Project Description
Volunteer
The City is looking for volunteer opportunities that can help meet critical needs. The health and safety of volunteers must remain a priority. All organizations accepting volunteers must follow the health guidelines described below to ensure the volunteers and those being served stay safe.
- If any of the following conditions apply to you, stay home and DO NOT SIGN UP to volunteer:
- You are sick
- You are over 50 years old or have chronic health conditions, including chronic lung disease, heart disease, diabetes, cancer or a weakened immune system.
- Recommendations for volunteers serving during the COVID-19 outbreak:
- Wash your hands often, including at the start and end of your volunteer opportunity. Use soap and water and scrub for at least 20 seconds.
- Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve when sneezing or coughing. Do not use your hands.
- Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
- Do not shake hands.
- Monitor your heath more closely than usual for cold or flu symptoms.
- Do not gather in large groups.
- Keep at least six feet between you and others.
- Xavier Mission: xaviermission.org/volunteer
- Help Now NYC: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/helpnownyc/volunteer/volunteer.page
- New York Cares: https://www.newyorkcares.org/projects/support-covid-19-relief-efforts
The City of New York is seeking New York State-certified healthcare workers to support healthcare facility needs.
- New York State-certified Healthcare Workers
- New York State-certified healthcare workers can register to support healthcare facilities in need during this challenging time.
- Those interested must complete a two-step process to have their license(s) verified and to be properly matched the available staffing requests.
- For Healthcare Facilities Seeking Surge Staff
- If you are a healthcare facility seeking New York State-certified healthcare workers, please complete this survey.
- The City of New York will work to match your need with licensed healthcare staff as they are available.