Dr. Cottone's Resources Page
VOLUNTEERING / DONATIONS
The following is a list of community organizations that are in need of either donations (of specific items or money) or volunteers. My listing these organizations on this page should not be considered an “official endorsement” of the specific organizations or their missions, as individual experiences may vary from person to person.
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STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOST FAMILY PROGRAM SUB-PAGE
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VOLUNTEERING
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MATCHING SITES
Volunteer Match
http://www.volunteermatch.org/volunteers
NOTES: Volunteer Match helps you to “connect with a cause that needs you,” and is affiliated with 90,000+ nonprofits around the world.
Idealist.org
NOTES: Listing of non-profit companies soliciting volunteers and paid employees.
Long Island Volunteer Center Main Office
33 Yellow Cote Rd Oyster Bay, NY 11771
516-922-6846
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ORGANIZATIONS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS
General List
The following list includes both local and national organizations that are actively seeking volunteers.
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List for Prospective Psychologists
The following list includes both local and national organizations that are actively seeking volunteers for positions that require skills necessary for myriad careers in psychology. Since admission to graduate programs in psychology often require prior field experience, the volunteer positions included on this list may be helpful for prospective psychologists to explore, en route to a career in psychology.
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DONATIONS
New York Blood Centers (Blood Donations)
http://nybloodcenter.org/index.jsp
NOTES: Local blood donation sites affiliated with the NY Blood Center are constantly in need of donations of whole blood, platelets, red cells, and plasma for patients with cancer, as well as those in need of blood transfusions and for burn victims in recovery.
Reading Reflections (Book Donations)
Jonathan Schneck
2500 Nesconset Highway Building 17, Unit 17B Stony Brook, NY 11790
NOTES: Reading Reflections is a local non-profit organization that accepts donations of all types of books and distributes them to those in need. The Stony Brook drop-off site is located at the medical offices of Drs. Mendelsohn and Schneck. The best days to bring books are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 am to 4 pm.
Infant Jesus Parish Social Ministry (Clothes & Toys Donations)
110 Hawkins Street (Convent Building) Port Jefferson, NY 11777
631-331-6145
http://www.infantjesus.org/contact_info/#OUTREACH
Monday—Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday: Closed
NOTES: Accepts clothes, baby items, furniture & toys; donations
United Methodist Church of Commack (Clothes & Toys Donations)
http://www.commack-umc.org/Thrift_Shoppe.shtml
NOTES: Accepts clothes, baby items, furniture & toys; donations accepted on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10-4, except during the summer. Anyone wishing to donate any items may call the Church at 631-499-7310
Children of Hope Mission
Sister Cathy Smith
Wyandanch, NY 11798
631-278-3319
http://childrenofhopemission.wordpress.com
NOTES: Accepts clothes, baby items, toiletries, academic materials and monetary donations to help foster children in need.
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