Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer with the NYFC!

Welcome to the New York Friendship Circle — where your time and heart can make a world of difference. Join our community of dedicated volunteers and help create meaningful friendships with individuals with developmental disabilities. As a volunteer with the New York Friendship Circle, you’ll be a source of joy, confidence, and connection for our participants. Your presence has the power to brighten someone’s world — and transform your own.

Getting started is easy. Just complete the short Volunteer Application by clicking the link below. Then click the Class Sign Up link to choose the program(s) that you want to volunteer for. That’s it! Please arrive a few minutes before the program starts. We kindly ask for your commitment to the season, as our participants grow accustomed to their friends and rely on your consistent presence each week.

Volunteering with the New York Friendship Circle is more than giving your time — it’s building a more inclusive world through friendship. Thank you for stepping into a role that brings joy, connection, and purpose to both you and the lives you touch.