Kids for Community FAQs

1. What is the Kids for Community Search Engine?
2. Who provides the Kids for Community Search Engine?
3. What kinds of volunteer opportunities are listed on the Kids for Community Search Engine?
4. If I am interested in a volunteer opportunity, who do I contact?
5. I know about an organization with opportunities for young people. What should I do?
6. How do you choose what's featured in the Community Spotlight?
7. Can I give feedback on Kids for Community or my volunteer experience?
8. How can I help support Kids for Community?
9. What if I have other questions?

1. What is the Kids for Community Search Engine?

The Kids for Community Search Engine is a free website for young people looking to make a difference! It was created to help young people find volunteer opportunities in New York City, and provide educators with service learning tools and ideas. Before using Kids for Community, please read the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy to understand our privacy practices and your responsibilities as a user.

2. Who provides The Kids for Community Search Engine?

Children For Children Foundation (CFC) provides the Kids for Community Search Engine, with generous support from individuals and organizations including Gary Silberberg, Veronica Ho, and Perry Capital, The Hecksher Foundation for Children, and Renegade Marketing. CFC is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help young people develop a sense of social responsibility through volunteering and giving.

3. What kinds of volunteer opportunities are listed on The Kids for Community Search Engine?

All kinds! Many different organizations register to post youth volunteer opportunities on Kids for Community. When they do this, we ask them to give a contact name, phone number, and description of the opportunity including the volunteer requirements. The opportunity gets posted if it seems appropriate, but you and your family should find out as much as possible about the volunteer opportunity and organization to make sure that it's right for you. Remember that a parent, teacher or other adult should always go with you whenever you first meet with an organization.

4. If I am interested in a volunteer opportunity, who do I contact?

Contact the organization that you're interested in, using the contact information given in the volunteer listing. Ask a parent, teacher or other adult to help you.

5. I know about an organization with opportunities for young people. What should I do?

Tell them about Kids for Community! You can also call us at (212) 708-0200 or email kc@childrenforchildren.org and we'll be happy to get in touch with them.

6. How do you choose what's featured in the Community Spotlight?

We look for something that's fun, current, or inspirational. We enjoy receiving pictures and stories of volunteer experiences. Let us know about your volunteer experience or a deserving organization in the community and we might feature it in the Community Spotlight!

7. Can I give feedback on Kids for Community or my volunteer experience?

Yes. We would love to hear from you! You can use our feedback form or email us at kc@childrenforchildren.org.

8. How can I help support Kids for Community?

Adults can make a donation by clicking here.

9. What if I have other questions?

For questions about a posted volunteer opportunity, please contact the listed organization directly. For questions about Kids for Community, email us at kc@childrenforchildren.org or call (212) 708-0200.