Individual Volunteers
Special Events
enCourage Kids Volunteers play an invaluable role in bringing our fundraising events to life and creating enjoyable experiences for our guests. Whether greeting attendees, assisting with registration, raffle sales or silent auctions, or helping with event set-up, our volunteers are vital to our mission. You can leave a lasting impression that inspires future support and deepens our impact. Join an event committee or sign up to help on the day of an event. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
Young Professionals Board
The Young Professionals Board (YPB) is a dynamic group of emerging leaders who serve as ambassadors for our mission—championing hospitalized children through fundraising, promotion, networking, volunteering, and general advocacy.
Joining the enCourage Kids YPB isn’t just volunteering. It’s becoming part of something bigger than yourself. It’s building a legacy of compassion, leadership, and impact—one child, one hospital, one moment at a time.
As a YPB member, you’ll play a hands-on role in supporting hospitalized children through fundraising, volunteering, and amplifying awareness for our mission. You’ll also gain access to a vibrant network of like-minded peers, leadership opportunities, and unique events that blend purpose with connection.
Office Support
Office Volunteers play a vital behind-the-scenes role in driving enCourage Kids’ mission forward. From helping to plan and prepare for fundraising events to performing essential donor research, updating our databases, and managing supplies, Office Volunteers help keep operations organized and efficient, freeing up staff time, strengthening donor relationships, and ensuring our programs run smoothly. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
FAQs
How do I sign up to become a volunteer?
To begin the registration process, please fill out our online application. Once your application has been received and reviewed, someone from enCourage Kids Foundation will reach out with more details.
How old do I have to be to volunteer?
For projects that take place in the hospital, at family outings, and for special events, volunteers must be at least 18 years old. For certain projects that take place outside of the hospital, for example, putting together goodie bags, volunteers can be younger than 18 years old.
Are volunteers subject to background checks?
Yes, to ensure the safety of our kids, enCourage Kids Foundation conducts background checks on all of our volunteers. Volunteers are not responsible for any costs or fees associated with background checks.
I’m sick, can I still volunteer?
If volunteering for a project that takes place in a hospital or hands-on with the children that we serve, we ask that volunteers not attend if they are sick. We do not want to risk any of the children contracting anything that may harm them.
Can I get the company that I work for involved?
Yes! Please check out our Community and Corporate Volunteering Page.
I have a question not addressed here. Who can I contact?
If you have additional questions, please contact Danielle Giorgetti at danielle@encourage-kids.org or 212-354-2878, ext 108.
