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.
Current Opportunities
Pack Care Kits for the Seamen's Church Institute
Sunday, March 15, 1–3pm, Trinity Commons lower lobby
Help pack kits with food and other supplies for a nonprofit organization providing support to mariners and seafarers. Registration is at capacity.
Support Compassion Week
March 16–20
Celebrate our Compassion Ministries with special programs, including food, face painting, and a raffle during Compassion Market on Tuesday and Thursday.
To learn more and get involved, email Volunteer@TrinityChurchNYC.org.
Serve a Neighborhood Lenten Meal
Saturday, March 21, 10am–3pm, Church of the Intercession, 550 W 155th St, New York, NY
Serve our uptown neighbors a meal at Church of the Intercession. There will be opportunities to set up the space, greet guests, serve the meal, and clean up.
Register by March 16
Pack Care Kits with Trinity’s Prison Ministry
Sunday, March 22, 1–2pm, Trinity Commons lower lobby
Pack care kits for people experiencing incarceration on Rikers Island.
Register by March 16
Pack and Distribute Easter Groceries
Thursday, April 2, 8am–2pm, St. Paul’s Chapel
Pack and distribute free groceries, including fresh meat and produce, for neighbors who could use help putting an Easter feast on the table.
Register by March 30
Support the AIDS Walk
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 17. The AIDS Walk helps sustain lifesaving HIV/AIDS services by GMHC and other tri-state organizations. Learn more at TrinityChurchNYC.org/AIDSWalk.
Guide shoppers at Compassion Market
Serve at our biweekly food pantry, which provides free groceries to our Lower Manhattan neighbors. For more information, contact Volunteer@TrinityChurchNYC.org.
Serve Compassion Meals
Distribute free grab-and-go meals, offered in front of Trinity Church seven days a week. For more information, contact Volunteer@TrinityChurchNYC.org.
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.