How You Can Help

At Trinity, we believe we can make our community a better place by working together. Individuals, teens, families, and groups are welcome to volunteer with us; no experience is required. 

Get involved: National Volunteer Week is April 20–26, 2025

Put your faith into action by volunteering with Trinity! In celebration of National Volunteer Week, which shines a light on the people and causes that inspire us to serve, we thank all who have contributed to strengthen our community. Interested in lending your time, talent, or voice to make a difference? Check out the opportunities below and contact Helen He, Trinity’s program and volunteer coordinator, at Volunteer@TrinityChurchNYC.org to get started. 

Current Opportunities 

Guide shoppers at Compassion Market

Serve at our biweekly food pantry, which provides free groceries to our Lower Manhattan neighbors.

Serve Compassion Meals 

Distribute free grab-and-go meals, offered in front of Trinity Church seven days a week.

Support Trinity’s AIDS Walk Team 

Trinity is committed to supporting neighbors impacted by HIV/AIDS. Get involved by helping our team meet its goal for the annual AIDS Walk New York, which will be held on Sunday, May 18. The AIDS Walk helps sustain lifesaving HIV/AIDS services by GMHC and other tri-state organizations. Learn more at TrinityChurchNYC.org/AIDSWalk.   

Join a group 

At Trinity, service and community go hand in hand. Join a community group and not only will you find your people, you’ll discover new ways to serve together. Find a group that speaks to you.

Learn more about service opportunities at Trinity and our partner organizations across the city

What You Need to Know 

Trinity is committed to keeping our parish and community safe. Volunteers are required to meet the following requirements: 

Orientation 

All volunteers must attend an orientation session facilitated by Trinity staff. 

Background Check 

To create a safe and welcoming space for everyone, background checks (investigative consumer reports) are mandatory for volunteers who work closely with children, teens, and vulnerable adults. 

Investigative Consumer Report FAQs 

We offer these additional training opportunities for our volunteers: 

Safe Church Training 

This training teaches participants to recognize the signs of sexual abuse and the behavior of sexual perpetrators, to respond to those signs and behaviors when they are observed, and offers screening information to help stop abuse before it happens. 

MinistrySafe Sexual Abuse Awareness 

Trinity requires all participants who will have direct contact with minors and other vulnerable populations to complete MinistrySafe Sexual Abuse Awareness training before participating in our volunteer program. This training equips staff and volunteers to better understand the risks of child sexual abuse. 

Mental Health First Aid Training 

This training teaches the skills needed to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges, as well as how to provide someone initial support until they are connected with appropriate professional help. Workshops include programs for adults and youth in English and Spanish.