when: Saturday, October 28th, 2023

Rain Date: Sunday, October 29th

where: Fifth Lake Hudson Valley

(formerly Williams Lake)

424 Williams Lake Rd, Rosendale

Online Registration now open!

https://zippy-reg.com/register/zombierun

Have you ever wondered what you’d do if you had to leave your home during a disaster?

What about your animals?

Have you ever thought of being part of an Emergency Animal Shelter Team during a disaster?

Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley

27th Annual Garden Party

when: Sunday, September 10th, 2023, 1-5pm

where: Borden Estate, 323 Borden Road, Wallkill

The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley, a 501c-3 organization that establishes funds, provides grants and supports the regional non-profit community is seeking volunteers to assist with their Annual Garden Party. This event celebrates Philanthropy by recognizing an individual or a couple from each of their three counties of operation; Dutchess, Putnam and Ulster. It will be held on Sunday Afternoon, September 10 from 1 – 5 pm at the Borden Estate, 323 Borden Road, Wallkill.

We are looking for 4 volunteers who can assist with parking and 4 volunteers who can assist at reception. The site is large, open and flat. Casual attire with comfortable lawn friendly footwear.

If you are able to volunteer, please call/text 845-481-0331 or email volunteer@ulstercorps.org.

when: Monday, September 11th, 2023, 12:30-3:30pm

where: Wallkill, NY (register for exact location)

Please join us for Farm to Food Pantry Apple Gleaning Monday, September 11th from 12:30-3:30pm in Wallkill. Volunteers of all ages are welcome, and pantry volunteers are welcome to glean for their programs.

If you are looking for a great volunteer opportunity, “Family” is looking for you!

Are you interested in helping your local community? Perhaps you are you that listening ear that friends and loved ones always seem to turn to. Family’s hotline training is just what you’re looking for!

A new series of trainings begins mid-September and will be conducted virtually, and in-person. Participants must have a camera, headphones and internet access.

New Paltz Repair Café

Saturday, September 16, 2023, 10am - 2pm

New Paltz United Methodist Church

1 Grove Street, New Paltz

Esopus Repair Café

Saturday, September 30, 2023, 10am - 2pm

Ascension Church, 1585 Route 9W, West Park

3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival

when: Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 11am-6pm

where: Center for Creative Education, 16 Cedar Street, Kingston

It’s here! The 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival! Join the block party style celebration on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 11am-6pm at Center for Creative Education, 16 Cedar Street, Kingston. This FREE family event will highlight and celebrate the unique traditions of the Hispanic culture. There will be entertaining performances, delicious food, unique vendors, resources, kids corner including a bouncy house and so much more. Last year was amazing and we’re excited to have you, your friends and family on hand ti enjoy the food, music and dance of the traditional Hispanic Culture. CCE is asking for sponsorship support for this event. Your participation in whichever form you choose will make a difference in our community and in the lives of our children. We thank you in advance for your support of CCE’s 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival!

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¡Esta aquí! ¡El Tercera Festival Anual de la Herencia Hispana! Únase a la celebración estilo fiesta de barrio el sábado 23 de septiembre de 2023 de 11 am a 6 pm en el Center for Creative Education, 16 Cedar Street, Kingston. Este evento familiar GRATUITO destacará y celebrará las tradiciones únicas de la cultura hispana. Habrá actuaciones entretenidas, comida deliciosa, vendedores únicos, recursos, un rincón para niños que incluye una casa hinchable y mucho más. El año pasado fue increíble y estamos emocionados de tenerte a ti, a tus amigos y familiares para disfrutar de la comida, la música y el baile de la cultura hispana tradicional. CCE está solicitando apoyo de patrocinio para este evento. Su participación en cualquier forma que elija marcará una diferencia en nuestra comunidad y en la vida de nuestros niños. ¡Le agradecemos de antemano su apoyo al Tercera Festival Anual de la Herencia Hispana de CCE!

VOLUNTEERS / VOLUNTARIOS

Thank You! Volunteers make these events possible and are greatly appreciated. Our volunteer coordinator will contact you as we get closer to the event. ¡Gracias! Los voluntarios hacen posible estos eventos y son muy apreciados. Nuestro coordinador de voluntarios se comunicará con usted a medida que nos acerquemos al evento.

Sign up here:

https://form.jotform.com/212846268768168

24th Annual Woodstock Film Festival

September 27th - October 1st, 2023

Multiple venues in Ulster County

Founded in 2000, the Woodstock Film Festival (WFF) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that nurtures and supports emerging and established filmmakers, sharing their creative voices through an annual festival and year-round programming to promote culture, diversity, community, educational opportunities and economic growth.

If you are interested in volunteering for our Fall Festival, you may fill out our volunteer form here.

We would be very grateful for help with venues, panels & events, press, art, tech, transportation, and in the office. We hope to see you for this year's festival on September 27th - October 1st, 2023.

We are thankful to each and every volunteer who lends their time and expertise.

RVGA Harvest Hoedown

when: October 14th, 2023, 1-6pm

where: Tongore Park, Stone Ridge

You asked for it and we're happy to announce that the RVGA is bringing back our Harvest Hoedown on the afternoon/evening of Saturday, October 14th.  

Be sure to mark your calendars so you can help us celebrate the harvest season, local farmers, and Halloween with great food, live music, dancing, and a whole lot of fun for the entire family.

The 26th Annual Rosendale International Pickle Festival

when: Sunday, October 15, 2023, 10am - 5pm

where: Ulster County Fairgrounds

We need a pickle-tastic team of volunteers to help us make this event a mouthwatering masterpiece!

Sign up by e-mailing RosendalPickleFest@gmail.com

Click below to volunteer:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZHd1YwlB2z_Gy1dCjvEPV0FdFZ_u-usrQ7iZhpFRRDhlDDg/viewform

Perks of joining our pickle posse:

• Exclusive pickle swag Volunteer t-shirt
• Endless pickle tasing opportunities
• Vouchers to use at our participating food vendors
• Earn community service credits

Ulster County Office for the Aging seeks volunteers in the following areas:

• Warm Callers – folks who are willing to call isolated seniors regularly so they hear a friendly voice, have someone to speak to
• Volunteer drivers for our Neighbor to Neighbor Medical appt driving program
• Help at various pantries like Angel Food East, People’s Place, Rondout Valley Food Pantry
• Drivers for those pantries, maybe cooks
• Help at area nursing home for transporting, activities, companionship
• Volunteers willing to be trained to be ombudsmen in nursing homes
• Volunteers willing to assist as shoppers or with grocery pickup, chore doers, light maintenance volunteers for area seniors
• Coaches for evidence-based programming which help folks learn to live more safely and wholly

To learn more please contact Sue Koppenhaver at skop@co.ulster.ny.us or 845-340-3456.

https://ulstercountyny.gov/aging/volunteer-program