Volunteer Opportunities Of The Week: 9/11 Days of Service Photographers

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.

9/11 Days of Service Photographers

Professional photographers wanted! Help Volunteer New York! capture inspiring moments during its annual 9/11 Days of Service. Volunteers must have professional camera equipment and be able to travel to the assigned location.
Date: 9/9-9/11; multiple opportunities. Registration closes 9/4
Organization: Volunteer New York!
Location: New Rochelle/White Plains

Volunteer Musicians for Hospice Care

Share your gift of music to bring comfort, peace, and connection to hospice patients during life's most meaningful moments. Calvary Hospital is looking for compassionate, empathetic, and respectful musicians who enjoy playing soft, soothing music for patients and families. Volunteers must be 18+.
Date: Flexible schedule
Organization: Calvary at Home
Location: Throughout Westchester

Gluten-Free Food Drive

Open Door Care Network's wellness program serves patients with health concerns, such as Celiac's disease, who require a little help finding food they can safely eat. Volunteers can help by collecting gluten-free food items and delivering them to where they are needed. All items should be fresh (not expired) and unopened. This is a perfect activity for volunteers who are 16+.
Date: Flexible schedule
Organization: Open Door Care Network
Location: Tarrytown

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