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Community Service Opportunities

Community Service Opportunities

Community service is essential for high school students as it cultivates empathy, instills a sense of civic responsibility, and fosters personal growth. Engaging in volunteer work enhances social skills, expands cultural awareness, and provides practical applications for classroom learning. Beyond academics, community service strengthens college and job applications by showcasing commitment, leadership, and a willingness to contribute. Community service is an experience that shapes well-rounded individuals, preparing them for success in both their personal and professional lives.

United Way of Long Island 

Opportunities for volunteers to become involved and help in direct services, special events, fundraising, general admission, and more.

 

Volunteer Match

Learn more about East Rockaway volunteer organizations in cause areas like advocacy, health and medicine, seniors, veterans, and more.

 

Long Island Children's Museum 

Make a difference in the lives of children. Volunteer opportunities include museum store assistant, assistant explainer, office assistant, floater, and birthday parties.

 

Interfaith Nutrition Network

Help address the issues of hunger and homelessness on Long Island.

 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island

Provide littles with one-on-one time and attention typically two to four times a month.

 

Special Olympics 

A program of year round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with special needs.  Help in a variety of ways including sports training, fundraising, administrative help, competition planning and staffing.

 

Ronald McDonald House

Help prepare meals, talk to families, take care of the house, etc.

 

American Red Cross

Help with a single Red Cross event, community service, leadership, organizing a blood drive, and helping to prevent, respond to emergencies.

 

Habitat for Humanity

Help build adequate houses in partnership with those that lack adequate shelter.

 

National Park Service

America's National Parks. Search by opportunity or location.

 

Feeding America

Feeding America is the largest charity working to end hunger in the United States. We partner with food banks, food pantries, and local food programs to bring food to people facing hunger. We advocate for policies that create long-term solutions to hunger.

 

American Cancer Society

We have nationwide volunteer opportunities and a presence in local communities across the nation. Highlight your dedication to the community, attract customers, engage clients, and show your commitment to fighting cancer. Sign up and someone from the American Cancer Society will contact you to discuss volunteer opportunities that are best for your employees or members.

 

American Liver Foundation

The American Liver Foundation relies on strong volunteer partnerships to fulfill our mission. We recognize the importance of your volunteer role and the incredible impact of your time and talent. As an ALF volunteer, you’ll join a network that is dedicated to advocating for the liver community, advancing research for better treatments, and making connections that last a lifetime.

 

Central Nassau Guidance & Counseling Services

Whether it’s helping at our events; organizing a food/toys drive for us; or giving your time in another creative way that will help CN Guidance serve clients in-need, we are eager to embrace your giving spirit and to offer you a variety of opportunities to help.

 

Community Chest

From helping out at one of our fundraising events, to planning and serving on one of our organizational committees, there are many opportunities for you to get involved.

 

Island Harvest

Island Harvest Food Bank is a leading hunger-relief organization with a mission to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island. We accomplish this through efficient food and product collection and distribution systems, enhanced hunger awareness and nutrition education programs, a Workforce Skills Development Institute, targeted services for specific populations, outreach activities and advocacy initiatives.

 

John Theissen Children's Foundation

We are a year round 501(C) non-profit organization that helps sick and underprivileged children in any capacity possible. Our mission is to provide hospitals and child-care facilities with therapeutic and recreational equipment., support families with financial assistance to defray medical expenses, offer sick and needy children toys throughout the holiday season, fulfill patient's (ages birth to 18 years old) wish lists throughout the year and assist sick and underprivileged children.