One of the greatest pleasures of out small-town living is our grass-roots government and organizations. One individual can make a difference. All meetings are open to the public and residents are encouraged to get involved. In addition to long term volunteer opportunities, we often need help on a short time basis. Check back to see as other opportunities are posted, or sign up to be notified when help is needed
If your organization needs volunteers and would like to be posted here, please send us your information. Be sure to include any special qualifications and a contact name and number.
LONG TERM VOLUNTEERS
Town Boards and Commissions
If you are interested in serving on any of the following, please contact the Town Supervisor, Carl Chipman or call him at 626-3043
1. EnvironmentalCommission (member)
2. Youth Commission (member)
3. Historic Preservation Commission (member)
4. Emergency Management Director
Town Committees (see short-term volunteers below)
Town Organizations
The following organizations welcome qualified volunteers.
Accord Fire Department: Contact Accord Fire District Commissioner at 626-3707
Kerhonkson-Accord First Aid Squad: Volunteers are always needed to help as drivers or EMT (emergency technicians). Training will be provided. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Denise Belile (626-3767) or email to www.kafas.us.
Ulster Literacy Association (ULA) is a unique organization in Ulster County. They offer one-to-one tutoring of English reading, writing and speaking skills to any adult who asks or is referred for our help. ULA tutors are volunteers from all over Ulster communities, and everyone is welcome to apply. No prior teaching experience is necessary -all tutors take our specially-designed 18-hour training course and become Certified Adult Literacy Volunteers. To obtain the latest information on training for tutors call 845-331-6837 or visit http://www.ulster.net/~literacy
SHORT TERM VOLUNTEERS
Town Committees and Sub-committees
A number of committees and sub-committees have been established to assist the town board with its planning process. The following groups are seeking additional assistance. Even if you are not available during the week, there are things you can do. If you are interested in joining or would like additional information contact the person in parenthesis. For information on the committee itself, click on the name of the committee.
The Rochester Food Pantry
The Pantry needs volunteers to help prepare bags of food. You will be on duty for one week with a partner about once every 6-8 weeks. Please call the Pantry at 626-7501 and leave a message if you are interested or send an email.
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