Stop meaning to. Start showing up.

Be There NYC matches you to a real volunteer opportunity in your neighborhood. Over text.

90% of Americans
want to volunteer.
Only 1 in 4
actually do.
Stanford Center on Longevity

The reason isn't apathy. It's the hassle. Be There NYC removes all of it. Text us what you care about, when you're free, and your neighborhood. We match you to a real, time-slotted opportunity nearby and send you a direct signup link.

How It Works
01

Text us.

Tell us what you care about, when you're free, and your neighborhood.

02

Get matched.

We find a real opening near you with a concrete time and place.

03

Show up.

Sign up directly with the org. They'll confirm you from there.