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Help Make Saturday Funday The Best Day Of The Week |Volunteer Opportunities Of The Week

Every week, Patch will spotlight volunteer opportunities in the Hudson Valley courtesy of Volunteer New York!.

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Each week, Patch will be highlighting volunteer opportunities in the Lower Hudson Valley, courtesy of Volunteer New York!. This is a chance to help your community and be an opportunity to give back — perhaps in a way you didn't consider before.

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

Saturday Fun Day

Y-COP of Mount Vernon's Saturday Fun Days provide youth ages 5-13 with a safe and engaging way to spend their Saturdays! Volunteers are needed to help facilitate activities for the kiddos, including dance, arts and crafts, Bingo, jump rope, karaoke, and more. Volunteers will help set up the activities, work with the children to make sure they're participating and having fun, and then assist with breakdown at the end of the day. Perfect for teen volunteers with a parent or adult who can join them.
Date: 11/14 from 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays
Organization: Y-COP of Mount Vernon
Location: Mount Vernon

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Board Members

Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Inc. is looking for individuals to join its Board of Directors to help guide the direction and oversee the corporate business and governance of the organization. Board Directors commit their time, talent, and treasure for three-year terms. Must be 18+.
Date: Monthly for three-year term
Organization: Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson
Location: Eastchester

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Food and Nutrition Services Telephone Operators

Volunteers are needed to warmly answer incoming telephone calls that are received by the Food and Nutrition Services Department. Volunteers will note the name and contact information of the person calling along with their message and communicate with staff about the details of the phone call. Volunteer shifts are available from 12:30-3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Must be 18+.
Date: Weekly from 12:30-3 p.m.; flexible schedule
Organization: Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
Location: White Plains


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

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