Volunteer Opportunities

Upcoming Community Service Programs for Children

Great Give Back: Dog or Cat Toy “Take & Make”
Create a dog or cat toy at home while earning 1 hour of community service credit.

Click here to reserve your Cat Kit starting 10/1 OR Click here to reserve your Dog Kit starting 10/1. Then come and pick it up! Return it to the Children’s Library by Saturday, October 17, and we’ll donate them to a local animal shelter. One dog or cat kit per child, please.

Great Give Back: Dog Treat Jars for Pet Supply Drive (Grades 3 – 5)

Wednesday, October 7, 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Come get crafty with us as we decorate treat jars for our furry friends – these “pawsome” creations will be donated to our Pet Supply Drive! Register here starting 9/23.

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

Monday, October 12, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. (School closed)

Kids will help with various farm tasks such as weeding beds, planting seeds, and picking produce. Dress for a mess and for the weather! 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. Register starting 9/28.

Great Give Back: Cat Treat Bundles for Pet Supply Drive (Grades 3 – 5)

Wednesday, October 21, 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Join us to create treat bundles for our feline friends! These “purr-fect” packages will be donated to our Pet Supply Drive! Register here starting 10/7.

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

Tuesday, November 3, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. (School closed)

Patriotic Jars to Donate (Grades 3 – 5)

Monday, November 16, 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Make jars filled with nostalgic questions and kind phrases for veterans to reflect on. Taught by Theresa Maritato. Register here starting 11/2.

Holiday Cards for Senior Citizens (Grades 3 – 5)

Tuesday, November 24, 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Spread some holiday cheer with handmade cards! Help brighten a senior’s day by creating festive, heartwarming holiday cards for the Nursing Home Card Project. Register here starting 11/10.

Holiday Ornaments for Our Heroes (Grades 3 – 5)

Wednesday, December 2, 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Come get crafty with us as we make holiday ornaments for deployed service members and veterans. Register here starting 11/18.

Winter Scarf Project (Grades 3 – 5)

Wednesday, December 16, 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. Register here starting 12/2.

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