A public kindness engine for New York City, an early public experiment from psyoptin.com. The engine finds and prepares; people bring judgment and action.
ManhattanFree event Show up: Inwood Hill Park Forest Restoration
Inwood Hill Park · 2026-10-10 9:00 am
A real free NYC Parks event in Manhattan. Manhattan reads joy today (Hopeful, +0.1); loudest local story: “Driver Arrested Nearly 10 Months After Upper West Side Cyclist, 78, Was Killed on Riversi…” (I Love the Upper West Side); 1854 311 calls in a day, led by illegal parking.
ManhattanVolunteer opening Sign up for one shift: Project Assistant Intern · Lighthouse Guild International
Volunteer Resources Department administers the volunteer recruitment, screening and interviewing, orientation, training and education, placement and referral, retention and recognition processes for…
An ongoing volunteer opening in Manhattan from the city's NYC Service list.
ManhattanOrganization Ask what they need this week: Hope Community Inc
Hope Community, Inc. is a community-based not-for-profit affordable housing organization. Founded in 1968, the organization also enriches the lives of the people who live and work in East Harlem and…
A community organization in Manhattan, named in the city's own registry. The registry's website column is unreliable, so this links to a search for the name. One call or email, then do one thing from their answer.
BrooklynFree event Show up: Arts, Culture & Fun: Sugar Skull Art Workshop
Herbert Von King Park · 2026-10-10 11:00 am
A real free NYC Parks event in Brooklyn. Brooklyn reads pride today (Hopeful, +0.1); loudest local story: “ICE SHOOTING: Mamdani says talks with Trump failed to free man wounded by agents who fire…” (Brooklyn Paper); 2822 311 calls in a day, led by illegal parking.
BrooklynVolunteer opening Sign up for one shift: Receiving Deliveries on Mondays.{Trinity Human Services Corp} · Trini…
Would you like to spend some of your spare time to help at the food pantry? Trinity zhumans Services Corporation is seeking for volunteers who can help to receiving deliveries on Mondays. We are open…
An ongoing volunteer opening in Brooklyn from the city's NYC Service list. That list's website column is unreliable, so this links to a search for the organization's name.
BrooklynOrganization Ask what they need this week: Junior League of Brooklyn
OUR VALUES: Hands-on Volunteer Service We provide the community with knowledgeable volunteers. Leadership Our members are trained leaders in the community. Training We develop leadership, communicati…
A community organization in Brooklyn, named in the city's own registry. The registry's website column is unreliable, so this links to a search for the name. One call or email, then do one thing from their answer.
QueensFree event Show up: Dubos Point Wildlife Sanctuary Wetland Cleanup
Dubos Point Wildlife Sanctuary · 2026-10-10 10:00 am
A real free NYC Parks event in Queens. Queens reads pride today (Hopeful, +0.1); loudest local story: “Queens man charged with sex abuse of 12-year-old girl may have other victims: cops” (QNS); 1855 311 calls in a day, led by illegal parking.
QueensVolunteer opening Sign up for one shift: Social Media and Marketing Strategist · Life Vest Inside
Life Vest Inside is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated & goal oriented intern to come onboard the Life Vest Inside team as a Social Media & Marketing Strategist. As a member of the team, you will…
An ongoing volunteer opening in Queens from the city's NYC Service list. That list's website column is unreliable, so this links to a search for the organization's name.
QueensOrganization Ask what they need this week: Project Hope Charities Inc.
On September 2007, a group of individuals who have worked in New York City low income neighborhoods saw that the greatest struggles in the area were Poverty, Hunger, Education, Health Awareness and Y…
A community organization in Queens, named in the city's own registry. The registry's website column is unreliable, so this links to a search for the name. One call or email, then do one thing from their answer.
BronxFree event Show up: Forest Fridays: Volunteer Forest Restoration at Van Cortlandt Park
Van Cortlandt Park · 2026-10-09 9:00 am
A real free NYC Parks event in Bronx. Bronx reads fear today (Frightened, -0.4); loudest local story: “ICE SHOOTING: Mamdani says talks with Trump failed to free man wounded by agents who fire…” (Bronx Times); 1514 311 calls in a day, led by illegal parking.
BronxVolunteer opening Sign up for one shift: Senior Socialization-Give a senior a reason to smile! · Jewish Commun…
Visit with a senior in your community for one hour a week and make a world of a difference!
An ongoing volunteer opening in Bronx from the city's NYC Service list. That list's website column is unreliable, so this links to a search for the organization's name.
BronxOrganization Ask what they need this week: Invisible Child
Invisible Child understands that the cycle of intergenerational involvement in the criminal justice system can be broken if social, economic and educational inequities are addressed. Our work begins…
A community organization in Bronx, named in the city's own registry. The registry's website column is unreliable, so this links to a search for the name. One call or email, then do one thing from their answer.
Staten IslandFree event Show up: Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
Conference House Park · 2026-10-09 11:00 am
A real free NYC Parks event in Staten Island. Staten Island reads sadness today (Even, 0.0); loudest local story: “JD Vance uncertain Fort Hood shooter’s execution will be livestreamed” (SILive); 75 311 calls in a day, led by illegal parking.
Staten IslandOrganization Ask what they need this week: Louie's Legacy Animal Rescue
MISSION Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue is a positive, professional 501c3 rescue organization that helps our community and shelter partners save more animals, more quickly by rescuing them, temporarily…
A community organization in Staten Island, named in the city's own registry. The registry's website column is unreliable, so this links to a search for the name. One call or email, then do one thing from their answer.
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