Individual and family volunteers participate in activities that support the well-being of children and families served by Abbott House. Opportunities may include mentoring, tutoring, or helping with special events.

Corporate volunteers work with Abbott House to support various programs and initiatives, helping to improve the lives of children and families in need. Volunteers may engage in activities such as organizing events, providing mentorship, or assisting with administrative tasks.

Student volunteers can gain valuable experience by assisting with various programs at Abbott House. Responsibilities may include tutoring, organizing recreational activities, or supporting administrative functions.

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!

Help at community, awareness, and social events throughout the year. From being a committee member to helping the day of the event, we need your assistance.

Support program leaders, help with setup and takedown of materials, assist with activities like yoga, Zumba, karate, or tutoring in a literacy program. Specific training provided for tutors.

Like to be on the computer? Like to work on projects? Each Playhouse is always looking for administrative volunteers to help with thank you letters, creating books for our literacy program, database entry and more!

Engage with visitors at the Keeper's House Visitor Center, providing information about the history and significance of the Old Croton Aqueduct. Volunteers help enhance the visitor experience through education and hospitality.

Assist in maintaining the Old Croton Aqueduct trail by reporting issues such as downed trees, trail washouts, and illicit use. Volunteers help keep the trail safe and accessible for all visitors.

Volunteer attorneys provide pro bono legal services to nonprofit organizations, helping them navigate various legal challenges. This role involves offering expertise in areas such as corporate governance, employment law, intellectual property, and more.

Volunteers in our Host Visitation Program assist families who have children placed in foster care by supervising and supporting them during family visits. These visits are critical and help reduce the trauma children experience by being separated from their families. Volunteers must complete a 15-hour training program.

CASA volunteers advocate for children who are under the supervision of the Department of Social Services and Family Court. After completing a 30-hour training, volunteers help monitor the care of their assigned child and advocate for services.

Share your English speaking skills with an adult in our community. We will train you to teach English as a second language and provide resources for your lessons.

Participate in monthly Midnight Runs to distribute food and engage in meaningful conversations with homeless individuals. Volunteers are encouraged to connect with the people they serve, making a positive impact on both sides.

Assist in planning and executing the annual Thanksgiving Dinner for the Homeless. Volunteers will help prepare meals, serve food, and engage with attendees to create a welcoming and supportive environment.

Join the Sleepy Hollow Volunteer Fire Department. 100% volunteer since 1876. | Requirements: 14 years of age to become a Junior Firefighter. 17 years of age to become an active member in one of our five (5) companies. | Categories: Fundraising, Community Education, Department Support, Other, Junior Members, Fire Corps, Firefighter

Provide transportation for community members to medical appointments, social and cultural events, and other necessary destinations. Help ensure that our members can access essential services and maintain social connections.

Assist in organizing and participating in social and cultural events for seniors, including holiday parties and community gatherings. Volunteers should enjoy social interaction and event planning.

Provide support to seniors with technology-related tasks, including setting up email, printers, and helping with computers and cell phones. Volunteers should have basic technology skills and patience.

Volunteers assist seniors with light gardening, small repairs, and household tasks such as changing light bulbs and hanging pictures. No specific skills are required, just a willingness to help.

Assist individuals seeking help by providing information, resources, and support over the phone. Help callers navigate mental health services and offer a listening ear.

Share personal experiences with mental illness to raise awareness and educate the community. Engage in public speaking events organized by NAMI Rockland.

Facilitate support groups for individuals and families affected by mental illness. Provide a safe and supportive environment for participants to share their experiences and receive emotional support.

Engage your employees in purpose-driven activities by packing produce, shelf-stable food, or sorting and repacking while giving back to your community.

Make an impact by crafting Help from Home meal bags. These bags, filled with seasonal meals, are perfect to put together remotely at home, with your co-workers, or your local community group.

Volunteers are needed to pack food at our distribution center. This role involves sorting and packing produce, shelf-stable food, and other items to be distributed to our community partners.

Volunteers help maintain the preserve, including tasks such as removal of invasive plants, trail maintenance, planting, and clean-up. Work is outdoors and may include carrying, pulling, and bending.

Volunteers help maintain the preserve by removing invasive plants, trail maintenance, planting, and clean-up. This opportunity provides community service hours and involves outdoor work including carrying, pulling, and bending. Volunteers <14 years old need to be accompanied by a guardian.

Provide transportation for members to and from medical appointments. Volunteers must be CAN members and provide a photocopy of their driver's license and insurance card for a routine DMV check.

Engage with the community to promote the Pollinator Pathway initiative. Volunteers will help organize events and spread awareness about the importance of pollinators.

Assist in expanding the Pollinator Pathway by helping to plant and maintain pollinator gardens. Volunteers will work with a community of gardeners to create supportive environments for pollinators.

Assist members with health-related situations following an injury, while recuperating from a hospital stay, or when in need of support in other medically related situations. Coordinate with Certified Drivers and CAN Do Volunteers to arrange transportation and other needs.

Help other CAN members in non-medical situations with tasks such as computer/technology assistance, dog walking, home organization, grocery shopping, social phone calls, friendly visits, and gardening & plant care.

Oversee and coordinate volunteer activities to ensure the successful expansion of the Pollinator Pathway. Supervisors will manage volunteer schedules and provide guidance during gardening projects.

Provide invaluable support at tutorial centers across campus, helping students develop their reading, writing, math, science, and computer skills.

Host weekly chats with ESL students, fostering confidence in their English-speaking abilities. Engage in direct one-on-one and small group interactions with students throughout the semester.

Assist with special projects that enhance the campus experience, such as restoring the beauty of historic landscaping and assisting with cultural arts programs.

Assist with providing our houseguests with a pleasant and comfortable stay by helping with housekeeping, maintenance, and day-to-day house activities. Volunteers are required to contribute a minimum of two 3-hour scheduled shifts per month for at least one year.

Assist with housekeeping, maintenance, and daily household activities to provide comfort to houseguests. Volunteers must commit to a minimum of two 3-hour shifts per month for at least one year.

Assist the staff with receiving guests and phone calls, directing guests, and making them feel welcomed and comfortable. Volunteers are required to contribute a minimum of one 3-hour scheduled shift per week for at least one year.

Help protect the public in emergency situations. Respond to a wide variety of calls, such as car crashes, chemical spills, flooding, water rescue and general rescue as well as fires. | Requirements: Live within Rockland county. Must be at least 16 years of age with parental consent. | Categories: Firefighter

Partner with rising seniors to support them throughout the college admissions process. Coaches assist with the entire college application process, from building their college lists and writing personal statements, to completing the Common Application and providing guidance and encouragement.

Review and provide feedback on Scholars’ personal statements and supplemental essays to ensure their submissions are high-quality and error-free. Skilled volunteers with exceptional writing and editing skills are strongly encouraged to apply!

Support families as they navigate the complexities of the financial aid process. Assist with completing and submitting financial aid applications (FAFSA, NYS TAP, and CSS Profile); reviewing financial award letters; and identifying options for narrowing the college cost gap.

Work one-on-one with First-Gen Forward Scholars in college who are actively seeking internship and employment opportunities. Support Scholars with updating their resumes and cover letters so they can showcase their experiences and achievements in this competitive job market.

Assist with the maintenance and preservation of the gardens, including planting, weeding, and general upkeep. Volunteers will work under the guidance of experienced horticulturists to ensure the gardens remain a beautiful and welcoming space for visitors.

Volunteers in the Emergency Department serve as a liaison between patients, families, and staff, ensuring they have everything they need for comfort. This role is vital in providing support during emergency situations.

Volunteers provide general assistance to staff at the Family Health Center, which offers integrated primary, specialty, and preventative care to community members. Bilingual skills are highly appreciated in this location.

Volunteer & Dog Teams visit inpatients to help reduce anxiety and feelings of isolation. Certification through a pet therapy organization is required.

Provide Healing Touch therapy to patients and caregivers. The hospital sponsors certification training for selected volunteers.

Extend a warm, friendly welcome, greet patients and visitors, and provide direction as needed at the information desk and reception areas.

Volunteers create and donate handmade items such as origami, jewelry, small pictures, paintings, poetry, knitted or crocheted items, and greeting cards for distribution to patients, staff, and gift shops. This role allows volunteers to engage with the hospital community in a meaningful way.

The Caregiver Support Program is designed to provide support and resources to those caring for loved ones facing acute or chronic illness. Volunteers provide emotional support, counseling, and help families navigate the hospital system.

Gift Shop Volunteers assist in the hospital's two boutiques, helping customers enjoy a bit of retail therapy. This role supports the hospital's retail operations and enhances the visitor experience.

Early Ambulation Program Volunteers assist, accompany, and encourage identified inpatients to ambulate and move from one place to another. Training will be provided by designated Physical Medicine & Rehab staff. Volunteers are asked to commit to 6 months of service.

Patient Experience Volunteers provide a welcoming environment to inpatients and family members, engage in friendly, non-clinical conversation, and provide a listening ear when needed. They help connect patients/families to hospital resources and act as a liaison with staff.

Volunteers provide administrative assistance in various office capacities, strengthening their data review and entry, copying, scanning, and phone work skills.

Volunteers work alongside the Patient Transport team to help escort transport patients and visitors throughout the hospital and transport materials as needed. This role is vital in ensuring smooth operations within the hospital.

Assignments are available for students ages 16 to 17 to work with staff in clinical and nonclinical areas. Students will benefit from learning, observing, and interacting with patients, families, and staff, enhancing the patient and family experience.

Healthful Harmonies Volunteers are singers/musicians who provide music at the patient’s bedside to create a pleasant, healing atmosphere. Currently, the hospital is looking for singers and/or musicians who play stringed instruments.

Life Story Facilitators are specifically trained to interview patients who have agreed to be part of the Life Story Narrative Program and record the patient’s life story. Facilitators must be able to listen, converse, and possess excellent writing skills.

You must be at least 18 years of age to be a member. | Requirements: You must be at least 18 years of age to be a member. | Categories: Firefighter, Community Education, Department Support

Job coaches help our trainees learn and perform their work duties while teaching problem-solving skills, workplace social skills, and emotional regulation. The role of the job coach is to understand and support the social, emotional, and cognitive issues of the trainee(s) and help them achieve their program goals.

We are seeking teens and young women with good social skills to work alongside trainees and serve as peer models. Volunteers will help prepare used American Girl merchandise for sale and learn the tasks and processes that our trainees use.

Our small organization welcomes help in areas such as development and fundraising, events, strategy, PR, marketing, retail, corporate partnerships, and more. Call Robin to discuss how you would like to contribute.

A Trusted T.U.C Volunteer is expected to consistently show up for events and give their best effort to the position they sign up for. Volunteers are encouraged to embody the belief that 'If there's a will, there's a way!'

Student T.U.C Volunteers are individuals under the age of 18 who are in middle or high school. They are encouraged to participate in community service and contribute to the organization's mission.

A T.U.C Volunteer is determined to succeed and give their all in their volunteering efforts. Volunteers are expected to embrace maturity by admitting the truth and contributing positively to the community.

Volunteers are needed to greet the public, conduct tours, and enhance the visitor experience at the historic Percy Grainger Home & Studio. This role involves sharing knowledge about the Grainger family and their contributions to music and culture.

Administrative Volunteers assist with mailings, filing, data entry, and other administrative tasks to support the organization's operations.

Youth Committee Volunteers are high school students who raise awareness about cancer support in their schools and communities through planning events and developing outreach materials.

Outreach Ambassadors attend health and community fairs representing CSCNYCT and share information about the wide range of programs and services offered.

Caterers prepare homemade goods or other refreshments for special events hosted by the organization.

Gilda’s Curators help maintain the clubhouse by assisting with tidying and light upkeep, ensuring a welcoming environment for visitors.

Reception Volunteers provide a warm welcome when someone calls or visits Cancer Support Community Greater NY & CT. They also help individuals register for programs.

Become a volunteer at Heartsong and make a positive impact in the lives of Heartsong clients. Join an interactive team of creative arts therapists to help individuals experience the positive effects of creative arts therapy.

Organize and manage drives to collect essential items for those in need. Volunteers will coordinate collection points and ensure items are distributed to the appropriate WJCS programs.

Engage in various individual volunteer opportunities that align with personal interests and skills. Volunteers can choose from a range of activities that support WJCS's mission.

Support school-based community service projects by working with students and educators to implement initiatives that benefit the community. Volunteers will guide students in project planning and execution.

Assist in organizing and executing Bar and Bat Mitzvah projects that benefit the community. Volunteers will engage with youth and help facilitate meaningful projects.

Participate in corporate employee engagement projects designed to strengthen community ties and support WJCS initiatives. Volunteers will work with corporate teams to execute these projects.

Assist adult learners in obtaining their High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma by providing tutoring and support in various subjects. Volunteers should be patient and passionate about education.

Support the Adaptive Tennis Program by assisting children with special needs in learning tennis skills. Volunteers will help organize drills and games, ensuring a safe and fun environment for all participants.

Put together boxes for donors, help pack orders for outpatients, and clean and reset incoming boxes for reuse to support the milk bank's operations.

Help in the lab with laundry, assist lab technicians when needed, and sanitize equipment to ensure the safe distribution of donor milk.

Assist with answering phones, assembling donor packets, faxing, emailing, and other administrative tasks to help get precious donor milk to infants in need.

Assist in promoting Fun For Cure, Inc.'s programs and events through social media and other marketing channels. Volunteers will work with the Social Media Promotion Team to raise awareness about the organization's mission.

Lead and coordinate therapeutic recreation sessions for children with special needs and the elderly. Program Leaders will plan and implement activities that promote physical and emotional well-being.

Capture moments at events to help promote awareness and support for women with alopecia areata. Your photos will be used for social media and promotional materials.

Develop and maintain relationships with sponsors to support events and initiatives. Your role involves identifying potential sponsors and managing sponsorship agreements.

Assist in planning and organizing events for women with alopecia areata. Your role will involve coordinating logistics, managing event schedules, and ensuring a smooth execution of events.

Engage with media outlets to promote the mission and events of Bald Girls Do Lunch. Your responsibilities include drafting press releases and maintaining media relationships.

Manage and create content for social media platforms to increase awareness and engagement for Bald Girls Do Lunch. Your role includes developing strategies and interacting with the online community.

Are you a talented creative like a photographer or grant writer? Perhaps you've honed your skills as a bookkeeper, web manager, or event planner? Put your talents to good use for a great cause.

You can help keep older members connected with the community by stopping in for a visit. Visiting can foster intergenerational social contact that benefits everyone.

Behind the scenes, our rockstar administrative support staff keeps this ship afloat year after year, tackling key functions like mailings, filing, etc.

Volunteer to be a member of our Board of Directors. Collaborative-minded leadership drives the organization's efforts and we welcome your participation.

Volunteers are needed to drive program members to their medical appointments, take them to do errands or go shopping, to worship services, or even to cultural events.

Plan or organize a special event, from trips to the theater to a walk in the park, or a concert in town to a trip to a new restaurant.

Do you live in the 10989? The Valley Cottage Fire Department has a spot for you! The mission of the Valley Cottage Engine Company No. 1 is "To provide the highest level of fire protection, fire prevention, rescue and emergency services at an affordable cost to the residents and businesses of Valley Cottage." We need and appreciate your help in achieving this mission. Established in 1914, the Valley Cottage Engine Company No. 1 is a leading provider of emergency services in Rockland County, protecting residents and businesses in Valley Cottage and surrounding towns and cities. We provide comprehensive fire fighting, vehicle extrication and fire prevention education from our firehouse. We are a 100% volunteer non-profit organization. The Valley Cottage Fire Engine Company No. 1’s team of approximately 50 active volunteer firefighters is comprised of your neighbors, your friends and maybe even your relatives. They’re people just like you – with families, jobs and active lifestyles who still find time to give back to their community. Valley Cottage Fire Engine Company No. 1 offers a friendly environment for you to discover your capabilities and make the most of your volunteering investment. The department currently maintains a fleet of two pumpers, one aerial ladder truck, a rescue truck, a patrol vehicle and three command vehicles for the chiefs. Valley Cottage Fire Engine Company No. 1 seeks volunteers to bolster its ranks in a diverse range of services. We offer a long list of benefits and a friendly, fun professional atmosphere. | Requirements: Although no previous experience or training is required, you need more than just a desire to help people. You also need courage and dedication, assertiveness, and a willingness to learn new skills and face new challenges. Our service is one that calls on its members to perform hot, sweaty, dirty, strenuous work, often in uncertain and hazardous environments. Our volunteers need to be team players, respecting each other’s role and contributions. You need to be able to work on-call and to deal with occasional interruptions to your lifestyle, dropping what you’re doing at the ‘tones’ to respond to the emergency needs of your fellow citizen. Company members are expected to participate in a minimum of 50 activities annually. Fire department activities encompass responses to emergency calls, training sessions, drills to maintain the fire apparatus and equipment, meetings and other miscellaneous activities. While emergency calls occur at any time of the day and week, most drills take place on Sunday mornings and Monday evenings. The second Monday of every month is the Company meeting where administrative matters are discussed and handled. We offer a lot of benefits you can expect from us, and in return there are certain objectives we expect you to meet: TO APPLY: You must be at least 16 years of age to apply. A statement of parental or guardian consent must accompany an application from anyone under the age of 18 years old. You must be a US citizen. You must be physically, intellectually and emotionally capable of performing the duties according to your area of assignment. You must reside within or near the Valley Cottage Fire District. You must have no arrests or convictions for arson. UPON ACCEPTANCE: 1) New members must complete a new recruit orientation program before responding to emergency incidents. 2) New recruits must successfully pass, within 90 days of notification of acceptance, an OSHA physical examination with illicit drug testing conducted by our designated physician and paid for by the fire department. 3) New members will be considered on probation for a period of 9 months. Their probationary activities will be reviewed within 30 days of their ninth month of active service and the probationary member will be recommended for continued service or termination at that time. 4) Removal from probationary status requires that the aforementioned requirements be fulfilled along with the probationary requirements of their membership classification. 5) New firefighters must attend regularly scheduled or special drills during the probationary period. 6) New firefighters must complete, within one year of notification of acceptance, the New York State Firefighter 1 basic firefighter training course. This entails either 128 hours of in-person classes over a set schedule (Basic Exterior Firefighting Operations followed by Interior Firefighting Operations), or, a blended learning Firefighter 1 course (26 units of on-site skills training and 22 units of independent online learning) over a set 9 week period. Probationary firefighters will not be allowed to attend any other courses prior to completion of the New York State Firefighter 1 course. Failure to complete the minimum training requirements can result in termination of membership. | Categories: Firefighter