Volunteer Opportunities Of The Week: Help Bring Winter Wonderland Characters To Life

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.

Winter Wonderland Characters
Help add holiday magic to Westchester Parks Foundation's Annual Winter Wonderland holiday event! Volunteers are needed to wear a holiday-themed big head costume (which will be provided) and wave to guests from a heated snow globe display. This is perfect for volunteers ages 16+.
Date: 11/21-11/23 from 4:45-9:15 p.m.; multiple opportunities
Organization: Westchester Parks Foundation
Location: Valhalla

Envelope Stuffing
The STEM Alliance is looking for volunteers for an afternoon of stuffing, sealing, and stamping envelopes to help prepare for its End-of-Year Appeal mailing. Volunteer support makes a big difference! Volunteers must be 16+ (or 13+ as part of an adult's team).
Date: 11/21 from 4-8 p.m.
Organization: The STEM Alliance
Location: Mamaroneck

Music Program Volunteers
Volunteers ages 14+ are needed to help greet and check-in students, organize snacks, and file choral music folders for Songcatchers' music program for children. This is an in-person opportunity and volunteers can choose their own schedule based on their availability.
Date: Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; flexible schedule
Organization: Songcatchers
Location: New Rochelle

Putnam County Tax Appointment Support
The United Way of Westchester and Putnam's tax assistance program aims to promote financial stability for individuals throughout Putnam County by providing free and reliable tax preparation assistance to low- to moderate-income residents. For many of our neighbors, their tax refund might be the biggest check they receive all year—they depend on this refund to keep up with their rent, make a necessary car repair, or pay down their credit card. Volunteers are needed to help residents prepare their federal and state tax returns in Putnam County to ensure their paperwork is completed properly. All training will be provided.
Date: Flexible schedule
Organization: United Way of Westchester and Putnam
Location: Throughout Putnam County/Virtual

Holiday Toy Drive
During its Santa Days event throughout December, Open Door Care Network distributes toys to children in need throughout its six health centers. Volunteers can support this effort by creating their own donation drop boxes throughout the month of November. Volunteers will host the drop box site, collect donated toys, and drop off the donations at their preferred Open Door Care Network collection site.
Date: Through 12/1
Organization: Open Door Care Network
Location: Throughout Westchester

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