© 2007 ZogSports
Volunteer Opportunities
| ZogSports knows that our participants, the young professionals of New York, are busy individuals. That's why we aim to provide them with flexible volunteer opportunities. We regularly provide members with ways to give back to their community and supply point persons at each organization to ensure all volunteer requests are responded to promptly. |
Riverbank State Park Urban Games – Volunteers Needed Give back to one of ZogSports participants’ favorite fields by volunteering for the Riverbank State Park Urban Games for neighborhood youth. We’re looking for a group of great Zoggers to volunteer as event staff, scorekeepers, welcome table greeters, and more. Volunteer one, two or all three days!
|
Randall’s Island Kids Jesse Owens Track Program – Volunteers Needed Volunteer at the Randall’s Island Kids Jesse Owens Track Program at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island, for students, ages 5 to 15, from public schools in East & Central Harlem and the South Bronx. Assist our coaches to help these kids do long jump, hurdles, relays, sprinting, high jump, and javelin at a world-class track stadium! No experience necessary!
|
Asphalt Green’s REP Day, May 13 & 20 – Volunteer Opportunities Asphalt Green’s Recess Enhancement Program (REP) - designed to create a quality recess time that provides the opportunity for children to be active, safe, and have fun during individual and group play - needs volunteers for its annual REP Day celebration. There will be typical recess games played on Asphalt Green’s Astroturf field to congratulate all of the hard work that our schools and students have accomplished throughout the school year. Volunteers are needed to help organize games.
|
Walk for St. Mary’s Kids and Family Fun Day – Volunteers Needed for May 18 Event The organizers of the Walk for St. Mary’s Kids and Family Fun Day (including a ZogSports participant) are seeking volunteers to help with activities including set-up, registration, activities, water stations, and more. There will be Backstretch Tours of the stables and entertainment in the Marquee Tent (FDNY Smoke House, Inflatables, Pony Rides, Queens Library, Mr. Met, NY Islanders, NY Jets and much more!). Zoggers are also encouraged to join in the event itself by forming a team and walking in either the ½ mile or 3-mile route. The event benefits the St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children.
|
Girls on the Run Manhattan – Volunteers Needed for WonderGirl Race June 1 Girls on the Run Manhattan, an interactive life-skills program that uses the power of running to change the way girls see themselves and their opportunities, is prepping for its first ever GOTRM WonderGirl Race. They need volunteers in the following areas (mention ZogSports when you email!): Goody Bag Stuffing (approx 10 people) Contacts: Meg Morse-Schindler (mmorseschindler@gmail.com) / Erica DeBenedetto (erica.debenedetto@gmail.com) Responsibilities: Attend goody bag stuffing on Saturday, May 31 from 4pm-6pm. Assist carrying goody bags to race site on race morning Running Buddies (approx. 200 people) Contact: Terri Lavelle (terlavelle@gmail.com) Responsibilities: Pair with one participant and run the race with them. Ensure the girl receives a goody bag and completion certificate. Water Stop Volunteers (approx 5-7 people) Contact: Andi Whaley (andiwhaley@yahoo.com) Responsibilities: Pour and distribute water to participants and volunteers during the race. Food and Beverage Assistants (Can do this and be a running buddy) (approx. 10-15 people) Contact: Nancy Schultz (schultzyn@yahoo.com) Responsibilities: Pick up bagels and coffee and carry to race (only 3 or 4 short blocks). Set up coffee and bagels on table provided at race. Start and Finish Line Volunteers (approx. 5-7 people) Contact: Lauren Streib (lauren.streib@gmail.com) Responsibilities: Hand out completion certificates to the participants. Hand out goody bags to participants.
|
Hike For Discovery – Raise Money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Hike For Discovery is the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s new adventure fundraising program that prepares people, from beginners to seasoned hikers, to experience a natural wonder in a special way. They will train anyone from beginners to seasoned hikers, providing everything you’ll need to make your adventure successful and fun. Enjoy expert led hikes in the Westchester/Hudson Valley area almost every weekend, learn about nutrition, equipment and safety on the trails, and make new friends. Hike For Discovery provides three nights and four days lodging at your destination, round trip airfare, dinners and more. In return, you will be raising funds for research to cure blood cancers. Training culminates with an amazing hiking trip to The Great Smoky Mountains in September! Learn more at an upcoming Information Meeting. Meet expert Hike Leaders and hear about the experience from past participants.
|
| USO of Metropolitan New York’s “Operation: Stuff the Square” – Fundraising Since 1941, the USO has served as a “home away from home" for the men and women of our Armed Forces during war and peace and as the main support link between Americans and our men and women in uniform. Through the generosity of their supporters, they are able to provide entertainment, recreational, educational and support activities to those who have committed themselves to ensuring our safety and preserving our way of life. They help channel the American public’s desire to give back to those who serve our country into programs and services that enrich their lives. The USO of Metropolitan New York is ramping up for Operation: Stuff the Square, a campaign to provide care packages and calling cards to our armed forces overseas. Included in the care packages are some of the most requested items from soldiers. Donations will be collected up until September, when New Yorkers unite to stuff over 5,000 care packages in Times Square’s Military Island.
|
The Children’s Health Fund’s Johnny Damon Yankees Home Run Club – Fundraising As the 2008 baseball season begins, The Children's Health Fund's Johnny Damon Yankees Home Run Club also begins its season. This Club is a fun way that fans can root for the Yankees and help bring quality health care to homeless and low-income children. By making a pledge for each home run hit by the Yankees, you could be eligible to win field-level box seat tickets to a game in the last season in the historic Yankee Stadium! If you make a pledge, CHF will invoice you the amount of money you owe. Thanks to the generous support of loyal Yankee/CHF fans, the Club has grown over the years and raised more than a million dollars to help ensure medical care for the nation's most vulnerable children.
|
iMentor iMentor provides a flexible and meaningful way to make a difference in the lives of high school students from underserved communities in New York City. iMentor matches adult volunteers one-on-one with students (mentees) based on shared career or personal interests. Mentors and mentees correspond weekly via email and meet in person monthly at iMentor-hosted events, so the overall time commitment averages 4-6 hours a month. Volunteers must be at least 21 years old, and must live OR work in the New York City metropolitan area. iMentor requires a minimum of a one year commitment to our program, and two, three and four year matches are also available. The next “matching session” isn’t until September/October, but trainings are held every month to give potential volunteers a head start in preparing and getting screened.
|
Harlem RBI - Volunteer Opportunities Harlem RBI - the non-profit community-based baseball organization that uses baseball and softball, and the power of teams, to provide inner city with the opportunities to play, learn, and grow, inspiring them to recognize their potential and realize their dreams – is looking for volunteer baseball and softball coaches. Volunteer coaches are expected to provide leadership for baseball and softball teams comprised of up to 16 youth and provide a positive, team-based environment focused on teaching baseball, softball and life skills to youth of East Harlem . Harlem RBI volunteer coaches are also expected to serve as positive role models for the youth they coach. The primary qualification for the position is interest in working with at-risk youth. Baseball/softball or coaching experience is necessary for ages 13 and up. Qualities required of volunteers are patience, reliability, compassion, and excellent listening skills.
|
Minds Matter Minds Matter, the mentoring organization that brings bright and motivated inner city high school students together with dedicated mentors to achieve academic excellence and expand educational horizons, is looking for new mentors. Mentors meet with students for 2-4 hours each Saturday from October to May (excluding holidays) to help them prepare for the SAT, and apply to summer programs. The sessions also include essay writing workshops, career panels, and financial aid education. Worried you can’t make it every weekend? Minds Matter assigns two mentors to each student, so it’s no problem if you have to miss a session, provided your co-mentor can fill in. Interested individuals can sign up with a friend as co-mentors, or Minds Matter can pair you with another volunteer.
|
Figure Skating in Harlem Figure Skating in Harlem is an innovative youth development program that serves girls ages six to sixteen with a dynamic after-school ice skating and education program designed to build self-confidence, teamwork and leadership skills and encourage academic achievement in positive and supportive environment. They are looking for energetic and experienced tutors and skating instructors to volunteer as follows from October 2007 through April 2008: Skating Instructors: Mon., Tues. or Thurs. 6:00pm-7:30pm at Riverbank State Park Ice Rink Tutors: Weds. 4:00pm-6:00pm at 125th St. & St. Nicolas. Mon., Tues. & Thurs. 4:00pm-5:00pm at Riverbank State Park - Cultural Center classrooms.
|
Powered By Professionals Powered by Professionals - which connects people to volunteer opportunities that have meaning to them and assists in helping individuals manage or start their own charitable organization - is your charity connection where you can find a cause that has meaning to you, from Lyme disease to children’s bereavement, and volunteer your time, products or funds.
|
The Urban Dove's College All-Stars The Urban Dove is looking for volunteers for its College All-Stars program. A year-round early college awareness program designed to help NYC public high school students get into and succeed at the college of their choice, the All-Stars program provides critical SAT prep, help with the college application process, workshops on financial aid and college life, college visits, parent education, career exploration, and scholarships. Urban Dove is looking for 15-20 reliable volunteers to assist in in-office Senior One-on-One Meetings. Volunteers will be working with individual students with college preparation (college applications, essays, financial aid applications, follow-up procedures, mentoring). Training will be provided and staff will be on hand to assist when needed.
|