Adam Kidan describes nonprofit organization, Volunteer New York, and their main goals when it comes to spreading awareness about volunteering around New York's surrounding counties.

1. V O L U N T E E R N E W Y O R K
A D A M K I D A N :

2. • Volunteer New York is a leading volunteer agency located in Westchester,
Putnam and Rockland counties that surround New York City.
• Volunteer New York believes that everyone has something to offer, no
matter where you stand in life or what your background is - there are always
ways you can help.

3. • Volunteer New York’s
mission is to “inspire,
mobilize, and equip
individuals and groups to
take positive action to
address pressing
challenges, support
nonprofits and strengthen
the quality of life in our
community,” (volunteerne
wyork.org).

4. • Thus, this nonprofit organization runs on volunteerism in its
surrounding communities by encouraging community members to
serve while building character, bonding with others, and developing
strong leadership skills.

5. • Through organized projects, Volunteer New York is able to
help communities grow in a variety of ways.
• In 2014, over 240,000 hours of community service were
devoted to 500 different nonprofit organizations, collectively
raising more than $7.2 million.

6. • The organization
is now known as
one of the top ten
Regional
Volunteer Centers
in New York State
and runs a
plethora of
programs where
you can register
as a volunteer.
• Some of the
programs
affiliated with
Volunteer New
York are…

7. D I S A S T E R P R E PA R E D N E S S
• Disaster Preparedness
Programs, which provides
communities with
information on how to
respond to emergency
situations through disaster
relief planning.
• This includes mobilizing
volunteers to volunteer at
times of extreme need.

8. L E A D E R S H I P
W E S T C H E S T E R
• Leadership Westchester is
a nine month learning
program that prepares
volunteers to be highly
knowledgeable and
passionate about gaining
leadership positions so
they can have a positive
impact on their
communities.

9. J O B R E A D I N E S S
T H R O U G H
V O L U N T E E R I S M
• Job Readiness Through
Volunteerism (JRTV) is designed
to increase awareness of the
value of volunteerism on
resumes for those looking for
jobs.
• This program uses Volunteer
Coaches that have had a
multitude of experience in the
field in order to help job seekers
prepare for entering the job
market and increasing their
overall confidence.

10. • For more information about Volunteer New York,
make sure you check out their website here ,
where you can find out about volunteering in
their surrounding communities.