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
September 8, 9:30am - 12:00pm - 580 State Route 416, Montgomery, NY 12549
Volunteers will sort shelf-stable food and produce, and package items for delivery to area food pantries.
September 9, 9:30am - 12:00pm - 51 Vassar Farm Lane, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
This is an outdoor event where volunteers will help prepare garden beds for fall and winter and may assist with harvesting late-summer produce.
September 10, 9:00am - 11:00am - 80 West Main Street, Middletown, NY 10940
Volunteers will help prepare the food pantry for opening and assist patrons with food selections.
(Volunteer Registration Full)
September 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm - 71 Ruskey Lane, Hyde Park, NY 12538
This is an outdoor event where volunteers will help with harvesting vegetables, weeding, maintaining wheelchair accessibility, and other fall farm activities.
(Volunteer Registration Full)
September 11, 9:30am - 12:00pm - 580 State Route 416, Montgomery, NY 12549
Volunteers will sort shelf stable food and produce items and pack them in boxes for delivery
September 18, 11:00am - 3:00pm - 61 Robert Cahill Drive, Beacon, NY 12508
This is an outdoor event. Volunteers will assist food pantries by loading items into cars, then after the event break down boxes and help transport materials back to the Fareground office.
September 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm - 12 Greycourt Avenue, Chester NY 10918
This is an outdoor event. Volunteers will clean vegetables donated by local farms for distribution to local soup kitchens and food pantries.
September 22, 1:00pm - 4:00 pm - 3414 Route 22, Dover Plains, NY 12522
Volunteers will help prepare the food pantry for opening and assist patrons with food selections.
(Volunteer Registration Full)
September 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm - 207 Carpenter Ave, Newburgh, NY 12550
This is an outdoor event. Volunteers will work in the garden weeding, harvesting produce/flowers, and assisting with general farm maintenance.
September 25, 10:30am - 12:30pm - 126 East Main Street, Pawling, NY 12564
Volunteers will help restock new shelves in the pantry with food items.
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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