Volunteer Opportunities

If you haven't found the right volunteer opportunity, maybe your not looking in the right places.  There are so many ways to volunteer.  Listed below are just some of the opportunities that may appeal to you.  Be part of the 15.5 million kids who volunteer each year in the United States.

- Greenburgh Nature Center

• www.greenburghnaturecenter.org
• Help care for the grounds at the Greenburgh Nature Center
• Contact information    

               - Gncpberman@aol.com

- Guiding Eyes for the Blind

• http://volunteer.guidingeyes.org
• Take home a puppy for a few days to socialize them to new sights and sounds
• Contact information

               - Scalandruccio@guidingeyes.org

- Boys and Girls Club of New Rochelle

• www.bgcnr.org
• Counselor In Training
• Assist staff in homework help room, computer lab, library, etc.
• Membership fee of $30 required
• Contact information

               - (914)-235-3736

- POSH Store Workroom Volunteer

• www.lighthouse.org
• Sort, price, and display merchandise
• Age 12 and up
• Contact information

               - (914)-683-7500

               - 170 Hamiltion Ave, White Plain NY 10801

- The Treasure Tree   

• www.treasuretree.us
• Service projects for Maria Fareri Children's Hospital
• Sew pillows, make hospital room name markers, and stars for the treasure tree
• Contact information

               - (914)-654-9875

               - chaplainaeg@aol.com

- Stone Barns Center

• www.stonebarnscenter.org
• Help care for animals or work at the farm store
• Mandatory training session
• Contact information

               - (914)-366-6300 x149

               - rebaccas@stonebarnscenter.org

• http://www.cabrini-eldercare.org
• Gift Shop Volunteer
• Age- 14 and up
• Contact information

               - (914)-693-6800 X592

- Emelin Theaters

• Theater Volunteer
• Usher people, take tickets, work in the concession stand, and clean up during and after concerts
• Age- 12 and up
• Contact information

               - (914)-698-3045

- Sarah Neuman Center for Healthcare and Rehabilitation

• www.jewishhome.org   
• Volunteer with your pet
• Age- 13 and up
• Tea Time Volunteer
• Join residents for afternoon tea
• Tea served 7 days a week
• Age- 15 and up
• Contact information

               - (914)-864-5140

- Big Brothers/Big Sisters Mentoring Program

• Mentor immigrant youth at an elementary school, provide homework and language assistance, Spanish helpful
• One afternoon a week
• Age-14 and up
• Contact information

               - (914)-937-2320 X133

               - tmitchell@fsw.org

- The Salvation Army of White Plains

• Soup Kitchen Help
• Work in a soup kitchen providing meals to the needy
• Age- 13 and up
• Contact information
• (914)-949-2908
• jinnifer@usasalvationarmy.org

- Westchester Childern's Museum

• www.discoverwcm.org
• Help build the Westchester Children's Museum
• Many opportunities for volunteering
• Contact information

               - (914)-421-5050

               - info@discoverwcm.org 

- SPCA of Westchester

• Cat Socialization
• Play with cats and kittens at the shelter to get them use to human contact and make them more adoptable
• Age- 15 and up
• Age- 9 with adult
• Contact information

               - (914)-941-2894 X28

               - ashanahanspca@optonline.net

- The New Choral Society

• www.newchoralsociety.org
• Ushers needed
• Seasonal volunteers needed for weekend productions 
• Age- 15 and up
• Contact information

               - (914)-725-1678

               - betsy@newchoralsociety.org

- Yonkers Community Action Program and Family Development Program

• Food Pantry Volunteer
• Pack, sort, stock, and deliver food for the needy in Yonkers
• Age- 14 and up
• Contact information

               - (914)-423-5905

               - info@yonkerscap.org

- Habitat for Humanity of Westchester

• www.habitatwc.org
• Help rebuild homes
• 45 minute orientation
• Volunteers under 18 require signed parental permission
• Contact information

               - (914)-636-8335

               - Jason@habitatwc.org

- Westchester Red Cross

• http://westchestercounty.redcross.org
• Be a disaster services volunteer
• Assist with general office duties and education
• Age- 10 and up
• Contact information

               - (914)-946-6500

• www.jennasdream.org
• Be part of a choir that raises funds to help provide music education and scholarships to talented young artists  
• Audition required
• Ages- 10 to 18
• Contact information

               - (914)-962-0650

               - jennasdreaminfo@aol.com

- Rockefeller State Park Preserve

• www.friendsoftherock.org
• Work in the garden or sponsor a bluebird box
• Contact information

               - (914)-631-1470

- Hammond Museum

• www.hammondmuseum.org
• Hang and display artwork before each exhibit
• Age- 16
• Contact information

               - Gardenprogram@yahoo.com

• www.foodbankforwestchester.org
• Volunteer at family repack- first Saturday of the month
• Contact information/registration

               - (914)-923-1100

- Youth for the Third Millennium

• Angel for a Day Program
• Share time with underprivileged children
• Contact information 

               - (914)-967-7403

- Song Catchers

• www.songcatchers.info/
• Volunteer your time to teach music and drama to children

- Andrus on Hudson

• www.andrusonhudson.org
• Menu helper
• Help residents read and fill out weekly menus
• Ages 15 and up unless accompanied by an adult

- "Take a Stand" Campaign

• Get a Free Lemonade Stand and donate your earnings
• All ages
• www.sunkist.com

- Blythedale Childrens Hospital

• Collect items and create welcome baskets for kids
• www.blythedale.org

- Clothes for Kids

• Request profiles of children and shop with friends and family for new clothes and school supplies
• www.backtoschoolclothes.org