AIDS-Related Community Services
138 Pine Street Suite 140 Kingston, NY 12401
Phone: 845-339-3281 Fax: 845-339-6195
http://www.arcs.org/ Phone: 914-345-8888
There are a number of ways that volunteers can help AIDS-Related Community Services to fulfill its mission – Food Drives, Hudson Valley AIDS Walk, Food & Clothing Pantry, Support & Professional Services – see http://www.arcs.org/youcanhelp/volunteering.asp for more info
Training Schedule
Always There
Seeks volunteers for Adult Day Program for frail/elderly clients – assistance in the following activities: grocery shopping for the adult day program, cooking on site, bus monitor, serving lunch, reading to clients, help with art class, play checkers/dominos, bring in a pet, lead chair exercises, accompany clients on field trips, end of day clean up. Also Office Help Volunteer. More info or call Diane at 339-6683.
Alzheimer’s Association
Volunteer at our office and help staff our Helpline, prepare packages of educational information, or assist with data entry, mailings, and other tasks. Volunteers also needed for the walkathon’s planning committee, which raises funds for family support services.
www.alz.org/hudsonvalley
Phone: 845-340-8474
American Red Cross, Ulster County Chapter
21 O’Neil Street Kingston, NY 12401
Phone: 845-338-7020 Fax: 845-331-6913
24 Hour Emergency: 845-338-7021
http://ulsterredcross.org/
Volunteer Opportunities – Disaster Response Team Member, General Office Support, Health & Safety Volunteer Instructors, Leadership Committee Volunteers, Volunteer Administration Specialist, Volunteer Intake Specialist, Volunteer Recruitment Specialist.
http://ulsterredcross.org/volunteer.asp
CPR and First Aid Courses – http://ulsterredcross.org/courses.asp
Angel Food East, Inc
Angel Food East, Inc. has expanded its mission to include those living with HIV+/ AIDS as well as those with chronic illnesses. We are working with the Office for the Aging, the Dept. of Social Services, discharge planners at local hospitals and Hudson Valley Community Services, Inc. to support our neighbors in need who may not be eligible for other nutrition programs in our area. We are in need of volunteer drivers who are available any weekday from 10:30 – 11:30 to deliver hot meals to our clients. To volunteer contact The Rev. Deacon Susan Bonsteel at 845-331-5575.
Health Alliance – Benedictine Hospital Volunteer Services
A range of rewarding volunteer opportunities, including serving patients, staffing the gift shop, assisting visitors at the information desk, and working as clerical and support staff.
www.benedictine.org 338-2500 x3044
Oncology Support Services
Cancer Services Program of Ulster County
Free Breast, Cervical and Colon Cancer screening for people 40-64, uninsured and under-insured. 339-7896 x5 Download Flyer
Health Alliance – Kingston Hospital Volunteer Services
A range of rewarding volunteer opportunities, including serving patients, staffing the gift shop, assisting visitors at the information desk, and working as clerical and support staff.
www.kingstonhospital.org 334-2761
Hospice, Inc.
The number of families using Hospice services for end-of-life care continues to increase. With this growth comes the opportunity for more volunteers to support the work of our Hospice team. Patient care volunteers are needed to provide support and companionship to patients and their families, assist with transportation or run errands for patients. We are also seeking veteran volunteers for our Veteran-to-Veteran Program. Other Hospice volunteer opportunities include community outreach and fundraising help for special events, administrative volunteers for office support, and volunteer couriers to make deliveries. For more information in Ulster County please call Terri St. John at 338-2273, ext. 2207.
www.hospiceinc.org
New Paltz Rescue Squad
The Rescue Squad is a volunteer-based, not-for-profit organization that provides our community with professional, pre-hospital emergency care. Volunteers needed as ambulance drivers, EMTs and paramedics.
www.newpaltzrescue.org 255-1719 x46
Ulster-Greene ARC
Volunteers needed to assist developmentally disabled adults with social activities and companionship.
www.ulster-greenearc.org 331-4300 x238
