More Events/Volunteer Opportunities

Join the 2nd Annual KiDS NEED MoRE 5K & Kids Fun Run at Belmont Lake State Park on Sept 13! Run, walk, or fundraise to support children with cancer—every step brings more joy and hope.

Roll up your sleeves on Sat, Sept. 20 (9 AM–12 PM) at Sunshine Prevention Center, Port Jefferson Station—help with fall clean-up, earn community service hours, and make a real difference for Long Island families. 🌞🍂

Join us for the 11th Annual Angela’s House 3K Walk on Oct. 5 at the Holtsville Ecology Center—every step supports medically fragile children on Long Island. 👟💙

Join us for Harvest Festival on Oct 18 in Wading River! 🍂 Enjoy food, crafts, antiques, face painting & more. Vendors welcome- reserve your spot today and be part of the fun.

Lace up for Run for HOPE to support runaway homeless youth with a fun 5K run, walk, or bike at Belmont Lake State Park. Enjoy free t-shirts, prizes, and a dog costume contest while making a difference!

Care for cats at PetSmart’s Adoption Centers in North and West Babylon by volunteering one 2-hour weekly shift. Help feed, clean, and assist visitors—training provided!

Visit the “Hub of Help” every Thursday at Blue Point Bible Church for free food, clothing, coffee, conversation, and many resources—open 10:30 am to 7:30 pm. Everyone is welcome, no appointment needed.

Celebrate a night of food, drinks, and music at the Rockville Centre St. Patrick’s Parade Charity Event on Sept. 27, 7 PM at Centre Station—$60 tickets support local charities and honor Grand Marshal Bill Hogan!

Step into the spooky fun—volunteer at the Haunted House, Oct. 10–12 (7–9 PM) at Connetquot River State Park! 👻 Roles for jump-scares or behind-the-scenes—email us to join. [Info in page]

Be a hero for grieving kids at Camp Good Mourning! (Oct 24 @1pm- Oct 26 @5pm). We need Big Buddies, group leaders, RNs, and more to bring comfort, laughter, and hope. Training provided—impact guaranteed.

Join the Pick It Up! beach cleanup to help remove marine debris harming wildlife at Cedar Beach, Iron Pier, or Tiana Beach. Spend a couple of hours outdoors making a real difference for marine animals and the environment.

No long-term commitment—volunteer a day on construction projects or at the Habitat ReStore in Ronkonkoma. Remote and office help like social media and event planning are also welcome!

Fall Festival in Patchogue! 🍂 SEPТ 20, 2025 (10AM - 4PM)
Enjoy food trucks, shop local vendors (new & returning favorites), and support the community food pantry—all while connecting with neighbors in a fun, social day out.

Join the Garden City Bird Sanctuary Volunteer Corps to help keep this beautiful 9-acre space open and maintained on weekends from April to September. Just 4 hours a month makes a big impact—and it’s great for community service or resumes!

Be part of the magic at the Mill Neck Apple Festival on Oct. 11–12, 2025. 🍎🍎🍎 3 different Shifts--- Let's volunteer, enjoy fall flavors, and support programs for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community.

Join Camp Good Mourning! and help Long Island kids grieving the loss of a parent or sibling find healing, friendship, and hope during powerful weekend camps on Shelter Island.

Love cats and have a few hours a week? Help process adoption applications by calling applicants, vet offices, and personal references. Join a friendly volunteer team making perfect matches—apply today!

Celebrate clean energy at Sun Day! 🌞 Join us Sept 21 in Deer Park for solar tours, EV showcases, job fair, kids’ fun, music, raffles & more. Together, let’s power Long Island’s future.

Join Moving Day, an uplifting walk supporting those with Parkinson’s disease. Fund-raise and help provide care, research, and resources to improve lives. Celebrate movement and make a difference in your community!

Join us for Improving the Odds: Overcoming Food Insecurity on Oct 17 at Majestic Gardens, Rocky Point. Casino games, raffles, dinner & entertainment—all for a great cause. Tickets: $150.

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If you know how to hand-sew and live near Smithtown, join the March of the Blanketeers every Sunday to make cozy blankets, hats, and bears for seriously ill kids. Welcoming group meets at Founders House—tea and coffee included!