Volunteer or Intern With Us

The Fortune Society’s volunteers and interns support our mission and make valuable contributions to our work!

Our volunteers and academic interns serve in in-person opportunities, the majority of which are located at our Long Island City Service Center during the hours of 9 AM -6 PM, Monday through Friday. We welcome applicants with justice involvement. Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old.

In the application, you may choose up to three programs you would like to apply to and can add additional information about any other service interests you may have. It can take up to a month or more for us to review your application, and not all applicants will be contacted for an interview. All volunteers and interns must complete onboarding paperwork, online training and a volunteer orientation. Some programs require a background check and/or additional training.

We encourage you to keep checking our website for updates and new opportunities. Thank you for your interest in serving at The Fortune Society!

Volunteer Opportunities
Internship Opportunities

“Interning at Fortune is wonderful. I’m gaining real-life work experience in a nurturing environment and making a huge difference in people’s lives. I would never have it any other way.”

- Hannah Kavanagh Communications and Journalism Intern

ALL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

DEPARTMENTS

Digital Equity Assistance Volunteer

Location:
In-Person – 29-76 Northern Blvd., Long Island City, NY
Department:
Digital Equity

Position Summary:

Please see full description HERE. If you are selected to interview after submitting your application, you will need to present a resume and cover letter.

VOLUNTEER
Food Distribution Volunteer

Location:
Castle Gardens (625 W 140th St, Harlem)
Department:
Food and Nutrition

Position Summary:

Please see full description HERE. If you are selected to interview after submitting your application, you will need to present a resume and cover letter.

VOLUNTEER
Dining Room Volunteers

Location:
Castle Gardens (625 W 140th St, Harlem) -OR- Long Island City Service Center (2976 Northern Blvd, Long Island City)
Department:
Food and Nutrition

Position Summary:

Please see full description HERE. If you are selected to interview after submitting your application, you will need to present a resume and cover letter.

VOLUNTEER
Mock Interview Volunteer

Location:
In-Person – 29-76 Northern Blvd., Long Island City, NY
Department:
Employment Services

Position Summary:

Please see full description HERE. If you are selected to interview after submitting your application, you will need to present a resume and cover letter.

VOLUNTEER

ALL INTERNSHIP OPENINGS

DEPARTMENTS

Housing Specialist Intern

Location:
In-Person – 29-76 Northern Blvd., Long Island City, NY
Department:
Transitional Services

Position Summary:

Please see full description HERE. If you are selected to interview after submitting your application, you will need to present a resume and cover letter.

APPLY
Employment Services Department Generalist Intern

Location:
In-Person – 29-76 Northern Blvd., Long Island City, NY
Department:
Employment Services

Position Summary:

Please see full description HERE. If you are selected to interview after submitting your application, you will need to present a resume and cover letter.

APPLY
Funding Research Intern

Location:
Hybrid – 29-76 Northern Blvd., Long Island City, NY
Department:
Development and Communications

Position Summary:

Please see full description HERE. If you are selected to interview after submitting your application, you will need to present a resume and cover letter.

APPLY
Legal Public Policy Intern

Location:
In-Person – 29-76 Northern Blvd., Long Island City, NY
Department:
Policy

Position Summary:

Please see full description HERE. If you are selected to interview after submitting your application, you will need to present a resume and cover letter.

APPLY