Volunteer
We welcome volunteers, in fact, we can’t live into our mission without volunteers! Below are some opportunities. If you are looking to make a difference, give us a call or email [email protected].
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Drivers
Read more: DriversWe are committed to engaging with isolated, rural families. Unfortunately, there is little public transportation in our regions. We are always most grateful for folks who are willing to drive (we have a fleet of vehicles) our participants to programs at our centers in the Hudson Valley, Catskills, Eastern Long Island and Western New York.…
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Gardeners
Read more: GardenersWe have been blessed with beautiful grounds in Cornwall-on-Hudson. Here is a chance to help create a welcoming atmosphere for al who visit us. In addition, our volunteers have recently planted a beautiful vegetable garden, which will produce herbs and vegetables to be used by our talented executive chef to serve community members who gather…
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Grant writers
Read more: Grant writersDo like to write? RMM depends on grants to carry out our mission. We can always use some help in developing grant submissions. To explore this volunteer opportunity, please reach out to Lisa Baker, our Volunteer Coordinator, at [email protected].
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Translators
Read more: TranslatorsWe want to keep our people in the loop! We are constantly translating materials, and we could use some help. Help us translate in the comfort of your own home as often or as little as you want. If you sign up, we will reach out when something comes up, and if you are available,…
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Photographers
Read more: PhotographersA picture is worth a thousand words! There is so much happening among the people of RMM, and we strive to capture it to share with others. We are looking to create a roster of photographers whom we can call upon from time to time to capture events, or help us show our Centers in…
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The Legacy of Hope Circle
Read more: The Legacy of Hope CircleCreating A Legacy of Hope We invite you to join the Legacy of Hope Circle, a a group of wonderful people who have committed to ensure that RMM will continue to be a powerful presence in rural New York in the years to come. We ask you to consider including RMM in your estate planning.…
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Tutors & Mentors
Read more: Tutors & MentorsWe are committed to providing all participants in our Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) with mentors and tutors. Tutors are needed to work one-on-one with students who are facing challenges in their schoolwork. There are two types of Mentors. The first type helps YEP members with the college/trades preparation process. Working hand-in-hand with RMM’s College Prep…
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Host an info gathering
Read more: Host an info gatheringDo you know a group of people who want to know more about RMM? Give us a call and we will be glad to come and share our stories! Call 845-485-8627.
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Researchers
Read more: ResearchersHere is a chance to volunteer with RMM remotely! We have a constant need to do research: foundations for our grants, social data and trends impacting our programs or information about public policy proposals and legislation. Please let Mentors and Tutors are people who have a kind heart and a lot of patience. To explore…
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Interpreters/Translators
Read more: Interpreters/TranslatorsRMM has many events, meetings, rallies and gatherings where we need someone to help connect our people through simultaneous and/or consecutive interpretation and written translation. Usually, it is Spanish/English; sometimes, it’s Haitian Patois/English. Please let Elizabeth Grese know if you are interested in being an interpreter: [email protected]. Contact Gittel Evangelist at [email protected] if you’re interested in written translation.
Resources for New Volunteers
Attend an online information and orientation session:
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Attend an online information and orientation session:
Read more: Attend an online information and orientation session:Are you a new volunteer or simply curious to learn more about RMM? Attend our monthly online volunteer orientation workshop, which occurs the second Wednesday of the month at 7 pm. The workshop runs for 45-60 minutes, and provides an overview of RMM’s history, programs, and philosophy, the basics of being a good ally, and…
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Building Bridges Cohorts
Read more: Building Bridges CohortsRMM brings together faith leaders, both ordained and lay people, to explore the removal of walls that divide us as we work toward social transformation. The Cohorts, both in person and virtual, depend upon the participants sharing their experiences with one another as we seek to break down the walls of oppression that divide rural…


