Green cities provide a mental health boost that lasts [theConversation.com]

Green is Great! See how living in a green urban area helps increase overall mental health! http://t.co/MwVlc5dVsU
— CityParksFoundation (@CPFNYC) February, 2014

Green cities provide a mental health 

boost that lasts

theConversation.com /Green-cities-provide-a-mental-health-boost-that-lasts-

It’s been established that enjoying green spaces in otherwise grey urban areas can lead to improved mental health for city-dwellers. But new research has revealed how surprisingly quickly those benefits appear, and how long they last.

Research from the University of Exeter’s European Centre for 
Environment and Human Health found that ...

New.York.Cares #VOLUNTEER 2014 Feb

New.York.Cares #VOLUNTEER  

2014

NEW YORK CARES DAY SPRING
We thank our #volunteers and NewYorkCares for the regular efforts to revitalize
Astoria Park, our green space heart.  <3  This of course is in addition to the
much needed care done by the NYCParks and staff.

Our cheers to each and all!

Thanks NY Cares !

www.newyorkcares.org/volunteer/volunteer_opportunities/search_projects

Getting Started

www.newyorkcares.org/volunteer/volunteer_opportunities/getting_started


Volunteers provide crucial services in every borough.

Here's how:

www.newyorkcares.org/getting-started

Getting Started

Start giving back in your community and make a difference.

STEP 1: CREATE AN ONLINE ACCOUNT

Get started by setting up your own New York Cares account. You will be able to use
this account to register for volunteer opportunities, view your upcoming projects, and
evaluate ones that you've already done!

STEP 2: ATTEND ORIENTATION

You can then learn more at your New York Cares orientation. We run dozens of orientations
every month throughout the city. At orientation, you'll learn how we work and what you
can do as a volunteer.

STEP 3: SIGN UP FOR A PROJECT

After you've been to orientation, you can get started signing up for projects.
Search online and find the best project for you!

PLEASE NOTE: You must be at least 18 years old to participate in New York Cares year-round volunteering.


See Feb 4 or Feb 18, March 4 or March 18 for possible orientation in Astoria, Queens.

NEW YORK CARES DAY SPRING

Join New York Cares in April , when 4,000 volunteers get to work cleaning up parks, 

community gardens, and public spaces throughout the city.

Take part in New York City's biggest spring cleaning event by joining more than 4,000 volunteers as we get our hands dirty in parks, community gardens, and public spaces throughout the city. Each spring, volunteers spend one Saturday removing invasive species, picking up litter, repainting benches, planting, and clearing out old growth from our urban green spaces. ...
Become a Team Leader by creating a team of 5 to 50 people, and then encouraging your friends, family, co-workers, or anyone else to join that team. Team Leaders will be able to select their sites in February.
New York Cares Day Spring will take place on Saturday, April 12th. Registration for individuals to participate in New York Cares Day Spring opens in February.

Registration for individuals to participate in New York Cares Day Spring is now
 open.  You can register online at www.newyorkcaresdayspring.org

New York Cares ::Volunteer Opportunities

 #volunteer