Volunteer Opportunities Of The Week: MLK Day Volunteering

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Each week, Patch highlights volunteer opportunities in the Hudson Valley. These are chances 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, though, we want to bring two upcoming events to your attention.

First up, Volunteer New York! will be working with the Afya Foundation in Yonkers to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day by volunteering.

Thirty-five volunteers are needed to help sort through donated consumables, personal care, surgical and humanitarian supplies that will be included in shipments to the Caribbean, Africa and local health systems.

The opportunity will take place from 10 a.m to noon Monday, Jan. 16.

Registration is not yet open, but more information can be found at this Volunteer New York! website.

There will also be a list of 2023 MLK Day local volunteer opportunities and community events.

Secondly, Volunteer New York! will be celebrating volunteerism at its 43rd Annual Volunteer Spirit Awards.

The ceremony will be held from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday, May 5, at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown.

More information about the awards can be found here.

See more opportunities to help out in your community at Volunteer New York!