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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Ulster County, New York Area
(unless otherwise noted, all phone #s are in 845 area code)


Below are Volunteer Opportunities, arranged by Category, then by Organization, with Description of Volunteer Services Needed

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Volunteer Opportunities in Ulster County





Arts/Museums/Historical Sites/Parks

Educational/Political
Emergency Services/Soup Kitchens

Events
Health Related

Library Assistance

Senior Services

Spiritual Studies

Women's Services

Youth Services



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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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