Volunteer New York

This role will handle volunteer inquiries and intake. Responsibilities include: respond to forwarded inquiries handle intake paperwork provide office tours or orientations conduct pre-screen interviews schedule volunteers or connect potential volunteers with appropriate staffers to follow up and schedule Flexible schedule and location!

Congers, NY

Through 12/7/19

We welcome applications from all full-time college students. Office and proficiency in social media applications (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram). A high school diploma, GED, or comparable work experience is required. We seek persons with strong analytical, critical thinking skills, and communication and interpersonal skills. TOUCH-NY is interested in volunteers who have experience and capabilities in one or more of the following areas: Creating graphics for social media, website, newsletters, and email campaigns Graphic design, flyers, PowerPoint templates, and other conference/outreach materials Designing e-newsletter templates utilizing email marketing software like Constant Contact Building social media footprints Social media maintenance Create brand identities across print and digital platforms Coordinate video content development and production Organize and maintain photo, video, and media archives Help maintain and update websites Assist in executing communication activities on site

Congers, NY

Through 5/8/20

Strawtown Studio is collecting art material for its summer program, which serves to educate children on environmental stewardship. Items that are needed include: Paper (watercolor, mixed media, bristol vellum, colored card stock) Paint (acrylic, watercolor) Acrylic (nontoxic) paint markers Elmer’s glue (sticks, tubs) Tape (masking, transparent, duct) Fabric, felt Paint markers Colored pencils Cedar shingles Wire (all gauges) Beading wire in gauges 20 to 28 (gold, silver, green) Small craft mirror and tiles Jute, twine Hemp string Plasticine modeling clay (non-drying), natural colors Thin ribbons

Nyack, NY

Through 5/10/20

Are you a "people person?" Do you like the idea of fostering meaningful friendships with our veterans and their spouses? If so then this opportunity is for you! Our recreation department is looking for dedicated volunteers who will work closely with our staff on their assigned neighborhoods to provide friendly room visits to residents and document the visits. Each volunteer will be assigned and trained to work on a specific neighborhood. This volunteer opportunity would be during the week ideally and 1-3 times a week for a few hours at a time. #IG005 #NYSVeterans

Montrose, NY

Through 8/29/19

Interested in brightening the day of a local senior? DOROT is looking for volunteers to visit and deliver packages to older adults nearby as part of its Shabbat Shalom Westchester program. This program is offered to all of DOROT's seniors in Westchester. To participate, pick up a package with challah and grape juice on Wednesday, May 22 between 7 and 8 p.m. Mandatory orientation for new volunteers takes place at 7:30 p.m. At that time, volunteers will receive the senior’s name, phone number, and address. Call the senior and arrange a visit that works for both of you within the next few days. Plan on spending 30 minutes to an hour for your visit. Children eight and older only please; maximum four volunteers in a group.

Hastings-on-Hudson, NY

5/22/19 7:00 PM

Volunteers are needed to assemble bag lunches (over 100 on Tuesdays and 50 on Fridays) for families to take home. These portable meals include a sandwich wrapped in tin foil, a drink and a desert. The bag lunches will be distributed each night following dinner service.

Mount Vernon, NY

5/28/19 2:30 PM +more

Are you great with kids and do you love to read? Volunteer to be a Summer Reading Buddy! Participating children will select a book and be matched up with a volunteer. For about 20 minutes, the volunteer will encourage their student "buddy" to read, helping with specific words, pronunciation, and comprehension along the way. When they’ve finished the book, the volunteer will help the child complete a worksheet and then bring the child back to our staff who will match them up with their next “buddy.” Volunteers will work with several children during each two-hour session; every child gets a stamp on their "passport" for each day they attend. Program schedule: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from July 9 to August 14

Mount Vernon, NY

Through 8/14/19

We need course marshals to cheer on the runners as they tackle RSPP’s rolling hills during the Rockwood Ramble 10K. All proceeds from this event go toward carriage road maintenance, and your volunteerism supports the Preserve!

Sleepy Hollow, NY

6/1/19 8:00 AM

We need water station volunteers for the Rockwood Ramble 10K—perfect for families and groups (all ages welcome!). Hand out water and cheer on the runners. A fun morning for all. All proceeds from this event go toward carriage road maintenance, and your volunteerism supports the Preserve!

Sleepy Hollow, NY

6/1/19 8:00 AM

GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center, Westchester is currently looking for a volunteer that would attend our programs to teach our teens and adults Zumba. The level of commitment can be discussed. Our teen and adult group meet a couple of times a month and have both expressed a huge interest in learning Zumba. We would love to hear from anyone who is trained and would like to come and teach us! Volunteer Program Leader Requirements: Must be 18+ Must attend an hour-long orientation (sessions available 6:30-7:30 p.m. first Wedsnesday of the month) Observe two programs Once the above requirements have been fulfilled, a background check is required. Please express your interest below!

Ardsley, NY

Through 7/1/19

GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center, Westchester is currently looking for an assistant volunteer program leader to join our wonderful dedicated volunteer team. Fantastic Friends meets once or twice a month on a Friday from 7-9 p.m. Fantastic Friends (ages 18+) needs a leader (or leaders to co-lead) to help run this very popular social skills program. We would also like to expand this program to twice a month. Fantastic Friends is a fun night out either at the Playhouse or out in the community to facilitate social interactions between adults with Down syndrome, their peers and the community. The goals of the program are to promote positive relationships, to encourage peer relationships in the community, to develop social skills and ultimately to have FUN! At least a six-month commitment is required. Volunteer Program Leader Requirements: Must be 18+ Must attend an hour-long orientation (sessions available 6:30-7:30 p.m. first Wedsnesday of the month) Observe two programs Once the above requirements have been fulfilled, a background check is required We would love to hear your ideas! Please express interest below.

Ardsley, NY

Through 7/1/19

Are you great with kids and do you love to read? Volunteer to be a Summer Reading Buddy! Participating children will select a book and be matched up with a volunteer. For about 20 minutes, the volunteer will encourage their student "buddy" to read, helping with specific words, pronunciation, and comprehension along the way. When they’ve finished the book, the volunteer will help the child complete a worksheet and then bring the child back to our staff who will match them up with their next “buddy.” Volunteers will work with several children during each two-hour session; every child gets a stamp on their "passport" for each day they attend. Program schedule: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. on Fridays from July 12 to August 9

Ossining, NY

Through 8/9/19

The purpose of this therapeutic recreation program is to provide a motivating opportunity for children with special or medical needs and their families to get together for a unique and encouraging tennis experience. We focus on fun and quality time; learning tennis skills are the icing on the cake! We are looking for energetic and positive volunteers to help and motivate the participants on the tennis court. We need fun personalities and happy smiles!

Eastchester, NY

5/25/19 4:00 PM

Volunteers are needed to help set up tables, rope off areas, hang signs, stay with vehicles to maintain safety and control, and clean up after the event. Enthusiastic volunteers are also needed to dress up as costume characters! Contact Kerry Young (below) to display a vehicle at the Tocuh-a-Truck event.

Elmsford, NY

6/1/19 10:00 AM

We are looking for a volunteer who can come in and lead a chair exercise or chair yoga/meditation class. #VolunteerNewRochelle

New Rochelle, NY

Through 4/30/20

Our program titled “Bridging Generations” is a project that was created in September 2015 with the vision of inspiring the world by promoting intergenerational relationships. We want to bring together the elderly and youth for the purpose of learning with and from each other through therapeutic recreation, education, and social activities. One of the ways we go about bringing together the elderly and youth is conducting our “Bridging Generations” program at nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and community centers. The purpose of our program is to improve the health and social wellness of those we serve, while developing skills, establishing values, and providing a sense of empowerment. These interactions help all generations by providing mentorship opportunities; stimulate the mind through educational activities, and improving health by being actively involved.

New Rochelle, NY

6/2/19 2:30 PM +more

Join the Green Squad to clean up litter at Glen Island Park. Commit to as often as your schedule allows! All supplies will be provided; please wear clothes that can get dirty. Volunteers will meet at the park office (first building on the right). See you there!

New Rochelle, NY

5/22/19 6:30 PM +more

The New Rochelle Coalition Against Violence (New Ro CAV) is a group of dedicated New Rochelle residents organized to provide opportunities that are designed to reduce violence throughout the city. By exploring innovative and evidenced-based programming, New Ro CAV aims to meet the needs of residents at the intersection of trauma and resilience. New Ro CAV also works closely with IEY Middle School and will work with Trinity Elementary in 2018-2019. New Ro CAV is looking for community volunteers of all ages. Volunteer opportunities include: organizing recreational events for youth, providing informational events such as documentary screenings at the library, advocacy and much more. New Ro CAV is looking for individuals willing to share their time and talents to help make our city safer! #Newrochelle #Newrostrong

New Rochelle, NY

Through 7/31/19

Teatown Lake Reservation is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with hand-pulling of invasive plant species in Wildflower Woods and along popular trail corridors. Volunteers will learn to identify several invasive species and their native look-a-likes in addition to helping with invasive plant removal.

Ossining, NY

6/15/19 9:30 AM

Are you interested in learning about the pests that threaten New York’s forests? Would you like to lend a helping hand in monitoring their spread? Teatown is looking for dedicated volunteers and community scientists to participate in a forest pest monitoring program. General interest meeting takes place on April 20.

Ossining, NY

6/15/19 1:30 PM

We're looking for garden educators to assist in teaching New Rochelle elementary students about gardening, plants, science, and nature. The hands-on classes are conducted seasonally during the school year. Volunteer Educators would be working side-by-side with experienced professionals with the goal of becoming proficient in teaching the curriculum. Required credentials include education with an interest in gardening, plus a background check. Retired teachers are ideal candidates! After gaining the ability to lead the class, a small hourly stipend is available. This work is enriching, enjoyable, and fun, and the students are enthusiastic and interested. For more information about our group, please visit our website at hpcgreenhouse.org.

New Rochelle, NY

Through 4/24/21

Join gardeners to help clean up community areas of the garden. Volunteers will participate in tilling the soil, raking, cleaning and hauling, weeding, deadheading, woodchipping, and composting. Please bring water to stay hydrated, and wear long pants, a hat, work gloves, work shoes, and sunscreen. PLEASE BEWARE: ticks and poison ivy have been reported in the garden this spring. All ages and abilities are welcome!

New Rochelle, NY

6/1/19 9:00 AM +more

Join gardeners to help clean up community areas of the garden. Volunteers will participate in tilling the soil, raking, cleaning and hauling, weeding, deadheading, woodchipping, and composting. Please bring water to stay hydrated, and wear long pants, a hat, work gloves, work shoes, and sunscreen. PLEASE BEWARE: ticks and poison ivy have been reported in the garden this spring. All ages and abilities are welcome!

New Rochelle, NY

8/3/19 9:00 AM +more

The first annual Free Spirit Holistic Expo—hosted by Dr. Michele Bell, author of A Journey of Unconditional Love—aims to bring awareness to the many holistic approaches to cancer while raising money and support for the creation of a "Zen-Tuary" for critically ill children. The expo will feature paranormal investigator and field researcher Gary Robusto, as well as Farmaste Yoga and Dance, CBD and doTerra products, psychic healers, intuitive arts, healing circles, food, and music. Guests may bring a yoga mat and water. Volunteer photographers are needed to document the event and guests as they partake in the expo's activities throughout the day. Photographers must bring their own equipment. Volunteers will be provided a "Team Zen-Tuary" shirt so guests can identify expo helpers. Please wear jeans. Volunteers can sign up for any or all of the following shifts: Half day (morning): 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Half day (afternoon): 12-3 p.m. or 3-6 p.m. Half day (evening): 6-9 p.m.

Ossining, NY

6/2/19 8:00 AM +more

Help an American family living in profound poverty with a monthly box of groceries. Join Family-to-Family's Sponsor A Family program - Family-to-Family, Inc. is a grassroots nonprofit. We are a hunger and poverty relief organization dedicated to providing food, personal hygiene products and other basic life essentials to American families struggling with the challenges of poverty. By connecting donors one-to-one with specific families in need, Family-to-Family’s mission is to bring a large and seemingly intractable problem – poverty – into personal focus, making proactive, attainable results possible…one family at a time. Family-to-Family currently helps approximately 430 families in 27 U.S. communities. Families in need of sponsorship are identified for us by local outreach partners who have specific knowledge of the needs of families in their communities. Sponsor a family and ensure that the family we link you to gets the food they need the last week of every month, when food stamps often run out. After you sign up we’ll send you details about the family you’re helping. More information here. #IG006

White Plains, NY

Through 8/7/20

Westchester County hosts 11 heritage festivals from May through August. These take place on Sundays at Kensico Dam and other county parks. Last year, Hearts and Homes for Refugees/Westchester Refugee Initiative hosted a table at four of the festivals, and this year we're hoping to be at all 11! We are looking for a volunteer coordinator to register our organization and to organize the volunteers that will be staffing our table at these festivals.

Valhalla, NY

Through 7/31/19

Heartsong provides a unique Saturday program of Art, Music and Dance Movement Therapy for individuals with disabilities. Participants will build on social skills, language, self-esteem, fine motor skills and more. Heartsong runs on 4 semesters e.g. Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer. All semesters are 10 weeks long, however we encourage volunteers to try and commit to 2 semesters. (Heartsong also offers a Winter Vacation break program Feb 19 -22rd which is posted seperately). Program Dates: Winter 2019 semester (January 5th-March 30th) Spring 2019 semester (April 6th- June 15th) Time: Any hours between 9.00am - 2.00pm: Volunteers commit to 1-3hrs Volunteer Tasks: Work directly with participants to engage them in therapy sessions under the supervision of Lead Therapists Help with set-up and clean-up Volunteer Requirements: Applicants must be 15 years of age or older ( Volunteers under 17 MUST attend orientation with a parent) Submission of volunteer application, including medical form to be completed by physician, and attend a mandatory orientation session Regular and reliable commitment to assignment Ability to demonstrate compassion, patience and follow directions Potential volunteers can choose to sign-up for 1or 3 hrs, session times range from 8:45-1:45pm. (Volunteers will be assigned to a group they will assist therapist for 10 weeks.) Priority for volunteer positions are dependent on the order in which applications are received and applicants who are available for assigned program dates.

White Plains, NY

Through 1/25/20

Come join Westchester Parks Foundation for our Graffiti Squad sponsored by Thalle Industries volunteer program! Our group will be meeting at the Cranberry Lake Nature Center and heading into the project location together. We have purchased an eco-friendly solution to help remove graffiti as well as a coating to prevent future graffiti. Volunteers will be applying these solutions with paint brushes. All supplies will be provided. Volunteers MUST wear old clothes that can get dirty. LONG SLEEVES, PANTS, and a water bottle are HIGHLY recommended. Close-toed shoes are mandatory.

West Harrison, NY

5/24/19 10:00 AM

Our internships are a working/ learning experience that provide students with the opportunity to work alongside our farmers throughout all aspects of plant propagation, cultivation, harvest of numerous varieties of organically grown vegetable crops. Working on the farm is a rewarding experience but may be physically demanding at times. Work on the farm takes place in all kinds of weather so we ask that our interns dress and plan accordingly. Working on a farm requires the desire to contribute daily in a rigorous, fast paced agricultural setting. Interns are asked to take part in some or all of the necessary fieldwork including seeding, transplanting, weeding, thinning, watering, harvesting, pest control as well as washing, sorting and packaging our vegetables for market. If you are interested in Food Justice, Environmental or Agricultural studies this unpaid internship is for you. Please fill out and submit a form on our website, and don't forget to also "express interest" below. We work with our High School students to schedule their internships according to their schools' attendance and program guidelines. High school students who are local to the farm as well as those from down or up county are encouraged to submit an application to participate. Spots are limited so please submit early. Join us for volunteer service credit, learning and experience. We will provide a reference letter upon completion of your volunteer work.

Yorktown Heights, NY

Through 6/26/20

Come join Westchester Parks Foundation for our Green Squad volunteer program at Marshlands Conservancy! We will be painting the Nature Center in preparation for the season. All supplies will be provided. Please wear clothes that can get dirty as well as close-toed shoes. Water and snacks will be provided—please bring a water bottle to fill. Hope to see you there!

Rye, NY

5/23/19 10:00 AM

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Drive patients to chemotherapy and radiation therapy appointments. Drivers provide an extra measure of care and support during a stressful time. Help organize CST fundraising events. Serve on CST’s Board of Directors, Advisory Board, and Quality Improvement Committee. Orientation and training is provided to all CST volunteers. For more information about volunteering, contact us at cst@cancersupportteam.org or 914-777-2777.

Harrison, NY

Through 5/18/20

Camp Carver runs from July 1 through August 9, and we're looking for volunteers to assist with activities such as dance, gardening, art, literacy, math, basketball, and swimming. Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.: All volunteers must be at least 16 and must commit to a minimum of 2 consecutive weeks. Applications will be accepted from April 1 to June 1 Interviewing begins in May; mandatory orientation in late June

Port Chester, NY

Through 8/9/19

Join us for Port Chester's Clean-Up Day! This is a great opportunity to come together to serve by picking up trash to keep our community clean. This is a chance to meet your like-minded neighbors who also have a passion for giving back.

Port Chester, NY

6/1/19 9:00 AM

The mission of Friends of Karen is to provide emotional, financial and advocacy support to children with a life-threatening illness and their families. As a part of this effort, Friends of Karen recruits local volunteers who can help organize material drives in their communities. Below are just a few examples on how you can help: Coloring Book Drive – Collect new coloring books and crayons for our kids in the hospital. Birthday Program – Collect items for our birthday toy pantry. Call for wish list of gifts. School Supplies Project – Collect school supplies and backpacks. All year round. Pantry Drive – Collect paper towels, tissues, hand sanitizer wipes, baby wipes. Coin Harvest – Organize and run a loose change collection to benefit Friends of Karen or recycle cans and bottles and donate the change to Friends of Karen. Gift Certificate Drive – collect $5 gift certificates to iTunes, Dunkin’ Donuts, McDonald’s, Subway, Burger King, Pizza Hut and Starbucks. Tag Sale – Turn your junk into treasure and organize a tag sale to benefit Friends of Karen. We’ll start you off with a box of tag sale “stuff.” #donateschool

North Salem, NY

Through 8/7/20

Help us staff our postcard advocacy tables at the Westchester Heritage Festivals this summer. Festival Postcard Advocates require a commitment of just one Sunday.

Through 8/31/19