12th Annual 9/11: Serve and Remember Day of Service
Looking for a way to give back and donate your time with your kids in Westchester?
With the tragic anniversary of 9/11 approaching, Volunteer New York and Westchester County Government have joined forces to create a curated list of ways Westchester residents can give back, including numerous volunteer options for families.
The 12th annual 9/11: Serve + Remember takes place on September 10th and 11th where you’ll find over 25 family-friendly opportunities listed on Volunteer New York to support and help various Westchester non-profits and community organizations to support and aid residents in need.
This includes helping at food pantries, community garden harvesting, diaper packing, outdoor clean-ups, nonprofit painting, revitalization projects, assembling arts and crafts kits, and much more.
Projects on September 10th will be located on-site at various nonprofits throughout our region. Projects on September 11 will take place at only one of two volunteer hubs: Iona University in New Rochelle and the Shames JCC in Tarrytown.
Check out five great volunteer opportunities. These are great ways to give back kids during the 12th Annual 9/11: Serve + Remember weekend — and beyond.
September 10th from 9:30am-12:30pm (Sleepy Hollow)
Westchester Jewish Community Services Beautification Project
Volunteers ages 12 – 17 years old (with an adult) can help with gardening, trimming, and yard clean at a group home in Sleepy Hollow.
September 10th from 9:30am-12:30pm (Mount Kisco)
Horse Padding and Landscaping Rehabilitation
Volunteers will work at Access Equestrian, an adaptive riding center that helps children and adults who have disabilities. Volunteers must be 12-17 years old with an adult. Volunteer tasks include painting of paddock fences, trail clearing, maintenance, removal of invasive plants, general debris cleanup, landscaping, and gardening.
September 10th from 9:30am-12:30pm (Chappaqua)
Help Prep for Fall with Yard Clearing and Bulb Planting
Kids ages five and up (with an adult) can participate in this fun yard clearing project for A-HOME. This non-profit organization providing Westchester residents in need safe and affordable places to live. This volunteer opportunity also includes the planting of daffodil bulbs.
September 10th from 10:00am-12:00pm (Scarsdale)
Help Pack Arts and Craft Bundles for Children
Volunteer to support Child Care Council of Westchester by preparing arts and craft bundles for Westchester children in need. Age minimum to participate (with an adult) is 16+.
September 10th from 10:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-3:00pm (Scarsdale)
Diaper Packing Event for Westchester County Diaper Bank
Volunteer with the Junior League of Central Westchester to pack diapers for the Westchester County Diaper Bag. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old, or five-15 years old with an adult. Volunteers work in an assembly line to add diapers to a zip lock bag, along with educational materials and baby wipes.
September 10th from 9:00am-11:00pm (Mount Kisco)
Help Pack Home Delivery Food Bags at Mt. Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry
Volunteers ages 10+ can help pack home delivery bags and stock dry goods for the Mt. Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry.
For additional information and even more volunteer opportunities, visit volunteernewyork.org/service or call 914-948-4452.
