Volunteering
“Communities In Schools is the largest free youth-serving organization in Nassau County. During the past year 1,029 teens across the County received intensive services, and an additional 2,576 students were provided short-term, walk-in or referral services.

Al Watson CIS Chair 2005-2006

CIS is dedicated to helping youth succeed in school, graduate, and prepare for a productive life. In-school tutoring, after school academic programs, career exploration and individual coaching services are provided during and after school hours at each school site where they are most accessible to students. Teens at-risk for any reason have easy access to CIS staff based at their school, and programs and services are delivered and coordinated through input from students, parents, teachers and counselors.

CIS is a terrific model for people who want to make a difference in the lives of youth in our community. This is a program that is really worthwhile – statistically we can show that it’s worthwhile, and the rewards you receive from being involved…it would be difficult to find that reward in any other volunteer endeavor.”