Volunteer Opportunities

Upcoming Community Service Programs for Children

Cards for Hospitalized Kids (Grades 3 – 5)

Wednesday, December 3, 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Help brighten a child’s day! Join us to make uplifting cards for hospitalized kids. Participants will earn one hour of community service credit. Click here to register now.

Winter Scarf (Grades 3 – 5)

Wednesday, December 10, 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Give the gift of warmth this holiday season! Join us to make a fleece winter scarf and gift tags to donate to our “Give Warmth” Drive. Participants will earn one hour of community service credit. Click here to register starting 11/26.

Assisted Living Appreciation Kits (Grades 3 – 5)

Monday, January 5, 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Join us to decorate cards and small canvas bags filled with essential items to donate to assisted living staff. Participants will earn one hour of community service credit. Click here to register starting 12/22.

Valentine’s Day Cards for Seniors (Grades 3 – 5)

Wednesday, January 21, 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Spread some love and brighten a senior’s day! Join us for a crafty afternoon as we create handmade Valentine’s Day cards for the Nursing Home Card Project. Participants will earn one hour of community service credit. Click here to register starting 1/7.

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.

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