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ARTS
/ MUSEUMS/ HISTORICAL SITES / PARKS
A.S.K. (Arts Society of Kingston)
• Fundraising, publicity/marketing, membership,
art installing, mailings, community arts ideas.
www.askforarts.org
338-0331
Cedar Grove, the Thomas Cole National
Historic Site
2 18 Spring
Street, Catskill
• Cedar
Grove, the Thomas Cole National Historic Site
is currently seeking volunteer docents to conduct
tours of the house and studio. We are also recruiting Carol T. Savage
Art Trail Docents for our exciting new hiking
program in the Catskill Mountains on the Hudson
River School Art Trail . Cedar Grove docents impart
meaningful information about the life, relationships
and works of the 19th-century artist Thomas Cole,
founder of the Hudson River School approach to
painting.
education@thomascole.org
or www.thomascole.org
For more
information, contact Gregory
Rosenthal at 518-943-7465 ext. 2
D&H Canal Historical Society & Museum
• Assist with museum and trail guides, maintenance,
clerical & education programs.
www.canalmuseum.org
687-9311
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Mohonk Preserve
• Volunteers needed to help preserve the
land while keeping it available for recreational
use. Become part of our back-country patrol, mountain-bike
patrol, trail maintenance crews, or join us as
an interpretive guide and educator.
www.mohonkpreserve.org
255-0919x241
Saugerties
Lighthouse
• Looking for volunteers to act as tour
guides. Times needed are 2pm-5 pm on weekends.
We would appreciate even one afternoon. Come on
out, meet new people and enjoy the river!
Aascheffel@aol.com
246-6323
Woodstock Fringe
•
A critically acclaimed, professional producing
arts organization invites theatre-loving volunteers
to be a part of this exciting theatre festival.
Help is needed in three main areas: administrative/clerical,
box office, and backstage.
www.woodstockfringe.org
679-0167
Woodstock Guild/Byrdcliffe Art Colony
• Volunteer Docents needed to lead guided
walking tours through its historic site.
www.woodstockguild.org
679-2079
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EDUCATIONAL
/ POLITICAL
New York Citizens for Clean Elections
•
Help pass the Clean Elections bill that would
break money's hold over elected officials, so
they can work for the good of all New Yorkers
rather than big-money contributors.
www.nycce.org
(518) 678-3516
Sustainable Hudson Valley
• Our mission: Educate, inspire and support
communities in creating sustainable local and
regional economies, and people in becoming more
conscious consumers and effective citizens to
support a sustainable future.
www.sustainhv.org
679-9597
Ulster
Literacy Association, Inc.
•
We welcome all volunteers willing to take our
18-hour tutor training course to become certified
adult literacy tutors. ($30 materials fee for
training.) We match tutors with students, who
then work independently toward goals set by the
students.
www.ulsterliteracy.org
331-6837
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EMERGENCY
SERVICES /
SOUP KITCHENS / SUPPORT SERVICES
Clinton Avenue United Methodist Church
•
Always looking for volunteers, especially in the
Caring Hands soup kitchen.
331-7188
Daily Bread Soup Kitchen / Woodstock
• Volunteers needed to help serve the hungry,
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 4pm to 6pm.
679-2336
Family of Woodstock
• Exceptional volunteer training program
for work on 24 Hour Hotline.
3-hour shifts. Days, eves, weekends. Also Food
Closet, Holiday programs.
www.familyofwoodstockinc.org
Woodstock: 331-7080, 679-2485 or 338-2370, ask
for Tamara or Sue
Family of New Paltz: 255-8801, ask for Kathy
Family of Ellenville: 647-2443 ask for Lisa
New Paltz Rescue Squad
•
The Rescue Squad is a volunteer-based, not-for-profit
organization that provides our community with
professional, pre-hospital emergency care. Volunteers
needed as ambulance drivers, EMTs and paramedics.
www.newpaltzrescue.org
255-1719 x46
Queens Galley Food Insecurity Resource
Center
•
Volunteer opportunities 7 days 7am-7pm in the
soup kitchen, 4 hour shifts appreciated; gas
stipend offered for 8 hour shifts.
•
Operation Frontline volunteer chefs and nutrition
educators needed for periodic culinary nutrition
education classes for adults and children.
info@thequeensgalley.org
www.thequeensgalley.org
338-3468
Woodstock Rescue Squad
•
The Woodstock Rescue Squad provides 24-hour emergency
medical service. Volunteers qualify under NYS
legislation for tuition reimbursement for training
to become certified EMTs.
679-5111
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EVENTS
Chamber
Arts Festival of Marbletown
•
Annual series of chamber-music concerts
by distinguished artists and ensembles. Concerts
take place at Quimby Theater on the Stone Ridge
Campus of SUNY Ulster. Volunteers are still needed
for ushering and sign placement, box office and
general office tasks. Find out more about the
Festival at www.chamberartsfestival.org
or call 687-2687
Clearwater's Festival, The Great Hudson
River Revival
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. Usually held
Father's Day weekend.
• A thousand volunteers create this great
music festival, which is also the foremost expo
of sustainable living. Warm & lively volunteer
community. Camping, meals & T-shirt provided.
CW membership & donation toward costs required;
some subsidies possible.
volcoord@clearwater.org
www.clearwater.org
-and- www.clearwaterfestival.org
454-7912, ask for Volunteer Coordinator Susan
Murphy
Family of Woodstock / H.I.T.S (Horses
in the Sun)
•
Volunteer at fun events (horse shows, music festivals)
that raise money for Family's human services county-wide.
Mostly weekends. No training needed. Fun for the
whole family!
www.familyofwoodstockinc.org
331-7080, ask for Michael or Doris
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Taste of New Paltz
• The Taste of New Paltz happens
in September. Looking for volunteers who can help
with our day of fun and entertainment.
www.newpaltzchamber.org
255-0243
Women's
Health & Fitness Expo
Join
thousands of women to learn, unwind, ask questions
& get all the tools you need for healthier
living! Over 150 exhibits. 20+ free health screenings
(osteoporosis, blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol,
body fat, others). Informative seminars, workshops
& demos. Private mini-consultations with specialists
at “The Doctor is In” booth. Plus
Healthy Cooking Food Court, exercise & movement
workshops, complementary medicine and spa area
and The Book Nook. This is a day for women and
their families.
2010
EVENT: May 1, 2010
Tech City, Kingston, NY
getfit@womenshealthexpo.com
www.womenshealthexpo.com
802-7025
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HEALTH
RELATED
A
Horse Connection
•
Are you looking for a unique volunteer
opportunity? Equine Assisted Therapy Program
for people with special needs. No experience
is necessary, only a love of people and horses.
We provide a supportive and rewarding environment.
Contact Nancy King, info@ahorseconnection.com
www.ahorseconnection.com
417-4646
Alzheimer's Association
• Volunteer at our office and help
man our Helpline, prepare packages of educational
information, or assist with data entry, mailings,
and other tasks. Volunteers also needed for the
walkathon's planning committee, which raises funds
for family support services.
www.alzhudsonvalley.org
(800) 872-0994
Benedictine Hospital Volunteer Services
• A range of rewarding volunteer
opportunities, including serving patients, staffing
the gift shop, assisting visitors at the information
desk, and working as clerical and support staff.
www.hahv.org 338-2500 x3044
Hospice, Inc.
• Volunteers needed for office work, delivery
of medications, provide respite care, etc.
www.hospiceinc.org
338-5397 x2207
The Kingston Hospital Volunteer Services
• Various opportunities to volunteer in
a health care environment with
patient-centered care.
www.hahv.org
334-2761
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Mid-Hudson Vegetarian Society
•
We support a compassionate, healthful and sustainable
lifestyle. Check our web site for events listings,
newsletter and recipes.
www.MHVS.org
876-2626
Northeast Center for Special Care
• Caring, energetic volunteers needed
to work with our resident neighbors.
www.northeastcenter.com
336-3500 x3262 x3256
Ulster County Healthy Living Partnership
• Volunteers wanted to promote cancer screening
program to local residents.
339-7896 x12
Ulster-Greene ARC
• Volunteers needed to assist developmentally
disabled adults with social activities and companionship.
www.ugarc.org 331-4300 x238
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LIBRARY
ASSISTANCE
Friends
of the Kingston Library
•
Dedicated to improving library services in the
city of Kingston , volunteers are needed for used
book sales, fund-raising, helping in the library,
and for special programs and events.
www.kingstonlibrary.org
331-0507
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SENIOR
SERVICES
Jewish Family Services
• Nonprofit, nonsectarian agency concerned with the mental health of seniors. JFS is the only agency in the county who sends licensed mental health social workers to the home of our clients. We are also running three Caregivers groups: in Kingston, New Paltz and Saugerties. We have two other programs one for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and a mentoring program called Project Hope. We are always in need of volunteers to drive seniors to appointments and visit and call the homebound. Our address is
411 Development Court, Kingston.
338-2980
Mountain View Nursing & Rehabilitation
Centre
•
Our residents need your love, compassion, talents,
ears, and smile!
255-0830
RSVP (Retired and
Senior Volunteer Program)
• Volunteer opportunity & placement service
for individuals 55 + older at SUNY Ulster. RSVP
of Ulster County promotes volunteerism by offering
individuals the opportunity to meet a variety
of community needs through volunteer placements
at a 65 not for profit agencies. We empower
individuals aged 55 and older to get involved
in the community by sharing their talents, commitment
and time to help make a difference in the lives
of others. RSVP looks for the potential
of people to give volunteer service to help make
our community a better place.
http://people.sunyulster.edu/RSVP/
339-2181
Ulster County Office of the Aging
•
Seeking volunteers to assist delivering meals
or helping with the HICAP, Income Tax, Ombudsman
and Senior games programs.
www.co.ulster.ny.us/aging
340-3456
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SPIRITUAL
STUDIES
Miriam's
Well
13
Simmons Street , Saugerties
www.miriamswell.org
246-5805
Mission
: Offer transformational experiences to initiate
and support conscious spiritual evolution, toward
respectful coexistence.
Various
volunteer opportunities include:
• Executive Director:
Work with Spiritual
Director & Board of Directors on all operational
aspects of Miriam's Well . Assist with strategic
& future planning. Volunteer position can
become paid position, when funds are raised to
pay salary. See website for detailed Job
Description.
Estimated
time required: 20-25 hours per week.
• Fundraising Committee
Chair: Develop &
implement plan to provide income stream from donations
& other non-tuition sources sufficient to
cover expenses and provide an “operating cushion.”
Requires fundraising experience, creativity, strong
interpersonal & communication skills, and
ability to document & report.
Estimated
time required: 8-10 hours per week after initial
development.
• Auction Chair: Direct
& manage all aspects of annual on-line auction.
Make sure that all tasks are performed on schedule,
and that donors , buyers & sponsors are happy
with their experience. Requires organization &
project management skills, people skills, comfort
with on-line processes, and creativity re: packaging
of offering & marketing of auction.
Estimated
time required: 15 hrs per week during season,
0-4 hrs per week off-season.
•
Marketing: Energetic,
thoughtful & creative person with some marketing
know-how to spearhead marketing initiative. Ensure
that enrollment & tuition revenue goals for
each workshop are met or exceeded, and expand
the reach of MW beyond its current community.
Estimated
time required: 8-12 hours per week.
NOTE:
All these volunteers will receive carte blanche
entry to all events produced by Miriam's Well
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WOMEN'S
SERVICES
Planned Parenthood/Voices Volunteers
• Volunteers needed to help advocate for
women's health care issues and policies.
www.ppmhv.org
728-4912
The Rose Women's Care Service: Community
Resource Center, Inc.
• Program development, database creation,
gardening, phone confirmations, health fairs.
rwcscrc@aol.com
691-7984
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YOUTH
SERVICES
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
of Ulster County
•
Looking for volunteer advocates. Volunteers are
assigned by Family Court to advocate for children
in foster care. Advocates work with child and
family.
www.casaulster.org
339-7543
Girl Scouts of Ulster County, Inc.
• Old values - new ideas! Be a Girl Scout
Volunteer! All you need is a giving heart!
www.girlscoutsofulstercounty.org
338-5367 x10
Hudson Valley Youth Chorale
•
The HVYC, a chorus of children of all ethnic and
economic backgrounds, needs volunteers to drive
members (without access to transportation) to
rehearsals and/or help work with children at rehearsals
and concerts.
Barbara@benedum.org
679-8172
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Junior
Achievement
• Junior Achievement seeks volunteers to
go into area elementary classrooms to educate
and inspire students to value free enterprise,
business, and economics to improve the quality
of their lives.
www.janeny.org
331-3540
max's kansas city project
Seeking
volunteers to assist in creating an interactive
online program for teens.
www.maxskansascity.org
247-0553
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