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<h3 class="title">VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ON LONG ISLAND</h3>

Long Island Volunteer Center 
...<a href="https://connect.fundly.com/Site/livc/SearchOpportunity/Find-An-Opportunity/560/?edit=1#/">search LIVC's online database</a> 
...<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwrepOcNRfkkVVY2SElLVHB3R1k5TXEzand3LXByQ3l4T3hF/view?pref=2&pli=1" target="_blank">download the latest 'List of Volunteer Events & Opportunities' </a>
...<a href="https://longislandvolunteercenter.org/App_Client/common/directives/ckfinder/core/connector/aspx/connector.aspx?command=View&type=Files&langCode=en&hash=a8568084f876d065&CId=3361&FileName=July%202016%20Thrifts%20Donations%201%20(1).pdf">Thrifts and Organizations which accept Donations of Clothing and Household ltems</a> 
 
View the <a href="http://nebula.wsimg.com/c2eb3e8870fc264218b743b41ca3d389?AccessKeyId=0BFA780F839D6785BC51&disposition=0&alloworigin=1">10th Annual LI Volunteer Fair Program</a> to learn of the many organizations that attended! 
 
Volunteer with: 
<a href="https://www.longislandvolunteercenter.org/App_Client/common/directives/ckfinder/core/connector/aspx/connector.aspx?command=View&type=Files&langCode=en&hash=a8568084f876d065&CId=3361&FileName=Animals.pdf" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; outline: none; letter-spacing: 0.3px; word-spacing: 1px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">animals</a>; and <a href="http://www.longislandvolunteercenter.org/SearchOpportunity#/e9333f7d-eb66-41a0-a56f-c6fc2beda618" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; outline: none; letter-spacing: 0.3px; word-spacing: 1px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">click here to view more opportunities</a> 
<a href="https://www.longislandvolunteercenter.org/App_Client/common/directives/ckfinder/core/connector/aspx/connector.aspx?command=View&type=Files&langCode=en&hash=a8568084f876d065&CId=3361&FileName=Children%20%26%20Youth.pdf" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; outline: none; letter-spacing: 0.3px; word-spacing: 1px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">youth</a>; and <a href="http://www.longislandvolunteercenter.org/SearchOpportunity#/962f7260-682f-4ddf-b64d-197f5095a953" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; outline: none; letter-spacing: 0.3px; word-spacing: 1px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">click here to view more opportunities</a> 
<a href="https://www.longislandvolunteercenter.org/App_Client/common/directives/ckfinder/core/connector/aspx/connector.aspx?command=View&type=Files&langCode=en&hash=a8568084f876d065&CId=3361&FileName=Health%20%26%20Mental%20Health(1).pdf" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(35, 82, 124); outline: -webkit-focus-ring-color auto 5px; outline-offset: -2px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; word-spacing: 1px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Health & Mental Health organizations</a>; and <a href="http://www.longislandvolunteercenter.org/SearchOpportunity#/97ded495-ba23-4f28-a12c-41cc3459c571" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; outline: none; letter-spacing: 0.3px; word-spacing: 1px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">click here to view more opportunities</a> 
<a href="https://www.longislandvolunteercenter.org/App_Client/common/directives/ckfinder/core/connector/aspx/connector.aspx?command=View&type=Files&langCode=en&hash=a8568084f876d065&CId=3361&FileName=seniors.pdf" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; outline: none; letter-spacing: 0.3px; word-spacing: 1px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">seniors</a> and <a href="https://www.longislandvolunteercenter.org/SearchOpportunity#/6ef3a165-5d3b-42e0-9f9f-b120c96260f9" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; outline: none; letter-spacing: 0.3px; word-spacing: 1px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">click here to view more opportunities</a> 
<a href="http://www.operation-initiative.com/?page=1" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; outline: none; letter-spacing: 0.3px; word-spacing: 1px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">veterans</a>; and <a href="https://www.longislandvolunteercenter.org/ViewOpportunity/84187#/afd30d6d-3a1f-462e-8c90-a5d5cef4a9da" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; outline: none; letter-spacing: 0.3px; word-spacing: 1px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">click here to view more opportunities</a> 
<a href="https://www.longislandvolunteercenter.org/App_Client/common/directives/ckfinder/core/connector/aspx/connector.aspx?command=View&type=Files&langCode=en&hash=a8568084f876d065&CId=3361&FileName=Museums.pdf" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; outline: none; letter-spacing: 0.3px; word-spacing: 1px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">cultural arts organizations</a>; and <a href="https://www.longislandvolunteercenter.org/SearchOpportunity#/c08c9c4d-2fe0-47cf-92b6-17da30d95ff0" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; outline: none; letter-spacing: 0.3px; word-spacing: 1px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">click here to view more opportunities</a> 
<a href="https://www.longislandvolunteercenter.org/SearchOpportunity#/9c05199e-1a6b-400b-ae8d-1b6ec22a3fd9" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; outline: none; letter-spacing: 0.3px; word-spacing: 1px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Emergency Services and Disaster organizations</a>; and <a href="https://www.longislandvolunteercenter.org/Pages/Disaster/2024/" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; outline: none; letter-spacing: 0.3px; word-spacing: 1px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">click here to learn more about disaster volunteering</a> 
<a href="http://file/Users/aleo1012/Downloads/Nature%20and%20Environment.pdf" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; outline: none; letter-spacing: 0.3px; word-spacing: 1px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Nature and the Environment</a>; and <a href="https://www.longislandvolunteercenter.org/SearchOpportunity#/0e34e2f0-e11b-436e-93ef-b77d6a30c835" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; outline: none; letter-spacing: 0.3px; word-spacing: 1px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">click here to view more opportunities</a> 
<a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/#inbox/15966d6064d2afc3?projector=1" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; outline: none; letter-spacing: 0.3px; word-spacing: 1px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Hunger and Homelessness organizations</a>; and <a href="https://www.longislandvolunteercenter.org/SearchOpportunity#/0e34e2f0-e11b-436e-93ef-b77d6a30c835" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; outline: none; letter-spacing: 0.3px; word-spacing: 1px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">click here to view more opportunities</a> 
<a href="http://www.liveli.org/" style="color: rgb(0, 153, 153); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; outline: none; letter-spacing: 0.3px; word-spacing: 1px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Corporate Volunteer Projects</a> 
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<a href="http://www.longisland.com/" target="_blank">LongIsland.com</a> Search the "Charity & Volunteer Job" section.
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<a href="http://liveli.org/" target="_blank">Long Island Volunteer Enterprise</a> - LIVE brings together Community Agencies and Organizations with Corporate Volunteer Teams to complete a project in June.
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<a href="http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/" target="_blank">NassauCountyNY.gov</a> Find volunteer positions in Nassau County's Departments of Parks, Recreation & Museums; Senior Citizens Affairs; and Social Services. Enter VOLUNTEER in the Search box at the top of the page.
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<a href="http://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/" target="_blank">Suffolk County</a> Find various ways you can participate.
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<a href="http://211longisland.communityos.org/cms/node/32" target="_blank">2-1-1 Long Island</a> Locate Health, Human Service and Educational resources on Long Island. [formerly the Community Resource Database of Long Island]
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<a href="http://www.newsday.com/services/programs/futurecorps" target="_blank">Newsday's FutureCorps</a> Engages the youth of Queens, Nassau and Suffolk in creating and implementing projects that will improve the lives of people in our communities.
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<a href="http://www.unitedwayli.org/" target="_blank">United Way of Long Island</a> Search the Volunteer Opportunity Guide and learn how you can share your time & talents.
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<h3 class="title">Search for opportunities throughout New York State and find out about national programs.<a href="http://www.newyorkersvolunteer.ny.gov/" style="font-size: 13px;" target="_blank">New York State Commission on National & Community Service</a> 
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND LONG ISLAND</h3>
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<a href="http://www.voa-gny.org/" target="_blank">Volunteers of America of Greater New York</a> operates more than 70 programs in the greater New York area.
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<a href="http://www.nycservice.org/?utm_source=nycgov&utm_medium=mvc&utm_campaign=redirect" target="_blank">NYC Service</a> & <a href="http://www.volunteer-referral.com/" target="_blank">Volunteer Referral Center</a> & <a href="http://www.nycares.org/" target="_blank">New York Cares</a> Find volunteer opportunities in Queens, Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, and Staten Island.
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<a href="http://www.cvsa-investyourself.org/" target="_blank">Commission on Voluntary Service and Action</a> 1 Union Square West, Suite 902, NY, NY 10003 646-486-2446 <a href="mailto:cvsa@bway.net">cvsa@bway.net</a> CVSA promotes independent, non-government volunteer service and action programs and organizations throughout North American and the rest of the world serving people and communities in need. Full-time, long-term or short-term volunteer positions available in NYC and the rest of the world.
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<a href="http://www.cityyear.org/new-york" target="_blank">City Year - New York</a> Unites young people ages 17 - 24 of all backgrounds for a demanding year of full-time service, giving them the skills and opportunities to become role models and make a difference in the lives of children.
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<a href="http://www.probono.net/" target="_blank">probono.net</a> Lawyers serving the public good.
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<a href="http://www.thesca.org/" target="_blank">Student Conservation Association</a> SCA members help to protect vital habitats, threatened wildlife, and other at-risk resources in our nation's parks, forests and urban green spaces.
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<a href="http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/" target="_blank">Volunteer.gov</a> Find volunteer opportunities throughout the USA.
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<a href="http://www.idealist.org/" target="_blank">Idealist - Action without Borders</a> connects people, organizations, and resources to help build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives. Action Without Borders is independent of any government, political ideology, or religious creed. The work is guided by the common desire of our members and supporters to find practical solutions to social and environmental problems, in a spirit of generosity and mutual respect.
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<a href="http://www.volunteermatch.org/" target="_blank">VolunteerMatch.com</a>
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<a href="http://www.worldvolunteerweb.org/" target="_blank">World Volunteer Web</a> is a United Nations program which supports the volunteer community by serving as a global clearinghouse for information and resources linked to volunteerism that can be used for campaigning, advocacy and networking.
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<a href="http://www.ysa.org/" target="_blank">Youth Service America</a> Building a global culture of engaged youth who are committed to a lifetime of service, learning, leadership, and achievement

<h3 class="title">VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION EVENTS</h3>
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The Long Island Volunteer Center is the regional site approved to award the <a href="http://www.presidentialserviceawards.gov/" target="_blank">President's Volunteer Service Award</a> to residents of Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Nominations that meet established criteria with full documentation should be submitted to the Long Island Volunteer Center, 58 Hilton Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550.
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<a href="http://www.livolunteerhalloffame.org/" target="_blank">Long Island Volunteer Hall of Fame</a> Annual recognition of "Individuals whose vision, dedication and drive, addressed a community need, and began a legacy of service to improve the quality of life for all Long Islanders".
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Women of Distinction Award - <a href="http://oysterbaytown.com/town-oyster-bay-announces-2015-women-distinction/" target="_blank">Town of Oyster Bay</a> Annual recognition of outstanding women in the fields of Arts, Business, Community & Civic Affairs, Education, Government, Health Services, Humanitarian & Volunteer.

<h3 class="title">PHILANTHROPHY</h3>

<a href="http://foundationcenter.org/" target="_blank">Foundation Center</a> The Center is the nation's leading authority on philanthropy and is dedicated to serving grant seekers, grant makers, researchers, policymakers, the media, and the general public.

<a href="http://www.nassaulibrary.org/levtown/index.php" target="_blank">Levittown Public Library</a>, <a href="http://thehuntingtonlibrary.org" target="_blank">Huntington Public Library</a>, <a href="http://www.riverheadlibrary.org/" target="_blank">Riverhead Free Library</a> maintain a core collection of the Foundation Center's publications either on CD-ROM or online.
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<a href="http://www.licf.org/" target="_blank">Long Island Community Foundation</a> provides Nassau and Suffolk County residents with an economical alternative to a private foundation or a commercial gift fund. LICF offers a dual service: for donors, an efficient and hassle-free way of giving; and for the region, a philanthropic institution to support and assist the nonprofit community.
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<h3 class="title">GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT LONG ISLAND</h3>

<a href="http://www.longislandindex.org/" target="_blank">Long Island Index</a> is a project that gathers and publishes data on the Long Island region. The Index is a catalyst for action, by engaging the community in thinking about the region and its future.
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<a href="http://www.discoverlongisland.com/" target="_blank">Long Island Convention & Visitors Bureau and Sports Commission </a>

<h3 class="title">NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS WHICH SUPPORT AND PROMOTE VOLUNTEERISM.</h3>
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<a href="http://www.nationalservice.gov/" target="_blank">Corporation for National and Community Service</a> The Corporation is the nation's largest grant maker supporting service and volunteering. Through <a href="http://www.seniorcorps.org/" target="_blank">Senior Corps</a>, <a href="http://www.americorps.gov/" target="_blank">AmeriCorps</a>, and <a href="http://www.learnandserve.gov/about/role_impact/state_profiles_detail.asp?tbl_profiles_state=NY" target="_blank">Learn and Serve America</a> programs, opportunities are provided for Americans of all ages and backgrounds to express their patriotism by addressing critical community needs.
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<a href="http://www.pointsoflight.org/" target="_blank">Points of Light Institute</a> & <a href="http://www.handsonnetwork.org/" target="_blank">HandsOn Network</a> Engages and mobilizes millions of volunteers who are helping to solve serious social problems in thousands of communities across the nation.

<h3 class="title">ABOUT VOLUNTEERING AT HOME, ABROAD AND NONPROFIT CAREERS .</h3>
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<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: myriad-pro, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3px; word-spacing: 1px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Reason #1 - <a background-color:="" font-size:="" href="http://blogs.volunteermatch.org/engagingvolunteers/2014/08/07/what-i-learned-from-volunteering/" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 153, 153); text-decoration-line: none; outline: none;" trebuchet="">You can learn something new</a> 
Reason #2 - <a href="http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/news/20161117/family-continues-volunteering-to-honor-mother" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 153, 153); text-decoration-line: none; outline: none;">Honor someone you has made a difference in your life</a> 
Reason #3 - <a href="http://friendship.about.com/od/Meeting-New-Friends/tp/Volunteer-Activities-To-Help-You-Meet-New-Friends.htm" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 153, 153); text-decoration-line: none; outline: none;">Make new friends and meet new people</a> 
Reason #4 - <a href="http://www.createthegood.org/articles/familyvolunteering" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 153, 153); text-decoration-line: none; outline: none;">Spend time with family</a> 
Reason #5 - <a background-color:="" font-size:="" href="https://www.yvc.org/20-skills-you-learn-volunteering-to-help-you-get-a-job/" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(7, 130, 193); text-decoration-line: none; outline: none;" trebuchet="">Gain new skills and offer the skills you already have</a> 
Reason #6 - <a background-color:="" font-size:="" href="http://www.careeraddict.com/how-volunteering-can-help-you-find-your-passion" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(7, 130, 193); text-decoration-line: none; outline: none;" trebuchet="">Support a cause that’s important to you or become passionate about a new cause</a> 
Reason #7 - <a background-color:="" font-size:="" href="https://www.longislandvolunteercenter.org/" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(7, 130, 193); text-decoration-line: none; outline: none;" trebuchet="">Support organizations in your community that you didn’t even know needed volunteers</a> 
Reason #8 - <a href="http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/oped/bs-ed-volunteer-all-year-20150127-story.html" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 153, 153); text-decoration-line: none; outline: none; font-size: 12px;">Have a hobby to do all year round</a> 
Reason #9 - <a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/kgavino/meals-on-heels?utm_term=.prq7Q0J73#.vprKOkbKq" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 153, 153); text-decoration-line: none; outline: none;">Get to know your community better</a> 
Reason #10 - <a href="http://www.idealist.org/info/Volunteer/Why" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 153, 153); text-decoration-line: none; outline: none;">Volunteers are important and necessary</a> 
 
In addition to the above, <a href="http://www.upworthy.com/its-not-just-nice-here-are-11-research-backed-reasons-to-volunteer-your-time11-fascinating-facts-that-prove-helping-others-really-helps-you" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 153, 153); text-decoration-line: none; outline: none;">here are 11 research backed reasons to volunteer your time!</a>

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