Every day, Services for the UnderServed (S:US) works to ensure that New Yorkers facing the greatest challenges have the opportunity to build lives filled with dignity, purpose, and possibility. But we don’t do this work alone—our volunteers are important contributors that turns our mission into real, life‑changing impact.
When you volunteer with S:US, you’re not just giving your time. You’re strengthening communities, uplifting neighbors, and helping create a more equitable New York City. Whether you’re planting in our Urban Farms® from April through October, wrapping gifts for families during the holidays, teaching a skill you love, or joining a Community Day with friends, your contribution fuels hope and opens doors for thousands of people across the city.
There’s a place for everyone in this work: individuals, families, corporate teams, community groups, and anyone ready to make a difference. Team volunteer activities typically last half a day (3-4 hours), involve groups of 5-20 people, and take place year-round.
Dive in, get inspired, and become part of a volunteer community that believes in the power of compassion and collective action.
Please fill out our Volunteer Application to let us know your interest or contact [email protected].
📅 Upcoming Volunteer Events
Join fellow New Yorkers in hands‑on, high‑impact volunteer experiences throughout the year. Bring friends, family, coworkers — everyone is welcome.
🌞 Community Days
Want to volunteer alongside other like-minded New Yorkers? Come to a Community Volunteer Event and bring your friends and family! Join us to transform a supportive housing garden into a vibrant community space by volunteering at our April 18 garden renovation event.
🤝Team Projects
Perfect for corporate groups, clubs, and community organizations looking to make a collective impact. These projects strengthen teams while strengthening communities.
✨Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities for Individuals
If you have a skill to share or a few hours to give, ongoing volunteer roles allow you to build meaningful, consistent connections with the people we serve. This list is just a starting point, reach out to explore more.
📩 Ready to get involved? Contact [email protected].
We are grateful to all our volunteers for supporting our community. Volunteers work alongside staff to provide additional support to the people we serve. From corporate groups and community-based organizations to individual contributors, we appreciate every single person who adds value to our work. Volunteers help wrap presents for our Holiday Gift Project, teach participants how to apply for jobs, lead yoga classes and other wellness events, work in the gardens with Urban Farms, and more. All these activities are essential to helping individuals and families served by S:US lead full and enriched lives.
List of corporate groups that have recently volunteered with S:US:
Alliant
Allstate
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
BMO
Campari
Dattner
Diageo
Difference Card
Diligent
Euroclear
Everly Talent
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
FreeWheel
FS Insurance Brokers of New York
Goldman Sachs
Healthix
NY Housing Conference’s Rising Leaders Network (RLN)
NYC Service
Softchoice
Soloh Partners
Starbucks
STO Building Group, includes Structure Tone and Driscoll
Tandym Group
Whitecap
