This website is designed to be a resource for all community service and volunteer
organizations operating in New York State. We hope to add functions and information
over time that will enhance the ability of your organizations to serve your mission
in your communities while including volunteers in the delivery of service and in
the decision making process.
One of the goals of the Office is to support and develop a stronger relationship
with other volunteer organizations throughout the State that are so vital to the
well-being of our communities, but that may not receive funding directly from us.
Partnering with experts such as the Points of Light Institute and Timberland Company,
we are providing links to resources for organizations that fit this model, in order
to facilitate growth and the sharing of best practices.
Engaging volunteers to solve community issues is a primary focus of the New York
State Office of National and Community Service. While the office works directly
with national service programs, our goal is to include all service organizations
in our activities as well as provide support to community organizations throughout
the state.
The Office includes among its many partners the volunteer centers that are located
throughout the state. Volunteer Centers help to match people who want to volunteer
with opportunities that match their time availability and talents. The following
are the volunteer centers that currently operate in New York State:
There are many communities in New York State that are not currently being served
by a volunteer center. There are many organizations who directly serve specialized
community needs with volunteers. Please see our volunteer opportunity locator to
find opportunities in your community.
If you are starting or would like to start a volunteer center to serve your community,
the Points of Light Institute has many resources for you. Visit them at
www.pointsoflight.org.
Please honor young people in middle level and high school grades for outstanding
volunteer service to their communities. Visit Prudential Spirit Awards at:
www.prudential.com/spirit
We have gathered a few resources for volunteer organizations that we hope you find
useful:
If you have a service day or special event coming up that requires volunteers, please
let us know by emailing the Community Service Events Form. We’ll publish the information
on our calendar, along with your contact information. We’d also love photos for
the website!
To download the Community Service Events Form in Microsoft Word (.doc) format CLICK HERE
To download the Community Service Events Form in PDF format
CLICK HERE