Give a second chance, Volunteer!
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the Bookstore Cafe
The Housing Works Bookstore Cafe is powered by a vibrant community of volunteers who sort books, manage our cafe, and staff concerts, readings, and other special events.
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Client Programs
Volunteers interested in working directly with HIV-positive New Yorkers can be placed in a variety of Housing Works client service programs. The shared learning that occurs between client and volunteer creates an empowering bond for all involved.
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Thrift Shops
Volunteers at our seven Housing Works Thrift shops lend their time, dedication and personal style to New York City’s premier home for vintage treasures.
Community Stories
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Norma Reinhardt Mascarotti, Thrift Shops Volunteer
“I had worked all my life and still wanted to be involved in something.” -
Jill Devoe, Volunteer
“It makes sense to let people be themselves and be human and get basic care.”
