If you like to give back, have fun, and meet new people, you have come to the right place. Met Council has volunteer opportunities for all ages and interests, and has enabled hundreds of dedicated individuals to get involved on the ground floor of New York City by helping people where they need it most.

Flip through photos and watch videos of past volunteer events to find out what Met Council volunteers enjoyed the most from their experiences.  

Volunteer Appreciation
Met Council honored four of our most outstanding volunteers and gave thanks to all those who donate their time to us at a dinner and awards ceremony on June 22nd at the Soho Photo Gallery.

The Marvin Cohen Volunteer of the Year Award went to Amy Scissons, a branding and marketing volunteer; the Most Dedicated Award went to Manhattan Jewish Experience, a Jewish young professionals group; the Leadership Award to our Food for Life and MVP Committees; and the Most Creative Award to Laurie Cagnassola and Katie Jehenson for their free yoga class for low-income seniors.  Six volunteers, Saul Ackerman, Laurie Cagnassola, Michael Gutierrez, Louis Kramberg, Amy Scissons and Frederick Shapiro received the Presidential Award.  Saul Ackerman and Barbara Weinstein received the Comptroller Award.

Check out photos from the event>>