Long Island Volunteer Center, an affiliate of HandsOn Network

06/14/2026

A new Pet Rock Garden at Detective Luis G. Alvarez Memorial Park is giving Oceanside residents a creative way to celebrate their pets while supporting animal rescue efforts. The community project, led by Oceanside resident and longtime rescue volunteer Roy Ruland, was unveiled May 31 with the help o...

06/14/2026

The Town of Hempstead has partnered with the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society, also known as AMSEAS, for more than 15 years to protect the environment by removing human-made debris, as well as environmental debris that washes ashore, which threatens the local ecosystem, water life and water qual...

06/11/2026

The Town will be co-hosting a Terrapin conservation and Beach Cleanup Day on Saturday, June 20th.

06/06/2026

Members of the Valley Stream Teachers’ Association volunteered at Ronald McDonald House Long Island, preparing meals for families with hospitalized children.

05/23/2026

At a time when climate change, pollution and environmental policy dominate national headlines, one Long Island teenager is proving that meaningful action can

05/19/2026

Long Island Senior Volunteer Power!

Senior volunteers who donate time, not just money, are supporting many Long Island groups who are tapping a virtual armada of older, often retired, people.

05/19/2026

Some Memorial Day events taking place this weekend.

Memorial Day events are set to take place across Nassau County. This roundup of events is a guide for those seeking to attend events.

05/16/2026

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05/15/2026

On Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Heckscher State Park, East Islip, Project Purple will be hosting "Steps for a Cure 5k" In Honor of James DiGiovanna to support both the DiGiovanna Family on Long Island as well as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness.

This 5k Community Event will start at 9am. Volunteers are needed to assist with a wide variety of tasks on race day such as set-up, breakdown, water stations, crosswalk and more!

This opportunity would be perfect for any students in need of hours prior to the end of the school year, local giving organizations, run clubs etc.

Project Purple is asking volunteers to arrive at 7am and opportunities will run anywhere until 11am. See listing for more information, anyone interested can apply here and or shoot me an email, [email protected]!

Volunteer listing: https://ideali.st/K9U3Yb

05/15/2026

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