Volunteer New York!

What Volunteer New York! does

Volunteer New York! (legally Volunteer Service Bureau of Westchester, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1950 and headquartered in Tarrytown, New York. It operates as a regional volunteer connector for Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam counties in the Lower Hudson Valley, serving three primary constituencies: individual volunteers seeking service opportunities, local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations needing volunteer capacity, and corporations building employee engagement and CSR programs. The organization's core offering is the HandsOn Connect-powered platform at volunteernewyork.org, a searchable database of volunteer opportunities from 300+ local nonprofits, supplemented by personalized volunteer placement consultations, nonprofit capacity-building services, and signature community events including MLK Day of Service, 9/11 Days of Service, and the Volunteer Spirit Awards breakfast. The product portfolio includes specialized programs: Leadership Westchester (leadership development since 1996), RSVP of Westchester (an AmeriCorps Seniors program for adults 55+ launched 1972), RISE (inclusive volunteering for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities), Volunteer New Rochelle! (city-specific partnership launched 2016), and a Nonprofit Board Development Boot Camp.

The business model is a diversified nonprofit funding stack rather than a commercial revenue model. Revenue derives from individual donations (including a voluntary $25/$60 first-time registration donation and a $750 GivingTuesday Community Champions gift level), corporate sponsorships across four Corporate Champions tiers (Transforming, Mobilizing, Inspiring, Facilitating), event-based fundraising through the Volunteer Spirit Awards, and government grants including Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) funding for RSVP, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services support, Westchester County grants, and NY State Office for the Aging funding. Foundation support includes the Taft Foundation for RISE. Volunteer New York! is one of 133+ Points of Light Global Network affiliates across 38 countries, providing access to national volunteer mobilization campaigns and best practices. Distribution combines a self-serve digital platform (24/7), human-mediated volunteer placement consultations, dedicated corporate partnership outreach (Director of Corporate Partnerships Jennifer Machuca), and earned media through lohud and The Journal News. The organization serves 35,000+ local volunteers, 1,000+ seniors through RSVP, and distributes a newsletter to 23,000+ subscribers annually.

Name

Volunteer New York!

Legal name

Volunteer Service Bureau of Westchester, Inc.

Website

https://volunteernewyork.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Volunteer Matching Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Federated Giving Organizations (e.g., United Way-type) (BPAGAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE), Volunteerism, Service-Learning & Community Service (EDALAHAG), Education & Teaching Volunteer Programs (EDAIAGAD), Disaster Relief & Humanitarian Aid Volunteering (EDAIAGAF), Rare Disease & Special Needs Support Organizations (BPAGACAM)

Keywords

• Volunteer matching services
• Nonprofit capacity building
• Corporate volunteer programs
• Community service events
• Senior volunteer programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tarrytown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting the mission. Volunteer New York! is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID: 13-6165593). Donations help maintain public services and resources for volunteers, nonprofits, and community partners.
2. Corporate Sponsorships and Corporate Champions: Corporate partners sponsor programs, events, and initiatives. Corporate Champions program at multiple tiers (Transforming, Mobilizing, Inspiring, Facilitating) with varying sponsorship levels. Gift of $750 supports specific program outcomes.
3. GivingTuesday Community Champions Campaign: Annual GivingTuesday fundraising campaign with Community Champions hat campaign. $750 gift level with premium benefits including hat, media coverage, professional headshot, and networking event access.
4. Volunteer Spirit Awards Event: Annual fundraiser attended by 550+ community leaders. Revenue from sponsorships, journal ads, ticket/table sales, and individual donations during the event.
5. First-Time Volunteer Registration Donation: Voluntary one-time tax-deductible donation requested upon volunteer registration: $25 for individuals, $60 for groups. Helps cover program costs for the community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Volunteer New York! is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit volunteer connector organization that operates a HandsOn Connect-powered online database to match individual volunteers with hundreds of nonprofit opportunities across Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam Counties in New York's Lower Hudson Valley. The organization delivers specialized programs (Leadership Westchester, RSVP of Westchester for adults 55+, RISE for adults with I/DD, Nonprofit Board Boot Camp, Corporate Volunteer Programs) and mobilizes tens of thousands of volunteers annually through signature days of service (MLK Day, 9/11 Days of Service) and the annual Volunteer Spirit Awards.

Product overview

Volunteer New York! operates as a volunteer connector organization serving Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam Counties in New York's Lower Hudson Valley. The organization functions as a unified platform combining volunteer matching technology with a portfolio of specialized programs. The core platform enables volunteers to search opportunities and nonprofits to post openings, distributed through AllForGood.org and Neighborhood for Good. The program portfolio includes: Leadership Westchester (leadership development), RSVP of Westchester (55+ adult volunteer program under AmeriCorps Seniors), RISE (inclusive volunteer opportunities for adults with I/DD), Volunteer New Rochelle! (localized community engagement), and Nonprofit Board Development Boot Camp (board training). Corporate services support employee volunteer program development. Signature annual events include MLK Day of Service, 9/11 Days of Service, and the Volunteer Spirit Awards recognition breakfast. The organization also provides nonprofit partner services including site visits, newsletter exposure to 23,000+ subscribers, and volunteer recognition programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Volunteer New York! Platform Volunteer connector platform powered by HandsOn Connect that enables individuals to search and match with local nonprofit opportunities and lets 501(c)(3) nonprofits post opportunities and manage volunteers across Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam counties. Free for volunteers to use; free for nonprofits to register and post opportunities.
• Leadership Westchester Cohort-based leadership development program cultivating community leaders through training, panel discussions, and networking, with support from M&T Bank and the Westchester Library System.
• RSVP of Westchester AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer program connecting adults 55+ with local service opportunities in Economic Opportunity, Education, Healthy Futures, and Veterans impact areas, with recognition, transportation reimbursement, and recruitment/matching services.
• RISE (Readiness thru Integrated Service Engagement) Inclusive volunteer program connecting adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD) to community service opportunities, supported by the Taft Foundation and delivered in collaboration with the Westchester Institute for Human Development (WIHD).
• Volunteer New Rochelle! Localized community engagement partnership with the City of New Rochelle showcasing year-round volunteer opportunities and hosting annual events such as the New Rochelle Parks Clean-Up Weekend.
• Nonprofit Board Development Boot Camp Training program preparing individuals for nonprofit board service, covering governance, fiduciary responsibilities, and best practices, with a Board Member Request Form connecting candidates to nonprofit partners.
• Corporate Volunteer Programs B2B service helping companies develop employee volunteer programs, including customized days-of-service, participation in signature events, and Corporate Champions sponsorships, led by the Director of Corporate Partnerships.
• MLK Day of Service Annual community day of service honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through coordinated volunteer projects in Mount Vernon and Edgemont.
• 9/11 Days of Service Annual commemoration of September 11th through volunteer service projects including meal packing, park clean-ups, and youth-focused activities.
• Volunteer Spirit Awards Annual volunteer recognition breakfast held during Global Volunteer Month honoring extraordinary volunteers and groups across Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam counties, attended by 550+ community leaders.
• Nonprofit Partner Services Services for registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits including opportunity posting, volunteer matching, site visits, newsletter exposure to 23,000+ subscribers, and access to corporate volunteers and signature programs.
• Hats Off to Community Champions (GivingTuesday Campaign) Annual GivingTuesday fundraising campaign featuring a premium hat designed by Spectrum Designs, with a $750 gift level that includes hat, media coverage, professional headshot, and networking event access.
• The Orange Book Guide to Volunteerism Comprehensive free guide to local volunteerism in Westchester, Putnam, and Rockland Counties, made possible with support from PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35,000+ volunteers mobilized annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and support.

• Points of Light Global NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer New York! is one of over 133 Points of Light Global Network affiliates, the largest volunteer connector network in the world spanning 38 countries. The core mission is to inspire, equip and mobilize people to take action that changes the world. This affiliation provides access to resources, best practices, national volunteer campaigns, and the Points of Light Engage opportunity search platform.
• Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCNCS is the federal agency that administers AmeriCorps Seniors programs including RSVP. RSVP of Westchester is a program of CNCS and is sponsored locally by Volunteer New York!. The volunteer actions of 350 RSVP members focus on Economic Opportunity, Education, Healthy Futures, and Veterans impact areas.
• Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRSVP of Westchester is supported by the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services. Funding enables the program to provide recognition, transportation reimbursement, and recruitment/matching services for volunteers age 60+.
• Westchester CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport from Westchester County has enabled Volunteer New York! to expand volunteer recruitment and capacity-building for nonprofits throughout the county. Individual members use county communications tools to share volunteer initiatives with constituents.
• M&T BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerM&T Bank provides generous support for Leadership Westchester program. As a corporate champion, they help enable the leadership development program that has been building community leaders since 1996.
• The Westchester Library SystemcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupport for Leadership Westchester program, helping provide library resources and community access for the leadership development initiative.
• PKF O'Connor Davies, LLPsupportGTM or Marketing PartnerMakes the Orange Book Guide to Volunteerism possible through their generous support. The Orange Book is a comprehensive free resource for volunteerism in the region.
• City of New RochellecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to operate Volunteer New Rochelle! program showcasing year-round volunteer opportunities that enrich residents' lives and support local nonprofits. Founded in 2016.
• AllForGood.orgsupportTechnology or IntegrationNational partner through which volunteer opportunities posted on Volunteer New York!'s website automatically appear in the AllForGood.org search engine and through Neighborhood for Good (State Farm initiative).
• Spectrum DesignssupportGTM or Marketing PartnerCreates the premium Volunteer New York! hats for the GivingTuesday Community Champions campaign. Designed and manufactured to specification for the annual fundraising initiative.
• The Journal News/lohudcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner for GivingTuesday campaigns and volunteer recognition. Provides coverage showcasing community champions' commitment and volunteer impact in lohud and The Journal News.
• Corporate Champions (Various)supportGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal corporations and businesses that support Volunteer New York!'s mission through the Corporate Champions program at various tiers (Transforming, Mobilizing, Inspiring, Facilitating). These companies champion volunteer power as part of their core philanthropic values.
• WIHD (Westchester Institute for Human Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Volunteer New York! to offer a 10-month leadership development program for young adults with developmental disabilities, with accommodations for various learning needs in a small group cohort.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Points of Light: Global nonprofit parent network of 133+ volunteer connector affiliates, including Volunteer New York!. Directly comparable as the umbrella organization with overlapping mission to inspire and mobilize volunteers; serves as both partner and broader-incumbent comparable.
• HandsOn Network: Network of local HandsOn volunteer action centers under Points of Light focused on day-of-service mobilization. Directly comparable model of community-based volunteer mobilization and corporate days of service; operates across multiple U.S. cities rather than a single region.
• United Way: Federated network of local United Way chapters mobilizing volunteers and distributing grants to community nonprofits. Comparable as a community intermediary aggregating volunteer engagement, corporate partnerships, and grantmaking — though significantly larger and broader in scope than Volunteer New York!.

Emerging players

• DoSomething.org: Youth-focused nonprofit driving volunteer and civic action campaigns. Comparable in mobilizing young volunteers through digital campaigns and service events, though operating nationally and targeting youth specifically rather than Volunteer New York!'s all-age regional model.
• Catchafire: Skills-based volunteer matching platform connecting professionals with nonprofits for pro bono engagements. Comparable in the volunteer connector category but differentiated by skills-based/pro bono focus versus Volunteer New York!'s broader community-service matching across Westchester/Rockland/Putnam.
• AmeriCorps: Federal agency administering national service programs including AmeriCorps Seniors, which directly funds Volunteer New York!'s RSVP program. Comparable as a service mobilization entity and key funder; not a market competitor but a structural counterparty whose funding decisions shape Volunteer New York!'s scale.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: National nonprofit mobilizing volunteers as mentors for youth. Comparable as a volunteer-driven nonprofit operating a structured volunteer-nonprofit matching model, though focused on a single use case (mentoring) rather than Volunteer New York!'s broad connector role.

Direct peers

• VolunteerMatch: Largest national online volunteer matching platform connecting volunteers with nonprofit opportunities. Closely comparable in core volunteer-connector function and target audience, but operates at national scale and primarily digitally, in contrast to Volunteer New York!'s regional, hybrid service model.
• Idealist: Global nonprofit platform for volunteering, internships, and jobs in the social-impact sector. Comparable as a digital volunteer connector serving similar individual and nonprofit audiences, though Idealist spans the U.S. and internationally rather than a single tri-county region.

Others

• 211: Free, confidential information and referral service connecting people to local health and human services. Comparable as a community resource and referral intermediary, though focused on social services navigation rather than volunteer matching; potential ecosystem partner for nonprofit referrals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/volunteernynow
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/volunteernynow
• Instagraminstagram.com/volunteernynow

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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