Volunteer Services

We Need Volunteers

Volunteers are critical to the success of Head Start. The participation of volunteers has been an effective way of mobilizing community resources to strengthen Head Start Services. Volunteers provide a wide range of services and support to the Head Start and Early Head Start children and their families. Volunteers can be professionals and nonprofessionals, parents, local residents, and members of the larger community, board members and those who serve on policy and advisory groups, those who work in classrooms, offices, or kitchens, and those who provide necessary health education, medical and dental examinations, and other health services. Head Start volunteers can assist with classroom activities, upkeep and renovation of centers, playground supervision, parent education, and other similar tasks. Head Start volunteers may choose to give a few hours of time, or may volunteer every week.

Volunteers provide a wide range of services and support to the Head Start and Early Head Start children and their families. Volunteers can be professionals and nonprofessionals, parents, local residents, and members of the larger community, board members and those who serve on policy and advisory groups, those who work in classrooms, offices, or kitchens, and those who provide necessary health education, medical and dental examinations, and other health services. Head Start volunteers can assist with classroom activities, upkeep, and renovation of centers, playground supervision, parent education, and other similar tasks.

Head Start volunteers may choose to give a few hours of time or may volunteer every week.

For more information and to volunteer:

Call (631) 758-5200 extension 0129 or email Ana Figueroa, Associate Director of Parent/Community Involvement at afigueroa@liheadstart.org.

Help Us Build a New Home for Our Southampton Children!

In August 2024—just weeks before the school year was set to begin—our Southampton center was deemed unsafe for occupancy. Since that moment, we’ve been working tirelessly to find a permanent home—a safe, stable space where children from Southampton and the surrounding East End communities can learn, grow, and thrive.

Now, we need your help to make this vision a reality.

We’ve launched a GoFundMe campaign to help us secure and prepare a new location where we can continue offering the same level of care and opportunity our families rely on. Every contribution—no matter the size—makes a meaningful difference.

Please consider donating and sharing this campaign with your network. With your support, we can ensure that no child misses out on the strong start they deserve.

Thank you for standing with us,

LIHS Parent Policy Council

L.I. Child and Family Development Services, Inc.

Donations

We Need Your Help

Long Island Head Start is committed to supporting at-risk and vulnerable children and families across Suffolk County. Right now, over 5,000 children between the ages of 3 and 5 are living at or below the poverty line in our community. We see every day how poverty affects young lives—hindering cognitive, physical, and emotional development.

While Head Start is federally funded, many don’t realize that programs are required to raise 20% of their annual funding through local contributions. These vital funds go directly toward strengthening our comprehensive services, ensuring that every child enters kindergarten ready to succeed.

With your support, we can help change the future for children and families on Long Island. To donate or learn more, please contact us at (631) 758-5200 x0122.