Volunteer with Housing Works at Design on a Dime 2026!

Get ready! On Tuesday, May 5th, Housing Works is hosting its most monumental fundraising event of the year: Design on a Dime 2026. Join us for NYC's marquee design sales event on Tuesday, May 5th. Shop stunning vignettes curated by top interior designers and filled with premium home décor merchandise donated by hundreds of top brands and makers.

Because the window to help is smaller this year, your participation is more vital than ever! Volunteers receive an exclusive Design on a Time 2026 T-Shirt and a 25% off coupon for a one-time purchase at Housing Works.

Mark Your Calendars:

• The Setup: Monday, May 4, the vital process of setting up the event space!
• The Main Event: Tuesday, May 5, each item is for sale at a deep discount, 50-80% off retail, while guests enjoy a cocktail party, DJ, and more.

Why Volunteer?

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals or a "whole crew" to work alongside the nation’s top designers. You’ll gain a behind-the-scenes look at the logistics of a premier event while continuing a legacy that has raised over $20 million for our community. Watch the CBS news coverage to learn more: Design on a Dime 2025

Ways to Get Involved:

• • The Setup (Monday, May 4): Join our Unwrap & Setup Team to help bring these designer visions to life.
  • Event Night (Tuesday, May 5): Represent the mission as a Room Ambassador, Tag-Runner, or Event Breakdown Assistant.

Bring your Team!

We welcome groups of any size. If you’d like to join us as a corporate or community group, please complete our Group Volunteering Application to begin the process.

Questions or Scheduling?

For all shift coordination or event-related questions, please reach out directly to volunteer@housingworks.org.

Thank you for helping us make magic happen!

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