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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 Winter 2009/2010 Opportunities & Events >>>
- Check back regularly in the Additional Suggestions page>>>
- .AmeriCorps VISTA Local Opportunities >>>
- GIFTS-IN-KIND - donate gently used clothes, household items & more >>>
- Links to opportunities beyond Long Island are included in Resources>>>
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Thanks to all the New York Islanders fans who stopped to say HELLO on March 14 at LIVC's exhibit booth to learn about volunteering. Raffle Ticket Winner # 1209020
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LONG ISLAND VOLUNTEER ENTERPRISE - LIVE
Promotes corporate & group volunteerism for the betterment of the community. Select a one day group project for your team >>> Agency Orientation March 22 >>>
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LONG ISLAND VOLUNTEER HALL OF FAME - 8th Annual Induction Ceremony - February 7 .... Congratulations to all the Honorees.
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~~~ PROM BOUTIQUE ~~~
New & gently used gowns & accessories will be collected on April 10 & 11. Collection sites >>>
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HUNGER ON LONG ISLAND----------There are many Long Island food programs working diligently to help families in need. Search LIVC's website with the Keyword FOOD and you will find the agencies and programs that would welcome your assistance including Helping Hand Rescue Mission ~ The INN ~ Island Harvest ~ Long Island Cares
Staff shortage at food pantries >>> Find a food pantry in your area >>>
Why skill based help is needed throughout the year to solve the hunger problem >>>
Be part of the solution here on Long Island. Contact MICAH- Mobilized Interfaith Coalition Against Hunger, Cristina Notato, crisnotaro@gmail.com, 516-313-5228 or liccmicah@gmail.com
UNITED WE SERVE: Feed a Neighbor Toolkit >>> Join the Victory Garden Task Force >>>
Just one CLICK a Day will help fignt Hunger >>> 10th Annual Hunger Forum - April 23 >>>
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The 3rd Annual Long Island Volunteer Fair was held at Farmingdale State College on October 22. If you missed this informative event, here is the list of nonprofit agencies which were represented >>>
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EMERGENCY PLANNING........... 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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CLIFFORD'S BE BIG PROMISE >>>
Make the BE BIG Promise and learn how your small, simple actions can make the world a better place. Help us reach our goal of 25,000 promises by December 31, 2010.
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