Our volunteer orientations are designed to give you all the information you need about a particular volunteer activity. It is a great opportunity to meet with the coordinator, learn about the activity, and meet other volunteers. Please feel free to attend any or all orientations. To register, visit https://www.mohonkpreserve.org/volunteer/training/

All orientations take place at the Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center or online on Zoom. For more information or to register for an orientation by email, contact Andy Reynolds, Volunteer Programs Manager, at volunteers@mohonkpreserve.org or 845-255-0919, ext. 1269.

training: Wednesday, February 21st, 4-6:30 pm

where: via zoom

Ulster County Probation and Family of Woodstock’s One80 program are looking for volunteers to expand their Juvenile Community Accountability Board (JCAB). They are seeking to diversify their volunteer pool to have representation from all walks of life! JCAB members participate in a planned face-to-face Restorative Circle with the youth referred. The Circle aims to provide everyone an opportunity for helpful discussion, reflection, and making amends. They currently have a good number of Kingston based volunteers and are looking for volunteers from other (mostly southern) parts of the county.

when: February 27th - April 16th, 7:30 - 8:30 pm

where: via zoom

Act for Change brings together teens from across Ulster County to engage in anti-racist dialogue and work across identity groups. Teens will have the opportunity to attend/give a workshop and we plan a culminating event at the Ulster County government offices. All other meetings will be virtual. Attendance is a critical part of this program. Act for Change was co-developed by teens, Cooperative Extension staff, and Cornell faculty and undergraduate students. Youth development professionals, are you interested in FACILITATING a teen anti-racism group? Check out our Facilitator's Guide.

More information | Apply here

or contact Audrey Trossen, 4-H Educator, at act242@cornell.edu

Raising HOPE (Help, Opportunity, Passion, Empowerment) is a free women’s mentoring program United Way created in response to a community need. Mentors help Mentees develop and achieve educational, entrepreneurial or career goals to become financially stable and self-sufficient. Our experience has proven that having a mentor to guide, advise, and encourage is a powerful instrument of change.

Mentees, apply here:

ulsterunitedway.org/raising_hope-main/mentees/

Spring Training is on 4/20/24 & Orientation is on 5/4/24,

both from 11am-2:30pm.

Mentors, apply here:

ulsterunitedway.org/raising_hope-main/mentors/

Spring Training is on 4/13/24 & Orientation is on 5/4/24,

both from 11am-2:30pm.

For more information: (845) 392-4989 ∙ asummers@ulsterunitedway.org

ulsterunitedway.org/raising_hope-main/

Are you interested in helping local families gain strength, stability, and self-reliance through homeownership?

VOLUNTEER WITH ULSTER HABITAT AND HELP BUILD HOMES

Volunteers are needed on our construction sites. Building opportunities are available Wednesday through Saturday. No construction experience necessary. You must be 18 years of age or older to help on our construction sites. To find out more call 845-340-0907 x 105 to speak with our Volunteer Coordinator.

Angel Food East is looking for volunteer chefs, prep cooks, dishwashers, and drivers, as well as as on-call substitute cooks and drivers who can fill in when available. 

They are also seeking a Kitchen Manager - PAID position needed 12-20 hrs per week, Monday and Thursday mornings, some heavy lifting, driving and shopping required. Recording keeping, digital literacy and volunteer management experience is helpful.

If you can help out, or to learn more, please email contact@angelfoodeast.org or call (845) 331-6538.

Calling all amazing individuals with big hearts!

At People's Place, we believe in the power of community and the incredible impact that volunteers can make. Today, we want to take a moment to recognize and express our deepest gratitude for our dedicated volunteers who selflessly give their time and energy to support our mission.

Our volunteers are the backbone of our organization, and their contributions are invaluable in helping us make a difference in the lives of those in need. From assisting with food distribution, organizing events, providing emotional support, to lending a helping hand in various administrative tasks, every single act of kindness counts.

HomeShare Woodstock connects home providers and home seekers to help people remain in their communities, strengthen bonds between neighbors, and create mutually beneficial, affordable housing solutions.

HomeShare Woodstock is an innovative program matching homeowners who have extra living space with home seekers looking for safe and affordable rental situations. Ours is the first home sharing program in the state outside of New York City and the concept is new for people in our area. We serve towns within a 10 mile radius of Woodstock and currently have six Matches benefitting sixteen people!

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
• Caregiver group respite
• 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