Service Projects
Long Island Blood Services Blood Drive
April, May, June 2010, Long Island, Queens
Long Island Blood Services is looking for volunteers to cover our snack area/canteen during local blood drives on Long Island and Queens. You would be responsible for giving snacks and juice to our donors, escorting donors, and other non-technical tasks. For information on how to sign up, please contact Urszula Zalewski at 631-632-6812 or urszula.zalewski@stonybrook.edu.
MPowering Kids
The MPowering Kids staff and volunteers work closely with students from their fourth grade year through their high school graduation, offering nine years of programs and opportunities to acquire the skills, habits and attitudes necessary to succeed in college and in life. MPowering Kids is committed to fostering academic and personal excellence to motivated students in under-served communities while cultivating a life-long love of learning and a philosophy of giving back to others through community service. Positions available include Tutor, Mentor, and General Volunteer. Mentors must have a car in order to participate in the program. To learn more about joining MPowering Kids, click here »
PAR FORE
PAR FORE is an intergenerational community-based team mentor program. The mentorship consists of gang-affiliated young adolescents, a Stony Brook University student, and a member of the community. PAR FORE incorporates therapeutic principles inherent in the sport of golf to foster positive personal, social, and physical growth and development for Suffolk County adolescents who are affiliated with gang activity. Adolescents have the opportunity to engage in a productive activity that fosters positive social interaction. The golf play and instruction is free to mentor participants. No prior skills or experience with golf is necessary! Mentors must have a car in order to participate in the program. To learn more about becoming a PAR FORE mentor, click here »
Seeking Volunteers with a History of Asthma
18 to 65 years of age, 10 years smoke free and taking a steroid inhaler daily
for the past 6 months to participate in an 8 week study on the effectiveness of
mindful meditation on asthma. You will be taught mindful meditation techniques
such as sitting meditation, body scan meditation, and walking meditation.
Compensation of up to $100 will be paid upon your completion of this study.
Contact: For further information please call 631-444-1200.
Sunrise Fund
Ongoing
Please help support the Sunrise Fund for children with cancer by purchasing
a 2010 calendar featuring our patients and staff. The Sunrise Fund has been
established to promote awareness about childhood cancer, support research,
and provide numerous programs for the children and families. The calendar
also serves as a resource of information about the Sunrise Fund and the
Pediatric Oncology Program. Calendars may be purchased for $20. All
purchases are tax deductible. Contact: Please call 444-2899 (Dept. of Advancement). Checks can be
made out to SBF/Sunrise Fund.
Type O Positive and Negative Blood Donors Urgently Needed
Ongoing
According to LI Blood Services, there is an especially short supply of
type O positive and type O negative blood inventory. SBUMC is reflecting
this shortage and strongly encourages donations asap. When blood is
donated at Stony Brook, it is given directly to a patient in need in the
hospital. To give blood, donors must be between 17 and 75, weigh at
least 110 pounds, and be in general good health. Even people on blood
pressure and cholesterol medications with conditions under control and insulin-taking diabetics can give blood. Contact: Jennifer Peace at 444-7586; or to make an appointment call 631-444-DONATE.
Volunteer at a Local Soup Kitchen
Ongoing
Donate one hour of your time to serve food at a local soup kitchen near your home or near Stony Brook University. Volunteer with family members, significant others, friends or colleagues. This is your chance to directly impact a population greatly in need. Volunteering at a local soup kitchen is easy, convenient, and rewarding. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact urszula.zalewski@stonybrook.edu with "Soup Kitchen" in the subject line. Please be sure to include your full name, phone number, and email address in your inquiry. We have soup kitchens available on Long Island and in New York City.
Youth Enrichment Services
Youth Enrichment Services (YES) enriches the lives of the youth and their families residing in the Bay Shore, Brentwood, Central Islip, and West Islip communities. YES will provide services and programs aimed at youth development, empowerment and delinquency prevention with a special emphasis on at-risk and hard-to-reach youth and families. All services will be provided free of charge and inclusive of all children. YES programs include: tutoring, after-school programs, and more! Mentors must have a car in order to participate in this program. For a complete description of programs, and to learn how to become involved, click here »
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA)
Ongoing, Nassau and Suffolk Counties
The VITA Program offers free tax help to low to moderate income persons. Volunteers help prepare basic tax returns in communities across the country. Vita sites throughout Long Island are located at community centers, libraries, schools and other convenient locations. Contact: Urszula Zalewski at 631-632-6812 or urszula.zalewski@stonybrook.edu.