Volunteer Opportunities Of The Week: Sugar Hill Farm Helpers

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

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

Farm Volunteers

Assist the Westchester Land Trust team with planting, growing, and harvesting fresh produce at Sugar Hill Farm. All food harvested at the farm is donated to a local community center. This is the perfect project for volunteers who are passionate about sustainable farming, looking to get their hands dirty, or just want to help out on a beautiful piece of land. Volunteers must be 18+, but those as young as 10 can register as part of an adult's team.
Date: 4/2 from 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays
Organization: Westchester Land Trust
Location: Bedford Hills

Driving Buddies for Service Dogs or Blind Individuals

Guiding Eyes for the Blind offers two fulfilling opportunities for adults who enjoy local road trips! Volunteer Drivers can opt to safely transport dogs and puppies between campuses, veterinary offices, partner locations, and regional destinations; they can also assist blind or visually impaired individuals with essential tasks such as grocery shopping, running errands, and providing transportation.
Date: Flexible schedule
Organization: Guiding Eyes for the Blind
Location: Throughout Putnam and Westchester

Adaptive Tennis Tournament Helpers

Help Fun For Cure with its adaptive tennis tournament for children with special needs. Volunteers will be working one-on-one with young participants to make sure they're staying focused and having fun, cheer on the children and their families as they play, helping to hand out medals, and assisting with sign-in if needed. The children have already played adaptive tennis for eight weeks, so they are very familiar with the sport's positions and rules. This is the perfect opportunity for students who need service hours and enthusiastic, positive volunteers who love working with children!
Date: 4/2 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Organization: Fun For Cure
Location: Eastchester

Garden Squad

Volunteers will work alongside gardeners at Lasdon Park to keep the gardens looking beautiful. Tasks may include planting, watering, weeding, pruning, staking, deadheading, potting, mulching, removing invasive species, trail maintenance, and picking up litter. This is a great opportunity to learn about gardening and preserving green spaces while having fun with family, friends, and coworkers.
Date: 4/5 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays, and Tuesdays
Organization: Friends of Lasdon Park and Arborteum
Location: Katonah

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