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Volunteer New York News: Honor the Memory of Those Lost This 9/11 Day

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August 25, 2022

From: Volunteer New York

SERVE + REMEMBER

THIS 9/11 DAY, HELP US REKINDLE THE SPIRIT OF UNITY AND SERVICE

TAKE ACTION

Whether you were there, saw it on TV, or learned about it in the classroom, September 11 is a day we must never forget. Help us remember the fallen by doing good and supporting important local nonprofits this 9/11 Day. Take part in our 12th annual 9/11: Serve + Remember community-wide day of service on Saturday, 9/10 and Sunday, 9/11 by signing up for one of the many family-friendly volunteer opportunities* listed below. 

*Spaces are limited and will fill up. Register today to save your volunteer slot. Advanced registration is required to participate. Questions? 914-948-4452

Saturday, September 10, 2022
On-Site Community Projects

HOW WILL YOU DO GOOD THIS 9/11 DAY?

Food Pantry Revitalization Project

with People to People

from 10 AM - 2 PM

available volunteer slots: 12

NANUET 

Born Learning Trail Refresh

with United Way of Westchester and Putnam

from 10 AM - 1 PM

available volunteer slots: 6

NEW ROCHELLE

Diaper Packing Event for Westchester County Diaper Bank

with Junior League of Central Westchester

shift 1 from 10 AM - 12 PM

available volunteer slots: 6

SCARSDALE

Diaper Packing Event for Westchester County Diaper Bank

with Junior League of Central Westchester

shift 2 from 1 PM - 3 PM 

available volunteer slots: 14

SCARSDALE

Horse Padding and Landscaping Rehabilitation

with Access Equestrian

from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

available volunteer slots: 24

MOUNT KISCO

Arts and Crafts Bundle Packing for Children

with Child Care Council of Westchester

from 10 AM - 12 PM

available volunteer slots: 2

SCARSDALE

Community Residence Beautification (IDDs inclusive)

with Westchester Jewish Community Services

from 9:30 AM - 12 PM

available volunteer slots: 5

SLEEPY HOLLOW

Nonprofit Painting and Revitalization Project

with United Way of Westchester and Putnam

from 10 AM - 1 PM

available volunteer slots: 1

WHITE PLAINS

Garden Harvest and Fall Prep

with D.I.G. Farm

from 9 AM - 12 PM

available volunteer slots: 13

NORTH SALEM

Waterfront Park Clean-up at Beczak

with Sarah Lawrence College Center CURB

from 10 AM - 1 PM

available volunteer slots: 21

YONKERS

Organize Clothing for Children and Teens in Need

with Sharing Shelf

from 10 AM - 1 PM

available volunteer slots: 23

PORT CHESTER

Croton Point Park Clean-up

with Westchester Parks Foundation

from 10 AM - 1 PM

available volunteer slots: 13

CROTON-ON-HUDSON

Tibbetts Brook Park Clean-up Project

with Westchester Parks Foundation

from 10 AM - 1 PM

available volunteer slots: 23

YONKERS

Help Pack Food Bags for Home Delivery

with Mt. Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry

from 9 AM - 11 AM

available volunteer slots: 2

MOUNT KISCO

Community Garden Compost Build Project

with grow! Lincoln Park Community Garden

from 10 AM - 1 PM

available volunteer slots: 10

NEW ROCHELLE

Affordable Housing Garden Planting, Prep, and Clearing

with A-HOME

from 9:30 AM - 12 PM

available volunteer slots: 15

CHAPPAQUA

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2022
VOLUNTEER HUBS

EVERYONE CAN SERVE

NEW ROCHELLE HUB
Projects located at Iona University

HUB #1

Help Women in YMCA Residence by Making Laundry Sachets

with YMCA White Plains & Central Westchester

shift 1: FULL (waitlist only)

shift 2: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (20 volunteer slots)

Create Pull Toys for Shelter Dogs

with SPCA of Westchester

shift 1: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (12 volunteer slots)

shift 2: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (20 volunteer slots)

Create Blankets for Children in Hospitals

with Westchester-Rockland Project Linus

shift 1: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (4 volunteer slots)

Create Cards for Troops Serving Overseas

with United for the Troops

shift 1: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (15 volunteer slots)

shift 2: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (20 volunteer slots)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2022
VOLUNTEER HUBS

EVERYONE CAN SERVE

TARRYTOWN HUB,
Projects located at Shames JCC on the Hudson

HUB #2

Help Pack Essential Hygiene Kits to People without Homes

with Westchester Continuum of Care Partnership to End Homelessness

shift 1: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (12 volunteer slots)

shift 2: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (5 volunteer slots)

Help Women in YMCA Residence by Making Laundry Sachets

with YMCA White Plains & Central Westchester

shift 1: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (11 volunteer slots)

Create Pull Toys for Shelter Dogs

with SPCA of Westchester

shift 1: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (7 volunteer slots)

shift 2: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (13 volunteer slots)

Create Blankets for Children in Hospitals

with Westchester-Rockland Project Linus

shift 1: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (5 volunteer slots)

shift 2: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (16 volunteer slots)

Create Cards for Troops Serving Overseas

with United for the Troops

shift 1: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (19 volunteer slots)

Thank you to the 10,000+ local 9/11 Day volunteers who have served over the past 12 years with us to help make kindness, compassion, and remembrance a part of who we are as a community.

DO GOOD THIS 9/11 DAY

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