Giving Tuesday
#GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement designed to harness the power of collective action to advance philanthropy and volunteerism.
Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference. In anticipation of #GivingTuesday, A Chance In Life sharing the many different ways you can support our mission and improve the lives of thousands of children and families in 11 countries around the world.
We all have gifts to give. Whether you give us your time through volunteering, give us your network through hosting an awareness-generating event, or give us your platform by spreading our message, you can give a chance in life a child in need this #GivingTuesday.
Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference. In anticipation of #GivingTuesday, A Chance In Life sharing the many different ways you can support our mission and improve the lives of thousands of children and families in 11 countries around the world.
We all have gifts to give. Whether you give us your time through volunteering, give us your network through hosting an awareness-generating event, or give us your platform by spreading our message, you can give a chance in life a child in need this #GivingTuesday.
How to Host an Awareness Event
One of the most impactful gifts you can give to A Chance In Life is the gift of connecting our organization to your network. By hosting an awareness event or tabling event in your workplace or school, you can help A Chance In Life reach new and diverse audiences of potential supporters. As they join our family of benefactors and friends through their own acts of philanthropy and volunteerism, A Chance In Life is able to reach increasing numbers of at-risk and marginalized young people around the world.
A Chance In Life has prepared all the materials you need to host a tabling or awareness event, available for download here. All you need to provide is the physical space (workplace breakroom; office lobby; school cafeteria or student center; your living room; etc), a few key talking points, and a group of friends or colleagues who have interest in learning about education, leadership development, gender equality, good food and nutrition, and workforce development opportunities for some of the most marginalized children and young people around the world.
A Chance In Life has prepared all the materials you need to host a tabling or awareness event, available for download here. All you need to provide is the physical space (workplace breakroom; office lobby; school cafeteria or student center; your living room; etc), a few key talking points, and a group of friends or colleagues who have interest in learning about education, leadership development, gender equality, good food and nutrition, and workforce development opportunities for some of the most marginalized children and young people around the world.
Volunteer Opportunities
A donation of time is an especially valuable gift for any nonprofit organization with limited financial resources. Nonprofit organizations like A Chance In Life rely on volunteers to fulfill our mission, and their generosity ensures we can allocate as many dollars as possible to our programs and beneficiaries.
Fall/Winter 2022
Free Market Food Pantry (in person, Staten Island):
Each week on Tuesday, A Chance In Life hosts a Food Pantry at our New York City program, located at 1100 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island. Through this program, we serve approximately 125 households per week, providing nutritious foods, along with winter coats, books, toys, and other items. This program is also a critical opportunity for members of the Staten Island community to learn more about A Chance In Life and the programs we offer. By engaging with us through the Free Market Food Pantry, community members build trust and feel comfortable sending their children to participate in our youth leadership programs and utilizing our other services.
Volunteers are needed each week to assist with the Free Market Food Pantry. Volunteer opportunities include:
- translators (Spanish - English and Cantonese - English) to assist clients navigate the pantry
- set up and break down
- stocking the pantry
- assisting clients/answering questions
- greeters/floaters
The Pantry takes place from 1-3pm on Tuesdays each week. Volunteers are typically asked to arrive at 12pm to assist with set up and participate in a brief orientation.
Youth Programming (in person and virtual, Staten Island):
Youth leadership, education and empowerment is core to the mission of A Chance In Life, and we provide after school programming, as well as summer intensive programming, throughout the year to young people to fulfill this mission. Volunteers are needed to speak to young people on a variety of topics including: financial literacy and management; networking; resume writing and interview and workplace skills; personal branding; STEM job opportunities; and more.
The next cohort of after school programming will begin in early December.
Special event volunteers (in person and remote opportunities, various locations)
Throughout the year, A Chance In Life hosts special events and fundraisers to bring attention and financial resources to support our programming. Volunteers are needed to ensure these events are run successfully and efficiently. Volunteers are needed to assist before the event with securing auction donations, and during the event with guest check in, silent auction, in room and in donations.
Toy Drive (virtual)
Join us in spreading cheer and goodwill this holiday season! More than ever, families are trying to make ends meet due to the pandemic and the economy. Please help us ensure that children served by A Chance In Life around the world and here in New York City have gifts for the holidays by participating in our Toy Drive. Volunteers are needed to:
- Solicit and collect new, wrapped gifts for children ages 5-12, for distribution at our New York City program on December 3
- Solicit and collect financial donations to support the purchase of gifts for children ages 4-20 in our programs in Latin America and Italy.
Content creation/graphic design volunteers (virtual and in person, Manhattan)
A Chance In Life creates graphic and visual materials to support recruitment efforts for programs, report to supporters on the successes of our programs, and amplify our messaging on social media. Volunteers with graphic design experience are needed to assist with the creation of visual materials, including posters, flyers, newsletters, and more.
There are many ways to volunteer with A Chance In Life. To learn more or sign up, contact office@achanceinlife.org.
Free Market Food Pantry (in person, Staten Island):
Each week on Tuesday, A Chance In Life hosts a Food Pantry at our New York City program, located at 1100 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island. Through this program, we serve approximately 125 households per week, providing nutritious foods, along with winter coats, books, toys, and other items. This program is also a critical opportunity for members of the Staten Island community to learn more about A Chance In Life and the programs we offer. By engaging with us through the Free Market Food Pantry, community members build trust and feel comfortable sending their children to participate in our youth leadership programs and utilizing our other services.
Volunteers are needed each week to assist with the Free Market Food Pantry. Volunteer opportunities include:
- translators (Spanish - English and Cantonese - English) to assist clients navigate the pantry
- set up and break down
- stocking the pantry
- assisting clients/answering questions
- greeters/floaters
The Pantry takes place from 1-3pm on Tuesdays each week. Volunteers are typically asked to arrive at 12pm to assist with set up and participate in a brief orientation.
Youth Programming (in person and virtual, Staten Island):
Youth leadership, education and empowerment is core to the mission of A Chance In Life, and we provide after school programming, as well as summer intensive programming, throughout the year to young people to fulfill this mission. Volunteers are needed to speak to young people on a variety of topics including: financial literacy and management; networking; resume writing and interview and workplace skills; personal branding; STEM job opportunities; and more.
The next cohort of after school programming will begin in early December.
Special event volunteers (in person and remote opportunities, various locations)
Throughout the year, A Chance In Life hosts special events and fundraisers to bring attention and financial resources to support our programming. Volunteers are needed to ensure these events are run successfully and efficiently. Volunteers are needed to assist before the event with securing auction donations, and during the event with guest check in, silent auction, in room and in donations.
Toy Drive (virtual)
Join us in spreading cheer and goodwill this holiday season! More than ever, families are trying to make ends meet due to the pandemic and the economy. Please help us ensure that children served by A Chance In Life around the world and here in New York City have gifts for the holidays by participating in our Toy Drive. Volunteers are needed to:
- Solicit and collect new, wrapped gifts for children ages 5-12, for distribution at our New York City program on December 3
- Solicit and collect financial donations to support the purchase of gifts for children ages 4-20 in our programs in Latin America and Italy.
Content creation/graphic design volunteers (virtual and in person, Manhattan)
A Chance In Life creates graphic and visual materials to support recruitment efforts for programs, report to supporters on the successes of our programs, and amplify our messaging on social media. Volunteers with graphic design experience are needed to assist with the creation of visual materials, including posters, flyers, newsletters, and more.
There are many ways to volunteer with A Chance In Life. To learn more or sign up, contact office@achanceinlife.org.
