One-Day Projects + Events:
Long-term Opportunities:
A Home Within, Ulster County
A Home Within is a national nonprofit founded to provide free psychotherapy “for as long as it takes” for any child or adult who has spent time in foster care or kinship care. Continuity in psychotherapy is important for all children and adolescents. This is especially true for children who have had disruptions in care by their family. A Home Within therapists commit to working with their child pro bono once weekly until the child no longer needs them.
AHW therapists work closely with the Ulster County Department of Social Services (DSS). Most of our clients are children or adolescents who are in kinship care or foster care. Therapists must have completed a post-graduate training in psychotherapy and be certified, licensed, or working under supervision. To support their work every therapist participates weekly in a supervision group that meets mostly on zoom. Our therapists find the experience of working with AHW clients and the supervision groups to be a rich and rewarding experience.
If you would like to know more or are considering volunteering for AHW please contact Julie Rose at Julielyonrose@gmail.com or go to ahomewithin.org and click Volunteer With Us.
AWARENESS Inc.
Peer to Peer Adolescent Alcohol/Substance Education Program is looking for volunteers between the ages of 16 and 23 years old. More info.
Center for Creative Education seeks volunteers & interns
We are seeking energetic, responsible interns and volunteers to join our growing organization. In this position, you will be expected to learn the ins-and-outs of our daily routines and procedures. You will focus on learning how our organization runs.
Intern Duties and Responsibilities
Work under the supervision of program staff for any of the following but not limited to the following duties:
- Answer phone inquiries, direct calls, and provide basic company information; oversee mail deliveries, packages, and couriers
- Perform clerical duties, maintain files, and organize documents; photocopy, fax, etc. as needed
- Run general errands within the building
- Data and records entry
- Set up, break down, organize, and maintain all rooms and offices in the building.
- If possible, attend company functions and networking events.
- Shadow multiple office and all other programs positions and train in a variety of tasks
- Work with youth in a variety of different programs offered by the center
Volunteers/Intern Requirements and Qualifications
- High school degree or equivalent; must be enrolled in an accredited university/college program to receive internship credit
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
- Must be 18 years of age or 16 years old with parental approval
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-directed and able to work without supervision
- Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas
- Attend orientations and required trainings
Apply here or more information contact Sue at 845.338.7664 or email outreach@cce4me.org
Berkshire Homeward Bound
Berkshire Homeward Bound seeks male mentors to assist teenage males residing at Berkshire Farm’s Residential Treatment Center with the transition back to their homes in Ulster County. At this time, two mentors are needed in Ulster County, one in Kingston and one in the Ellenville area. If you can help please contact Jay Mooers at mooersjay@yahoo.com, 247-7106. More info.
Cornell Cooperative Extension Tech Wizards Mentoring
4-H Mentoring Programs in Ulster County provide life and academic skill mentoring to underserved youth in 5th-10th grades in Kingston and Ellenville. The Tech Wizards program achieves these goals through small group mentoring in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), fields in which underserved youth are typically underrepresented, and through the completion of community service projects. Each Tech Wizards Mentor is responsible for facilitating STEM activities with a small group of up to 4 youth in a structured afterschool environment. By committing to become a Tech Wizards Mentor, you will receive training and support to become a Mentor to up to 4 youth between the ages of 9 and 15. You will learn how to facilitate fun activities and experiments with your Mentees that could include geocaching, robotics and computer coding, and help them to complete a 15 hour community improvement project in Ellenville.
For more information contact Melanie at maf357@cornell.edu or 845-340-3990 x341
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County Step Up Afterschool volunteering opportunity – CCEUC4-H runs an afterschool program 5 days a week at Kingston High School from 2:15-5:15. We are looking for Volunteers to run programs from mid-April until mid-June with a focus on building relationships with youth and making exhibits to be displayed in the Youth Building at the Ulster County Fair. We have supply money allocated for the cost of supplies. Please reach out to Mary Lou Giuliano with interest in volunteering.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Ulster County
Volunteers are needed to provide a powerful voice in a child’s life. If you are over 21 years of age, have a strong commitment to children, great communication skills, your own transportation, can pass a background check, and are available during the business day for 10-12 hours per month over the course of the next year, please contact CASA of Ulster County at casa@drcservices.org or 845-372-8771. CASA of Ulster County promotes the best interests of children who have been abused or neglected and are involved in the Family Court system – there are children who need your help!
https://www.drcservices.org/casa/ or 845-372-8771
Everette Hodge Community Center (Kingston)
HODGE CENTER SUMMER PROGRAMS (starting July 1st)
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Family of Woodstock, Inc. is a sponsor of the New York State Education Department’s Summer Food Service Program. Each summer, dozens of volunteers and staff work together to prepare and distribute thousands of meals to local children participating in summer programs throughout the City of Kingston. All meals are prepared at the City of Kingston’s Everette Hodge Community Center, located at 15 Franklin St. in Kingston. Please consider joining our volunteer team to ensure that no child goes hungry on our watch!
Hours of Service:
7:00am-9:00am- breakfast prep and packaging
10:00am-12:30pm- lunch prep and packaging
In addition, we could use help at the sites to which we are delivering food to make sure that they have enough support to properly serve the kids. All sites are located within the City of Kingston.
For more information or to help out, please call 845-331-1110.
HODGE CENTER AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS (during the school year)
VOLUNTEER SUPPORT JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Position: Supper Prep Volunteer
Hours: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Work Site: Everette Hodge Community Center
Purpose: To assist with the preparation and cooking of meals for the children and adolescents attending programming at the the Everette Hodge Community Center, Rondout Neighborhood Center and the Boys and Girls Club
Additional Responsibilities:
Assisting with all aspects of meal preparation, including such tasks as cutting fruits and vegetables, slicing deli meat, peeling potatoes, and other tasks as needed
Packing meals for off-site programs
Assisting in keeping the kitchen and dining areas clean and organized
Assisting with dishes as necessary
Position: Meal Server Volunteer
Hours: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Work Site: Everette Hodge Community Center
Purpose: To assist with the serving of meals to the children and adolescents of the Everette Hodge Community Center’s after school program. The meals will be served “family style” with the food being placed on the tables and the youth plating it themselves.
Additional Responsibilities:
Setting and resetting tables for each meal shift
Assisting in keeping kitchen and dining area clean and organized
Helping ensure that all the kids have eaten
Assisting with dishes when necessary
Sitting and engaging in conversations with youth at the Everette Hodge Community Center
Position: Programming Support Volunteer
Hours: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Work Site: Everette Hodge Community Center
Purpose: To support staff with child and adolescent programming at the Everette Hodge Community Center’s after school program.
Additional Responsibilities:
Providing child supervision
Overseeing arts and crafts
Supervising outdoor play
Playing board games and other recreational activities
For more information or to help out, please call 845-331-1110.
Family Adolescent Services
39 John Street Kingston, NY (845) 331-7080
Case managers work with families in trouble, with young people in the county jail, and with teens in foster care. Family has both residential and nonresidential programs. Become a Hotline Volunteer, offer internships to the young people whom Family serves, or invite a young person into your organization for a day. Learn more about volunteering with Family.
Girl Scouts Heart Of The Hudson, Inc.
Troop Leaders needed: As a Girl Scout Troop Leader, you’ll have the opportunity to introduce girls to new and exciting experiences every day. As an adventure maker, confidence builder and everyday life changer, you can be the inspiration a girl needs to discover her inner rock star, and she will be forever grateful.
Contact info is:
Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson
customerservice@girlscoutshh.org
(855) 232-4744 or 790-2326 X133
www.girlscoutshh.org
Junior Achievement of Northeastern New York, Inc. Mid-Hudson Region
Seeks volunteers to administer JA programs in local classes.
Program is 45 minutes per session for 5 sessions. Training provided.
To volunteer or for more info, contact District Manager Barbara Reer at JABREER@aol.com
http://www.janeny.org/
Juvenile Community Accountability Board
Family of Woodstock, Inc., in conjunction with Ulster County Probation started a Juvenile Community Accountability Board (JCAB) which meets with youth who have committed a crime to review the impact of their actions and help create a plan to help the youth make restoration to their community. This is an evidence based restorative justice model that relies on community volunteers in order to work. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED: contact Dana Katz at 845-514-0239 or dkatz@fowinc.org for the application or download it here.
Kingston Boys & Girls Club
Kingston Boys & Girls Club is seeking 2-3 tutors for 1-2 days a week each between the hours of 3-5pm to assist with homework help, especially with reading comprehension and math for youth ages 8-15. Tutors ages 16 or older welcome. If you’re interested please Dennis or Andre at the Boys & Girls Club – 338-8666.
http://www.bgclubsulstercounty.org/
Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Hudson Valley
832 South Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591
Phone: 914-478-9474 Fax: 914-478-8245
Our mission is to grant the wishes of children living with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. We’re looking for reliable, flexible, team-oriented individuals to help us fulfill our mission, specifically Wish granting. We have a need for volunteers that are well acquainted with the Jewish orthodox community or are Spanish speaking too.
http://hudson.wish.org/ways-to-help/
Max’s Kansas City Project – FEARLESS YOUth
The Max’s Kansas City Project is wanting to mobilize a team for our teen empowerment through the arts program FEARLESS YOUth, to reduce the risk of substance abuse and suicide we introduce teens to the arts as a creative outlet. After the success of of Arts Workshop series with Kingston High School students we will be launching a Youtube and Instagram channel to expand on the program and plan to partner with other substance abuse and suicide prevention and mental health programs in the Hudson Valley. Additionally, we are looking to employ a girl and boy team to host the channel. Please check out a short video from our Arts Workshop Series here.
To learn more contact: Yvonne R Sewall at 845-481-3416 or visit www.dropin2maxs.com
New Paltz Youth Program
Volunteering is not only a fulfilling way to spend your spare time, but it can also help build a resume or fufill community service hours for school or court. The NPYP participates in most town events including the Taste of New Paltz, Unity In Diversity Festival, 4th of July Fireworks, Clean Sweep, Beltane Festival, Regatta, and many more. Volunteers are also needed for tutoring, assisting in NPYP programs and NPYP events such as the Easter Egg Hunt and Haunted House. http://newpaltzyouthprogram.org
Rondout Neighborhood Center Summer Building Blocks Program
The Rondout Neighborhood Center Summer Building Blocks Program is looking for volunteers interested in working with Kingston Youth this summer. The program is open to teens ages 12-18, Monday-Friday from 1:00-5:00pm at the Rondout Neighborhood Center. The summer program will create activities focused on health and wellness, character building, and leadership skills. Anyone interested in being a part of a fun and experiential summer program can contact Patrice Shumate at Ulster County Community Action, Inc. by calling 845-338-8750 x108 or emailing pshumate@uccac.com.
SOS Snowboard/Self-Awareness Program
seeks volunteers to work with children at risk on Hunter Mountain. More info or 658-9156.
Volunteers Needed To Help High School Students Develop Interviewing Skills.
Ulster County Transition Coordinating Council is seeking volunteers from the business community to go into local high schools to role play job interview sessions. With just an hour or two of your time, you could provide a valuable experience to young people in our community by conducting mock interviews.
More info
YWCA’s Children’s Center
at Family Court seeks volunteers. More info or call 338-0714.
