Volunteer Opportunities Of The Week: Mental Health Mentors

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.

And if you are in an organization that has some need for volunteers, be sure to let us know by emailing jeff.edwards@patch.com.

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

Birding Nature Walk Volunteers

Volunteers are needed to assist D.I.G. Farm's Access Nature Project, along with Bedford Audubon, with its nature birding program. Volunteers will help families of limited means with an introduction to birding, a subsequent nature walk, and a group picnic.

Date: 10/14 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Organization: D.I.G. Farm
Location: Katonah

Mental Health Mentors

This program matches friendly, sociable volunteers with adults in Rockland County who are in sustained recovery for mental health. The volunteer and their match typically take walks, grab a bite to eat, watch a movie, attend an art exhibit, visit the library, go shopping, or catch a sporting event together. Volunteers provide an extra level of positive friendship, support, and social interaction to help their Compeer friends—and the volunteers themselves—feel more fulfilled and engaged. All volunteers receive comprehensive training before spending at least four hours per month and one year in duration with their Compeer friends. Volunteers MUST be based in Rockland County and be available to meet in person at least once per month. Male volunteers and volunteers 40+ are especially needed!

Date: Flexible schedule
Organization: Greater Mental Health of New York
Location: Throughout Rockland County

Fall Book Sale

Volunteers are needed to help make the Fall Book Sale at the Warner Library in Tarrytown a success! Volunteers are especially needed for the last Sunday shift to help break down the sale and carry boxes of unsold books back into the library. This is the perfect opportunity for student groups or colleagues who want to enjoy a fun activity outside of office hours. Community service credit can be provided if needed!

Date: 10/20 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Organization: Friends of Warner Library
Location: Tarrytown

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