General Lab Information

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Volunteering

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Adopt-a-Family

The Community Engagement Office coordinates the Adopt-a-Family program every year around the November and December holidays. All gifts benefit Long Island families through Family and Children’s Association. Contact Amy Engel for details.

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Volunteering Opportunities

The Laboratory subscribes to a service called 'Get Connected' by Galaxy Digital which provides a single place to find and sign up for educational and community outreach volunteer events. Lab employees can find and volunteer for events and opportunities that match their interests and availability. Learn how Get Connected works.

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About Community Engagement

Our mission is to maintain an effective partnership between the U.S. Department of Energy, the Laboratory, and the community to address issues that may affect community members’ quality of life. We strive to provide opportunities for Lab employees to make a positive impact by volunteering their time and talent. See our engagement policy (PDF).

Community Service Letters

Brookhaven National Laboratory’s Community Engagement Office provides community service letters that confirm Lab employees (and in some cases their teenage children) have participated in verified community and/or charitable activities associated with a Lab purpose or program. To request a letter, contact Amy Engel. Requests may take up to three weeks to process.