Volunteer Opportunities Of The Week: Spring Clean-Up

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.

Spring Clean-Up Volunteers
Now that the weather is (almost) warming and the days are longer, the Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden is cleaning up ahead of its opening day — and volunteers are needed to help! In the Japanese Stroll Garden, volunteers will be raking, weeding and performing some light plant care. Inside in the museum, volunteers will be cleaning up, washing windows, organizing and doing some painting. Help from all ages and abilities is very welcome, and multiple weekend dates are available.
Date: 3/9, 3/15-3/16 & 3/23-3/24 from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Organization: Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden
Location: North Salem

2024 PrideWorks Conference
Volunteers are essential in making sure that the annual PrideWorks Conference runs smoothly; activities include decorating and setting up signage, preparing the workshop rooms, greeting participants, providing directions, recording attendance, supervising activities and assisting with clean-up. Volunteers must be 18+.
Date: 3/13 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. and 12:15-3 p.m.
Organization: PrideWorks
Location: Valhalla

Blood Drive Donors
Burke Rehabilitation Hospital is holding a blood drive and it's looking for donors. Blood is always in short supply, and this is a great opportunity to help neighbors in need. Donors with all blood types are invited to donate, and donors will receive a free lunch coupon for the Burke cafeteria. Volunteers must be 18+.
Date: 3/13 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Organization: Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
Location: White Plains

Annual Egg Hunt
Pegasus Therapeutic Riding's Annual Community Egg Hunt is just a hop, skip and jump away, and volunteers are needed to help make this event a success for participants and visitors to the farm. Volunteers will assist with guiding guests to their parking spots and the check-in table, hiding eggs around the farm and overseeing activities such as arts and crafts, a bake sale and games. Pizza will be provided for lunch in the middle of the day as a thank-you to all volunteers. This is the perfect volunteer opportunity for students and horse lovers ages 14 and up.
Date: 3/17 from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 12-2 p.m.
Organization: Pegasus Therapeutic Riding
Location: Brewster

Brochure Designer
Meals on Wheels of New Rochelle is seeking a volunteer with graphics and design experience to help update its brochure that illustrates its mission to its prospective clients, community members and potential donors. This is an ideal opportunity for professionals or college students working on their portfolios. This opportunity takes place remotely, but the volunteer will need to visit the Meals on Wheels office in New Rochelle to pick up materials and check in with the staff.
Date: Flexible schedule
Organization: Meals on Wheels of New Rochelle
Location: New Rochelle/Virtual

See more opportunities at Volunteer New York!