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Opportunities for Kids (Young Hearts) & Families

There are so many ways to support our mission through volunteerism and we understand the importance of getting kids involved with philanthropy at a young age. We work with families, student and community groups, troops and more who want to volunteer. To find out about Thanksgiving volunteering, please click here.

Who are Young Hearts?

Young Hearts are youth (middle school and under) who, along with their schools, peer groups, and/or families, engage in God’s Love volunteerism, philanthropy, events and education.

Need More Information?

View our FAQs and other helpful information on our Volunteer FAQs & Resources Page.

Or feel free to contact our Young Hearts team via email at younghearts@glwd.org or reach out to our Volunteer Department at at 212.294.8158.

Photo of a volunteer holding up a sign created by a child for their Thanksgiving volunteer shift.

Throughout the holiday season

Create Signs for Our Volunteer Delivery Drivers

Help our volunteer drivers make deliveries in style this holiday season by drawing "Delivery Volunteer at God's Love We Deliver" signs for their dashboards.

Email volunteer@glwd.org to get involved.

Third Friday of Every Month

Field Trip Friday

Want to show your class of students one of the largest kitchens in NYC? Look no further, and bring them to God's Love for Field Trip Friday! Students will tour our kitchen and rooftop garden, and get a chance to put their nutrition knowledge to use with a fun in-house worksheet.

Projects are tailored to the age of the group.

Email volunteer@glwd.org to schedule your field trip.

First Sunday of Each Month

Crafting Love at God's Love

Young folks can decorate birthday cards and other holiday cards for our clients. No artistic experience required -- just a whole lotta love.

Email volunteer@glwd.org to schedule your shift.

Opportunities for High School Students

High School Students

Van assisting is reserved for those 18 years of age and older. Individuals age 13-15 are permitted to work in Meal Kit Assembly and/or Kitchen, but MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Individuals age 16 and 17 can volunteer unaccompanied in Meal Kit Assembly/Kitchen Projects. However, all those ages 13-…

Watch Our Young Hearts in Action at our Young Hearts Friend Fest: Ice Cream Social

We felt truly sprinkled with so much love at our inaugural Young Hearts Friend Fest: Ice Cream Social on September 19, 2022! It was an absolute delight to be surrounded by a community of young philanthropists dedicated to helping our neighbors living with life-altering illness at the one-of-a-kind Museum of Ice Cream. The sweet event brought together our Young Hearts for fun activities, activations, lots of laughs, and heaps of ice cream! Highlights included birthday card decorating for our clients, face painting, custom spray painted hats by Michael Kors, and the sprinkle pool.

The evening wouldn’t have been possible without Host Committee Members: Drew Barrymore, Lili Buffet, Nell Diamond, Stacey Bendet Eisner, Gillian Hearst, Colby Mugrabi, and Organizing Committee members: Board of Trustees members Susan Etess and Rod Winterrowd, Kristi Ribbecke, Board members Danielle Segal, Marshall Sprung, and Katy Williamson, and Mona Swanson. Thank you to our generous sponsors alice + olivia, FAO Schwarz, Michael Kors, Saks, Simon & Schuster, Supergoop, and Tubby Todd Bath Co.

Watch our Young Hearts in Action at our Holiday Party!

Our Young Hearts came together for an exuberant holiday celebration featuring kid-friendly cooking demonstrations from cookbook author and New York Times food writer Melissa Clark and Culinary Council members Chef Amanda Freitag and Pastry Chef Natasha Pickowicz. Children learned new cooking techniques, met new friends, and found their inner chef in all three sessions. Adults enjoyed light bites from Murray’s Cheese and Chef Amanda Freitag’s new line of Freitag Chef’s Cocktails.

Get Engaged in "Crafting Love" just like Mish & Mash!

Need More Information?

View our FAQs and other helpful information on our Volunteer FAQs & Resources Page.

Or feel free to contact our Young Hearts team via email at younghearts@glwd.org or reach out to our Volunteer Department at at 212.294.8158.

12.5.22 / Community

Ending the Year with Young Hearts Full of Cheer

Our Young Hearts came together for an exuberant holiday celebration featuring kid-friendly cooking demonstrations from cookbook author and New York Times food writer Melissa Clark, Chef Amanda Freitag, and Pastry Chef Natasha…

11.29.22 / Community

Giving Hope and Fostering Community through Fashion

As God’s Love kicks off the season of giving back, we are excited to announce the launch of the Willa Placket Top from alice + olivia. Fashion designer, founder, and Chief Executive Officer of alice + olivia Stacey Bend…

11.24.20 / Community

Zeke and the Piggy Bank

When Zeke and his mom Cammie received their government stimulus check in the mail this summer, they knew that there were hundreds of New York City organizations who could use those funds to help care for those in need. Zeke, …

10.30.20 / Clients

Stephanie Stays Positive with Meals that Heal

Stephanie is a born and bred New Yorker. She is from a lineage of strong, positive people, and raised by a single-dad. Though she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a young girl, she did not let that condition hold her back…

5.5.20 / Nutrition

Physical Activities for Kids

Wondering how to keep your kids entertained AND active during COVID-19? The activities we’ve listed below are fun for kids… and the whole family! Let us know which ones you try! …

12.9.19 / Events

2019 Young Hearts Cookie Decorating Party

God’s Love We Deliver was thrilled to host our 4th Annual Young Heart Holiday Cookie Event last night in the God’s Love We Deliver kitchen. We welcomed our largest group ever consisting of many of our supporters and their won…