Opportunities From: Bright Light

Volunteer: Care Kit Assembly @ Pier 57

Where: Pier 57 25 11th Ave, New York, NY 10011  

9/17: Daffodil Classroom
We’re creating Care Kits for New York Edge, giving students access to everyday essentials right at their programs. New York Edge works to close the opportunity gap by providing after-school and summer programs that support academics, wellness, confidence, and leadership for thousands of NYC students.
10/9: Daffodil + SeahorseSpecific donation site to be announced closer to date! 11/24: Seahorse ClassroomSpecific donation site to be announced closer to date!

Please enter on 15th Street, stay on the ground floor

Volunteer Role: Join us to create care kits for our neighbors in need!  

By signing up for this event, you are reserving your spot. If you can no longer attend, please email us at least 24 hours before the event so we can offer your spot to someone on the waitlist.

Heads up! We'll be snapping some photos and videos at this event to share the Bright Light magic—if you'd prefer not to be included, just let us know when you arrive.

Program: Care Kit Assembly

Where: Pier 57 25 11th Ave, New York, NY 10011  

9/17: Daffodil Classroom
We’re creating Care Kits for New York Edge, giving students access to everyday essentials right at their programs. New York Edge works to close the opportunity gap by providing after-school and summer programs that support academics, wellness, confidence, and leadership for thousands of NYC students.
10/9: Daffodil + SeahorseSpecific donation site to be announced closer to date! 11/24: Seahorse ClassroomSpecific donation site to be announced closer to date!

Please enter on 15th Street, stay on the ground floor

Volunteer Role: Join us to create care kits for our neighbors in need!  

By signing up for this event, you are reserving your spot. If you can no longer attend, please email us at least 24 hours before the event so we can offer your spot to someone on the waitlist.

Heads up! We'll be snapping some photos and videos at this event to share the Bright Light magic—if you'd prefer not to be included, just let us know when you arrive.

Program: Care Kit Assembly

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 10011

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Sandwich Making @ Pier 57

Volunteer Description: Join us as we come together as a community to prepare sandwiches for local shelters and pantries!

Timing: 7pm - 8pm

Location: Pier 57, 25 11th Ave @ 15th Street, New York, NY 10011

9/18: Daffodil Classroom

Heads up! We'll be snapping some photos and videos at this event to share the Bright Light magic—if you'd prefer not to be included, just let us know when you arrive.

Program: Sandwich Making

Volunteer Description: Join us as we come together as a community to prepare sandwiches for local shelters and pantries!

Timing: 7pm - 8pm

Location: Pier 57, 25 11th Ave @ 15th Street, New York, NY 10011

9/18: Daffodil Classroom

Heads up! We'll be snapping some photos and videos at this event to share the Bright Light magic—if you'd prefer not to be included, just let us know when you arrive.

Program: Sandwich Making

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 10011

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Citymeals on Wheels

Event Timing:  9 AM - 11 AM

Event Address: Encore - 239 West 49th Street 

Volunteer Role: Volunteers will be assisting kitchen team with assembling cold packs (juice, milk, fruit and bread) and plating food into trays and sealing for homebound meal recipients.

By signing up for this event, you are reserving your spot. If you can no longer attend, please email us so we can offer your spot to someone on the waitlist.

Please sign up on Citymeals official site below as well. Both forms are needed for tracking purposes. 

https://citymeals.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/brightlight#_=_

Program: Citymeals on Wheels

Event Timing:  9 AM - 11 AM

Event Address: Encore - 239 West 49th Street 

Volunteer Role: Volunteers will be assisting kitchen team with assembling cold packs (juice, milk, fruit and bread) and plating food into trays and sealing for homebound meal recipients.

By signing up for this event, you are reserving your spot. If you can no longer attend, please email us so we can offer your spot to someone on the waitlist.

Please sign up on Citymeals official site below as well. Both forms are needed for tracking purposes. 

https://citymeals.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/brightlight#_=_

Program: Citymeals on Wheels

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 10019

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Monday Night Hospitality

Timing: 5:15pm - 8pm 

Location: Upper East Side (exact location will be sent after confirmation) 

Volunteer Role: Food packaging and meal service to over 400 neighbors in need each week. 


Program: Food Service

Timing: 5:15pm - 8pm 

Location: Upper East Side (exact location will be sent after confirmation) 

Volunteer Role: Food packaging and meal service to over 400 neighbors in need each week. 


Program: Food Service

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 10075

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Bowery Mission | Breakfast Shift

Timing: 6:45am - 8:15am

Location: Bowery Mission - Tribeca @ 90 Lafayette Street New York, NY 10013

Volunteer Role: Serve Breakfast to Neighbors in Need! Seeking enthusiastic volunteers to lend a hand in serving up hot meals, giving out pastries, pouring fresh coffee, and offering a warm welcome to the residents that stay the night at our Tribeca Campus.

Please note, you must sign up on Bowery Mission's website as well to confirm your spot as both sites are needed for tracking purposes! 

https://vhub.at/brightlighttbm

** Please note, this link will be active a month from the volunteer date

Program: Food Service

Timing: 6:45am - 8:15am

Location: Bowery Mission - Tribeca @ 90 Lafayette Street New York, NY 10013

Volunteer Role: Serve Breakfast to Neighbors in Need! Seeking enthusiastic volunteers to lend a hand in serving up hot meals, giving out pastries, pouring fresh coffee, and offering a warm welcome to the residents that stay the night at our Tribeca Campus.

Please note, you must sign up on Bowery Mission's website as well to confirm your spot as both sites are needed for tracking purposes! 

https://vhub.at/brightlighttbm

** Please note, this link will be active a month from the volunteer date

Program: Food Service

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 10013

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Sandwich Making @ Henry St Settlement

Location: Dale Jones Burch Neighborhood Center at Henry Street Settlement - 269 Henry Street, New York, NY 10002 (Manhattan) 

Timing: 7pm-8pm

Event Objective: Make sandwiches for Henry Street's CONNECT program which is a health and wellness program that serves our most vulnerable adult communities with mental health care, help finding housing, and employment support.

Program: Sandwich Making

Location: Dale Jones Burch Neighborhood Center at Henry Street Settlement - 269 Henry Street, New York, NY 10002 (Manhattan) 

Timing: 7pm-8pm

Event Objective: Make sandwiches for Henry Street's CONNECT program which is a health and wellness program that serves our most vulnerable adult communities with mental health care, help finding housing, and employment support.

Program: Sandwich Making

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 10002

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Community Happy Hour | Halloween Goodie Bags

When: Wednesday, October 29th from 6:30pm-8:30pm

Where: Vig Bar 12 Spring St, New York, NY 10012

Volunteer Task: Celebrate spooky season with us at a Community Happy Hour! While you mingle with other volunteers, help put together Halloween Goodie Bags for children facing homelessness and food insecurity.

Program: Bright Light Social

When: Wednesday, October 29th from 6:30pm-8:30pm

Where: Vig Bar 12 Spring St, New York, NY 10012

Volunteer Task: Celebrate spooky season with us at a Community Happy Hour! While you mingle with other volunteers, help put together Halloween Goodie Bags for children facing homelessness and food insecurity.

Program: Bright Light Social

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 29, 2025

Zip Code: 10012

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Sandwich Making @ ReThink Food

Timing: 7:00pm-8:00pm

Location: 116 W Houston St, New York, NY 10012

Program: Sandwich Making

Timing: 7:00pm-8:00pm

Location: 116 W Houston St, New York, NY 10012

Program: Sandwich Making

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 10012

Allow Groups: No