Senior Home
Caregivers
Entitlement Programs & Financial Assistance
Help Line
Health Promotion
Housing
Information & Counseling
Medical - Nursing - Home Care & Long Term Care
Municipal Agencies
News Releases
Nutrition Programs
Outreach and Special Services
Passes and Discounts
Publications
Recreation & Education
Related Links
Senior Photo Album
Transportation
Volunteer and Employment
City, Town & Village Governments
New York State Government
U.S. Government

Office for the Aging

Breadcrumb Start you are here >Home/Volunteer & Employment

Volunteer Programs

RSVP – RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Men and women, 55 years of age and over, can make a meaningful contribution by volunteering their services on a regular basis. Community agencies benefit and volunteers derive great personal satisfaction. The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program – RSVP – recruits and arranges for training and placement in volunteer assignments in non-profit agencies throughout Nassau County. For information, contact:

Federation of Organizations
5378 Merrick Road (516) 541-7787 ext 5441
Massapequa, NY 11758

 

SCORE – SERVICE CORPS OF RETIRED EXECUTIVES

Retired business executives provide free consultation on financial, marketing and managerial problems for new or existing businesses. Days/Hours: Mondays through Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

SCORE

Nassau County Office of Economic Development
40 Main Street
Hempstead, NY  11550 (516) 572-1989

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

The Urban League of Westchester operates an employment program which enables a limited number of economically disadvantaged persons, age 55 or older, to work 20 hours per week in public or private non-profit agencies. These programs provide on-the-job training and work experience. For further information:

Urban League of Westchester - Long Island

Office (516) 307-1820
Hempstead, NY  11550

JOB PLACEMENT SERVICE

The Department offers a free employment service for Nassau County residents age 55 and over and to employers seeking qualified workers. Persons seeking employment are assisted with resume preparation, interviewing skills, and job search techniques. No fees. Potential employees and employers may contact:

NASSAU COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING (516) 227-8945

WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT

Federally sponsored programs provide a wide range of free services including vocational assessment and counseling, job placement assistance, workshops, vocational skills training and availability of resource facilities. For qualifications and further information:

Residents of the Town of Oyster Bay, Town of North Hempstead and the City of Glen Cove, contact:

Town of Oyster Bay – One Stop Employment System of the Oyster Bay Consortium

www.oysterbaytown.com

Two convenient locations:

Hicksville One-Stop Employment Center
301 W. Old Country Road
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 934-8532
Massapequa One-Stop Employment Center
977 Hicksville Road
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 797-4560

Residents of the Town of Hempstead and the City of Long Beach contact:

Town of Hempstead Department of Occupational Resources (DOOR)

Hempstead Works Career Center
50 Clinton Street, Suite 400
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 485-5000

www.hempsteadworks.com

NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Division of Employment Services

Local offices offer employment opportunities and counseling to older persons. For information:

303 West Old Country Road
Hicksville, NY 11801

(516) 938-9840