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Published 1/20/26 1:43PM
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Volunteer Opportunity: Ruff Ride NYC – Supporting Veterans & Service Dogs

Team Foster
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near New York, NY
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Start Date:
    March 28, 2026, 9:00 AM GMT-4
    End Date:
    March 29, 2026, 10:00 AM GMT-4
    Available Times:
    Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    45
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Disability, Mental Health, Veterans
    Good For:
    Private Corporate Groups
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Team Foster is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to honoring our veterans by providing fully accredited, life-saving service dogs at no cost. Since 2014, Team Foster has funded hundreds of service dogs and positively impacted thousands of veterans’ lives.

    Team Foster is bringing its signature event, Ruff Ride, to New York City and is seeking volunteers to help make this 24-hour endurance cycling and community event a success. Because the event runs for a full 24 hours, volunteer roles are divided into scheduled shifts, making it easy to participate based on availability.

    Event Details

    Date: Saturday, March 28 – Sunday, March 29

    Location: Nike Track & Field Center at The Armory

    216 Fort Washington Ave, Manhattan, NY 10032

    Volunteers are needed in a variety of roles throughout the event, including event support, participant assistance, and general operations.

    Volunteer Sign-Up:

    https://charity.pledgeit.org/NYCVolunteer

    Additional event details are available via the attached flyer. Volunteers are also encouraged to share the opportunity with others who may be interested in supporting veterans or participating in the ride.

    Location

    On-site

    Nike Track & Field Center at The Armory

    216 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Please click the link to visit our volunteer sign up page. On this page, you will see all of the different volunteer opportunities and shifts for this 24 hour event. Reach out with any questions!

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