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NYC call to alms: How you can help

If you’re rich in compassion, you don’t need a big bank account to make a valuable contribution that helps fellow New Yorkers recover from Sandy’s horrendous wallop.

Just give your time and your energy.

Opportunities abound for volunteers to put boots to the ground and pitch in where needed, or to donate needed items like socks — or even crucial cash. We offer just a few of many possibilities below.

Jessica Waverka, of Prospect Heights, who volunteered at the American Legion Hall at 209 Cross Bay Boulevard in Broad Channel and at the Park Slope Armory, said: “There are a lot of us who are trying to do something to help alleviate the suffering.’’* NYC Service, the city’s volunteer coordinating Web site, offers a wide variety of opportunities: http://www.nycservice.org.

* New York Cares is mobilizing volunteers for relief projects. Register at newyorkcares.org/volunteer/disaster.

* The American Legion Hall in Broad Channel, Queens, at 209 Cross Bay Boulvard needs quick-eat items like pizza or sandwiches, and volunteers to sort donated clothes.

* Jewish Association Serving the Aging needs volunteers to carry food and supplies to senior citizens in high-rise apartments in Brighton Beach. Contact: Jacob Stolar (212) 991-6572 or jstolar@jasa.org.

* Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition in Red Hook asks for volunteers to help with cleanup at 76 Degraw St. Contact: (718) 596-2506 or bwac.org.

* The Park Slope Armory needs overnight volunteers. So does the shelter at John Jay HS.

* Rockaway relief efforts ask that you donate at several locations — especially socks, underwear and T-shirts. Find out more at http://www.ed2010.com.

* Food Bank for New York City, which has a network of over 1000 pantries and kitchens in the city, needs volunteers and money donations. Go to foodbanknyc.org.