We can't do this work without YOU.
Every hour, every minute, every second you give helps build a stronger community.
Real change is possible when people unite to take action. Through volunteering with United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region, you are not only giving back to the community but are gaining valuable experience. Join our network of volunteers, participate in a Day of Caring, or organize a company-wide initiative.
Volunteer Opportunities
April 2, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
75 Market Street, Poughkeepsie
Help us unpack, inventory, and organize essential goods donations.
April 21, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
2683 South Rd, Poughkeepsie
Help with gardening prep, clean-up, planting, and trail maintenance.
April 22, 2026
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Earth Day at South Middle School, 33-63 Monument St, Newburgh
Help us with planting, weeding, and park clean up.
April 23, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
75 Market Street, Poughkeepsie
Help us unpack, inventory, and organize essential goods donations.
April 23, 2026
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
300 Gidney Ave, Newburgh
Help with gardening, clean-up, weeding, bed preparation, and fence repair.
May 7, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
75 Market Street, Poughkeepsie
Help us unpack, inventory, and organize essential goods donations.
June 20, 2026
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thomas Bull Memorial Park
We are seeking volunteers to assist with the following responsibilities during the event:
- Breakfast Support: Assist with setting up donated breakfast items, distributing food to volunteers and participants, maintaining an orderly line flow, and assisting with post-service cleanup.
- Event Signage: Support the placement of road signs to guide attendees to the event location. Multiple volunteers are needed for this task.
- Registration Assistance: Manage participant check-in, including collecting waivers, distributing wristbands and tickets, and providing general registration support.
- Timing & Scorekeeping: Remain stationed in the event tent during activities to accurately record and display times on the board.
- Guest Services (Meet & Greet): Welcome attendees, provide directions, and monitor entry points to ensure a smooth flow into the event.
- Merchandise Distribution: Distribute event t-shirts and gloves, and assist with tracking inventory and sizes using a checklist.
- Parking Coordination: Direct vehicles to appropriate parking areas and assist with traffic flow to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Event Setup: Assist with installing signage and other materials prior to the event.
- Post-Event Cleanup: Support general cleanup efforts after the event.
Impact through participation.
Your help is incredibly valuable. In fact, the Independent Sector estimates that the value of a volunteer hour is $38.48.
Last year, 3,361 individuals volunteered to work together to make our community stronger.
Their efforts resulted in a value of over $1,361,500 invested in the community!
Putting a dollar value on volunteer hours will never do justice to their true worth, but it is just one way for us to show the contributions individuals and organizations have made in our communities. The estimate helps acknowledge the millions of individuals who dedicate their time, talents, and energy to making a difference.
For more information:
Contact
Rebecca Lull
rlull@uwdor.org
(845) 471-1900 x.3113
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