Provide trained volunteer ground-search services and participate in Wilderness First Aid courses. Requires extensive training and readiness for challenging conditions.

Volunteers are needed to attend meetings and help monitor outside activities affecting the Catskill Forest Preserve. This role involves working closely with other organizations on conservation efforts.

The 3500 Club maintains the Peekamoose-Table Trail and schedules maintenance outings twice a year. Volunteers also participate in Adopt-A-Highway trash pickup on Route 214. This role involves physical work to help maintain and conserve the trails.

Join the 3500 Trailhead Steward Program to engage with visitors, promote Leave No Trace principles, share relevant regulations, and communicate other pertinent information. This role helps improve the sustainability of the parks’ lands and promotes safe hiking.

Assist with planning and arrangements for the Annual Dinner meeting each year. Collaborate with the committee chair on various tasks.

Contribute to the quarterly newsletter, The Catskill Canister, by writing short stories and news items of interest to club members. This role involves writing and research skills.

Our hikes throughout the year to Catskill peaks and other destinations are led by an all-volunteer group of experienced hikers. New leaders are welcome to join and lead hikes, offering guidance and support to fellow hikers.

Our construction volunteers work alongside our Build Manager and partner families. Tasks can include framing, siding, drywall, painting, trim, tilework, punchlist, clean-up or landscaping. No construction experience necessary.

Flexible volunteer positions are available in a variety of roles to help keep the ReStore running smoothly. Volunteers clean, display and arrange merchandise, assist customers and staff members, help with loading, unloading and warehouse upkeep, repair gently used furniture, test & repair electronics/appliances, and prepare donated items for resale.

Assist with field gleanings and distribution of donated produce to local food pantries, shelters, and feeding programs. Volunteers are also needed for processing produce so that it can be frozen and distributed throughout the winter.

Join us for blueberry gleaning to support local food pantries. Volunteers will help harvest blueberries on Monday and Wednesday mornings, with Tuesday and Thursday as rain dates.

Participate in the Red-K Reading Lounge, a traveling program that brings diverse stories to children in libraries, organizations, and schools. Volunteers will engage with children, assist in storytelling, and manage activities.

Assist in organizing and managing the MyKingstonKids Fest & Children’s Day Parade, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for all attendees. Volunteers will help with event setup, coordination, and participant engagement.

Support the Photography Now! Teen Program by assisting with photography lessons and workshops. Volunteers will help students learn the history and technical aspects of photography.

Volunteers are needed to assist seniors by shopping for groceries and driving them to medical appointments. This role is crucial in ensuring that seniors receive the necessary supplies and medical care.

Volunteers help seniors with yard maintenance tasks such as mowing lawns, raking leaves, and general outdoor upkeep. This service helps seniors maintain their homes and reduces physical strain.

Volunteers provide respite care for caregivers, allowing them to take breaks and reduce burnout. This role involves engaging with seniors and offering companionship and support.

Volunteer counselors are needed for the Family of Woodstock Hotline, the oldest emergency switchboard in the county. Volunteers will provide support and assistance to callers in need.

Assist in the care of rescued animals, including feeding, cleaning, and providing companionship. Volunteers help ensure the well-being of animals awaiting adoption.

Assist with meal preparation for children and adolescents at the Everette Hodge Community Center. Responsibilities include cutting fruits and vegetables, packing meals, and maintaining a clean kitchen.