The Volunteer Referral Center (VRC) is a service organization that serves both the needs of nonprofit agencies and volunteers. As a matchmaker VRC matches volunteers with nonprofit agencies in NYC that need them.

VRC has a unique approach. Since our volunteers participate in a free one-on-one interview with one of our counselors we have a perfect picture of their interests and skills. This way we can make sure that the needs of your agency and the volunteer match. VRC maintains a database with the volunteer needs of all our agencies.

Each year we provide approximately 2,500 referrals to over 275 New York non-profit agencies.

Let VRC help your organization! Let us find volunteers for you too.

FEATURED EVENTS

VOLUNTEERING IS AGELESS

Want to help people in need? Gain and/or improve job skills? Give something back? Or, want to feel good about yourself while meeting new peolple and keeping busy?

Volunteering can be all of the above. The Volunteer Referral Center and Health Advocates for Older People are partnering with representatives from several nonprofit agencies for an informational seminar designed just for you.

DATE: Thursday, May 3, 2012

TIME: 2:00 to 4:00 PM - with light refreshments

LOCATION: The Church of the Transfiguration, One East 29th Street Subways 6, N or R to 28th Street

Some interesting facts:

Volunteers live longer! Volunteer opportunities are boundless.

Many agencies seek volunteers who bring the wisdom and expertise of maturity. Come and listen to our panel of diverse volunteer experts; hear of the broad range of opportunities; talk with interviewers and take that first step in the always fulfilling world of volunteerism.

RSVP as soon as possible to reserve a place: VRC 212 889-4805

For Agencies: THE ADVANTAGES OF USING VRC
Some reasons why it makes sense to sign up with VRC:

• VRC sends pre-selected volunteers: since our counselors spend personal time with the volunteer, they better understand their needs and capabilities. A referral made by us means a volunteer more likely to fit in, be happy, stay with you, and succeed.
• We prepare volunteers: during the interview we discuss your agency and the type of volunteer job you offer. VRC volunteers arrive ‘one step ahead’ since they are committed and have a better understanding of your mission and services.
• Low fee won’t stress your budget: VRC requests only a nominal one-time registration fee from new agencies, far less than placing even one classified advertisement.
• A new source of volunteers: we may get volunteers in our office who are not aware of your organization. If they are a fit for your agency we will make sure they get to know you.
• Our volunteers made the first step: by contacting VRC for an appointment and coming to our office for an interview, our volunteers show commitment to volunteering. They made the first step, and are likely to make the next step too.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN MORE?

Please contact us if you feel we can help your non-profit agency with your volunteer program. Call us at 212-889-4805 or use the online form below.