Volunteer Opportunities Of The Week: Help Pack 50,000 Meals

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 and Field Days
Volunteers will help the Cropsey Community Farm crew with tasks such as harvesting, planting, seeding, and weeding. All supplies, tools, and gloves will be provided. Volunteers must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, bend over, and kneel for extended periods of time. This is a great opportunity for office groups seeking team-building activities, school groups who want to learn about the environment, and any volunteer who is looking to build a sense of community and complete fulfilling work outdoors.
Date: 9/4 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 12-4 p.m.; Thursdays
Organization: Rockland Community Farm Network
Location: New City

Pack 50,000 Meals
Join Volunteer New York! for its annual 9/11 Serve and Remember day of service. This meal packing opportunity is in partnership with 911Day and Monroe University. Working in teams, volunteers will pack 50,000 meals that will then be distributed to the local community by Feeding Westchester. Roles include adding the ingredients to the meal bags, weighing bags to ensure accuracy, heat sealing the bags, placing the bags in boxes, and refilling supplies.
Date: 9/5 from 1-2:30 p.m.
Organization: Feeding Westchester and Volunteer New York!
Location: New Rochelle

Rosh Hashanah Friendly Visit and Package Delivery
DOROT’s Rosh Hashanah Package Delivery brings hundreds of older adults and volunteers together to share warmth and companionship. Volunteers are needed for a 30-45 minute social visit with an older neighbor while delivering a thoughtful, seasonal care package provided by DOROT. This is a great opportunity for individuals, families with children over 10, and adult pairs.
Date: 9/14 from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; registration ends 9/8
Organization: DOROT Westchester
Location: White Plains

Lunch Bunch Volunteers
The Cottage Campus of JCCA provides a highly protected and supervised environment for 150 vulnerable children who have emotional and family problems. Lunch Bunch Program Volunteers will visit these youth once a month to enjoy lunch, celebrate birthdays, and participate in a fun activity together. These visits provide joy and continuity to the children and give them an opportunity to have fun. Volunteers must be 21+.
Date: Monthly from 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Organization: JCCA Pleasantville Cottage School
Location: Pleasantville

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