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

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

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

Somers VFD is always looking for people who have a desire to serve their community, learn new skills, and have fun working with our team of volunteers. You can choose to become a firefighter, an EMT, or both! Training and equipment is provided for free; you only need to donate your time, energy, and positive attitude. If this sounds like something YOU might enjoy - get in touch with us today! Our website is: www.somersvfd.com (yes, it is a dot.com) | Requirements: Dedication, heart, time, energy, focus, and a can-do attitude. There will be an interview and a physical, provided by our department, of course. | Categories: Firefighter, EMT

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!

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

Assist in removing invasive species to help restore native habitats in the Hudson Highlands. Volunteers will learn about local ecology and conservation techniques.

Volunteers assist in distributing food to about 175 families on Saturday mornings. Volunteers are asked to arrive by 8:30am and stay until closing, participating in an orientation to learn more about the pantry.

Participate in various committees such as the Program Committee and Membership Committee to assist with planning and organizational tasks.

Help shape the direction of GPLH by serving on the Board and heading up a committee. Board meetings take place via ZOOM.

Donate your talent for a one-time project to support GPLH's mission and activities.

Assist with planning the bi-annual Meet the Funders event, co-sponsored with the Association of Development Officers, where esteemed grant makers discuss philanthropy and grant making.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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