Volunteer Opportunities Of The Week: Videographers

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 michael.woyton@patch.com.

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

Summer Reading & Program Volunteers
Volunteers help young patrons log the books they've read as well as assist with other fun activities. This opportunity is designed for teen volunteers ages 13-18.
Date: Flexible schedule
Organization: Finkelstein Memorial Library
Location: Spring Valley

Volunteer Videographers
Volunteers with smartphones and videography experience will help shoot short videos of dogs in training to be used on social media and other marketing materials. Training sites and schedule will vary and volunteers will be expected to travel to those sites. This opportunity is perfect for professionals or newcomers who love dogs, want to build up their portfolios and lend their talents to a local nonprofit.
Date: Flexible schedule
Organization: Putnam Service Dogs
Location: Throughout Putnam and Westchester

Summer Greenternship - Peekskill
Summer Greenternship - Yonkers
These hands-on, educational internships teach high school and college-aged youth about the effects of the water chestnut. Interns will work in canoes and on land to remove this aquatic invasive species from lakes to help promote a healthy ecosystem and clean water for native species and enhance the quality of life for Westchester community members. This opportunity is perfect for students ages 14-24.
Date: July 26-29 and August 2-5 from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (Peekskill); July 12-15 and July 19-22 from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (Yonkers)
Organization: Westchester Parks Foundation
Location: Peekskill and Yonkers

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