17th Annual New York Cares Day

New York Cares is looking for 8,000 volunteers to help paint a brighter future for thousands of New York City school children. Join us for a day of good, clean fun -- painting murals and classrooms, adding bright new line games to playgrounds, organizing libraries, and planting flowers -- to help create great learning environments at over 100 public schools throughout the five boroughs.

LEARN MORE 9:30 a.m.  –  3:30 p.m. (360 minutes of caring)

Volunteer: Conscious Consuming Discussion Series

Conscious Consuming recently launched a discussion guide on their website to make it easy to host local green living discussion groups.

LEARN MORE through Wednesday, December 31

Volunteer: Food Bank For New York City

Volunteers are essential at all levels of the Food Bank For New York City’s operations – from serving hot meals to New Yorkers in need at the Community Kitchen in Harlem to staffing at fund- and awareness-raising events! Every year, approximately 5,000 people volunteer their time and talents to help the Food Bank provide support for thousands of low-income New Yorkers. Opportunities are available for individuals and groups.

LEARN MORE through Wednesday, December 31

Catholics in New York, 1808-1946

Catholics in New York 1808-1946, on view May 16 through December 31, 2008, at the Museum of the City of New York, will explore the social and political history of the diverse group of people who established the formidable Catholic presence in New York.

LEARN MORE through Wednesday, December 31 10:00 a.m.  –  5:00 p.m. (420 minutes of caring)

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