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Volunteer New York! 2018 Summer Volunteering Program Now Live
Dozens of Volunteer Opportunities for Teens and Young Adults Are Available Throughout Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam this Summer.
The Summer Volunteering Program from Volunteer New York! features dozens of seasonal youth and family friendly opportunities. Individuals can now find information about summer volunteering options that support a range of nonprofits at volunteernewyork.org/summer, as well as search through an online database of hundreds more. There are leadership opportunities, as well as ways to address specific causes, such as: Hunger-Relief, Senior Care, Environment, Animals, Education, Health, Community, the Arts and more.
"Summer is the perfect time to use your free time to help others and try new things, especially for students who are looking to gain community service experience," said Sephora Jean-Leger, Volunteer New York! Referral Manager.
Volunteer New York! offers a free one-on-one volunteer match-making service for all ages. To connect with a volunteer placement specialist call 914-948-4452 or email volunteer@volunteernewyork.org to schedule an appointment.
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Here are just a few of our summer features!
Find out what's happening in White Plainsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Assist kids with reading books at the Yonkers Riverfront Library.
Nonprofit organization: JCY Westchester Community Partners
Location: Yonkers
Age: 14+ with Adult
Help with planting, caring for, and harvesting crops, maintaining gardens, and helping with events.
Nonprofit organization: Hilltop Hanover Farm
Location: Yorktown Heights
Age: 13+ with Adult, 16+
Prepare Bag Lunches for Families to Take Home
Assemble bag lunches on Tuesdays and Fridays for families in need.
Nonprofit organization: Community Service Associates
Location: Mount Vernon
Age: 12+ with Adult
Helps children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships.
Nonprofit organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Family Services of Westchester
Location: Port Chester
Age: 18+
For more information about connecting with a volunteer placement specialist, visit volunteernewyork.org/schedule
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