Volunteer Opportunities

Adult Recreation Program:  (Evenings & Weekends) – Applicants must be 16+ yrs old
Volunteer alongside adults with disabilities who participate in our Adult Recreation Program.  Recreation programs are located throughout Nassau County and include: Bowling Groups; Walking Clubs; Special Olympics Training Clubs; Recreation Nights and Dances. Inquire about our Recreation Brochure.

Adult Day Programs:  (School Hours) – Applicants must be 16+ yrs old
Volunteer alongside adults with disabilities who attend one of our Adult Day Programs located in Nassau County.  Assist these individuals engage in skill building activities which help strengthen their abilities in the following areas:  Money Management; Communication; Time Management; Community Safety; Mobility Training; Site/Office Maintenance. We also have opportunities available to assist our individuals with food shopping for homebound patients recently released from Nassau County hospitals (AmeriCorps Program). - Throughout Nassau County

Adult Residential Group Homes:  (Evenings & Weekends) – Applicants must be 16+ yrs old
Volunteer alongside adults with disabilities who reside in one of our Adult Group Homes located in Nassau County. Assist these individuals engage in skill building activities which help strengthen their abilities in the following areas:  Cooking; Reading; Sign Language; Housekeeping. Opportunities are also available to volunteer as a buddy or companion with adults during leisure time.

Children’s Recreation Program:  (Saturday Mornings) – Applicants must be 18+ yrs old
Volunteer alongside children with disabilities who attend our Children’s Respite Program located in Brookville.  Assist these individuals engage in recreation-type activities.  This program runs on Saturday mornings.

Administrative Office & Medical Office Support:  (Office Hours) – Applicants must be 18+ yrs old
Assist our administrative support staff with the completion of their day-to-day clerical responsibilities which include: mailings; copying; filing; data entry.  Opportunities exist at both our Brookville and Plainview Administrative Offices.
                                                               
Guardianship / Advocacy:  (Anytime) – Applicants must be 21+ yrs old 
Be a special part of the lives of children and adults with disabilities who reside in one of our Group Homes located in Nassau County.  Share birthdays, holidays and special occasions with an individual who has no other family members. Inquire about joining our Guardianship Committee that advocates on behalf of these individuals.  Serious, long-term commitments are required.

Special Events Assistant:  (Seasonal) – Applicants must be 16+ yrs old
Assist AHRC staff facilitate special events that occur throughout the year. Examples of such events include:  Spring & Fall Festivals; AHRC Walkathon; Holiday Parties; AHRC Membership Luncheon; Annual Recreation Festivals.

Public Sponsored Events:  (School Hours)
AHRC Nassau welcomes businesses, religious institutions, high schools and universities to sponsor & host an activity or event for a group of children or adults receiving services at AHRC. Events include: Outdoor Field Days; Dances; Carnivals; Pizza Parties; Barbeques.

Community Fundraising:  (Anytime)
Assist our Volunteer Program with the raising of funds to feed less fortunate people during the Thanksgiving holiday.  In addition, we welcome businesses, religious institutions, high schools and universities to sponsor one or more families during the AHRC Adopt-a-Family initiative in December.

For further information contact:

Volunteer Services: (516) 293-1111, ext. 5281

Email: lgiarraputo@ahrc.org

Volunteer Applications