Through Do For One, you will have the opportunity to be selectively matched into a one-to-one supportive relationship with one adult who has a disability.

We are looking for day to day New Yorkers who are interested in learning more about becoming a freely given, enduring friend and supportive neighbor (called an "Advocate") to one person who has been marginalized in society due to having a disability.

Please note that not everyone who expresses interest in becoming an Advocate will automatically be matched into a supportive relationship.

• The ideal candidates to become Advocates are rooted in the NYC area with no foreseeable plans to move away.
• In a city where power, beauty, talent, intellect, and money are highly valued, those who cannot readily provide these characteristics go overlooked. In fact, many of the people with disabilities we serve cannot name even one relationship with a person who is not paid to spend time with them.
• Do For One addresses the underlying problem of social exclusion and believes we all have something to offer each other and our communities. We believe that there is simply no substitute for freely-given and mutually beneficial relationships motivated by love. When people across societal barriers come together in friendship - everyone benefits.

Helpful to know:

• Do For One serves people with disabilities of all ages (18 and up), living in all kinds of settings including in group homes across the city, nursing homes, at home with aging parents, or on their own.
• Once matched, you and the person you are matched with will be able to schedule get togethers on your own time.
• We ask for a commitment from all voluntary Advocates to meet with their match at least once per month, with longevity being the goal. 

Application Process:

• Express your interest through Hope For New York and someone from our staff team will be in touch with you within 3 days.
• You will be asked to Zoom with a staff for 20 minutes to share more about your personal background and interests, and hear more about the way Do For One's matchmaking process works.
• You will also be invited to an upcoming orientation session in Midtown Manhattan where you will hear about the history and core values of Do For One, which is a requirement for all who wish to become an Advocate.

Advocates are thoughtfully vetted and matchmaking takes time, discernment, and is a collaborative process. Please know that all of our Advocates must complete a background check. 

Watch our video to learn more: Alexa & Alvena: Do For One NYC