Emergency Services

American Red Cross, Mid-Hudson Valley Chapter
Phone: 845-471-0200
The vital work of the American Red Cross is made possible by people like you who contribute their unique backgrounds, talents and skill levels. Our needs change based on current events, adding flexibility to get you involved in an area that inspires you! Volunteer Opportunities include: Disaster Action Team Member, Community Preparedness, Blood Drives, General Office Support, Health & Safety Volunteer Instructors, Leadership Committee Volunteers, Volunteer Administration Specialist, Volunteer Intake Specialist, Volunteer Recruitment Specialist.
Explore typical opportunities on this page, or browse current local offerings: https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities.html#step2
Disaster Action Team (DAT) Members Needed:
These are county-based teams who are on-call several times per month to respond in their communities to everyday disasters like house and apartment fires. DAT members are also trained to be the “first in” on larger Red Cross disaster responses. Should you or someone you know be interested, please respond to this email or contact edward.roosa@redcross.org or (518) 694-5163. To learn more, sign up for the Disaster Action Team Fundamentals class by clicking here.
More info: https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer.html

Catholic Charities
Help with rental assistance, transportation, prescription medications, case management services, food, clothing, advocacy, public education. 340-9170.

Disaster Response & Recovery
The Ulster County Office of Emergency Management, American Red Cross, UlsterCorps, Community Action, Family of Woodstock, and other local volunteer organizations, are developing working groups on the following emergency response and recovery issues: Animal Emergency Response Team; Sheltering, Feeding, Communications, Access to Services, Volunteer Coordination. If you would like to be a part of these proactive efforts to make our community better prepared for and more resilient in and after the next disaster, click here or contact volunteer@ulstercorps.org or call 845.481.0331.

Esopus Fire Department
The Esopus Fire Department is always accepting new members and no experience is required. Memberships may be either for active firefighting or on a social level in the department. Visit https://www.esopusfd.com/volunteer/ for more information or to apply.

Family of Woodstock – Ways to Volunteer
Volunteer training program for work on 24 Hour Hotline. 3-hour shifts. Days, eves, weekends. Also Food Closet, Holiday programs, long-term commitment answering phones, help with physical plant, running groups, fundraising & event planning – 331-7080. More info.
Woodstock Walk-in Center: 331-7080, 679-2485 or 338-2370, ask for Tamara or Sue
Family of New Paltz Walk-in Center: 255-8801, ask for Ivan or Icilma
Family of Ellenville Walk-in Center: 647-2443 ask for Tiffany or Janet – help needed in food pantry.
https://www.familyofwoodstockinc.org/opportunities/volunteer-opportunities/

New Paltz Rescue Squad
The Rescue Squad is a volunteer-based, not-for-profit organization that provides our community with professional, pre-hospital emergency care. Volunteers needed as ambulance drivers, EMTs and paramedics.
www.newpaltzrescue.org 255-1719 x46

New York Blood Center
The New York Blood Center needs volunteers to assist donors in Ulster County. By working at Donor Centers and Blood Drives, our volunteers welcome and greet donors, prepare registration forms with Group and site numbers, and instruct donors on completion of registration forms. Volunteers provide a safe environment by escorting donors to canteen areas and monitoring donors for reactions. They provide a positive experience for donors by maintaining a pleasant, comfortable atmosphere in canteen while observing for reactions. If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information, please contact Krista Everett at (914) 784-4657 or keverett@nybloodcenter.org

UCART (Ulster Community Animal Response Team)
Ulster Community Animal Response Team (UCART) is a collaboration between The Ulster County Office of Emergency Management, the UCSPCA, the American Red Cross of Northeastern NY and UlsterCorps. County Animal Response Teams serve as a specialized resource to assist local emergency management officials, as needed, in all phases of an emergency (mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery) or disaster that impacts animals to ensure the humane care and treatment of animals in case of a disaster, or other situations that cause animal suffering by rescuing, relocating, fostering, etc.; and to assist in protecting public health concerns where humans and animals interact. To learn how you can be a part of this critical community effort, please click here or contact us at ucart@ulstercorps.org.

Ulster County Medical Reserve Corps
Calling all community-minded volunteers interested in disaster preparedness, public health, and public safety – it begins with you!
Become a part of the Ulster County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), a network of volunteers who support the County’s Departments of Health and Emergency Services in protecting health, preserving life, and administering aid and assistance during times of disaster and community need
More info: https://participate.ulstercountyny.gov/mrc

Ulster County Volunteer Fire/EMS Organizations
Volunteer Fire Departments/EMS Organizations throughout Ulster County need additional volunteers. Call 331-7000 for more information.
www.ucvolunteers.org
Click here for a list of agencies.
Click here for Training Schedule.

Woodstock Fire Department
Did you know that Woodstock Fire Department is comprised of 4 fire companies and 1 EMS company that has both volunteer EMTs and paid Paramedics? All five Companies have their own buildings, which are spread out throughout the town of Woodstock, to ensure quicker response times for members of our community who live further out from the center of town. Company 1 (fire) and Company 5 (EMS) are centrally located on Tinker St, while Company 2 is located on Wittenberg Rd., Company 3 on 212 in Lake Hill, and Company 4 on Zena Rd.
Questions have come up regarding how to volunteer to help if you don’t feel comfortable answering EMS calls or responding to fires – the answer is PLENTY! All of the Woodstock Fire Companies have Auxillary Members to help with fundraising, assist with community outreach, host events, help with ARC blood drives, sit on the non-profit Boards of the individual Fire Companies, or serve on committees… If you have a professional skill that you think would support and benefit any of the five Companies, please contact us! It takes a village – find out how you can serve your community with this amazing group of people!
242 Tinker Street
Woodstock, NY 12498
(845) 679-9922
volunteer@woodstockfiredept.org
http://www.woodstockfiredept.org/

Volunteer Opportunities