Opportunities Of The Week: Tutors, Camp, Event Volunteers

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Each week, Patch will be highlighting volunteer opportunities in the Hudson Valley. This will be a chance to help your community and be an opportunity to give back — perhaps in a way you didn't consider before.

And if you are in an organization that has some need for volunteers, be sure to let us know by emailing [email protected].

This week we are putting the spotlight on some opportunities in the Hudson Valley.

ESL Adult Literacy Tutors
Many new residents of the Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow community are unable to speak English. Eager to learn, they come to the Warner Library and ask for help from Literacy Volunteers of the Tarrytowns. This organization has helped hundreds to speak, read, and write English, but it can't do it all without the help of its volunteer tutors! Volunteer tutors must commit to tutoring 2 hours per week for a full year, be at least 19 years old, and complete an online training (a refundable $25 fee). No prior teaching experience or knowledge of a foreign language is required but volunteers must be fluent in English.
Date: Flexible schedule
Organization: Literacy Volunteers of the Tarrytowns
Location: Tarrytown

Outdoor Film Screening and Live Music Volunteers
GARNER Arts Center and Rivertown Film are looking for volunteers to help with their annual outdoor film screening and live music event. This is a great opportunity for volunteers to get involved in local arts and cultural events at one of the region's most unique historic sites. Volunteers are needed to assist with pre-event setup (folding chairs, signage, waste bins, audio/visual equipment setup), event support (box office, concessions), and event breakdown. Volunteers must be 18+.
Date: 7/20 from 6-10 p.m.
Organization: GARNER Arts Center
Location: Garnerville

Camp Success Summer Camp Volunteers
Camp Success is a seven-week, mobile summer day camp program for youth ages 5 to 17 who have been diagnosed with a Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED). Each day (Monday through Thursday), the campers head to a different destination to experience a variety of activities before being picked up and returned to their homes. Volunteers are needed to help prep for the day, pack up food, assist with activities and excursions, and help with cleanup. Volunteers will be required to participate in an orientation and must be 21 years of age. Camp runs through mid-August. This opportunity is ideal for college students studying psychology and behavioral health.
Date: Mondays-Thursdays from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Organization: Family Services of Westchester
Location: White Plains

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