Volunteer Opportunities This Month in New Paltz

Everyone in New Paltz can lend a hand this month. Whether you have an hour or a whole day, your help makes a difference! Here are top local organizations looking for volunteers:

Soup Kitchens & Food Pantries

• Family of New Paltz
Needs: Meal prep, food distribution, pantry support
How to help: Sign up online or stop by 51 N Chestnut Street

• St. Joseph’s Church Outreach
Needs: Serving meals, collecting canned goods
How to help: Call ahead to join a shift, donate food

Animal Shelters & Rescue Groups

• Humane Society of Walden (near New Paltz)
Needs: Dog walking, cat socialization, cleaning, event help
How to help: Visit their website to fill out a volunteer form

• Take Me Home Pet Rescue
Needs: Foster homes, transport, event volunteers
How to help: Email or check Facebook page for open spots

Community Clean-Ups

• Wallkill River Watershed Alliance
Needs: River clean-ups, data collection, trash pick-up
How to help: Join their next clean-up—dates on their website

• New Paltz Parks & Recreations
Needs: Playground painting, park maintenance, event days
How to help: Contact New Paltz Town Hall to sign up for upcoming projects

How to Get Involved

• Visit organization websites for sign-up info
• Call or email coordinators to ask about urgent needs
• Bring friends, coworkers, or family and make it a group effort!

Make a difference—New Paltz needs you. Even one hour helps!