School’s Out, Now What?

Not looking forward to another school break filled with binge-watching and video games? Get off the couch and get a jump on community-service hours with volunteering opportunities in the local area.

Students can go from couch potato to service superstar and make their time off count by being a Sports Buddy for children with developmental disabilities or sorting donations at The Sharing Shelf for a spring teen boutique.

Feeling more creative? Try your hand at the Baby Box Project for mothers in need or the creative arts therapy program at Heartsong.

Volunteering not only looks good on college applications and resumes, it feels good too!

Don’t forget to take a look at Volunteer New York!’s Youth Volunteer Guidebook made for Westchester, Rockland and Putnam youth age 13-18. It’s waiting in the app store so teens can get motivated without looking up from their smartphones (there are some fun videos inside too).

Need more inspiration? Search over 500 other local opportunities where you can make a difference at volunteernewyork.org. Or schedule time to speak with a volunteer placement specialist by calling 914-948-4452.