Welcome

 to the

LONG ISLAND VOLUNTEER CENTER

serving Nassau & Suffolk counties

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 There are many ways to search through the hundreds of volunteer opportunities available:

•  Use the blue search bar above 
• See "Browse Organizations" in the left column & click to their websites for further information.
• Review listings in the "ANNOUNCEMENTS & NEWS"  & "NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES" sections below.
• Click "CREATE ACCOUNT" in the top right corner to receive occasional emails with the latest suggestions.
• Download the list of Summer 2009 Opportunities & Events >>> 
• .AmeriCorps VISTA  Local Opportunities >>>

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UNITED WE SERVE...the national call to a Summer of Service...June 22 - September 11
                                               White House Press Release         Video
 
Long Islanders - Select from the projects listed and check back often for updates throughout the summer >>>      Help distribute UWS flyer >>>       ~or~                                                                           Create your own project and work with one of the many organizations in your town or listed on LIVC's website.  

Community Organizations - submit a project request >>> 
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LONG ISLAND VOLUNTEER ENTERPRISE - LIVE 2009

Promotes corporate volunteerism for the betterment of the community.  Select a one day group project for your team  >>>      

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LONG ISLAND VOLUNTEER HALL OF FAME honors volunteer founders of organizations & outstanding volunteer lifetime achievers >>>     Application due September 15, 2009 >>>

L'Oreal Women of Worth Award - tell about a woman making a beautiful difference. Nominations due July 13>>>

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HURRICANE SEASON has begun.   Are you prepared?  Find out how you can assist your friends, family & community >>>

“Pet Safe Families” … a contest for people with pets >>>

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Announcements & News

• ..Workshops, Trainings - Open to Long Islanders
• .AmeriCorps VISTA Local Opportunities
• . .UNITED WE SERVE - 2009 Summer of Service ..
• ..Run - Walk - Swim Events
• .Information for NonProfits

Newest Volunteer Opportunities

• Central Pine Barrens Joint Planning & Policy Commission: Invasive Plant Management Program Volunteer
• Muscular Dystrophy Association-Eastern Long Island Office: MDA Summer Camp Counselors
• American Diabetes Association, Long Island: Step Out Walk Planning Committee Volunteer
• American Diabetes Association, Long Island: Step out Walk Volunteers Sunday October 11th, 2009
• American Diabetes Association, Long Island: Office Assist Help