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Provides youth ages 13-18 the opportunity to discuss issues relevant to their lives openly and confidentially. Services available in Spanish. Walk-ins welcome.

The American Red Cross of Long Island partners with middle schools, high schools, and colleges through the Red Cross Clubs program. The Clubs are organized groups of youth volunteers dedicated to supporting the mission of the American Red Cross in their school and community. The program provides club members with meaningful opportunities to serve their community and develop leadership skills. Student leaders plan and implement school-and-community based service projects, such as organizing blood drives and providing disaster preparedness education.

Offers a community-based volunteer program for students and adults providing services that include a graffiti removal project, community gardens, mural project, holiday assistance, community clean up, food pantry, PTO child care, sponsored special events and recreational activities, and a tutoring project in cooperation with the Mastic Moriches Shirley Community Library.

Provides Reference, Information and Referral and Readers Advisory to students in grades 6-12. Range of programs and services include, but are not limited to, a Teen Advisory Board, arts and crafts, and Homework Help.

Provides a unique life time experience for teens and teen groups. Children learn to make a difference over the summer break and get 200 community service hours, and earn the President award and Medal while exploring the Caribbean islands of St. Lucia, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Teens will have mentoring and leadership training, cultural lessons and other adventures. Program cost includes airfare, accommodation, and meals.

Coordinates toy, food, new and used clothing and school supplies and drives for local agencies and food pantries. Also offers Prom Gown Promotion program, free new gowns to girls going to their prom who cannot afford one.

Offers Adult Volunteer opportunities which are available throughout the year for those who are seeking ways to serve the community while satisfying their need to give back and help others. Adult Volunteer opportunities include the Ambassador Escort position where volunteer's escort outpatients and visitors through the hospital to designated appointments, units and departments. Clerical duties are also available. In addition, positions are available for Student Volunteers ages 18 and over; who are exploring careers in clinical/patient healthcare settings, when available and approved by department director. Junior Volunteer opportunities are available for high school students 15 to 17 years of age. A commitment of 3 hrs per week for a minimum of 2 months is required between June and August. Available positions include Ambassador Escort, Office duties, assisting Patient Experience Team with assorted projects as needed. Clinical positions do not apply to Junior Volunteers. NODA (No One Dies Alone) and Spiritual Compassionate Companions. Program volunteers will spend time with patients who are on comfort care and in the end stage of life, when their families are unable to be with them. The Spiritual Compassionate Companions volunteers will spend time with Palliative Care patients who may have no family/friends or support systems but who are still seeking active treatment. Pet Therapy program is available for canines that have been certified by Pet Partners, Good Dog Foundation or Love on a Leash. Canine health records and proof of liability insurance must be submitted with the volunteer application. Pet Therapy Volunteers must complete the necessary application process and be observed and cleared by Pet Therapy Coordinator prior to volunteering. Please call for additional information regarding all volunteer positions available.