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Community Programs Volunteer

CompanyHEARTSHARE HUMAN SERVICES OF NEW YORK
LocationNew York
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 17, 2025
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Volunteer position is responsible for providing educational, recreational, and other services to youth and families. Additionally, volunteers enhance available services at the program.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
784
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Heartshare Human Services of New York nurtures and empowers children and adults diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, through educational, life skills and vocational training, residential, case management, recreational, family support and health care services. Heartshare affiliates include The Heartshare School, which offers quality education and therapies to children with autism, Heartshare Wellness, which provides critical health services to those with developmental disabilities and case management to those with chronic conditions, and Heartshare St. Vincent’s Services (HSVS), which supports children, adults and families living in crisis due to experiences with poverty. Since its founding in 1914, Heartshare has expanded its reach to over 100 program sites in Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island, as well as to 61 of the 62 New York counties through energy grants to low-income families. Heartshare is proud that 90% of all revenue goes directly to its programs and services. Heartshare is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children and is a Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity. For more information, visit http://www.heartshare.org/. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @heartshare and like us on Facebook.
About the Role

Job Details

Job Location: McKinley IS259 Beacon,7301 Ft Hamilton Pky,Brooklyn,NY,11228 - Brooklyn, NY 11228
Position Type: Internship
Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Salary Range: $1.00 - $1.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Any

The Volunteer position is responsible for providing educational, recreational, and\or any services to youth and families. The Volunteer position is also for Co-Locators that are responsible for enhancing available services at our program. All volunteers\Co-locators must complete a Co-locator space form, a co-locator agreement form, and must complete all required screenings. 

All Co-locators are automatically part of the Advisory Board and should be invited to Cornerstone meetings accordingly.

Qualifications


  • High School diploma preferred.
  • Flexibility to work P/T hours per week is required.

HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to Leaves@heartshare.org.  


About Heartshare


Who WE ARE:

For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.

To learn more about HeartShare, please visit our website at www.heartshare.org or Follow us on Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Facebook

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HeartShare Human Services of New York nurtures and empowers children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Key Skills
Educational ServicesRecreational ServicesYouth ServicesFamily ServicesCommunity EngagementVolunteer CoordinationProgram SupportFlexibility
Categories
Social ServicesEducation