“Bright Light has made it much easier for me to find volunteering events. There are so many options in NYC, and it can be overwhelming finding a place to volunteer. Ever since I found Bright Light, whenever I want to volunteer, I can find something easily. As I mentioned earlier, it’s easy to get caught up in our lives, but volunteering gave me another level of purpose. I feel that I am now able to uplift my community even more and use the privileges that I have.” - Sadia B

“Moving to a new city can feel a bit overwhelming, so I was looking for ways to meet people and feel more connected to the city. My partner and I also set a personal goal to volunteer 100 hours together this year, and Bright Light has made it so much easier to actually make that happen. No more abandoned New Year's resolutions!!” - Kaylee H

Testimonials

“Bright Light has made volunteering a consistent part of my life. I know I’ll have at least one event each month to look forward to, and I’ve grown more aware of both the resources available to New Yorkers in need and the scale of food insecurity in the city.” - Morgan F

“Volunteering with Bright Light has really changed my perception and outlook on life. It feels fantastic to walk away from the events and know I’ve spent the last sixty minutes doing something entirely for someone else. The events have spurred me to adopt a mindset focused on gratitude. They encourage me to accept that even when my week is hectic and everything is going “wrong,” I’m so fortunate to be in the situation I am in and to live in this lovely city.” - Sekai