When is Hands On New York Day?
What are the deadlines for participating in Hands On New York Day?
Who can participate in Hands On New York Day?
Is there a cost or fee to participate?
How do I register as a team?
Can we choose where we will work?
Do I have to be part of a team in order to participate?
Do I need to attend a New York Cares orientation in order to participate?
Can I participate in the event without registering?
Do I have to volunteer all day?
What happens if it rains?
Is lunch provided?
Why raise money for Hands On New York Day?
How do I fundraise for Hands On New York Day?
Where can I find my personal donation page?
How can I see who has sponsored me?
Why aren't all of my donors are showing up on the scroll mechanism?
Are my donors' contributions tax-deductible?
Why isn't the "Sponsor Volunteer" search finding a volunteer whom I know has registered?
I forgot my username and password.
What is Blackbaud?
Is my information secure?
Will Blackbaud put my name on various mailing lists?
Who can I contact if I have other questions?
When is Hands On New York Day?
New York Cares' annual spring day of service is on Saturday, April 24, 2010. Here's the schedule for the day:
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9:00 a.m. |
Registration |
| 9:30 a.m. |
Welcome, orientation, and project assignments |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Community revitalization begins |
| 12:30 p.m. |
Lunch - bring your own (unless otherwise directed) |
| 1:00 p.m. |
Back to work |
| 3:00 p.m. |
Clean-up, thank you, and goodbye |
What are the deadlines for participating in Hands On New York Day?
Please note: Team Leaders and Site Captains only need to attend one training session.
Who can participate in Hands On New York Day?
Anyone over the age of 12. Volunteers aged 12 - 17 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Youth Teams must be high school students aged 14 years and older and must be accompanied by an adult chaperone.
Is there a cost or fee to participate?
We're asking volunteers to pay a $20 registration fee to participate. This fee helps us defray the considerable cost that goes into this important day of service. The fee is not refundable or eligible for application toward fundraising prizes, even though the fee appears in your fundraising totals. The fee is deductible as a charitable contribution for income tax purposes to the extent allowed by law. Volunteers representing 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are eligible for a discounted fee. Please contact Damon Bolden at Damon.Bolden@newyorkcares.org or 212-402-1139 for details.
How do I register as a team?
A team is a group of 10-50 people who want to volunteer together. Teammates can be friends, family, coworkers, associates, or any combination of the above. Every team needs to appoint a Team Leader who will coordinate details for the team on and before the day. The team registration deadline is Friday, March 19.
Can we choose where we will work?
No. We place volunteers according to team size and site needs, so we ask you to be flexible with your site assignment and be willing to travel wherever your help is most needed. We will e-mail your site assignment by March 17.
Do I have to be part of a team in order to participate?
No. Most people volunteer with teams of family, friends, or coworkers, but individuals are always welcome. From the registration page, select ?Register as an Individual? and follow the instructions to join a team in the borough of your choice.
Do I need to attend a New York Cares orientation in order to participate?
No. This event is open to everyone, but we hope you'll attend an orientation to start volunteering year-round.
Can I participate in the event without registering?
Walk-ins are not permitted. We require all volunteers to pre-register so we can plan projects and provide enough supplies. The registration deadline is Friday, April 16, or when we reach capacity, whichever comes first.
Do I have to volunteer all day?
Yes. Projects have been carefully planned to accommodate the right number of volunteers to get the job done and leave sites looking beautiful and refreshed. If you leave early, we can't complete the work we committed to do.
What happens if it rains?
Hands On New York Day takes place rain or shine. Every site has a backup plan in case of inclement weather.
Is lunch provided?
No. All volunteers should bring a bag lunch unless your Team Leader tells you otherwise. Keep in mind that transportation and time constraints may make buying lunch nearby difficult.
Why raise money for Hands On New York Day?
New York Cares is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and relies on the generosity of donors to make our work possible. The money you raise for Hands On New York Day will create 11,000 volunteer projects serving 400,000 New Yorkers in need this year. Every dollar donated to New York Cares amounts to $6 in service to the community. If all volunteers raise $150 in honor of their service on Hands On New York Day, we could provide $4.5 million in service projects this year.
How do I fundraise for Hands On New York Day?
You will get your own customizable Web page upon registration that allows you to e-mail family, friends, and coworkers a direct link to your donation page. Friends and family can also donate by clicking "Sponsor Volunteer" on www.handsonnewyorkday.org and entering your name.
Where can I find my personal donation page?
The long URL that you received in your confirmation receipt takes you to your personal page. You can copy and paste this link into an e-mail to lead people directly to your page. You can also log in to ?My HQ? and click the ?My Webpage? tab.
How can I see who has sponsored me?
Log in to "My HQ" with the username and password you received when you registered. You can view your donor list from there.
Why aren't all of my donors are showing up on the scroll mechanism?
Your donors can choose whether or not they appear in the recognition scroll. Some may want to be anonymous.
Are my donors' contributions tax-deductible?
New York Cares is a 501(c) (3) organization, so all donations are tax-deductible. Our tax ID# is 13-3444193.
Why isn't the "Sponsor Volunteer" search finding a volunteer whom I know has registered?
The search is not case sensitive, but you must type in the first name or last name of the volunteer exactly as it's spelled. If you can't locate a volunteer whom you are sure has registered, e-mail handsonnewyorkday@newyorkcares.org.
I forgot my username and password.
Your username and password are case sensitive. Click here to request a reminder. If you still have problems, please e-mail handsonnewyorkday@newyorkcares.org.
What is Blackbaud?
Blackbaud is a company that provides an online event management and fundraising tool, which we use to manage the volunteer registration and fundraising for Hands On New York Day. Through this Web site you can register for the event, collect donations from family and friends, and communicate with your team.
Is my information secure?
Yes. Blackbaud has made every effort to protect your information. They use industry-standard SSL encryption techniques to make sure that your credit card information, passwords, and personal information travel securely over the Internet. They have also installed an encryption engine on their database server so that your data is securely stored.
Will Blackbaud put my name on various mailing lists?
Blackbaud, Inc. collects and maintains only personal information that is voluntarily submitted to them. Blackbaud will only share personally identifiable information with a third party if and when the individual submitting this information has permitted them to do so, or if they are required by law to do so. New York Cares, Inc. will also maintain a copy of your information. For more information, please read our Privacy Policy.
Who can I contact if I have other questions?
Please contact our Annual Events Department at 212-228-5000 or e-mail handsonnewyorkday@newyorkcares.org.
For corporate team inquiries contact:
Jennifer Gonzalez Goldschein, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
Tel: 212-402-1132, E-mail: Jennifer.Goldschein@newyorkcares.org
For civic and youth team inquiries contact:
Damon Bolden, Community Relations Manager
Tel: 212-402-1139, E-mail: Damon.Bolden@newyorkcares.org
For donation or fundraising information contact:
Pamela Trzop, Development Coordinator
Tel: 212-402-1137, E-mail: Pamela.Trzop@newyorkcares.org
For press inquiries contact:
Colleen Farrell, Senior Director, Marketing and Communications
Tel: 212-402-1103, E-mail: Colleen.Farrell@newyorkcares.org
For general information:
New York Cares | 214 West 29th Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10001
www.newyorkcares.org | info@newyorkcares.org | 212-228-5000
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