Volunteer Opportunities Of The Week: Mentoring Children; Grants

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

And if you have some need for volunteers, be sure to let us know by emailing michael.woyton@patch.com.

This week we are putting the spotlight on a couple of opportunities in the Hudson Valley.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Westchester County is looking for mentors to help make a difference in children's lives. The organization helps at-risk children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships.

Just six hours a month can change a young person's life. Some activities that mentors can do include playing a board game, going to the movies or just hanging out and talking.

Big Brothers Big Sisters provides a thorough orientation and training in building mentor relationships and working constructively with youth. Male mentors are especially needed.

For more information or to express interest, go here.

In Peekskill, New Era Creative Space is looking for a dedicated grant writer. The right person will use his or her knowledge of fundraising to write compelling grant proposals with plans to reach income goals, collaborate with team members to assist with other fundraising projects and develop relationships with key stakeholders.

New Era Creative Space develops creative educational programs that are inclusive and accessible and empower youth and their families to work toward their highest potential.

For more information or to express interest, go here.

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