Volunteer opportunities include the 5K Run, Festival Info Booth, Kids Space, and Parade, with additional events on evenings during the preceding week.

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Annual Art Auction Benefit

Sat, 29 Aug

Volunteer roles include tech support, guest check-in and check-out, art handling and hanging, art wrapping, and raffle ticket sales. Volunteers must attend one training session before the event and the event itself, held one evening in October from 17:30 to 22:00. The exact date was not finalized.

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Volunteer Gardening

Sat, 29 Aug

Volunteer gardeners are welcome on Saturday mornings. No gardening experience is needed, and children accompanied by a parent are welcome.

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Greenmarket Volunteer Opportunities

Sat, 29 Aug

Volunteer at market information tents, answer customer questions, educate shoppers about food sources, conduct cooking demonstrations, and help plan promotional events.

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Gowanus Canal Conservancy Volunteer Workdays

Sat, 29 Aug

Work outdoors on gardening and composting activities. Experience is not required, and family and high school community service opportunities are available.

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Friendly Visits

Sat, 29 Aug

Visit a matched frail or homebound senior for companionship and assistance with very light household tasks or projects. Visits are flexible and require 1 to 2 hours per week for 6 months.

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Medical Escort Program

Sat, 29 Aug

Help clients travel to and from medical appointments using Access-a-Ride, subways, buses, or car services. This is suitable for volunteers with weekday flexibility and does not require a long-term commitment.

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Kings County Tennis League Mentoring

Sat, 29 Aug

Mentor children on the tennis court. On-court volunteers commit to two Saturdays per month from May through September and attend two preseason training sessions. Previous tennis experience is helpful but not required.

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Mighty Mutts Adoption Drive

Sat, 29 Aug

Sit with dogs at the adoption drive, socialize and walk dogs, and spread the word to the public. Volunteers are asked to complete two three-hour shifts per month.

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Robert Carroll connects local residents with volunteer opportunities across New York City, including museum visitor services, disaster relief, immigrant support, arts education, and neighborhood improvement. His community guide helps people find meaningful ways to lend a hand.

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