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Welcome Volunteer!

Volunteerism is the core mission of United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region. When you volunteer with United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region, you are not only giving back to the community but are gaining valuable experience.


This portal doesn't just connect you to volunteer projects for United Way. This portal is for all organizations in Dutchess and Orange County, which we happily share with friends and supporters so that you may find the best fit project for you or opportunity to lend a helping hand somewhere new!


Ready to find your next project? Click on "Search by Opportunity" or "Agency" on the top menu. From there you can search for opportunities using key words or by searching a specific agency name.


Lend your muscle to dozens of organizations with unique missions. We are certain that this portal will connect you to a cause you are passionate about.


For any additional information regarding the portal, or upcoming United Way projects, please contact Rebecca Lull at rlull@uwdor.org.


TOGETHER WE THRIVE!


Upcoming United Way Projects


This year, United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region is proud to share that we have been selected to receive funding through the 2026 9/11 Day Grant Program. To honor the 25th Anniversary of 9/11, starting September 8, United Way is leading a series of 10 volunteer opportunities in Dutchess and Orange County.


Use the keyword "9/11" or our Organization’s name to search for these projects and register. The 9/11 Day Service and Remembrance Projects include:


 


September 8, 9:30am - 12:00pm - Hudson Valley Regional Food Bank



  • Volunteers will sort shelf-stable food and produce to be packed and delivered to local food pantries.


 September 9, 9:30am - 12:00pm - Poughkeepsie Farm Project



  • This is an outdoor event. Volunteers will help prepare garden beds for fall/winter and harvest late summer produce.


 September 10, 9:00am - 11:00am - The Salvation Army



  • Volunteers will help prepare the food pantry for opening and assist patrons with food selections.


 


September 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm - The Lonely Worm Farm



  • This is an outdoor event. Volunteers will help with harvesting, weeding, maintaining wheelchair accessibility, and other fall farm activities.


 September 11, 9:30am - 12:00pm - Hudson Valley Regional Food Bank



  • Volunteers will sort shelf stable food and produce items and package them for delivery.


 


September 18, 11:00am - 3:00pm - Fareground Food & Community-Free Farm Stand at Memorial Park



  • An outdoor event where volunteers will assist food pantries by loading items into cars, break down boxes, and help transport materials back to the Fareground office.


 September 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm - Cornell Cooperative Extension at Chester Agricultural Center



  • 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 - 4:00pm - Community Action Partnership Food Pantry



  • Volunteers will help prepare the food pantry for opening and assist patrons with food selections.


 September 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm - Newburgh Farm and Food Initiative-Downing Park Urban Farm



  • This is an outdoor event. Volunteers will work in the garden weeding, harvesting produce/flowers, and assist with general farm maintenance.


September 25, 10:30am - 12:30pm - Pawling Resource Center Food Pantry



  • Volunteers will help restock new shelves in the pantry with food items.