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Why Become a Volunteer... By volunteering at Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County, you can: Make new friends Explore career and personal interests
Earn recommendations for
future employment or college
Develop marketable job skills
Enhance your resume Enrich your education Uncover hidden skills and talents
Increase your confidence Have fun Make a difference
What You Ca n Gain from Volunteering... Develop Skills & Enhance Your Resume: Gain skills and knowledge in horticulture, science, youth development, and leadershipas well as community development, public speaking, fundraising, and more. Gain Work Experience: Volunteering at Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides university-based learning, hands-on training, and skill development. As an enrolled volunteer, you have opportunities to attend workshops and conferences and receive specialized training. While volunteering is not meant to be a direct path to a job, most employers value volunteer work and many of our volunteers go to work in related fields of interest. Explore Career Options and Network: Volunteering gives you a chance to discover whether or not you’re really suited to a particular line of work. In addition, the relationships you make while volunteering help connect you to the community which may lead to new personal and/or career opportunities. Make a Difference in Your Community: Volunteering with Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County will provide you with an opportunity to positively impact the lives of youth, the environment, and the community.
Work with an organization that has been in Sullivan County for over 100 years!
Cornell Cooperative Extension's mission is to put knowledge to work in pursuit of economic vitality, ecological sustainability, and social well-being. We bring local experience and research based solutions together, helping New York State families and communities thrive in our rapidly changing world.
Volunteer Opportunities
For more details about any of our programs, connect with us! Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road Liberty, NY 12754 (845) 292-6180 fax (845) 292-4946 www.sullivancce.org [email protected] Facebook & Twitter: @ccesullivan Instagram: CCE_Sullivan_County Cornell Cooperative Extension in Sullivan County is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities. Please contact the Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County office if you have any special needs.
Volunteering with Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County is a great way to get involved in your community, receive research-based support, utilize your talents, and share Cornell University sourced knowledge with the visitors and residents of Sullivan County.
Call us today! 845-292-6180
Volunteer Opportunities with Cornell Cooperative Extension Community Horticulture Master Gardener Volunteers: Master Gardener Volunteers complete a 14 session training course sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County. Master Gardener Volunteers assist with and deliver horticulture education programs and community workshops on subjects that include composting, growing vegetables, pruning, environmental lawn care, gardening in the shade, and more. Our Master Gardener Plant Sale, held annually in the spring, is a unique fundraiser and a favorite of residents throughout the area. Through our MG Helpline, the Master Gardener Volunteers help diagnose plant problems, identify insects, and provide research-based advice to homeowners. We also provide outreach to the community through MG Speakers' Bureau, information tables at community events, and support for community and school gardens.
Demonstration Garden Volunteers: For those that would like to help maintain our demonstration gardens, but aren't able to make the commitment to become a Master Gardener Volunteer. Our demo garden helpers work alongside MG volunteers during the growing season. Tasks include planting, mulching, weeding, pruning, edging, staking, and cleanup.
Agriculture & Food Systems Master Food Preserver Volunteers: Volunteers must complete a 3day intensive training and are needed to provide support for a wide variety of tasks related to educational outreach on food preservation. May assist with Catskills Kitchen events and programs. Volunteers may provide docent services and assist staff with educational programs at the CCE Education Center and community partner locations. Volunteers are also needed to help with administrative and promotional activities.
General Volunteer Opportunities Association Volunteer: We are always looking for association assistance and support. Some opportunities include: * Board of Directors and Advisory
Commitees * Office Support * Fund Development * Social Media & Marketing
If you have a talent or skill which you would like to share that is not listed, please let us know! Volunteer training and screening requirements vary with each position. Please check with the CCESC office for specific details and application instructions.
4-H Youth Development
4-H Youth Development
4-H Club Organizational Leader:
4-H Public Presentations Evaluator:
Adults who are organized and enjoy working with children between the ages of 5-19, may consider serving as a 4-H club leader. The club leader typically plans the club’s activities for the upcoming year, serves as liaison with the CCE office, involves parents and keeps them informed about county programs and events, encourages member and parent participation in local 4-H activities, and attends regular trainings. 4-H clubs should have more than one leader. The role of an organizational leader is typically a long-term position, lasting a year or more.
4-H Public Presentations provides a unique opportunity for youth to develop self-confidence, learn to express ideas clearly, respond spontaneously to questions, and gain subject matter knowledge through a progressive series of communication activities. Adult volunteers are needed to help evaluate youth presentations. Training is provided.
4-H Project Leader: Project leaders often serve on a short-term basis to assist one or more 4-H clubs with a specific subject matter and/or provide a special interest program focusing on a specific skill or subject. For those volunteers who have a talent or skill to share, but have limited time, serving as a 4-H project leader is a great opportunity.
4-H Support Volunteer: Parents and community members are needed for a variety of program support positions including but not limited to: * Event Chaperones * Grant Writing / Fundraising * Office Support / Administrative
4-H Fundraising:
An opportunity to support
4-H and CCE through short-term volunteering. Individuals are needed to help plan and execute individual fundraising activities. This could involve a one-time commitment or an opportunity for longer involvement.
4-H Fair Judge: Adults are always needed to serve as evaluators at the Youth Fair and other events. Volunteer judges should be skilled in the subject matter that they are evaluating, able to effectively communicate with children, and understand the 4-H philosophy and the Danish System of recognition.
4-H After School: Help to engage youth in an after school setting using university-sourced curricula to promote positive youth development.
Earn recommendations for
future employment or college
Develop marketable job skills
Enhance your resume Enrich your education Uncover hidden skills and talents
Increase your confidence Have fun Make a difference
What You Ca n Gain from Volunteering... Develop Skills & Enhance Your Resume: Gain skills and knowledge in horticulture, science, youth development, and leadershipas well as community development, public speaking, fundraising, and more. Gain Work Experience: Volunteering at Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides university-based learning, hands-on training, and skill development. As an enrolled volunteer, you have opportunities to attend workshops and conferences and receive specialized training. While volunteering is not meant to be a direct path to a job, most employers value volunteer work and many of our volunteers go to work in related fields of interest. Explore Career Options and Network: Volunteering gives you a chance to discover whether or not you’re really suited to a particular line of work. In addition, the relationships you make while volunteering help connect you to the community which may lead to new personal and/or career opportunities. Make a Difference in Your Community: Volunteering with Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County will provide you with an opportunity to positively impact the lives of youth, the environment, and the community.
Work with an organization that has been in Sullivan County for over 100 years!
Cornell Cooperative Extension's mission is to put knowledge to work in pursuit of economic vitality, ecological sustainability, and social well-being. We bring local experience and research based solutions together, helping New York State families and communities thrive in our rapidly changing world.
Volunteer Opportunities
For more details about any of our programs, connect with us! Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road Liberty, NY 12754 (845) 292-6180 fax (845) 292-4946 www.sullivancce.org [email protected] Facebook & Twitter: @ccesullivan Instagram: CCE_Sullivan_County Cornell Cooperative Extension in Sullivan County is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities. Please contact the Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County office if you have any special needs.
Volunteering with Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County is a great way to get involved in your community, receive research-based support, utilize your talents, and share Cornell University sourced knowledge with the visitors and residents of Sullivan County.
Call us today! 845-292-6180
Volunteer Opportunities with Cornell Cooperative Extension Community Horticulture Master Gardener Volunteers: Master Gardener Volunteers complete a 14 session training course sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County. Master Gardener Volunteers assist with and deliver horticulture education programs and community workshops on subjects that include composting, growing vegetables, pruning, environmental lawn care, gardening in the shade, and more. Our Master Gardener Plant Sale, held annually in the spring, is a unique fundraiser and a favorite of residents throughout the area. Through our MG Helpline, the Master Gardener Volunteers help diagnose plant problems, identify insects, and provide research-based advice to homeowners. We also provide outreach to the community through MG Speakers' Bureau, information tables at community events, and support for community and school gardens.
Demonstration Garden Volunteers: For those that would like to help maintain our demonstration gardens, but aren't able to make the commitment to become a Master Gardener Volunteer. Our demo garden helpers work alongside MG volunteers during the growing season. Tasks include planting, mulching, weeding, pruning, edging, staking, and cleanup.
Agriculture & Food Systems Master Food Preserver Volunteers: Volunteers must complete a 3day intensive training and are needed to provide support for a wide variety of tasks related to educational outreach on food preservation. May assist with Catskills Kitchen events and programs. Volunteers may provide docent services and assist staff with educational programs at the CCE Education Center and community partner locations. Volunteers are also needed to help with administrative and promotional activities.
General Volunteer Opportunities Association Volunteer: We are always looking for association assistance and support. Some opportunities include: * Board of Directors and Advisory
Commitees * Office Support * Fund Development * Social Media & Marketing
If you have a talent or skill which you would like to share that is not listed, please let us know! Volunteer training and screening requirements vary with each position. Please check with the CCESC office for specific details and application instructions.
4-H Youth Development
4-H Youth Development
4-H Club Organizational Leader:
4-H Public Presentations Evaluator:
Adults who are organized and enjoy working with children between the ages of 5-19, may consider serving as a 4-H club leader. The club leader typically plans the club’s activities for the upcoming year, serves as liaison with the CCE office, involves parents and keeps them informed about county programs and events, encourages member and parent participation in local 4-H activities, and attends regular trainings. 4-H clubs should have more than one leader. The role of an organizational leader is typically a long-term position, lasting a year or more.
4-H Public Presentations provides a unique opportunity for youth to develop self-confidence, learn to express ideas clearly, respond spontaneously to questions, and gain subject matter knowledge through a progressive series of communication activities. Adult volunteers are needed to help evaluate youth presentations. Training is provided.
4-H Project Leader: Project leaders often serve on a short-term basis to assist one or more 4-H clubs with a specific subject matter and/or provide a special interest program focusing on a specific skill or subject. For those volunteers who have a talent or skill to share, but have limited time, serving as a 4-H project leader is a great opportunity.
4-H Support Volunteer: Parents and community members are needed for a variety of program support positions including but not limited to: * Event Chaperones * Grant Writing / Fundraising * Office Support / Administrative
4-H Fundraising:
An opportunity to support
4-H and CCE through short-term volunteering. Individuals are needed to help plan and execute individual fundraising activities. This could involve a one-time commitment or an opportunity for longer involvement.
4-H Fair Judge: Adults are always needed to serve as evaluators at the Youth Fair and other events. Volunteer judges should be skilled in the subject matter that they are evaluating, able to effectively communicate with children, and understand the 4-H philosophy and the Danish System of recognition.
4-H After School: Help to engage youth in an after school setting using university-sourced curricula to promote positive youth development.
