Volunteer Opportunities Of The Week: ​Funminster Dog Show Volunteers

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Each week, Patch will be highlighting volunteer opportunities in the Hudson Valley. This will be a chance to help your community and be an opportunity to give back — perhaps in a way you didn't consider before.

This week we are putting the spotlight on some opportunities in the Hudson Valley.

Farm Volunteers
Westchester Land Trust is inviting volunteers to assist the team at Sugar Hill Farm with planting, growing, and harvesting fresh produce. All food harvested at the farm is donated to a local community center. This is the perfect project for volunteers who are passionate about sustainable farming, looking to get their hands dirty, or just want to help out on a beautiful piece of land. Volunteers 10+ can register alongside an adult.
Date: 4/8 & 4/10 from 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays
Organization: Westchester Land Trust
Location: Bedford Hills

Sort & Distribute Food to Families
Volunteers are needed to receive and distribute donated food for Head Start and Early Head Start families at North Street Center. Volunteers will receive and carry the donated food into the center and sort the bags for delivery to the classrooms. Families will pick up the food-filled bags at the end of the day. These donations will give families a boost throughout the weekend. This support allows the teachers to remain in their classrooms and continue teaching.
Date: 4/11 from 10:15-11:15 a.m.; monthly
Organization: Family Services of Westchester
Location: White Plains

Funminster Dog Show Volunteers
Putnam Service Dogs' 6th Annual Funminster Dog Show is a family-friendly event where proud pet owners bring their friendly, vaccinated dogs to compete for a trophy or ribbon in 10 categories, including "Best Tail," "Best Ears," "Shaggiest Coat." Volunteers are needed to assist with the dog show to make it a paw-fect day. This event is indoors and features food from Wandering Dave's Food Truck and music by a deejay. Volunteers must be 17+.
Date: 4/12 from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Organization: Putnam Service Dogs
Location: Patterson

Advisors for Rockland Teens
BBYO Hudson Valley is seeking volunteer advisors to serve as positive role models for teens. Working alongside staff members, advisors help supervise and guide teen members in developing new leadership skills and growing into dynamic and engaged young Jewish leaders. Advisors must be 21+, volunteer on periodic nights and weekends, attend chapter or regional events, and complete a background check.
Date: Flexible schedule
Organization: BBYO Hudson Valley
Location: West Nyack

Find a full list of opportunities at https://www.volunteernewyork.org