The summer is the perfect season to explore volunteering. Many nonprofits offer special summer volunteer programs or internship programs especially for students. Many nonprofits' summer volunteer opportunities may also be limited to the number of volunteers they can accommodate each year, so it is best to start planning in the Spring.
When you are a student, summer is a time of freedom, but it can also be a time of great discovery and impact. While being a summer volunteer can be a great opportunity to help build a stronger community, it is also a chance to meet new people, learn new things through hands-on learning, and explore your passions. Whether you use the summer to catch up on your service hour requirements or take on a service project you wouldn't have the time for during the school year, the summer is yours to make the most of!
To find active summer opportunities posted by local nonprofits in Westchester, Rockland and Putnam, please visit Volunteer New York!'s Summer Volunteering Page at volunteernewyork.org/summer (which is updated annually around mid-May).
