Adult Basketball League
Intergenerational Event: Build A Bear
Uptown Bears sent bear-making kits for participants from Camp Kulanu and New Beginnings Older Adult Center to create their very own special stuffed bear. Riverdale Y’s oldest campers had the opportunity to share what they learned about bears and guide participants through the bear-making process with care, creativity, and love. Seniors in our community to […]
January Volunteering Recap
From the Volunteer Director, Thank you to everyone who showed up for our MLK Day of Service. Your time, energy, and care made a real difference. The meal and diaper kits you packed are already reaching families who need them. That day was about more than assembling supplies. It was neighbors coming together, working side […]
Street Closures Near Riverdale Y
W 256th St is closed, Please Plan For DelaysATTN: W 256th between Riverdale Ave and Arlington Ave is closed due to ConEd repairs. No traffic is permitted up or down the hill. We urge you to walk or take public transit until further notice. If you are driving, W 259 is open in both directions. […]
Fall Festival Recap
This past Sunday, October 26, the Riverdale Y Sunday Market came alive for our annual Fall Festival — and this year, it truly felt like a vibrant town square. The market was buzzing with energy, featuring over 30 local vendors and community organizations, plus a full day of family fun. Kids had a blast with pumpkin […]
Fitness and Sports Programs During Early Voting and Election Day
Sunday, October 26 All sports programs are cancelled Pickleball is cancelled Monday, October 27 Fitness class will be held at the half-court Tuesday, October 28 – Friday, October 31 Morning fitness classes will take place in the Gymnasium Saturday, November 1 Facility is closed Sunday, November 2 All sports programs are […]
Early Voting at Riverdale Y
We’re proud to be an early voting site for elections here in New York City. Here is the early voting schedule, as set by the city election officials: Not sure if Riverdale Y is your polling site? Visit findmypollsite.vote.nyc
September Volunteering Recap at Riverdale Y
From the Volunteer Director, As the sweetness of Rosh Hashanah lingers, we now turn our focus toward October and the power of civic engagement. No matter what party you support, one truth remains: our community is stronger when we each take part in choosing our leaders. Riverdale Y is proud to serve as an early […]
Reciprocity with Shames JCC for High Holy Days
Shames JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown, NY has graciously offered reciprocity to Riverdale Y members on select days and times during the High Holy Day closures in October. When visiting Shames JCC, Riverdale Y members must present: Their Riverdale Y membership ID card or membership barcode in the Riverdale Y app Required guest forms completed in advance, […]
Shanah Tova from Riverdale Y
Next week, Jews around the world will celebrate Rosh HaShanah, the Jewish New Year. Many will eat apples dipped in honey, symbolizing our hope for a sweet year. The custom of eating apples on Rosh HaShanah was first mentioned in Machzor Vitry, an 11th-century prayer book that incorporates legal rulings, composed by Rabbi Simcha of Vitry, […]
Volunteer Dining Room Assistant (AmPark NORC)
Serve lunch to older adults in a neighborhood-based program where connection matters as much as the meal. Support meal service at our AmPark NORC site by helping set up, serve lunch, and clean up. This smaller-scale program provides both nourishment and community to older neighbors. You will learn: Working with older adults in small-group settings, […]
Volunteer Dining Room Assistant (Older Adult Center)
Serve hearty meals with warmth and dignity, helping older adults feel nourished and connected. Serve meals to older adults, including those who rely on us for their only hot meal of the day. You will help set up, serve, clean up, and register participants. You will learn: Hospitality skills, meal service coordination, working with older […]
Volunteer Stage & Stories Supporter (Sunday Market)
Find and welcome neighbors and friends with hidden talents, invite them to perform, and help keep the Sunday Market stage lively and inclusive. Support our Sunday Market by connecting with community members who want to share music, poetry, or stories. You will help bring the stage to life by welcoming performers, encouraging participation, and ensuring […]
Volunteer Instructor in Training – Aquatics (Ages 14–16)
Gain hands-on experience assisting swim lessons and building water safety skills alongside certified instructors. Learn to assist with swim lessons for all ages while developing teaching and safety skills. Work alongside certified instructors in the pool. You will learn: Swim instruction basics, safety protocols, class management, communication across age groups. Qualities: Strong swimmer, comfortable in […]
Internship: Older Adult Engagement Intern (Older Adult Center)
Spend time with older adults over meals, classes, and conversation—while building hands-on experience for a future in social work or community care. Join our Older Adult Center team and play a vital role in creating a welcoming, supportive space for older neighbors. You will share meals, spark hallway conversations, attend classes, and assist participants with […]
Internship: Aquatics Director Assistant (Ages 18+)
Support aquatic programs from behind the scenes to poolside, while learning program management and grant-writing essentials. Support aquatics operations from customer service to lesson planning. Serve as a liaison between Aquatics and other departments, and assist in researching and drafting grants to support aquatics programs. You will learn: Department administration, customer service, lesson planning, facility […]
Internship: Community Stage Coordinator (Sunday Market)
Take the lead in planning and coordinating performance-based activities at the Sunday Market, including our Open Mic series. The Community Stage Coordinator will take the lead on planning and supporting performance-based activities at the Sunday Market. This includes: Coordinating our new Open Mic series and welcoming performers to the stage. Reaching out to local entertainers, […]
Internship: Community Enrichment Manager Assistant (Sunday Market)
Bring our bustling Sunday Market to life by coordinating vendors, volunteers, and community programming. Run logistics, manage volunteers, and help bring our Sunday Market to life—a blend of farmers market, cultural fair, and community gathering. You will learn: Event production, community programming, marketing, vendor relations. Qualities: Outgoing, resourceful, leadership-minded, calm under pressure, good multitasker. Commitment: […]
Internship: Teen Coordinator (Volunteer Department/Sunday Market)
Mentor and guide teens as they create and lead service projects, empowering the next generation of community changemakers. Guide teens ages 14–18 as they design and lead community service projects. This is part mentor, part project manager, part cheerleader—helping youth turn ideas into action. You will learn: Youth engagement, project management, conflict resolution, group facilitation […]
Internship: Volunteer Director Assistant
Partner with the Director of Volunteer Services to plan events, analyze impact, and make a difference every day. Gain insider experience in the strategy and operations that power a thriving nonprofit. Help run the heartbeat of our volunteer program—where logistics, creativity, and strategy meet. You will work alongside the Volunteer Director on everything from event […]