Spooktacular Oktoberfest |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.

Pumpkin Picking Weekend

Bring the fall season to life during Muscoot Farm's annual Pumpkin Picking Weekend! This event benefits the Friends of Muscoot Farm and features pumpkins, hayrides, and lots of fun. Enthusiastic volunteers will help make the event a success by assisting with hayrides, guiding families through the pumpkin-picking experience, supervising games and activities, distribute refreshments. Snacks will be provided to volunteers each day. Spots are filling quickly!
Date: 10/12 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 1-3 p.m.; multiple opportunities
Organization: Muscoot Farm
Location: Katonah

Fall Book Sale

Volunteers 13+ are needed to help with the Friends of the Mount Pleasant Public Library's annual fall book sale! Volunteers can load and deliver boxes, help with setup and cleanup, and sort donated books. This is a great opportunity for individuals, families, students, youth groups, and more.
Date: 10/14-10/27; multiple opportunities
Organization: Friends of the Mount Pleasant Public Library
Location: Pleasantville

Sort and Distribute Food to Families

Volunteers are needed to receive and distribute donated food for Head Start and Early Head Start families at Eastview School. Volunteers will receive and carry the donated food into the center and sort the bags for delivery to the classrooms. Families will pick up the food-filled bags at the end of the day. These donations will give families a boost throughout the weekend, and volunteer support allows the teachers to remain in their classrooms and continue teaching.
Date: 10/16 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.; monthly
Organization: Family Services of Westchester
Location: White Plains

Spooktacular Oktoberfest

It's time for the annual Oktoberfest Spooktacular! Help guide visitors as well as assist with crafting, hayrides, and handing out candy and snacks. Volunteers must be ages 18+. Volunteers may be asked to wear Halloween-themed costume or accessories if they are comfortable. Costumes and accessories may be provided for those who need them. This event is mostly outdoors and will be rain or shine. Please check the forecast and dress for the weather!
Date: 10/17 and 10/18 from 12:30-6 p.m.; registration closes 24 hours prior to start time
Organization: Westchester Parks Foundation
Location: Rye

Marketing and Community Coordinators

Rising Tide Theatrical Collective—which puts on the Kingdom Faire Festival in Carmel each year—is seeking several skilled coordinators to support its outreach needs, including marketing and social media, community partnerships, and volunteer management. Volunteers must be 25+ to apply.
Date: Weekly; flexible schedule
Organization: Rising Tide Theatrical Collective
Location: Virtual

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