Do you love New York City?
Then why not help visitors love it too?

If you love New York City , enjoy meeting people from around the world and would like to share a New Yorker's New York with visitors, Big Apple Greeter has just the volunteer opportunity for you!

Many first-time and even repeat visitors to our city are intimidated by its size. Big Apple Greeter volunteers welcome visitors to all five boroughs and show them that "the big city" really can have small town charm. Visitors request specific neighborhoods they'd like to see and Greeters personally walk them through neighborhoods, sharing personal stories and favorite spots only a New Yorker would know.

Our visitors express considerable interest in experiencing areas where New Yorkers live, work and shop. Big Apple Greeter encourages visitors to experience neighborhoods in Upper Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, as well as the more famous neighborhoods of Manhattan . Knowledge of any ethnic areas and off the beaten track neighborhoods is a plus. Knowledge of foreign languages or American Sign Language is also helpful.

If you prefer a "behind the scenes" way to share your enthusiasm for New York City , consider becoming a volunteer at our headquarters at 1 Centre Street in downtown Manhattan . Time commitments vary by position.

Opportunities at Big Apple Greeter headquarters include the following:

• Office Greeter (respond to inquiries from visitors)
• Coordinator (match greeters with visitors)
• Office Assistant
• Data Entry Assistant
• Special Projects Assistant (projects vary)

Our volunteers and visitors come from all walks of life, representing diverse nationalities, races, religions, beliefs, disabilities and sexual orientation.

More than 5 8 ,000 visitors from every state and 124 countries have gotten to know New York City through the eyes of Big Apple Greeter volunteers. Join us and show the world "what's not to love!" about New York !

Greeters are indemnified against personal liability for any acts conducted within the scope of these responsibilities; however, Big Apple Greeter is not responsible for activities outside these responsibilities. Therefore, if a Greeter exceeds these limitations, Big Apple Greeter is not liable.

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