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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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Hudson River Maritme Museum
• Volunteers needed: Museum Admission/ Gift Shop Clerks – May to October; 4 to 6 hours a week. Will train; Docent/ Museum tour guides for children, adult groups and lighthouse May to October: 2 to 6 hours a week. Interest in history and comfortable speaking to groups. Will train.
50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY 12401.
swassberg@hrmm.org
338-0071 ext. 16

Hudson River Sloop Clearwater
• Clearwater invites enthusiastic volunteer crew members to teach our prestigious "Classroom of the Waves" program onboard two beautiful tall ships.
Educator@clearwater.org
www.clearwater.org 265-8080

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 255-0919 ext. 241

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

Second Chance 4 Me, Inc.
• Volunteer Opportunities in a rapidly expanding arts organization. Sales, Public Relations, Clerical/Secretarial, Media/Filmmaking, Customer Service, Arts/Graphics/Advertising.
Contact Info: Vanessa , VDubetsky@gmail.com
www.secondchance4me.com 901-6067

Ulster County Historical Society
• Looking for volunteers to assist in a few ways: Garden maintenance/reconstruction on existing garden beds (kitchen herb garden, front beds and border bed along edge of yard); Collection inventory and data entry and transfer from Past Perfect into Content DM software; Historical research for inquiries coming into the office.
2682 State Route 209  Kingston/Stone Ridge. 338-5614

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

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
265-8080, ask for Volunteer Coordinator

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

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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. Event generally held the first week of May.
getfit@womenshealthexpo.com
www.womenshealthexpo.com  802-7025

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HEALTH RELATED

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 ext. 2207

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-Greene ARC
• Volunteers needed to assist developmentally disabled adults with social activities and companionship.
www.ugarc.org 331-4300 ext. 238

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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

The Lisa Libraries
• The Lisa Libraries donates books to underprivileged children. Donation sites include foster care agencies, homeless shelters and battered women's shelters.
Volunteers needed to assist in all aspects of preparing books for donation, including selecting books, packing boxes, entering data into computer.  Computer skills not necessary to volunteer.  Handicapped accessible, seniors welcome and appreciated. Volunteer days Tuesday thru Thursday.
Contact Elisa Geliebter, 77 Cornell St. #109, Kingston, NY 12401
lisalibraries@gmail.com
www.LisaLIbraries.org   334-5559

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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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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

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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