Volunteer Opportunities Of The Week: Financial Literacy Mentors

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 jeff.edwards@patch.com.

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

Wall Street Rides FAR

Autism Science Foundation is seeking volunteers to assist with its annual Wall Street Rides FAR! fundraising bicycle race event. Volunteers will help at the event's opening and closing ceremonies, as well as to staff the rest stop locations along the route.
Date: 10/5 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Organization: Autism Science Foundation
Location: White Plains

Event Photographers

Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County's ReStore in Yonkers will be celebrating its one-year anniversary, and a professional photographer is needed to capture the various activities of the event as well as posed, candid, portrait, and group shots of guests. Event experience is preferred, but not required.
Date: 10/5 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Organization: Habitat for Humanity NYC and Westchester
Location: Yonkers

Financial Literacy Mentors for High School Students

Junior Achievement of New York inspires and prepares young people to be successful in a global economy. Volunteer Financial Literacy Mentors are needed to lead the "JA Take Stock in Your Future" program at high schools throughout Yonkers. Volunteers serve as positive role models as the students learn basic concepts about how the stock market works and the impact of current events on the stock market.
Date: Weekly
Organization: Junior Achievement of New York
Location: Yonkers

Find a full list of opportunities on the Volunteer New York website.