How It Works
Pick a cause and a location.
Choose a day and time that fits your week.
Signup to register with the host organization.
Urgent Needs This Week
These opportunities are time-sensitive or short-staffed. If you can help, start here.
Trusted by Long Island organizations
We highlight grassroots groups doing real work across the Island.
Explore their missions, see what they need, and volunteer when you can.
Organization spotlight
Save the Animals
Rescue Foundation
Animal care
Nature
Coming to the aid of injured, displaced and orphaned wildlife and domestic animals in need of help.
Why we believe in LIVolunteers
Finding a local volunteer opportunity should not feel like detective work. Many grassroots organizations do not have the time, staff, or marketing budget to be seen online, even when they are urgently short-handed.
LIVolunteers.org is a simple public directory that makes it easier to show up. We collect practical ways to help, keep listings clear, and point you to the official signup so you can take action fast.
More Upcoming Opportunities
Looking for Volunteer Coordinators (Weekly)
Eager to Serve Inc.
March 31, 2026
Start Time:
6:00 AM
End Time:
6:00 PM
Hempstead (Nassau)
Description
Help shape impact at Eager to Serve Inc. 💚 We’re looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to recruit and organize volunteers supporting children and families in need. Flexible schedule, all ages welcome!
Youth, Food, Mentorship, Mental Health, Homeless Service
HHRM Saturday Sort Out
Helping Hand Rescue Mission
March 31, 2026
Start Time:
9:30 AM
End Time:
12:30 PM
Huntington (Suffolk)
Description
Start the week with purpose! 🥯☕ Join us to pack food bags and sort donations for our Food Pantry & Community Closet. Help us get ready to serve local families—and connect with amazing volunteers along the way.
Youth, Food
Pick It Up! Beach Cleanup
New York Marine Rescue Center
March 31, 2026
Start Time:
10:00 AM
End Time:
12:00 PM
Riverhead (Suffolk)
Description
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.
Animal Care, Nature
Construction Opportunities
Habitat for Humanity of Long Island NY
March 31, 2026
Start Time:
8:30 AM
End Time:
12:00 PM
Riverhead (Suffolk)
Description
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!
Social Services
✨Load the Baby Blessings Truck 🚚
Helping Hand Rescue Mission
March 31, 2026
Start Time:
9:30 AM
End Time:
12:30 PM
Huntington (Suffolk)
Description
Spend your Saturday giving back 💛 Help HHRM pack and sort donations to support local families — bagels & coffee included! Sign up and make a difference in your community.
Youth, Food
Baby Blessings Outreach
Helping Hand Rescue Mission
March 31, 2026
Start Time:
9:30 AM
End Time:
12:30 PM
Huntington (Suffolk)
Description
Lend a hand at Baby Blessings Outreach! 👶 Help parents find essentials for their little ones and share lunches to go. It’s one of our most loved events, because every baby deserves a blessed start 💛.
Youth, Food
Weekly General Volunteer
March of the Blanketeers
March 31, 2026
Start Time:
3:00 PM
End Time:
4:30 PM
Smithtown (Suffolk)
Description
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!
Arts, Youth
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