YOGA UNION VOLUNTEER
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a work in progress
Karma Yoga, or the Yoga of Selfless Service, is one of the fundamental
practices of the Yoga tradition. The Yoga Union Volunteer Page offers
you a way to easily find an outlet for your desire to help others.
We are also in the process of developing a volunteer program of Yoga
For The Homebound. We will be looking for volunteers for that as well,
and help in establishing links to New York organizations serving the
homebound. One of the best ways we can volunteer is by bringing Hatha
Yoga and Meditation to schools, hospitals, prisons and other organizations.
Please let us know if you are already involved in such a project and
we will list it. Many small, unofficial organizations exist at the
local level without a web site or official name, but which may need
volunteers or which you would simply like us to know about.
Meanwhile, take
a moment to see if there is anything you would like to do, or make
a contribution to. If your favorite organization is not listed, send
us the information so that we can include it here (yogaunion@nyc.rr.com)
VOLUNTEER AND CHARITY RESOURCE LISTING:
helping.org
Helping.org is an easy-to-use, one-stop online resource designed to
help people
find volunteer and giving opportunities in their own communities and
beyond.
http://www.helping.org
National Assistance
League
This umbrella association lists information on 28 local Volunteer
Centers working on community service projects throughout the US.
http://www.nal.org
Volunteer Center National
Network
Enter your ZIP code on the web site to find the address and telephone
number of the center nearest you that matches your availability and
interests.
http://www.volunteerconnections.org
NEW YORK
World Trade Center
In the aftermath of the World Trade Center attack, a new organization
has sprung into existence dealing directly with issues related to
it. Its website is http://www.groundhero.org.
You may also call 646.483.8629.
Yoga to Help Heal
www.yogatohelpheal.org
Food
City Meals on Wheels
http://www.citymeals.org/html/volunteer_now.html
Gods Love We Deliver
http://www.godslovewedeliver.org
Housing
Habitat for Humanity International
Brings families and communities in need together with volunteers and
resources to build decent, affordable housing.
http://www.habitat.org/
Housing Works
594 Broadway, Suite 700
New York, NY 10012
Phone: (212) 966-0466
Fax: (212) 966-0869
TTY users call (212) 925-9560
E-mail: smith-caronia@housingworks.org
http://www.housingworks.org
Schools [in progress]
Teen Volunteering
http://dmoz.org/Kids_and_Teens/Teen_Life/Volunteering_and_Service/
Mayor's Office, Volunteer
Action Center
49-51 Chambers Street, Room 1231
New York, NY 10007
Phone: (212) 788-7580
Email: cfriedla@cityhall.ci.nyc.ny.us
Website: http://www.ci.nyc.ny.us/volunteer
Volunteer Referral
Resources In New York City
www.heartsandminds.org/linksnyc/volnyc.htm
Volunteer Referral
Center
161 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 889-4805
