Volunteer

Got time? Spend it with Spence-Chapin.

The enthusiasm and dedication of many helping hands can touch hundreds of children in need, whether living right here in New York or thousands of miles away in orphanages overseas.

There are many ways to help our efforts to provide permanent homes to children.

Registry Wish Lists: Organize a Drive

Thanks to our active schedules, our donations closet is growing bare. Help us restock by organizing a drive to collect new clothing, shoes, developmental toys, blankets and other supplies desperately needed by children living in orphanages overseas. Or, donate baby essentials like formula, diapers and new car seats to Spence-Chapin's waiting babies who are in care while their birth parents make a permanent plan for them. To view our "Wish Lists," click on the links noted below.

• Items for Waiting Babies: http://www.toysrus.com/registry and use the "Search By:" feature. Toggle to "Registry #" and input number 48300823.
• Items for Children in Orphanages on Target.com

Please contact Gina Pariani, coordinator of Program Development & Humanitarian Aid at 212-360-0276 or gpariani@spence-chapin.org with any questions. Donations are tax deductible, and items can be conveniently shipped directly to Spence-Chapin for immediate use. Thanks in advance for your help!

Volunteer Opportunities

We have a number of opportunities for those interested in volunteering at Spence-Chapin. Projects vary and time commitments are flexible.

• Event Support
• Phone-a-thons and Fundraisers
• Administrative Support
• Creative Support (e.g. graphic design, writing)
• Grassroots Community Outreach

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please complete an application. You may also contact us with questions at 212-360-0275 or Volunteer@spence-chapin.org.

Become an Interim Care Provider

Our private infant care program provides a safe and loving caregiver for a baby giving the birth parents time they may need after delivery to make a decision about the baby's future. The interim care program assures the baby is well cared for during this period.

Families are needed to provide temporary care in their home for infants until they are placed with an adoptive family or returned to their birth parents. Please contact Amy Silverman at 212-360-0266 or amy.silverman@spence-chapin.org.

Download a brochure here.

Who Volunteers At

Spence-Chapin?

Paula Grande says, “I began volunteering at Spence-Chapin several years ago when I found myself with a few free hours each month. I'm so grateful to S-C for making our daughter's adoption possible and feel it's important to give back, when possible. Nonprofits, such as S-C, rely on volunteers to share skills and talent that they would not normally be able to afford. The flexibility in S-C's volunteer opportunities is ideal, thus increasing the possibilities of my being able to help out. Most importantly, I've met many interesting and engaging people, both S-C staff and fellow volunteers, and look forward to renewing contact with them when we work on projects together.”