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Volunteer Opportunities For TeensMake a DifferenceSome volunteer opportunities may be on hold due to COVID 19 restrictions.Local Volunteer AgenciesAmerican Red Crosswww.redcross.orgTravis Pam646-584-1323travis.pam@redcross.org14 years & olderSpecial Projects younger w/ parentAmerican Littoral Societywww.littoralsociety.orgBeach Clean Up- Natalie Grant718-869-3488info@littoralsociety.orgAll ages with parentAtria- South Setauketwww.atriaseniorliving.comKaren Farrell631-473-800016 years & olderAvalon Park S.T.A.T.E. Programstate.avalonparkandpreserve.orgKayla Kraker631-689-0619 Office631-786-2605 CellGrades 8 through 12 (up to 17 years old)Bethel Hobbs Community @hobbsfarm.info11-18 years old (11-13 with parent)Bide-A-Wee Junior Volunteer 3 Wantagh631-684-0079 West Hampton10-17 years old with parent(Mondays from 3-5pm, Saturdays vary)Coastal Steward – Beach nts.htmlBruce Folz631-742--7712Opportunities for All AgesEnergeia for Teens- Molloy tyand-institutes/energeia-for-teensDeb or 9 years oldThe Guide Dog Foundation for the Blindvolunteer.guidedog.orgBarrie Madasu631-930-9062info@guidedog.orgOpportunities for All Ages,(Application Required)Habitat for Humanitywww.habitat.org/volunteerCaroljean D’Aquila - Outreach Associate631-924-4966 ext. 108outreach@habitatsuffolk.org16 years & older(Opportunities for 5 to 40 years old & families)League of YesKristine 385kristine@leagueofyes.com11-18 years old (Spring & Fall Only)LGBT unteerapplication631-665-2300 info@lgbtnetwork.orgAll Ages1
Local Volunteer AgenciesLong Island Blood -nybc/516-478-5164Volunteers@nyloc.org16 years & olderLong Island Cares, er/Christine Brown631- 582-3663 ext. 120info@licares.org14 years & olderQuogue Wildlife /become-a-volunteer/Marisa 3 years & olderReality Check Long Islandhttp://realitycheckli.org/Judith MontaubanMaritime Explorium, Port Jeffersonhttps://longislandexplorium.org/Ms. org14 years & olderRCLI ManagerMather phpKeri Dunne631-476-2749 ext. 424914 years & olderAmerican Cancer Society631-415-0944Judith.Montauban@lung.org12-18 years oldRelay-for-LifeRelayForLife.orgChristine Haskell631-300-317112 years & olderNYS Veterans Home at Stony Brook edu/volunteerDiane Reisz631-444-8590Diane.Reisz@lisvh.org14 years & olderPal-O-Mine Equestrianhttps://pal-o-mine.org/volunteer/Andrea Casey631-348-1389acasey@pal-o-mine.org16 years & olderMust attend volunteer orientation and receive 8hours of trainingSachem Community Youth ServicesTutors Neededhttp://www.sachemcys.com/Ilyse : Port Jefferson Stationwww.saveapetny.orgDori Scofield631-473-6333 ext. 141info@saveapetusa.org12 years & older2
Local Volunteer AgenciesSpecial ed/volunteerLindsey Coyle631-254-1465 ext. 4202lcoyle@nyso.org13 - 16 years with parentSt. Charles HospitalSweetbriar Nature Centerhttp://sweetbriarnc.orgEric Young631-979-6344 ext. 102eyswbriarnc@aol.com16 years & olderyounger with parent r-hospital Town of Brookhaven Highway DepartmentTina MuranoHoltsville Ecology Center631-474-6365April Perry—631-758-9664, ext. 1915 years & older16 years & up with valid Social Security cardStony Brook HospitalTown of Brookhaven Youth alFrank Petrignanivolunteers631-451-8011 (main)Kathy Kress631-451-6547 (voicemail)631-444-261014-18 yearsKathleen.Kress@stonybrookmedicine.edu14-17 years oldTown of Brookhaven Youth BureauSuffolk County CouncilINTERFACE ProgramBoy Scouts of AmericaJosephine LundeKimberly Russel631-451-8011 (main)631-924-7000 ext. 0631-451-8026 (voicemail)Kimberly.Russell@scouting.org11-18 yearsMust be 14 years old and olderCall for volunteer opportunitiesWard Melville Heritage Youth ps/Suffolk County Police Explorers, MedfordDeborah -751-224414-21 years old11-17 yearsSunshine Prevention Center,YMCA- PatchoguePort Jefferson unteerwww.sunshinepreventionctr.orgPhil Insalaco—631-891-1800 ext. 1812Carol 1@optonline.net15-17 years old14 years & olderor call 1-855-2YMCALI3
Junior Firefighter ProgramsThese programs are generally restricted to teens between the ages of 14 and 17.An application may be required; please contact your local Fire Department for availability and more. information.Farmingville Fire DepartmentLakeland Fire Department780 Horseblock Road929 Johnson AvenueFarmingville, NY 11738Contact: Eddie Stewart631-732-6611Ronkonkoma, NY 11779Holtsville Fire DepartmentContact: Dennis1025 Waverly Avenue631-588-8373Holtsville, NY 11742Holbrook Fire Department390 Terry RoadContact: EricRonkonkoma Fire Department631-475-5238Explorer ProgramHolbrook, NY 11741177 Portion Road631-588-0099Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779631-588-8204Independent Volunteer grams/americorpsAmeriCorps is a network of local, state, andnational service programs that connects more than70,000 Americans each year in intensive service tomeet our country's critical needs in education,public safety, health, and the reate your own fundraising campaign for animals.Kids for Wish Kidswish.org/ways-to-help/fundraisingPartner with Make-A-Wish chapters to createfundraisers and sponsor a wish for a child with alife-threatening medical condition.The Long Island Volunteer Centerhttps://longislandvolunteercenter.orgA central hub for individuals and groups to connectdirectly with organizations.Do Somethingwww.dosomething.orgUses the power of online to get teens to do goodstuff offline.4
Independent Volunteer OpportunitiesNicodemus Wilderness ProjectApprentice Ecologist Initiative phpThe Nicodemus Wilderness Project is a 501(c)(3)publicly-supported nonprofit organization thatcoordinates large-scale events that utilize theresources of the local community to providelong-term environmental benefits for nature andwildlife. The goals of the Apprentice EcologistInitiative (officially recognized by the U.S. EPA) areto elevate kids and teens into leadership roles byengaging them in environmental stewardshipprojects, empower youth to rebuild theenvironmental and social well-being of ourcommunities, and improve local living conditionsfor both citizens and wildlife.Sewing for charitysewing.htmThe patterns and projects listed here can fill somany community needs at places like shelters,hospitals, nursing homes, and more.Students Rebuildhttp://studentsrebuild.orgCreate simple symbolic objects that are matched byfunding from the organization to take action andfacilitate change internationally.United Waywww.unitedway.orgOperation s-yourthanks-virtual/The United Way is a nationwide umbrellaorganization for thousands of charitableorganizations.Give back to your community from home by workingon projects such as letter writing, paracordUnited We Servebracelets, card making, and knitting or sewing hats www.serve.govand scarves.Online resource for finding volunteer opportunitiesin your community and for creating your own.Project Linuswww.projectlinus.orgProject Linus is a non-profit organization with amission to provide love, a sense of security, warmthand comfort to children who are seriously ill,traumatized, or otherwise in need through the giftsof new, handmade blankets and afghans, lovinglycreated by volunteer “blanketeers.”Salvation Armywww.salvationarmyusa.orgThe Salvation Army provides social services,rehabilitation centers, disaster services, characterbuilding groups, and activities for all ages.Volunteer Matchwww.volunteermatch.orgAs the largest online network of participatingnonprofits, Volunteer Match attracts thousands ofvolunteers every day.Youth Changing the WorldYouth Service Americawww.ysa.orgFind your voice, take action, and make an impacton vital community issues.5
Think outside the box!Many community groups are looking for volunteers, andsome may not have occurred to you. Most of us know thathospitals,libraries, and churches use volunteers for a great deal oftheir work, but here are some volunteer opportunities thatmay not have crossed your mind: Day care centers, Neighborhood Watch, Public Schools,and Colleges Community Theaters, Fraternal Organizations, and CivicClubs Retirement Centers and Homes for the Elderly, Meals onWheels, Church or Community-Sponsored Soup Kitchensor Food Pantries Museums, Art Galleries, and Monuments Community Choirs, Bands, and Orchestras Neighborhood Parks, Youth Organizations, Sports Teams,and after-school programs Historical Restorations, Battlefields, and National Parks6
Town of Brookhaven Highway Department Holtsville Ecology Center April Perry—631-758-9664, ext. 19 16 years & up with valid Social Security card Town of Brookhaven Youth Board Frank Petrignani 631-451-8011 (main) 631-451-6547 (voicemail) 14-18 years Town of Brookhaven Youth Bureau INTERFACE Program Josephine Lunde 631-451-8011 (main)
