OTHER SERVICES
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Book Fairies
ALL AGES
Sources and redistributes books to under-resourced communities on Long Island, NYC and internationally to provide equitable opportunities for children to learn, grow, and thrive. On-Site volunteers must be 12+.
70 N Main St, Freeport, NY 11520
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516-557-6645
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CAST North Fork
MUST BE 14
<14 with parent
Since 1965, CAST (Center for Advocacy, Support & Transformation) has been serving vulnerable and low-income individuals and families on the North Fork of Long Island. CAST provides a critical safety net helping address food, housing, employment, and healthcare insecurity with dignity and compassion.
53930 Main Road, PO Box 1566, Southold, NY 11971
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631-477-1717
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Color A Smile
ALL AGES
Organization that distributes cheerful drawings to nursing homes, hospitals, meals on wheels programs, our troops overseas, and anyone in need of a smile. Every month they mail thousands of new drawings to the recipients on their mailing list. Provides community service hours.
Mailing Address: PO Box 1516 Morristown, NJ 07962-1516
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973-540-9222
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Cornell Cooperative Extension - Nassau
AGES 14-17
Extension staff and trained volunteers deliver education programs, conduct applied research, and encourage community collaborations. Their educators connect people with the information such as home horticulture; food and nutrition; positive activities for youth and families; finances; energy efficiency; economic and community development; and sustainable natural resources.
Parking Field 8, Eisenhower Park Special Activities Center, East Meadow, NY 11554
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Family Service League
MUST BE 16
A social service agency that provides support and security to Long Islanders who need it most. Has over 60 programs in 21 locations, including 5 Family Centers, designed to help children, families in crisis, senior citizens, people who are homeless, unemployed, or mentally ill.
790 Park Avenue Huntington, NY 11743 (Administration Office) -other locations in LI
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631-427-3700
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Habitat for Humanity
Long Island
MUST BE 16
Builds affordable homes in partnership with hard-working, local families. Habitat families help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage through Habitat's homeownership program. 16-17 years old teens need to be accompanied by an adult on a construction site.
643 Middle Country Rd, Middle Island, NY 11953
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631-422-4828
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Helping Hands Rescue Mission
MUST BE 13
AGES 13-15 with parent
A faith based Community Outreach Center that provides food, clothing household items, seasonal family events and God's love to those in need. Serving since 1965.
225 Broadway, Huntington Station, NY 11746
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631-351-6996
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Island Harvest
MUST BE 12
AGES <16 with parent
A leading hunger-relief organization with a mission to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island 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.
126 Spagnoli Road Melville NY 11747 (Other locations: Uniondale, Calverton, Brentwood)
​ 631-873-4775
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Ladles of Hope, Inc
ALL AGES
Organization serving those in need in Nassau county through soup kitchens and food pantries.
87 Pine St, Freeport, NY 11520
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Lighthouse Mission
ALL AGES
AGES <18 with parent
A faith-based organization that is committed to feeding the poor with the goal is to empower people to overcome poverty and live purpose-filled lives. Greatest need for volunteers is at the Food Distribution Programs. Volunteers are accepted at the main building & warehouse.
1543 Montauk Highway Bellport, NY 11713
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631-758-7584
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Long Island Cares
AGES 13-19
Provides nutritional food and support services for a network of more than 374 community-based member agencies, including food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, child care programs, disability organizations, veterans' services programs and more. Teens participate in the Student Volunteer Corps program to serve the Long Island community.
10 Davids Drive Hauppauge, NY 11788
(Other locations: Bethpage, Freeport, Hampton Bays, Huntington Station, Lindenhurst, Valley Stream)
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631-582-3663
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Ronald McDonald House Metro
HS
Mission is to build a community of compassionate care by creating and supporting programs that directly improve the health and well-being of sick children and their families. HS Students become part of the “Youth Advisory Council”, which is a service learning opportunity that aims to give youth a platform to learn, grow and gain valuable experience and skills in non-profit setting.
267-07 76th Ave, New Hyde Park, New York 11040
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516-775-5683 ​
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Special Olympics -
New York
MUST BE 13
AGES 13-15 with parent
Provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in Olympic-style sports for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities allowing them to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of skills and friendship with their families, fellow athletes and the community. Ages 13-15 need to be accompanied by an adult.
560 Broadhollow Rd # 106, Melville, NY 11747
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The Interfaith Nutrition Network
MUST BE 10
The INN provides a broad variety of essential services to assist those challenged by hunger, homelessness and profound poverty.
211 Fulton Ave, Hempstead, NY 11550 (Main office)
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516-486-8506
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Toys of Hope
ALL AGES
The mission of American Giving Project/Toys of Hope is to provide toys, books, clothing and other items to needy and homeless children and their families.
167 East 2nd Street Huntington Station, New York 11746
631-271-8697
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United Way of Long Island
ALL AGES
Organization that advances the common good, creating opportunities for a better life for all by focusing on three key building blocks: health, education and financial stability.
819 Grand Blvd, Deer Park, NY 11729
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631-940-3700
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U.S.Coast Guard Auxiliary
MUST BE 17
Largest volunteer organization that serves a branch of the military. Its primary mission is to promote Recreational Boating Safety through Public Education, free Vessel Safety Checks, Marine Dealer Visitation and outreach at Public Events. There are 7 units called Flotillas that serve the Long Island area.
Huntington, Northport, Cold spring Harbor, Stonybrook, Oyster Bay, Port Jefferson, Fort
Salona.
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516-359-1070
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