Volunteer Opportunities

Upcoming Community Service Programs for Children

Helpers Helping Helpers: Baby Blankets (Grades 3 – 5)

Wednesday, January 28, 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Make a new buddy while making a difference! Kids will team up with Teens & Tweens to make baby blankets to donate to families in need. Participants will earn one hour of community service credit. Click here to register starting 1/14.

“Take & Make” Painted Hearts Community Service Art Project (Grades 3 – 5)
Let your heart shine on canvas! Help us paint colorful hearts to be part of a beautiful, collaborative art project that celebrates creativity and community. Pick up your art kit (flat canvas, acrylic paint set and paintbrush) starting on Monday, February 2 and return your creative work of art by Sun., February 15. Participants will earn two hours of community service credit. Only one kit per child. Click here to reserve your child’s kit starting 2/2.

Tabletop Smiles (Grades 3 – 5)

Wednesday, February 4 AND/OR Tuesday, February 24, 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Join us to make placemats filled with color, creativity, and kindness for people receiving meals from local charities and organizations. Come spread joy – one placemat at a time! Register for one or both. Participants will earn one hour of community service credit for each date they attend.
Click here to register for the Feb. 4 class starting 1/21.

Click here to register for the Feb. 24 class starting 1/21.

Volunteer at Hobbs Farm (Bethel Hobbs Farm, Centereach) (Grades 3 – 5)

Tuesday, February 17, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (Winter Break)

Kids will be planting seeds in the farm’s greenhouse. Dress for a mess and for the weather! Participants will earn two hours of community service credit. In the event of extreme weather, this program may be rescheduled or cancelled. Please note this program is offsite and parents/caregivers (over the age of 18) must stay with their child at the farm. Click here to register starting 2/3.

Create for a Cause: Baby Bibs (Grades 3 – 5)

Wednesday, February 18, 4:00–5:00 p.m. (Winter Break)

Kids will hand-paint baby bibs with fun, colorful designs to be donated to families in need. It’s a creative way to have fun and make a difference! Participants will earn one hour of community service credit. Click here to register starting 2/4.

Birthday Banners & Cards for Kids Community Service Project (Grades 3-5)

Tuesday, March 3, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Help us make cheerful birthday banners and cards for kids who are spending their
birthdays in the hospital. It’s a thoughtful way to spread joy and help them celebrate.
Participants will earn one hour of community service credit. Click here to register starting 2/18.

Tote Bags for Supply Drives Community Service Project (Grades 3-5)

Wed., Mar. 11, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Join us for a fun and creative tote bag decorating session! Kids will get to design
colorful, one-of-a-kind bags that will be used for library supply drives. It’s a great way to
get crafty and give back to the community! Participants will earn one hour of community
service credit. Click here to register starting 2/25.

Volunteer at Hobbs Farm (Bethel Hobbs Farm, Centereach) for Community
Service (Grades 3-5)

Fri. Mar. 20, 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Kids will help with various farm tasks such as weeding beds, planting seeds, and
picking produce. Dress for a mess and for the weather! Participants will earn two hours
of community service credit. In the event of extreme weather, this program may be
rescheduled or cancelled. Please note this program is offsite and
parents/caregivers (over the age of 18) must stay with their child at the farm.
Click here to register starting 3/6.

Doodle Art Bookmarks for Seniors Community Service Project (Grades 3-5)

Wed., Mar. 25, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Join us to make colorful, doodle art bookmarks for our “Senior Bus” patrons. It’s a
simple, creative way to bring smiles and brighten someone’s day! Participants will earn
one hour of community service credit. Click here to register starting 3/11.

Tabletop Smiles Community Service Project (Grades 3-5)

Wed. Apr. 8, 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Join us to make placemats filled with color, creativity and kindness for people receiving
meals from local charities and organizations. Come spread joy – one placemat at a time!
Participants will earn one hour of community service credit. Click here to register starting 3/25.

Volunteer at Hobbs Farm (Bethel Hobbs Farm, Centereach) for Community
Service (Grades 3-5)

Fri. Apr. 10, 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Congratulations Cards for Preschool Graduates Community Service Project
(Grades 3-5)

Wed. Apr. 22, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Celebrate our littlest graduates with creativity! Kids will design bright and cheerful
congratulations cards for local preschoolers moving up to kindergarten. It’s a fun way to
spread smiles and celebrate big milestones! Click here to register starting 4/8.

Ongoing community service opportunities that can be done from home:

Color a Smile (Grades K – 2): Click here for detailed instructions.

Book Reviews for Kids (Grades 3 – 5): Click here for detailed instructions.

Letters to Our Troops (Grades 3 – 5): Click here for detailed instructions.

Other Local Volunteering Opportunities for Kids: Click here for details.

How to request a Community Service Verification Letter.

Please note: The Library provides a variety of community service credit opportunities. When applying for a society or award, it is your responsibility to confirm that the credit earned through the Library is accepted by the organization.

Questions? Email kids@emmaclark.org