Wool Cleaning Day At Muscoot Farm |Volunteer Opportunities Of The Week

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.

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New Rochelle Street Fair

The New Rochelle Street Fair is back! Working in partnership with the New Rochelle Parks and Recreation Department, volunteers are needed to set up the street fair, designate vendor spots, assist in the vendor and entertainment check-in area, direct vendors to their designated parking, and welcome guests. Help make this one of New Rochelle's most memorable community events!
Date: 9/19 from 7:15 a.m.-3 p.m.; multiple opportunities
Organization: City of New Rochelle
Location: New Rochelle

Wool Cleaning Day

Help prepare raw wool for use in various farm products at Muscoot Farm. Volunteers will be carefully cleaning, sorting, and removing any debris from the wool to ensure that it's ready for the next stage of processing. This role is perfect for volunteers 15+ (or 10+ as part of an adult's volunteer team) as well as those who enjoy hands-on work and want to learn more about the traditional craft of wool processing.
Date: 9/20 and 9/27 from 12-3 p.m.
Organization: Muscoot Farm
Location: Katonah

Meal Delivery Drivers for Scarsdale Seniors

Meals on Wheels of Scarsdale is seeking friendly volunteers to help deliver prepared meals to seniors throughout Scarsdale. Volunteers are especially needed for Wednesday mornings. Meals are picked up between 9:30 and 11 a.m. at the Scarsdale Congregational Church and then delivered to 4-8 clients at their houses or apartments. Each delivery shift takes only about 30-60 minutes each week. Volunteers must be 18 if driving; volunteers who are 14-17 may sign up as part of an adult driver's team.
Date: Weekdays from 9:30-11 a.m.; flexible schedule
Organization: Meals on Wheels of Scarsdale
Location: Throughout Scarsdale

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