Become a Greeter.

If you are a proud New Yorker, enjoy meeting people from around the world—and want to volunteer on your own schedule—Big Apple Greeter is for you!

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Here’s how it works.

Greeters:

  • Take up to six (6) visitors on an informal, unscripted walk through neighborhoods the Greeter knows well.

  • Are paired with visitors, based on their own schedule, language, neighborhoods, knowledge, and interests.

  • Share personal stories and favorite spots.

  • Promote New York’s diversity, going anywhere in the five boroughs.

  • Proudly show the hidden places that New Yorkers love and visitors may not find in tourist books.

  • Need not know another language, but it’s a plus and a great way to use your language skills.

  • Enjoy a healthful stroll with potential new friends.

  • Make the world a little smaller and a happier place to live.

To fill out an application to become a Greeter, click here.

Other Volunteer Opportunities

If you love New York, but prefer to be a behind-the-scenes volunteer, Big Apple Greeter offers many rewarding opportunities in our lower Manhattan office. Volunteers coordinate Greeter visits, work on fundraising and marketing efforts, write and design publications, and take on other jobs that support our work. And some opportunities allow you to work remotely from home.

New Yorkers with Disabilities

Big Apple Greeter welcomes New Yorkers with disabilities to volunteer as Greeters or in a behind-the-scenes role. Greeters meet with visitors, who may themselves have a disability, and share their knowledge of New York City. Sometimes the experience includes showing a visitor how New York City is an accessible destination for everyone. Our office at 1 Centre Street is ADA compliant.

Want to know more?

Just email opportunities@bigapplegreeter.org or call us at 212-669-8198. We’re happy to answer any questions you may have or help you identify a volunteer opportunity that’s right for you.  

Volunteer opportunities are open to everyone without regard to race, ethnicity, color, creed, country of origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.