Assist in educating the public about the benefits of a vegan and compassionate lifestyle through community outreach and education. Volunteers will participate in peaceful vigils and help raise awareness about animal exploitation and abuse.

Assist patrons with seating and provide information during events at Bardavon and UPAC. Volunteers are expected to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all attendees.

Assist with various arts and cultural programs, events, and administrative tasks. Volunteers support the organization in promoting and enhancing arts in the community.

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.

Support staff with child and adolescent programming at the Everette Hodge Community Center’s after school program. Responsibilities include providing child supervision, overseeing arts and crafts, and supervising outdoor play.

Provide essential services for the home itself, such as cleaning and repairs, helping with mailings or other office/administrative tasks, gardening, cooking light meals, and volunteer coordination.

Serve as a member of the trained volunteer staff, providing hands-on care to residents and emotional support to their families and visitors. Duties include helping with mealtimes and hygiene, repositioning for comfort, providing other hands-on care services, and offering friendly companionship.

Serve the organization and community as a Board Member or assist with event planning for various donation-oriented events. Involves participating in committees such as Education, PR/Communications, and the Speaker’s Bureau.

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 distribution of food to local pantries throughout the county. Volunteers help collect, sort, and distribute food donations to those in need.

Provide support for special events and clerical tasks. This role includes event setup, registration, and general administrative duties.

Help low-wage workers prepare their taxes. This role involves assisting individuals with tax preparation and greeting them as they arrive for their appointments.

Assist in processing and organizing the library collection at the African Roots Center. Volunteers will help with cataloging and maintaining the collection to ensure it is accessible to the community.

Support the staffing needs of the African Roots Center by assisting with visitor inquiries and helping to manage the center during open hours. Volunteers will ensure a welcoming environment for all visitors.

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

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.

Help with various special projects such as weeding, trimming hedges, cleaning around air conditioning systems, and painting the Loan Closet. Your efforts will help maintain the facility.

Assist with answering phones, stuffing envelopes, and other administrative tasks. Your help will support the staff in managing their responsibilities more efficiently.

Join a committee or help with fundraising efforts to support RCAL's mission. Your involvement will help secure the necessary resources to continue their work.

Assist with organizing and maintaining the Loan Closet, which provides essential equipment to individuals in need. Volunteers help ensure the closet is well-stocked and accessible.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Volunteers will serve as docents, guiding visitors through the historic sites within the Hudson River National Historic Landmark District. Responsibilities include providing information about the history and significance of the sites and assisting with visitor inquiries.

Assist in the Repair Café program by helping community members fix their broken items, reducing waste and promoting sustainability. Volunteers with skills in various repair crafts are highly valued.

Participate in planting pollinator plants and fruit and shade trees in Newburgh to enhance local biodiversity and community green spaces. Volunteers will engage in hands-on planting activities and community engagement.

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.

The Staatsburg Fire Department is looking for community residents that are willing to answer a neighbor's call in an emergency. If you provide the dedication, we will provide you with training, experience, and camaraderie that will last a lifetime. | Requirements: Candidates must reside in the Staatsburg Fire District, be 18 years of age or older, and be willing to attend all necessary training. Individuals that are registered sex offenders or have been convicted of arson need not apply. Email StaatsburgFD64@gmail.com for more information. | Categories: Firefighter, EMT

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Volunteer Firefighter is an entry level position and reports to the elected officers of the Fire Department as well as the Board of Fire Commissioners. This position attends trainings and meeting as well as responds to emergencies including but not limited to: Fire, EMS calls, motor vehicle accidents. Training and equipment is provided by the District / Department. Examples of activities include: Attend Monthly Meetings of the Fire Department Attend regular trainings and drills Respond to emergencies Assist with activities and fund-raisers | Requirements: Must be at least 16 years old. Must live within 5 miles of the Esopus Firehouse or work in the Fire District. Must have a desire to serve the community and help others. | Categories: Firefighter, EMT

The Cottekill Volunteer Fire Company is seeking six (6) highly motivated and physically fit individuals who can commit to the training demands and the duties described below. Performs firefighting duties such as combating, extinguishing and preventing fires. Deploys and connects hoses, raises and climbs ladders, uses other firefighting techniques such as ventilating burning buildings, rescuing trapped occupants from burning buildings and vehicle occupants of a motor vehicle accident, performs salvage operations, and responds and performs emergency medical assistance to level of certified training. Participates in training classes in firefighting, first aid and other related subjects. Handles routine custodial maintenance of the Fire Company equipment, apparatus and quarters. Conform to the safety requirements of the Fire Company. | Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age Must successfully pass a NYS Firefighter background check (No cost to applicant) Must successfully pass an OSHA Firefighter Physical (No cost to applicant) Must successfully complete basic training to obtain a NYS Interior Firefighter Certification within a reasonable time frame (first 12-18 months) (No cost to applicant) | Categories: Firefighter

The Cottekill Volunteer Fire Company is seeking two (2) daytime and two (2) nighttime apparatus driver/operators. Must be highly motivated and physically fit individuals who can commit to the training demands and the duties described below. Performs firefighting duties such as: Drives fire apparatus, operates the pump and other auxiliary equipment, lays and connects hoses, sets up scene lighting, performs traffic control, assists interior firefighters with air bottle changes and filling of air bottles, assists incident commanders with personnel accountability and communications, and responds and performs emergency medical assistance to the level of certified training. Participates in fire drills and attends training classes in apparatus operations, firefighting, first aid and other related subjects. Handles routine custodial maintenance of the Fire Company equipment, apparatus and quarters. Conform to the safety requirements of the Fire Company. Daytime Availability: 6:00am to 6:00pm Nighttime Availability: 6:00pm to 6:00am | Requirements: Must be at least 21 years of age Must successfully pass a NYS Firefighter background check (No cost to applicant) Must successfully pass an OSHA Exterior Firefighter Physical (No cost to applicant) Must successfully complete basic training to obtain a NYS Apparatus Driver/Operator Certification within a reasonable time frame (first 12-18 months) (No cost to applicant) | Categories: Firefighter

The Cottekill Volunteer Fire Company is seeking six (6) highly motivated and physically fit individuals who can commit to the training demands and the duties described below. Performs firefighting duties such as extinguishing outside fires, drives fire apparatus, deploys & connects hoses, raises ladders, uses other firefighting techniques such as ventilating burning buildings from outside, rescuing trapped occupants of a motor vehicle accident, sets up scene lighting, performs rehab operations, assists interior firefighters with air bottle changes and filling of air bottles, assists incident commanders with scene safety, personnel accountability and communications, and responds and performs emergency medical assistance to the level of certified training. Participates in training classes in firefighting, first aid and other related subjects. Handles routine custodial maintenance of the Fire Company equipment, apparatus and quarters. Conform to the safety requirements of the Fire Company. | Requirements: Must be at least 16 years of age (21 to drive apparatus) Must successfully pass a NYS Firefighter background check (No cost to applicant) Must successfully pass an OSHA Firefighter Physical (No cost to applicant) Must successfully complete basic training to obtain a NYS Exterior Firefighter Certification within a reasonable time frame (first 12-18 months) (No cost to applicant) | Categories: Firefighter

Pack boxes of non-perishable food items to be distributed to families in need in the Red Hook School District. This role involves organizing and packing food items.

Bag up meals for recipients and hand them off to meal delivery drivers. This role involves ensuring meals are properly packed and ready for delivery.

Serve chef-made ingredients into to-go containers for our meal recipients. This role involves organizing and packing meals for distribution.

Deliver boxes of non-perishable food items to families in need in the Red Hook School District. This role involves driving and ensuring timely delivery of food boxes.

Help collect our weekly bread donation from the Bread Alone facility in Kingston. This role involves picking up and transporting bread donations.

Pick up our pizza order from CJ’s Pizza and bring it to the Elks Lodge for Meal Assembly. This role involves transporting pizza for meal preparation.

Help Chef Leslie in the kitchen with food prep and cleaning. This role involves assisting with various kitchen tasks to prepare meals for the community.

Help pick up our latest order from the Food Bank from the Kingston Plaza Hannaford. This role involves transporting food bank orders to our location.

Deliver meals to recipient homes in Red Hook, Rhinebeck, or Tivoli. This role involves driving and ensuring timely delivery of meals to those in need.

Support homeless teens in our summer sleepaway camp, engaging them throughout the year and empowering them for counselor and employment roles. Volunteer to organize supply drives, stage campers’ departure and set up at Camp Ramapo in Rhinebeck, New York.

Assist community members by repairing various household items at the Esopus Repair Cafe. Volunteers with skills in repair and maintenance are encouraged to join.

Volunteers are needed to make regular calls to isolated seniors and provide transportation for medical appointments. This role is crucial for supporting the well-being of seniors in the community.

Join People’s Place in serving families in need across Ulster County. Volunteers of all ages, especially young adults, are encouraged to lend a hand in various roles to support the community.

Assist Angel Food East in preparing and delivering meals to individuals living with HIV+/AIDS and chronic illnesses. Volunteers will work with local hospitals and social services to support those in need.

Volunteer drivers are needed to deliver meals to residents in the Hyde Park area. Drivers work from 11 AM to 1 PM, one day a week, and are responsible for ensuring timely and friendly delivery of meals to clients.

Volunteer packers are responsible for preparing and packing meals for delivery. Packers work from 9 AM to 11 AM, one day a week, and ensure that meals are correctly packed and ready for distribution.

Participate in a 40-hour training to assist with Family's phone and texting hotline and walk-in services, covering topics such as domestic violence, child abuse, mental health, and homelessness.

Volunteers assist with the Family of Woodstock hotline/textline, providing support and aid to individuals facing various issues. This role involves active listening and connecting people with necessary resources.

Assist in technical areas such as set-building, lighting, props, costumes, and stage management. Experience is welcomed but not necessary; enthusiasm is highly valued.

Assist Team Lacie Jae in reaching out to families in need within the community. Volunteers will help organize events, provide emotional support, and assist with various tasks to support families affected by cancer.

Volunteers assist with cleaning, building, feeding, and transportation on a regular basis. This opportunity allows you to work closely with various species and contribute to their rehabilitation and care.

Assist with the Arts & Ecology Camp and Theater Arts Intensive, helping with activities such as creek exploration, arts, music, and theater. Volunteers will support program leaders and engage with children aged 8-13.

Support the production of live performances at the Tidewater Center. Responsibilities include set preparation, costume handling, and assisting with puppet operations during shows.

The Woodstock Fire Department is currently seeking people to fill the position of EMTs and First Responders withing the department's rescue squad. No pervious experience required. | Requirements: No previous experience required. Must be able to meet all NYS DOH requirements to become either an EMT or Certified First Responder. Valid NYS drivers license a plus but not required. | Categories: EMT

The Woodstock Fire Department is currently recruiting volunteer firefighters for all four of its fire stations. | Requirements: No previous experience required. Minimum age is 18, or 16 with parental approval. Valid driver's license a plus but not required. | Categories: Firefighter

Join our group of 'Gardening Angels' to help maintain the beauty of the Beatrix Farrand Garden. Volunteers work under the direction of our horticulturist, Karen Waltuch, on Monday and Saturday mornings from 9am to 11am. The season runs from mid-April to late October, weather permitting.

Help greet visitors to the Beatrix Farrand Garden on Sunday afternoons from 1pm to 3pm. Volunteers assist with educational programs, social media, and mailing campaigns, and may also participate in special group tours.

A firefighter in the Woodstock Fire Department will bring you an exiting experience responding to all types of emergencies throughout the Town of Woodstock and beyond. The fire department is the first called to respond to fires, accidents, medical emergencies, hazardous materials calls, wilderness rescues, and much more. The fire department also provides educational training to schools and other organizations throughout the town. A multitude of training will be offered to you, all of which will be free of cost. Training available to all members includes how to wear a air pack to go into burning buildings, how to drive a fire truck, EMT training, and more. The fire department is looking for new members that have an interest in helping their town and can provide as little as a few hours a week to the department. The fire department provides you with a great experience unlike any other organization around. | Requirements: The fire department is looking for new members that have an interest in helping their town and can provide as little as a few hours a week to the department. Resident of, or working in, the Town of Woodstock, New York 12498. | Categories: Firefighter

An EMT in the Woodstock Fire Department will bring you an exciting experience responding to all types of emergencies throughout the Town of Woodstock and beyond. The rescue squad responds primarily to medical emergencies, but also responds to vehicle accidents, structure fires, and technical rescue calls. He fire department also provides educational training to schools and other organizations throughout the town. A multitude of training will be offered to you, all of which will be free of cost. Training provided to members includes EMT-Basic training, Certified First Responder training, and training to drive he ambulances. The Fire Department is looking for new members that have interest in helping their town and can provide as little as a few hours a week to the department. The fire department provides you with a great experience unlike any other organization around. | Requirements: The Fire Department is looking for new members that have interest in helping their town and can provide as little as a few hours a week to the department. Resident of, or working in, the Town of Woodstock, New York 12498. | Categories: EMT

We desperately need ambulance drivers. Anyone wishing to help people in need, please consider getting qualified to drive the ambulance and taking some ambulance duty time at night to assist the EMTs and Paramedics doing their miracle work of assisting the sick and injured to the hospital. It is a highly rewarding way to volunteer your time and help out your neighbors. We need to continue the high level service that we have been providing to our residents and neighbors. | Requirements: CPR and being a good driver are the minimum requirements to get started. Please consider this request. Resident of, or working in, the Town of Woodstock, New York 12498 | Categories: Other

Join us in serving your community to keep everyone safe. As an EMT, you can help to keep everyone safe by pressing injuries, treating injuries, reversal of Witness Cardiac Arrest, possibly. We also support our fire district at fire scenes with scene stand-by. If you think your interested, contact us. | Requirements: EMT certification Paramedic CPR Drivers license Willingness to help out any time of day or night. | Categories: EMT

Have you ever wanted to do more for your community but wasn't sure how to go about it? If you answered yes then contact us. We will show you how to be part of an organization where Pride, Tradition and Dedication are an everyday occurrence. | Requirements: We require that you be physically and mentally able to do the job. You must be willing to learn and show a dedication to learn. | Categories: Firefighter

Have you ever wanted to do more for your community but wasn't sure how to go about it? If you answered yes then contact us. We will show you how to be part of an organization where Pride, Tradition and Dedication are an everyday occurrence. | Requirements: We require that you be physically and mentally able to do the job. You must be willing to learn and show a dedication to learn. | Categories: Firefighter

Help repair household items at the New Paltz Repair Cafe. Volunteers with skills in repair and maintenance are needed to assist community members.

Provide support on the exterior operations of the fireground. | Requirements: NYS Approved Basic Exterior Firefighting Operations class. Provided free of charge. | Categories: Firefighter, Junior Members

Operate and Drive the fire department apparatus. | Requirements: NYS approved Pump Ops NYS approved emergency vehicle operations course. Provided free of charge. | Categories: Firefighter

Providing fireground operations. | Requirements: NYS approved interior firefighting operations course. Provided free of charge. | Categories: Junior Members, Firefighter

Need to pass a physical and be willing to train, pass certifications courses, become State Certified, keep up with department training, meetings, events, and call volume. | Requirements: None | Categories: Department Support, Other

Located in Northern Dutchess County, Stanford Fire Company's 60 volunteer members run an average of 350 calls a year to protect the Town of Stanford. | Requirements: Age 18 or older, Drivers License. Attend a Fire Police and Highway Safety training course within 12 months upon being accepted as a member. Training & gear is provided free of charge. Need to pass a physical and be willing to train, pass certifications courses, become State Certified, keep up with department training, meetings, events, and call volume. | Categories: Other, Department Support, Firefighter

We desperately need ambulance drivers. Anyone wishing to help people in need, please consider getting qualified to drive the ambulance and taking some ambulance duty time to assist the EMTs doing their miracle work of assisting the sick and injured to the hospital. It is a highly rewarding way to volunteer your time and help out your neighbors. We need to continue the high level service that we have been providing to our residents and neighbors. | Requirements: Age 21 or older, valid Drivers License. CPR / AED certifications. Attend a Emergency Vehicle Operators training course within 12 months upon being accepted as a member. Training & gear is provided free of charge. Need to pass a physical and be willing to train, pass certifications courses, become State Certified, keep up with department training, meetings, events, and call volume. | Categories: Department Support, Other, EMT

Located in Northern Dutchess County, Stanford Fire Company's 60 volunteer members run an average of 350 calls a year to protect the Town of Stanford. | Requirements: Age 21 or older, Drivers License. Attend a Emergency Vehicle Operators Course and Pump Operators training course within 12 months upon being accepted as a member. Training & gear is provided free of charge. Need to pass a physical and be willing to train, pass certifications courses, become State Certified, keep up with department training, meetings, events, and call volume. | Categories: Firefighter, Department Support, Other

Located in Northern Dutchess County, Stanford Fire Company's 60 volunteer members run an average of 350 calls a year to protect the Town of Stanford. | Requirements: Age 18 or older, Drivers License. Need to pass a physical and be willing to train, pass certifications courses, become State Certified, keep up with department training, meetings, events, and call volume. | Categories: EMT

Located in Northern Dutchess County, Stanford Fire Company's 60 volunteer members run an average of 350 calls a year to protect the Town of Stanford. | Requirements: Age 14 - 18 | Categories: Other, Department Support, EMT, Firefighter

Volunteers will engage in the Oh, Freedom! Quilting Project, assisting with the creation of commemorative history quilts and participating in make-and-take projects. This role involves working with community members and promoting the project's educational aspects.

Volunteers will assist with research on the history of slavery and antislavery in the Mid-Hudson Valley and participate in community outreach programs to educate the public. Volunteers will also help in organizing public programs and events.

Assist at the Catskills Visitor Center by interpreting scientific and cultural information for visitors. This role involves educating the public about the natural and cultural history of the Catskills.

Participate in projects aimed at managing and controlling invasive species in the Catskills. Volunteers will learn about invasive species management and help protect the local ecosystem.

The Pleasant Valley Fire District needs you!! Become a member of our family. Members are needed in the following areas: Firefighters, EMT, Fire Police, Support, and Ladies Auxiliary. Training and gear is free! Call 845-635-2117 | Requirements: All training provided free of charge. | Categories: Department Support, Firefighter, EMT

Short-term volunteer opportunities are available for groups interested in yard work or special projects. These projects help maintain and improve the facilities used by Grace Smith House.

Volunteers are needed to assist with various programs and services, including community education, outreach, and supporting survivors of domestic violence. Volunteers must attend a 20-hour Introduction to Domestic Violence training.

Open to everyone; as a member of one of our four sampling teams, you will collect water samples (from stream bank or bridges) from 3-4 sites on the Saw Kill and record the results. Sampling is done on the second Friday of the month starting at 10:30 am and takes about 2 hours. Free training is available. If you wish, you can also help process the samples in the Water Lab after collection.

Support the Education Performance Series by helping organize and facilitate programs for children and youth. Volunteers will engage with young audiences and assist in the logistical aspects of educational events.

Assist with the planning and execution of various events hosted by Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County. Duties may include setup, registration, guest assistance, and cleanup.

Assist individuals in selecting appropriate business attire for interviews and employment. Help boost their confidence and professional appearance.

Manage inventory of donated clothing items, ensuring they are organized and accessible for clients. Assist in maintaining the boutique's appearance.

Provide guidance and support to individuals seeking employment. Help them develop skills and strategies for job searching and career advancement.