Volunteer Project Catalog
Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County
The Family & Consumer Sciences team offers education and acts as a resource to support robust community programs in order to promote healthy and resilient individuals and families as well as thriving communities. Volunteers may help with adult or youth programming, that focus on nutrition education, parenting and family life, community development, and resilience amongst other topics. Programs are delivered at different sites throughout Orange County as well as virtually.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County
Come glean with us! We meet every Tuesday from June-December at the Chester Agricultural Center to re-box already harvested produce donated by Sun Sprout Farm and Halal Pastures. The re-boxed donations will be delivered to local food pantries, soup kitchens, and community organizations across the Hudson Valley. Sign up for as many Tuesdays as you would like! We have a morning and afternoon shift. Parking information: You can park on the side of the wash/pack house. Look for us outside the wash/pack house on the loading dock and we can always direct you! Important note: Where we pack is completely covered so you'll always be in the shade and protected from the elements (e.g., rain)! Click here to learn more about our gleaning program: https://cceorangecounty.org/gleaning
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County
Come glean with us! Every Thursday, we'll be packing or harvesting produce at Sycamore Farms from 2-4pm! If the location changes, we'll update you via email. All vegetables will be delivered to local food pantries, soup kitchens, and community organizations across the Hudson Valley. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: If harvesting, we may use HARVEST KNIVES. Please be aware of this use of SHARP OBJECTS and dress appropriately i.e., closed toe shoes (strongly recommend boots) and appropriate clothing you can move around in and that you don't mind getting dirty. Mobility note: To harvest one has to bend or crouch down. Parking information: Parking is available on site. Once you pull into the driveway, park along the tree line to the right of the white storage shed (seen on your right) Click here to learn more about Sycamore Farms: https://www.facebook.com/people/Sycamore-Farms-Middletown-New-York/100063766891212/ Click here to learn more about our gleaning program: https://cceorangecounty.org/gleaning
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County
RAPP is an ongoing education and support program for grandparents and relatives who are providing primary care for relative children. Monthly support groups, educational resources, youth programs and other support services are available at several Orange County locations. Educational seminar topics may include: Legal issues, Living well, Keeping kids safe, and Working with your child's school. Locations include - CCEOC 18 Seward Avenue, Suite 300, Middletown, NY 10940 King of Kings Church, 543 Union Ave, New Windsor, NY 12553 Other locations throughout Orange County
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