Volunteer opportunities to work in library for students in grades 7-12

Provides child advocacy services to children who have been abused or neglected, including accompanying them to their court hearings and other meetings as appropriate to help speak on the child's behalf. Trains volunteers to serve as a neutral third party to Family Court Article 10 proceedings (abuse and neglect cases). A CASA Advocate can only be assigned to a case by a Family Court Judge.

Serves as the single point of contact for volunteerism on Fort Drum, assists individuals with locating appropriate volunteer opportunities, maintains a volunteer job bank, and manages volunteer recognition.

Recruits, trains and supports volunteers for community development, meal/pantry bag packaging, and event work. Call for more information.

Provides training and orientation for individuals who wish to start a mentoring program in accordance with the Elements of Effective Practice. Academy also trains individuals who wish to serve as mentors during monthly evening trainings that are open to the public. Special workshops for mentors and program personnel are scheduled from year to year which share new information in the field of mentoring or new tools and resources that are available. All classes provide a variety of customizable tools and resources. The Academy hosts a Mentoring Conference on the campus of L.I. University/CW Post Campus that is open to the public which includes a track for coordinators, mentors and youth. Call for meeting times and additional information.

The CASA program provides advocacy for youth and adolescents who are in family court proceedings involving abuse and/or neglect. Volunteers complete a 30 hour training followed by 12 hours of continuing education yearly to work with this vulnerable population. The goal is to achieve safe, permanent homes for the children/youth. A supervised visitation program provides visitations in the community to participants in the Rockland Family Treatment Court. Home studies are conducted for custody and visitation cases ordered by Rockland Family Court judges.

Responds to requests from volunteers to be referred to mentoring programs. Screening refers volunteers to programs matching their geographic and demographic preferences. Provides an orientation class, Mentoring 101 to let you know what to expect and how to get started. This two-hour class prepares you to mentor. Call for the dates and times or check the calendar on the web site.

An organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Supports financial and volunteer assistance to a diversity of established projects and first time activities. Provides leadership and management skills training to its members. Also runs a thrift shop.

Clown troupe provides humor therapy and entertainment to our volunteer locations and other agencies. Training is provided and ongoing group and individual training is offered.

An entirely volunteer-run program that was developed to fill an unmet need in northern Franklin County. The program provides friendship, companionship, and a helping hand to older residents, serving as their advocates and helping them stay connected to their communities.

Offers an array of athletic and recreational programs for children from economically challenged areas and children with special needs. It has also been adapted for inclusion in half a dozen onsite after school programs in the area. Peer Mentor Volunteers (8th-12th graders) are trained by Zoom and must commit to volunteering for a minimum of one full 6-week session. Each volunteer is paired with the same student for an hour each week of the 6-week session.

Offers volunteer opportunities in Suffolk County. Citizen Corps Partner Programs give citizens the opportunity get involved. Citizen Corps' federally sponsored partner programs help build capacity for first responders through the use of volunteers. Partner programs include: VIPS Volunteers in Police Service, CERT Program and Medical Reserve Corps. Call for more detailed information.

Offers and require special training for working on one of the hotlines or advocating for crime victims. Clerical and assisting with fund raising, marketing, and answering phones.

Provides volunteer opportunities for men, women, and youth. The Office of Volunteers continuously recruits, interviews and determines the best service suited for a volunteer. Those interested in becoming a volunteer can call, write or fax American Red Cross on Long Island. Online application available www.redcross.org/li.

Offers volunteer opportunities in Suffolk County. Citizen Corps Partner Programs give citizens the opportunity get involved. Citizen Corps' federally sponsored partner programs help build capacity for first responders through the use of volunteers. Partner programs include: VIPS Volunteers in Police Service, CERT Program and Medical Reserve Corps. Call for more detailed information.

* Offers scouting programs, summer and day camp programs and community-wide service projects.* Offers trainings for adult volunteer leaders.

* Trains and matches student volunteers with other students who have developmental disabilities for activities like: Single Events (School Dances, After School Football Games). Ongoing Classes (Cooking, Dance, Martial Arts, Music, or Gymnastics). Extracurricular Activities (Scouts). . Drum Circles.

Offers courses in First Aid, CPR, AED, Baby Sitting, Water Safety and Workplace Safety programs, and Disaster Response and Preparedness.

Offers courses in First Aid, CPR, AED, Baby Sitting, Water Safety and Workplace Safety programs, and Disaster Response and Preparedness.

Provides child advocacy services to children who have been abused or neglected, including accompanying them to their court hearings and other meetings as appropriate to help speak on the child's behalf. Trains volunteers to serve as a neutral third party to Family Court Article 10 proceedings (abuse and neglect cases). A CASA Advocate can only be assigned to a case by a Family Court Judge.