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Volunteer Superhero for Kids in Need
ORGANIZATION: HUMBLE HEROES OF FDNY INC
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Volunteer for The Humble Heroes of FDNY by dressing as a superhero and joining us when we visit children in hospitals and special needs schools all over NY, NJ, and PA to brighten their day. We dress as famous superheroes and bring gifts to children facing life's toughest challenges. Visits typically last for 1 to 2 hours, plus travel time. We visit children in need throughout the year, once to twice per month. You can volunteer for as many visits as you'd like! A flexible work or school schedule is beneficial as most visits are weekday mornings. Apply here or send an email to hero@hhfdny.org to receive a Form for Prospective Volunteers. There's no greater feeling than knowing you brought some magiv and hope to children goign through difficult circumstances. Thank you!
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About HUMBLE HEROES OF FDNY INC
Location:
37 NEW DORP PLAZA, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306, US
Mission Statement
Humble Heroes is a group of committed volunteers joining forces to achieve one common goal - to lift the spirits of ill and grieving children. Disguised as the most famous heroes of our time, we visit local hospitals and grief centers, bringing joy to kids fighting life's injustices.
Description
In 2015, Robert Banome and his closest friends dressed as Power Rangers for a Halloween party where they engaged in conversation with a woman whose son had cancer and who said that a visit from the Power Rangers could brighten his day. This idea got the group’s wheels turning about how they could combine their enjoyment for donning costumes with their passion for making children smile. The excitement and joy from the children was contagious and spread to the group. They knew this was something they wanted to continue doing. Friends and family members began volunteering their costumes and their time to visit children in need wherever they could. Word about the visits spread through New York and New Jersey. Soon, the group was visiting children at hospitals and special needs schools on a monthly basis. The growing group called themselves The Humble Heroes. The Humble Heroes mission grew out of a small group of friends with Halloween costumes and big hearts. They proudly continue to recruit exceptional volunteers from different backgrounds, different careers and different skill sets. But they all share a common goal of lifting the spirits of children in need and spreading the message of volunteerism...all while dressed as the world’s most famous superheroes.
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
People with Disabilities
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
NY, NJ, PA, 10306
(40.572933 ,-74.12987 )
DATE POSTED
December 30, 2024
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 17
- Orientation or Training
- Events are approximately 2 hours long, once-twice per month. Come when you can.
- Flexible work or school schedule is beneficial. Must be sensitive to struggles children and their families are facing.