Volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization. Help us with various tasks that require different types of skills to support our mission of land preservation.

Sort through donations of rescued food and repack the boxes, which are distributed to partner organizations. This is a critical step in our process.

Join us in the kitchen to help cook meals twice a week, pack boxes of food for families, and keep our kitchen clean. This role is perfect for those who enjoy cooking and working in a team environment.

Transport drivers are essential for getting our food and meals where they need to go. These shifts are usually only an hour, making them perfect for busy schedules.

As a Food Rescue Volunteer, you will help recover nutritious food from grocery stores and local farms. This role involves transporting food to our kitchen or partner organizations. Volunteers need a vehicle and valid license/registration/insurance.

Help sort through rescued food, compost inedible produce, and allocate food for distribution. Volunteers ensure that only the best quality food reaches those in need.

Join our kitchen team to help with produce prepping. No cooking skills required. Shifts involve washing, cutting, peeling, slicing, dicing, and chopping rescued produce.

Help set up the SCF Market by sorting through boxes of rescued foods and adding fresh produce, dairy, meats, and dry goods into each family’s nutrition boxes.

Assist in our kitchen with hands-on prepping and cooking meals, as well as packaging and cleaning up. Shifts are available on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings.

The Volunteer Firefighter drives or rides an emergency vehicle in response to fire, rescue and emergency medical events, hazardous materials response/mitigation and routine requests for help or assistance. In the performance of their duties, the Volunteer Firefighter places equipment, lays and connects hose; operates high-capacity pumps and directs water streams; raises and climbs ladders; uses chemical extinguishers, safety belts, lines and hooks and uses self-contained breathing apparatus. The Volunteer Firefighter may enter burning buildings as part of a fire suppression team, perform ventilation tasks above ground, carry heavy objects and equipment and rescue injured or trapped victims. | Requirements: The Volunteer Firefighter is a non-compensated position. Volunteer Firefighter are not normally assigned shifts but are expected to respond from home to District calls. Individuals fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a Volunteer Firefighter will at all times present themselves in a courteous, professional and responsible manner. | Categories: Firefighter

Join us for Volunteer Days on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM starting March 21st. Help out with various farm tasks and get your hands dirty while supporting local food systems.

Volunteer with the Westchester Land Trust on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 11:30 PM starting April 18th. Assist with land conservation efforts and community projects.

Help out at the Mt Vernon Community Garden on Mondays and Fridays from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM starting May 19th. Participate in gardening activities and support community food projects.

Volunteers at Arts on the Lake help with various tasks including distributing posters, managing concessions, selling tickets, washing cups, hanging shows, organizing concerts, and stacking chairs after performances. Volunteers can choose to be occasional or regular participants.

Create unique artistic designs for meal bags and cards, adding a personal touch to each donation. No art experience is needed, just a willingness to express creativity and support the community.

Help pack and distribute school break lunches for children who rely on school meals during the academic year. Volunteers will ensure that students have access to nutritious food during weekends and holidays.

Volunteers are needed to assist project facilitators in weighing and packing dried ingredients that can be donated to food pantries. Other projects include creating hand-decorated boxes, tote bags, and cards that are donated with the food products. This is a great opportunity for college students as well as retired teachers, especially those with experience in special education!

Deliver meals to families in medical crisis, ensuring they have nutritious food during challenging times. Volunteers should be reliable and compassionate.

Support Community Cares events by helping with setup, coordination, and cleanup. Volunteers should be organized and able to work in a team.

Assist with administrative tasks in the office to support the operations of Community Cares. Tasks may include data entry, filing, and answering phones.