Brooklyn Org. Thank you!

Host Organization

Oko Farms

Volunteer Activity, Time & Location:

• Farm Build Support and Material Moving
• 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
• 100 Scott Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

Join Oko Farms to support the buildout of a new urban aquaponics farm. Volunteers will help move and organize materials including pots, lumber, pond liner, and irrigation supplies from a nearby location to the new site. This hands-on opportunity directly contributes to the creation of a sustainable community farm.

Age requirements:

• 18+

Number of volunteers:

• 15

About The Organization

Oko Farms is New York City’s only publicly accessible aquaponics farm, educational center, and community hub. Using a recirculating system to grow fish and plants together, they model sustainable food production while providing education and community programming in urban agriculture.

How To Sign Up:

Email Anna Tong: Anna@okofarms.org

Questions? Please Contact:

Anna Tong: Anna@okofarms.org

Please Note: As this is an affiliate volunteer site of Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day, please contact the organization above as noted with any questions. Since Brooklyn Org is not organizing the affiliate activities, please reach out to the host sites directly as opposed to reaching out to Brooklyn Org. Thank you!

Host Organization

Brooklyn Heights Association

Volunteer Activity, Time & Location:

• Community Service Day: Food Prep, Cleanup, and Drives
• 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
• 55 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, NY

There will be two activities – one is making sandwiches to fill the community fridge and another is a litter pickup event. We also will be hosting a children’s items drive and a book drive that people could volunteer for.

Age requirements:

• Varies by project

Number of volunteers:

• 30

About The Organization

The Brooklyn Heights Association (BHA) is a community-based nonprofit that works to improve quality of life in Brooklyn Heights and surrounding neighborhoods. It focuses on local advocacy, supporting small businesses, organizing community events and volunteer initiatives, and addressing issues like transportation, development, and public space to ensure the neighborhood remains livable, inclusive, and sustainable.

How To Sign Up:

Email Lucy Sullivan:  Lsullivan@thebha.org

Questions? Please Contact:

Lucy Sullivan:  Lsullivan@thebha.org

Please Note: As this is an affiliate volunteer site of Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day, please contact the organization above as noted with any questions. Since Brooklyn Org is not organizing the affiliate activities, please reach out to the host sites directly as opposed to reaching out to Brooklyn Org. Thank you!

Host Organization

Wyckoff House Museum

Volunteer Activity, Time & Location:

• Urban Farm Spring Work Day
• 11 am – 1 pm
• 5816 Clarendon Road, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Stop by the Wyckoff Urban Farm to volunteer alongside our farm staff to care for our space and participate in special work projects. Learn about what we’re growing, get to know our farmers, and get your hands dirty with farm projects! This month we will be waking the farm up for Spring, special projects include: mulching, preparing in-ground beds for planting, and processing food scraps for compost.

Age requirements:

• Youth ages 10+ are welcome to volunteer accompanied by an adult

Number of volunteers:

• 20-25

About The Organization

The Wyckoff House Museum preserves, interprets, and operates New York’s oldest building and the surrounding one-and-a-half acres of urban farm and park. Through innovative educational and farm-based programs we build cultural and agricultural connections within our community, emphasizing immigration, family, food, and community.

How To Sign Up:

• Register Here: https://wyckoffmuseum.org/event/community-work-day-on-the-wyckoff-urban-farm/

Questions? Please Contact:

Petrichora Pegus: petrichora@wyckoffmuseum.org

Please Note: As this is an affiliate volunteer site of Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day, please contact the organization above as noted with any questions. Since Brooklyn Org is not organizing the affiliate activities, please reach out to the host sites directly as opposed to reaching out to Brooklyn Org. Thank you!

Host Organization

Prospect Park Alliance

Volunteer Activity, Time & Location:

• Global Youth Service Day: Trail Restoration and Environmental Education
• 11:15 am – 1:30 pm
• 200 Well House Drive, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Join Prospect Park Alliance for Global Youth Service Day, the largest youth service and civic action event in the world. Come learn the value of service and meet other families and friends on this day of giving back. Participants will learn from our Education Department about the importance of mulching, composting, and decomposition. Afterwards, they will help restore forest trails in the Peninsula.

Age requirements:

• All ages (Children between ages 4-13 must be accompanied by an adult)

Number of volunteers:

• 15

About The Organization

Prospect Park Alliance is the non-profit organization that sustains “Brooklyn’s Backyard,” working in partnership with the City of New York. The Alliance was founded in 1987 to help restore the park after a long period of deterioration and decline. Today, the Alliance provides critical staff and resources that keep the park green and vibrant for the diverse communities that call Brooklyn home. The Alliance cares for the woodlands and natural areas, restores the park’s buildings and landscapes, creates innovative Park destinations, and provides free or low-cost volunteer, education and recreation programs.

How To Sign Up:

Register here: www.prospectpark.org/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-event-registration/

Questions? Please Contact:

volunteers@prospectpark.org 

Please Note: As this is an affiliate volunteer site of Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day, please contact the organization above as noted with any questions. Since Brooklyn Org is not organizing the affiliate activities, please reach out to the host sites directly as opposed to reaching out to Brooklyn Org. Thank you!

Host Organization

KoKo NYC

Volunteer Activity, Time & Location:

• Earth Day at the KoKo Lot
• 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• The KoKo Lot, 440 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Join us at the KoKo Lot to celebrate Earth Day! You’ll have the opportunity to use tools to help us take apart old projects, update the garden, clean and organize the space, and more!

We will be joined by our friends and neighbors at Heritage Foods to keep everyone nourished while we build, garden, and help take care of the KoKo Lot and surrounding blocks.

This is a great opportunity for curious neighbors and the families of KoKo kids to get acquainted with the Lot, our programming, our tools, and some of our team!

Age requirements:

• All ages welcome
• Waivers required for anyone under 18; children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Number of volunteers:

• 35

About The Organization

At KoKo NYC all kids are artists & inventors. We encourage playful and imaginative risk-taking by using real tools and recycled materials in our sustainability focused programs. Empowered by our Teaching Artists, kids see possibilities, problem solve, create, and explore.

How To Sign Up:

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/earth-day-at-the-koko-lot-tickets-1984328675485

Questions? Please Contact:

Mary Rynasko: mary@kokonyc.org

Please Note: As this is an affiliate volunteer site of Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day, please contact the organization above as noted with any questions. Since Brooklyn Org is not organizing the affiliate activities, please reach out to the host sites directly as opposed to reaching out to Brooklyn Org. Thank you!

Host Organization

United for Brownsville

Volunteer Activity, Time & Location:

• Clothing Giveaway, Swap, and Drop-Off Event
• 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
• The Gregory Jackson Center, 519 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Join us for a community volunteer event focused on sharing resources, reducing waste, and supporting our neighbors in Brownsville. We’ll be hosting a clothing, shoes, and outerwear giveaway and swap, along with textile and electronic drop-off stations to help responsibly declutter your space. Bring gently used items to give, take what you need, and connect with the community. Together we can clear out what no longer serves us, welcome items that better align with our lives, and create space to declutter our minds and open our hearts.

Age requirements:

• 13+

Number of volunteers:

• 10

About The Organization

United for Brownsville is a community-driven, Brooklyn nonprofit with proven success helping the predominantly Black and brown children and families of Brownsville flourish. We facilitate collaborations between families and the social services sector that build trust, reimagine systems, and create equitable, data-based, and responsive solutions to racial inequities.

How To Sign Up:

Register here: https://form.jotform.com/260748112853054

Questions? Please Contact:

Tiera Mack: tmack@brownsvillepartnership.org

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Host Organization

Center for Family Life in Sunset Park

Volunteer Activity, Time & Location:

• Food Pantry Distribution Support
• 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
• CFL Food Pantry, 443 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232

Center for Family Life’s food pantry serves the Sunset Park community by offering emergency food packages Monday-Friday. When families visit CFL for food support, they are also connected to the many holistic services our settlement house offers.

By volunteering with our food pantry, you will help our team stock and organize goods/distribute bags.

We love to have volunteers any day of the week! We are especially able to accommodate food pantry volunteers on Mondays and Fridays between the hours of 9AM-5PM.

Age requirements:

• 18+

Number of volunteers:

• 10

About The Organization

Our mission is to promote positive outcomes for children and adults in Sunset Park through the provision of a comprehensive range of neighborhood-based family and social services.

How To Sign Up:

Email Abbie Kohomban:  a.kohomban@centerforfamilylife.org

Questions? Please Contact:

Abbie Kohomban: a.kohomban@centerforfamilylife.org

Please Note: As this is an affiliate volunteer site of Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day, please contact the organization above as noted with any questions. Since Brooklyn Org is not organizing the affiliate activities, please reach out to the host sites directly as opposed to reaching out to Brooklyn Org. Thank you!

Host Organization

Brooklyn Heights Association

Volunteer Activity, Time & Location:

• Community Service Day: Food Prep, Cleanup, and Drives
• 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
• 55 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, NY

There will be two activities – one is making sandwiches to fill the community fridge and another is a litter pickup event. We also will be hosting a children’s items drive and a book drive that people could volunteer for.

Age requirements:

• Varies by project

Number of volunteers:

• 30

About The Organization

The Brooklyn Heights Association (BHA) is a community-based nonprofit that works to improve quality of life in Brooklyn Heights and surrounding neighborhoods. It focuses on local advocacy, supporting small businesses, organizing community events and volunteer initiatives, and addressing issues like transportation, development, and public space to ensure the neighborhood remains livable, inclusive, and sustainable.

How To Sign Up:

Register here: https://thebha.org/events/event/spring-into-service-2026/

Questions? Please Contact:

Lucy Sullivan:  Lsullivan@thebha.org

Please Note: As this is an affiliate volunteer site of Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day, please contact the organization above as noted with any questions. Since Brooklyn Org is not organizing the affiliate activities, please reach out to the host sites directly as opposed to reaching out to Brooklyn Org. Thank you!

Host Organization

Technology for Families In Need

Volunteer Activity, Time & Location:

• Computer Preparation and Packing
• 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
• 68 34th Street, Suite B517, Brooklyn, NY

Help Technology for Families In Need prepare donated computers for distribution to low-income families. Volunteers will clean keyboards and peripherals, sort usable equipment from items to be recycled, and pack desktop computers with protective materials. This hands-on activity supports digital access while promoting environmentally sustainable reuse of technology.

Age requirements:

• 14+

Number of volunteers:

• 5

About The Organization

Technology for Families In Need (TechFIN) works to narrow the digital divide by collecting used computers from corporations, refurbishing them, and donating them to low-income families. Their approach is both environmentally sustainable and cost-effective, helping expand access to essential technology.

How To Sign Up:

Email Nigel Frankson: nigelf@tech-fin.org 

Questions? Please Contact:

Nigel Frankson: nigelf@tech-fin.org 

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Host Organization

Little Essentials

Volunteer Activity, Time & Location:

• Sort donated children’s items
• 10 am – 5 pm
• 63 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Building 131, Suite 205, Brooklyn, NY, 11205

Please come help us sort donated children’s items at our warehouse in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Volunteers help us sort clothing, package diapers, fill orders for our families, and more! Projects are based on donations and the high needs of the families we serve every week.

Age requirements:

• 14+ to volunteer independently, with a signed release from parent or guardian
• 10+ to volunteer with a parent or guardian

Number of volunteers:

• 15 at one time

About The Organization

Little Essentials offers at-risk families living in poverty urgently needed children’s supplies and parenting education to promote the health, well-being, and safety of their children ages 0-5.We execute on our mission and vision through our Three E’s: We EMPOWER the community by providing essential children’s supplies to lessen the stress that comes with living in poverty. We EDUCATE families by providing tools and resources to strengthen parenting and individual skills. We ELIMINATE poverty by employing community members as Little Essentials’ employees.

How To Sign Up:

• Register Here: https://calendly.com/volunteering-6/volunteer-session-with-little-essentials
• For larger groups please email: volunteering@littleessentials.org

Questions? Please Contact:

Volunteer Little Essentials: volunteering@littleessentials.org

Please Note: As this is an affiliate volunteer site of Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day, please contact the organization above as noted with any questions. Since Brooklyn Org is not organizing the affiliate activities, please reach out to the host sites directly as opposed to reaching out to Brooklyn Org. Thank you!

Host Organization

We Build the Block

Volunteer Activity, Time & Location:

• Harm Reduction Kit Assembly
• 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
• We Build the Block Headquarters, 61 Greenpoint Avenue, Suite 103, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Join We Build the Block to assemble drug testing kits that support harm reduction and overdose prevention in the community. Volunteers will work in small groups and receive guidance on how to assemble the kits, which are distributed free to community members and program participants. This hands-on activity directly supports efforts to promote safety, education, and access to life-saving resources.

Age requirements:

• 18+

Number of volunteers:

• 30

About The Organization

We Build the Block works to build a community-led public health and safety ecosystem by supporting justice-involved young men through mentorship, legal advocacy, financial literacy, and healing-centered programs. Founded by Michael K. Williams, Shani Kulture, and Dana Rachlin, the organization provides holistic support that disrupts cycles of violence and incarceration while promoting long-term stability and leadership.

How To Sign Up:

Email Dana Rachlin: dana.rachlin@webuildtheblock.org

Questions? Please Contact:

Dana Rachlin: dana.rachlin@webuildtheblock.org

Please Note: As this is an affiliate volunteer site of Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day, please contact the organization above as noted with any questions. Since Brooklyn Org is not organizing the affiliate activities, please reach out to the host sites directly as opposed to reaching out to Brooklyn Org. Thank you!

Host Organization

Brooklyn Book Bodega

Volunteer Activity, Time & Location:

• Family Volunteer Day: Book Sorting and Stamping
• 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
• Brooklyn Book Bodega Book Hub, 141 Flushing Avenue, Suite 606, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Volunteer as a family with Brooklyn Book Bodega to help prepare books for distribution across NYC. Families will work together to stamp and sort donated books, supporting efforts to increase access to books and build 100+ book homes for young people. This is a hands-on, family-friendly opportunity to engage in literacy work and give back together.

Age requirements:

• Children ages 10-17 must participate with a parent or caregiver

Number of volunteers:

• 30

About The Organization

Brooklyn Book Bodega works to increase the number of 100+ book homes for kids ages 0-18 across NYC. Through free events and literacy-based programming, they provide access to books, build community, and foster a lifelong love of reading.

How To Sign Up:

Register here: https://April2026BrooklynBookBodega.eventbrite.com 

Questions? Please Contact:

Cecilia Golombek: cecilia@brooklynbookbodega.org

Please Note: As this is an affiliate volunteer site of Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day, please contact the organization above as noted with any questions. Since Brooklyn Org is not organizing the affiliate activities, please reach out to the host sites directly as opposed to reaching out to Brooklyn Org. Thank you!

Host Organization

RaisingHealth Partners

Volunteer Activity, Time & Location:

• Build A Community Library
• 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• 423 39th Street, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11232

Join RaisingHealth to help build a community library in Sunset Park! Volunteers will be split into teams to help unbox, open and break down boxes, assemble furniture, put up decorations, place books on shelves, and support with other tasks as needed.

Age requirements:

• 14+ (Younger participants may join with an adult chaperone)

Number of volunteers:

• 30

About The Organization

RaisingHealth Partners supports the wellbeing and self-advocacy of immigrant communities by providing culturally competent health, education, and community-building services. Their work ensures community members can access critical resources regardless of socioeconomic status, ethnicity, or documentation status.

How To Sign Up:

Register here: bit.ly/bkodayofservice

Questions? Please Contact:

Email Kanako: kanako@raisinghealth.org

Please Note: As this is an affiliate volunteer site of Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day, please contact the organization above as noted with any questions. Since Brooklyn Org is not organizing the affiliate activities, please reach out to the host sites directly as opposed to reaching out to Brooklyn Org. Thank you!

Host Organization

Voces Ciudadanas

Volunteer Activity, Time & Location:

• Parade Art-Making and Assembly
• 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
• Sunset Park, 7th Avenue & 43rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11232

Voces is organizing an art making day to prepare for the upcoming May 5 parade in the neighborhood. Voces’ parade contingent will highlight the importance of voting in the People’s Money as a way of encouraging civic participation. Volunteers will make signs, voting props (e.g., ballot box, cardboard thumbs up, etc.), large cardboard letters, create a large canvass paint and put together information packets to distribute during the parade.

Age requirements:

• All ages are welcome

Number of volunteers:

• 6

About The Organization

Voces Ciudadanas is a grassroots organization that organizes and builds leadership with immigrant communities in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. We have organized immigrant parents to successfully have the Department of Education create 4 school buildings in our community to reduce overcrowding. We petitioned and organized to keep an interim library space in community use. We have also organized forums to bring up the voices of immigrants front and center when designing new schools. Currently, we are organizing street vendors in Sunset Park. We have also used art to engage our members and as a bridge between the Spanish and Chinese (various dialects) speaking immigrant communities who live in our neighborhood.

How To Sign Up:

Email info@vocesciudadanasinc.org

Questions? Please Contact:

Victoria Quiroz victoriaquiroz@vocesciudadanasinc.org

Please Note: As this is an affiliate volunteer site of Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day, please contact the organization above as noted with any questions. Since Brooklyn Org is not organizing the affiliate activities, please reach out to the host sites directly as opposed to reaching out to Brooklyn Org. Thank you!

Host Organization

Carroll Gardens Association

Volunteer Activity, Time & Location:

• Building Painting and Maintenance
• 11 am – 4 pm
• 201 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

We need support painting the common spaces (entryway, stairwell, etc) of a few of our affordable housing buildings.

Age requirements:

• All ages

Number of volunteers:

• 10-20

About The Organization

Carroll Gardens Association (CGA) is a community-based nonprofit advancing affordable housing, tenant rights, and immigrant and domestic worker empowerment.

How To Sign Up:

Email Ben Fuller-Googins: bfgoogins@cganyc.org 

Questions? Please Contact:

Email Ben Fuller-Googins: bfgoogins@cganyc.org 

Please Note: As this is an affiliate volunteer site of Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day, please contact the organization above as noted with any questions. Since Brooklyn Org is not organizing the affiliate activities, please reach out to the host sites directly as opposed to reaching out to Brooklyn Org. Thank you!

Host Organization

Global Trauma Research 

Volunteer Activity, Time & Location:

• Support Maternal Health Wellness Day
• 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
• 2356 Nostrand Avenue, Unit B, Brooklyn, NY 11210

Support Global Trauma Research’s Maternal Health Wellness Day, a community event focused on holistic care and support for underserved adults. Volunteers will assist with event setup, coordination, and participant support throughout the day, helping ensure a welcoming and organized environment for attendees accessing wellness services.

Age requirements:

• 18+

Number of volunteers:

• 5

About The Organization

Global Trauma Research provides accessible, culturally responsive care to underserved adults across New York. Their services include trauma counseling, psychiatric support, acupuncture, and alternative medicine, offered in English, Haitian-Creole, and Spanish to meet the needs of diverse communities.

How To Sign Up:

Email Florence Saint-Jean: saintjeanf@gtrinc.org

Questions? Please Contact:

Phadia Jean-Pierre: jeanpierrep@gtrinc.org

Please Note: As this is an affiliate volunteer site of Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day, please contact the organization above as noted with any questions. Since Brooklyn Org is not organizing the affiliate activities, please reach out to the host sites directly as opposed to reaching out to Brooklyn Org. Thank you!

Host Organization

Red Hook Art Project

Volunteer Activity, Time & Location:

• Art In Action: From Waterfront To Gala Night
• 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• The Red Hook Art Project Studio, 291 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11231

Join Red Hook Art Project for a hands-on day supporting youth arts and community engagement. Volunteers will take part in a Waterfront Impact Walk, distributing flyers and connecting with local businesses and neighbors to raise awareness of RHAP’s work. Volunteers may also assist with gala preparation, including assembling decorations, mounting student artwork, and writing appreciation notes for youth artists. This experience helps strengthen community connections while supporting RHAP’s annual gala and arts programming.

Age requirements:

• 18+

Number of volunteers:

• 20

About The Organization

The Red Hook Art Project is a youth-centered arts organization committed to empowering young people through creative expression, mentorship, and community engagement. RHAP provides free arts programming that supports social-emotional development, leadership, and career pathways in the arts. Their work is grounded in the belief that art is both a form of personal healing and a vehicle for social transformation. RHAP has consistently created spaces where young people can explore identity, confront systemic challenges, and envision new possibilities for themselves and their communities.

How To Sign Up:

Email Tiffiney: tiffiney@redhookartproject.org

Questions? Please Contact:

Jacqui Painter: rhap@redhookartproject.org 

Please Note: As this is an affiliate volunteer site of Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day, please contact the organization above as noted with any questions. Since Brooklyn Org is not organizing the affiliate activities, please reach out to the host sites directly as opposed to reaching out to Brooklyn Org. Thank you!

Host Organization

KoKo NYC

Volunteer Activity, Time & Location:

• Earth Day at the KoKo Lot
• 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• The KoKo Lot, 440 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Join us at the KoKo Lot to celebrate Earth Day! You’ll have the opportunity to use tools to help us take apart old projects, update the garden, clean and organize the space, and more!

We will be joined by our friends and neighbors at Heritage Foods to keep everyone nourished while we build, garden, and help take care of the KoKo Lot and surrounding blocks.

This is a great opportunity for curious neighbors and the families of KoKo kids to get acquainted with the Lot, our programming, our tools, and some of our team!

Age requirements:

• All ages welcome
• Waivers required for anyone under 18; children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Number of volunteers:

• 35

About The Organization

At KoKo NYC all kids are artists & inventors. We encourage playful and imaginative risk-taking by using real tools and recycled materials in our sustainability focused programs. Empowered by our Teaching Artists, kids see possibilities, problem solve, create, and explore.

How To Sign Up:

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/earth-day-at-the-koko-lot-tickets-1984328675485

Questions? Please Contact:

Mary Rynasko: mary@kokonyc.org

Please Note: As this is an affiliate volunteer site of Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day, please contact the organization above as noted with any questions. Since Brooklyn Org is not organizing the affiliate activities, please reach out to the host sites directly as opposed to reaching out to Brooklyn Org. Thank you!

Host Organization

The Black Institute

Volunteer Activity, Time & Location:

• Community Outreach to Local Businesses
• 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
• 3000 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Join The Black Institute to support outreach to local Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) owners in East Flatbush. Volunteers will work in teams to visit businesses, share information about an upcoming Know Your Rights forum, and invite owners to participate. This effort helps ensure small business owners are informed, connected to resources, and included in conversations that impact their businesses, employees, and communities.

Age requirements:

• 17+

Number of volunteers:

• 30

About The Organization

The Black Institute is a Black-led think tank that shapes intellectual discourse and builds political power to address economic, social, and racial inequities. Their work advances policies and initiatives that support Black communities and other historically marginalized groups.

How To Sign Up:

Email Tuulikki Robertson: trobertson@theblackinstitute.org

Questions? Please Contact:

Kcummings@theblackinstitute.org 

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Host Organization

Girls for Gender Equity

Volunteer Activity, Time & Location:

• Care Package Assembly and Letter Writing
• 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
• Location near Jay St/MetroTech, Brooklyn, NY (address shared upon RSVP)

Join Girls for Gender Equity in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month to support survivors through care and community. Volunteers will assemble care packages and write letters of encouragement for survivors. Participants are encouraged to bring new items to include in the packages if they are able.

Age requirements:

• 16+ (Ages 14-15 with guardian)

Number of volunteers:

• 25

About The Organization

Girls for Gender Equity (GGE) works intergenerationally, through a Black feminist lens, to center the leadership of Black girls and gender-expansive young people of color. Through advocacy, youth-centered programming, and narrative change, GGE advances gender and racial justice.

How To Sign Up:

Register here: https://forms.gle/JBMU39rohPEr3e7z5 

Questions? Please Contact:

Dani Murphy: dmurphy@ggenyc.org

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Host Organization

Friends Of Abolitionist Place 

Volunteer Activity, Time & Location:

• “Notes to Freedom” Letter Writing Event
• 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
• Grow House Civic Sanctuary, 410 Marcus Garvey Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY

“Notes to Freedom” event will ask volunteers to compose hand-written notes (prompts will be available) to include with our exclusive “Mama Joy Social Justice ” backpack (a donation based gift).

Age requirements:

• All ages welcome (Preferred ages 7-15 and 60+)

Number of volunteers:

• 25

About The Organization

Mama Joy founded Friends of 227 Abolitionist Place to honor Brooklyn’s deep roots in abolition and Black freedom. After her passing, we organized and rebranded as Friends of Abolitionist Place to carry forward her vision—preserving her legacy while rekindling public memory of the Brooklyn residents who played an instrumental role in the abolition of slavery and the ongoing struggle for Black liberation. In 2021, after securing landmark status for the historic home, we began planning the Abolitionist Heritage Center at the site. The center will bring together art, activism, historical preservation, and community partnerships to ensure that the stories of Black resistance, freedom, and self-determination continue to be told and lived.

How To Sign Up:

Email Friendsofabolitionistplace@gmail.com

Questions? Please Contact:

Melissa Gomes: mellygo227@gmail.com

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Host Organization

Marine Park Alliance

Volunteer Activity, Time & Location:

• Marine Park Cleanup and Beautification
• 9:30 am – 11:30 am
• Carmine Carro Community Center, 3000 Fillmore Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234

Join Marine Park Alliance to help care for Brooklyn’s largest park. Volunteers will collect litter, remove weeds, paint over graffiti, and support general park beautification efforts. This hands-on opportunity helps maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming green space for the community.

Age requirements:

• 16+ (Volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult)

Number of volunteers:

• 20

About The Organization

Marine Park Alliance is the nonprofit partner of NYC Parks for Brooklyn’s largest park. They provide cultural, environmental, and volunteer programming that supports the health and well-being of New Yorkers while preserving and activating Marine Park.

How To Sign Up:

Register here: https://www.marineparkalliance.org/volunteer/ 

Questions? Please Contact:

Carri Knorr: carri@marineparkalliance.org

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Host Organization

Flatbush Development Corporation

Volunteer Activity, Time & Location:

• Street Tree Care For Ditmas Park Day
• 10 am – 2 pm
• Cortelyou Rd, Between East 16 street & Coney Island Avenue

One of several community clean-up days, this activity will focus primarily on Cortelyou Rd in partnership with the local businesses on the strip, focuses on tree care and green practices. We are working with Big Reuse as part of this volunteer day, which will focus on street tree care.

Age requirements:

• Anyone aged 15 and above

Number of volunteers:

• Up to 20

About The Organization

FDC is dedicated to meeting the needs of a diverse and vibrant Brooklyn. FDC identifies and responds to these needs by building partnerships, creating programs, and developing campaigns that promote enhanced quality of life, safety, equity, and preservation of our community. With our three main program areas: Youth Development, Housing & Tenant Advocacy, and Economic Development, our mission leads our work programs every day.

How To Sign Up:

• Contact Nina Leonard: nleonard@fdconline.org

Questions? Please Contact:

• Nina Leonard: nleonard@fdconline.org

Please Note: As this is an affiliate volunteer site of Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day, please contact the organization above as noted with any questions. Since Brooklyn Org is not organizing the affiliate activities, please reach out to the host sites directly as opposed to reaching out to Brooklyn Org. Thank you!