Volunteer Opportunities Of The Week: Love My Park Day

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.

ESOL Tutors for Refugees
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Tutors help provide support to refugees, either through one-to-one in-person tutoring, online casual conversation practice or homework tutoring for K-12 students. All tutors receive an onboarding orientation and are matched with an English learner to schedule tutoring sessions at a mutually convenient time. Volunteers are asked to make at least a four-month commitment and schedule tutoring lessons for one or two hours per week. Tutors must be 16+.
Date: Flexible schedule
Organization: Hearts & Homes for Refugees
Location: Throughout Westchester

Saturday Green Squad at Lasdon Park
Green Squad volunteers work with Lasdon staff on tasks such as invasive species removal, planting, watering, weeding, trail maintenance, mulching, trash clean up and other tasks. The scheduled tasks will rotate weekly throughout Lasdon's 234 acres. No experience is necessary and volunteers should bring their own snacks, lunch and water bottle. This opportunity is perfect for families ages 14+ and for groups.
Date: May 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Organization: Friends of Lasdon Park and Arboretum
Location: Katonah

Theater Ushers, Stage Crew & Bartenders
MorDance is kicking off a week of theater performances, and it is seeking volunteers to serve as ushers and greeters, stage crew and bartenders. Volunteers must be 16+ to be ushers and stage crew, and 21+ to serve as bartenders.
Date: April 28-May 4; multiple opportunities
Organization: MorDance
Location: Yonkers

I Love My Park Day
Volunteers are needed to help clean up the invasive vines at Rockwood Hall as part of I Love My Park Day, a statewide day of cleaning up state parks. Long pants, long sleeves, and sturdy shoes are recommended. Work gloves will be available, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own. Bring a water bottle and snack; additional water and snacks will be provided.
Date: May 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Organization: Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Location: Sleepy Hollow

2024 Riverkeeper Sweeps
The Riverkeeper Sweep is part of the National River Cleanup. Local nonprofits are mobilizing volunteers to clean various shorelines in Westchester County and rid them of plastics and other debris. Gloves, trash bags and pickers will be supplied. Volunteers should dress comfortably, wear a hat, and bring their own water (full reusable water bottles, please!), sunscreen, insect repellant, work gloves and hand sanitizer. This event is held rain or shine and there are multiple opportunities available.
Date: May 4 from 10 a.m. to noon or 1 p.m.
Organization: Tarrytown Environmental Advisory Council, Sleepy Hollow Environmental Advisory Committee, and Westchester Parks Foundation
Location: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, and White Plains

See more opportunities at Volunteer New York!