COVID-19 Volunteer & Donation Opportunities

Volunteer and Donation Opportunities

• NYC Vaccine for All: New Yorkers 5+ can make appointments at state-run mass vaccination sites. For a full list of eligible groups, visit the State's website. Eligible New Yorkers can find vaccination locations and make appointments online at vaccinefinder.nyc.gov or by calling 877-VAX4NYC for assistance in multiple languages. For the latest information, please consult the City’s Vaccine Command Center.


• The Health Department issued updated guidance on face coverings, one of the most critical tools to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The guidance recommends people over the age of two-years-old wear snug fitting masks with two or three layers of material to better prevent unfiltered air from passing through. Alternatively, New Yorkers may wear two masks, with a cloth face covering over a disposable mask.


• The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City is taking donations in support of New Yorkers affected by COVI9-19 through the Emergency Relief Fund.


• Help Now NYC Volunteer Opportunities: NYC is in need of both medical and non-medical volunteers to assist in COVID-19 efforts.


• New York Blood Center and Health + Hospitals are looking for plasma from people who have recovered from COVID-19, which can be used to help new patients. Visit nybc.org/covidplasma to schedule an appointment and donate.


• Help Now NYC offers assistance including a list of resources for those who may be unemployed due to COVID-19.


• NYC Economic Development Corporation offers opportunities for businesses to help source or make products needed for health care.


• NYC Supply Registration Form is available for suppliers interested in selling or donating to the City, including offers for medical spaces.


• NYC Emergency Management Share Your Space Survey is available to support the City's emergency operations and community outreach events.