Volunteer Opportunity Of The Week: Growing Oysters

BAY SHORE, NY — Each week, Patch will be highlighting volunteer opportunities around Suffolk County. This will be a chance to help your community and be an opportunity to give back — perhaps in a way you didn't consider before.

And if you are in an organization that has some need for volunteers, be sure to let us know by emailing jade.eckardt@patch.com.

This week we are putting the spotlight on an opportunities that will help you get out and enjoy summer:

Great South Bay Oyster Project

Save the Great South Bay, a non-profit dedicated to revitalizing the Great South Bay, is hosting a volunteer opportunity at the Bay Shore Yacht Club. The organizations are seeking "five or six" volunteers to help maintain the crates of baby oysters growing in the yacht club's community oyster gardens. Two hours are needed to rinse down the crates and measure the growth of the spat on shell. It's a great opportunity for families and community service hours are available. Email info@savethegreatsouthbay.org with any questions. Click here to sign up.

Date: 7/11, 9 to 11 a.m.

Organization: Save the Great South Bay

Location: Bay Shore Yacht Club