Volunteer Opportunities Of The Week: Earth Day Events

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.

2024 Earth Month Cleanups
Celebrate Earth Day weekend with two Tarrytown-based projects: one at Patriots Park and the other with the Hackley Lake Keepers around the lakes. Bags and disposable gloves will be provided. Community service hours will also be awarded to those who request them.
Date: 4/21 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Organization: Tarrytown Environmental Advisory Council
Location: Tarrytown

Earth Day Beautification
Wartburg Adult Care Community is hosting a "Caring For Our Campus" event in celebration of Earth Day. During this campus-wide project, volunteers will work alongside Wartburg's senior residents and staff to help plant flowers, prep the garden soil, rake leaves, apply mulch, distribute supplies, and tidy up the grounds. Volunteers 16+ are invited to join, and those as young as 3 can participate if registered as part of an adult's team.
Date: 4/22 from 3-6 p.m.
Organization: Wartburg Adult Care Community
Location: Mount Vernon

Passover Seder Service
The Knolls is seeking volunteers to help assist with its Passover Seder celebration for its Jewish residents. Volunteers will help distribute booklets, assemble place settings, guide residents to their seats, and help with cleanup. Volunteers must be 18+.
Date: 4/23 from 2:45-6:30 p.m.
Organization: The Knolls
Location: Valhalla

New Rochelle Parks Clean-Up Weekend
Join New Rochelleans and their neighbors in cleaning up 13 city parks throughout New Rochelle. All supplies will be provided, but volunteers are encouraged to wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty. Register with a team to make more of an impact!
Date: 4/27-4/28 from 12-3 p.m.
Organization: New Rochelle Parks and Recreation Department
Location: Throughout New Rochelle

Trail Race Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help speak with runners at the Leatherman's Loop trail race. Volunteers will be encouraging the use of mobile boot brush stations, which help remove soil and seeds from the bottom of shoes before and after entering a trail to prevent the spread of invasive species. This project is perfect for volunteers 16+ and all volunteers will be trained.
Date: 4/28 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Organization: Westchester Parks Foundation
Location: Cross River

See more opportunities at Volunteer New York!