Facilitate youth empowerment workshops focusing on anger management and conflict resolution. Volunteers will guide sessions based on the strengths and needs of individual youth, helping them develop necessary life skills.

Provide mentoring and educational support to youth, focusing on developing positive self-esteem and a sense of purpose. Volunteers will work with youth individually to address their specific needs and goals.

Assist in conducting parent training sessions that include conflict resolution, communication skills, and restorative listening. Volunteers will help facilitate interactive games and support groups for parents.

Work alongside educators teaching after-school programs, assist at a Tinkering Night or help with special projects such as social media and fundraising. We provide letters of acknowledgement for volunteer hours.

Assist with various STEM events such as STEM-tastic, MHS Talks, and Tinkering Nights. Responsibilities include event setup, engaging with participants, and supporting event activities.

Support the organization with administrative tasks such as grant writing and donor growth. This role is crucial for maintaining the operational efficiency of the organization.

Assist with the distribution of food from our mobile pantry. This service is provided on alternating Wednesdays from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Participate in a research internship focused on the William Voris Archaeological Site. This opportunity is ideal for high school and college students passionate about history and archaeology.

Serve as a weekend docent at the Rye Meeting House, guiding visitors through the historic site and sharing its rich history. This role involves engaging with the public and enhancing their visitor experience.

Join us for Saturday Volunteer Workdays where you can help with grounds maintenance and event support. It's a great way to enjoy the outdoors and contribute to the preservation of this historic site.

Join a workgroup in the park to help with various outdoor projects in the Community Garden and throughout Ward Acres Park. Volunteers will contribute to maintaining the park's natural beauty and ecological health.

You can help with research projects at the Nature Center or become a part of a nationwide citizen science project. The Rye Nature Center has hosted and helped train children and adults to help with Audubon’s Great Backyard Bird Count, Project FrogWatch, and the National Phenology Network.

Summer camp volunteers help our educators and specialists provide fun, hands-on nature explorations to children. Volunteers must be at least 15 years old, and commit to helping out 5 days a week for two weeks between June and August. Prior experience working with children is preferred, but not required.

Animal volunteers are needed to help feed, clean, and interact with resident Nature Center pets. Volunteers should be at least 14 years or older and able to commit to helping weekly or biweekly for 1.5 hours for at least 8 weeks. No prior animal experience is necessary.

Garden and trail volunteers are needed to help maintain our trails, survey the grounds for plants and wildlife, and complete special projects. If you are interested in working outdoors or bringing a volunteer group, this role is perfect for you.

The Conservancy is always looking for behind-the-scenes administrative and organizational support in a number of areas.

We serve dinner to anyone in need, no questions asked, in our communal social dining room Monday to Friday. Volunteering begins with setup at 4:30 pm and ends after clean up at 6:00 pm.

The Food Pantry is open to residents of New Rochelle who meet certain criteria based upon number in household and income. Registration is required and is offered at the pantry food distributions. Volunteering involves helping with the distribution of food.

Assist with the distribution of kosher food to the Jewish Community throughout Westchester. This service is provided twice a month on Thursdays.

HOPE-FULL KIDS provides meals for students during school breaks including Christmas, Winter and Spring Break, as well as the Summer months when students are not in school. Volunteers help with the distribution of these meals.