Be a Caregiver Coach

Are you looking for meaningful volunteer work? Contribute to a ground-breaking project. Become a volunteer with the Livable Communities Caregivers Coaching (L3C) Program - a new, proactive initiative from the Department of Senior Programs and Services (DSPS). A caregiver coach is trained to provide one-on-one support to family caregivers. As a result, the caregivers are better able to make informed decisions to meet the challenges and responsibilities of caring for an older or disabled person. The coaches will work with – not for – the caregivers. They do not take the place of professionals in the field or do caregiver tasks themselves, nor do they offer medical or legal advice. Contact Information : For more information call DSPS at (914) 813-6441 or send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Community Helping Hands

A new organization founded by Ossining and Briarcliff residents who envisions a community where people who choose to stay in their own homes as they age can do so knowing they have a support network surrounding them. CHH recognizes people's right to choose to spend their golden years in their own homes and the importance of having the right information and resources available to make aging in place as safe and comfortable as possible. We are currently surveying seniors to identify their needs in order to help meet those needs.  For more information about becoming a Community Helping Hands volunteer, or to participate in a short survey regarding what services (for example, transportation, home repair, social events, etc) would be helpful, please send an email to communityhelpinghandsossining@gmail.com. Or call CHH at 914-346-7773.  New volunteers are welcome.

Volunteer Opportunity - Nature Guides Wanted!!

DO YOU HAVE THE DESIRE TO…

• Learn the natural history and ecology of your local environment?
• Engage children in opportunities to explore their natural surroundings?
• Teach respect for all living things?
• Share your knowledge, stories and humor with fellow nature enthusiasts?

…THEN BECOME A TEATOWN NATURE GUIDE
NEW GUIDE TRAINING: Monday, September 13th 10:00am-3pm
FALL MONTHLY MEETINGS: (9:30am-12:00 noon) September 30th,
October 21st, November 18th, December 16th
CONTACT: Lisa Baugh at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 914-762-2912 x137

Help Fred's Pantry!

Established in 1988, CHOP; Caring for the Homeless of Peekskill, provides food, shelter and guidance for the needy. CHOP operates the Jan Peek House shelter, a 19-bed facility for men and women open 365 days a year; and the Sunny Donut free breakfast program at 117 Nelson Ave., Fred's Food Pantry is at St. Peter's Church - 137 North Division Street will serve more than 200 families weekly.***People can help by facilitating food drives and volunteering at Fred's Pantry. Call 914-736-2636 or send cash donations to CHOP Inc., 200 N. Water St., Peekskill, NY 10566.****