Help Make The New Rochelle State Of The City Address A Success |Volunteer Opportunities Of The Week

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.

New Rochelle State of the City Volunteers

New Rochelle Mayor Yadira Ramos-Herbert is presenting the annual State of the City address, and volunteers can be a part of the civic action! Assistance is needed in the welcome area and checking-in guests, as well as during the reception after the Mayor's speech. Volunteers must be 18+.
Date: 10/27 from 5:30-8 p.m.
Organization: City of New Rochelle
Location: New Rochelle

STEM Tinkering NightsVolunteers are needed to oversee a simple STEM-related craft or fun activity for young kids and their parents. No experience is needed—just an enthusiasm for helping young kids explore the joys of science, engineering, and math!
Date: 10/28 from 4:45-7:45 p.m.; multiple opportunities
Organization: The Sharing Shelf
Location: Throughout Larchmont and Mamaroneck

Website Developer

Open Arms for Refugees is an Ossining-based nonprofit that provides support to refugees integrating into our community. It is seeking an individual with website development experience to help update its site so it is responsive across devices; offers more modern content tools, such as forms, plugins, and social media integrations; and it better tells the organization's story. A professional with experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), GoDaddy, WordPress, and Breakdance Builder for WordPress is a plus!
Date: Flexible schedule
Organization: Open Arms for Refugees
Location: Virtual

Board Members (Development and Fundraising)

Environmental Leaders of Color (ELOC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit based in Mount Vernon dedicated to empowering underserved youth across Westchester County through environmental education, computer science, and leadership development. It is seeking a passionate, experienced development professional to join its Board of Directors. This Board Member will guide the organization's fundraising strategy, oversee development initiatives, and help secure the financial sustainability needed to expand its youth and community programs. Board Members must be 21+.
Date: Monthly
Organization: Environmental Leaders of Color
Location: Virtual/Mount Vernon

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