Service Projects
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 tkutujia@notes.cc.sunysb.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.
Comsewogue Youth Club
Ongoing
The Comsewogue Youth Club and Stony Brook University have set up a program to provide JFK Middle School students with one-on-one guidance from volunteer Stony Brook student mentors. JFK students, recommended for this program by their guidance counselor, meet with Stony Brook mentors three afternoons each week to receive instruction in social, academic, and language skills. Any student in any level of study or major can apply to be a mentor, and must have their own transportation. The Career Center at Stony Brook University provides the Comsewogue Youth Club with student volunteers, applicant screening and applicant orientation. The Career Center then refers student volunteers to the Comsewogue Youth Club for additional training and hire. Students are expected to serve as a mentor for at least six months, for approximately 2 hours per week. For more information, please contact Taryn Kutujian at tkutujia@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Sunrise Fund
Ongoing
Please help support the Sunrise Fund for children with cancer by purchasing
a 2008 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.
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.
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: Taryn Kutujian, VISTA Coordinator, at 631-632-6812 or at tkutujia@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Long Island Blood Services Blood Drive
April, May, June 2009, 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 Taryn Kutujian, VISTA Coordinator, at 631-632-6812 or at tkutujia@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.