Our beautiful village has so many opportunities to get involved: volunteer, join a club, participate in programs, and see what’s going on in our houses of worship!
Why volunteer? Why join a group? Why get involved?
With busy lives, it can be hard to find time to get involved. However, the benefits of volunteering and joining groups can be enormous. Volunteering offers vital help to people in need, worthwhile causes, and the community, but the benefits can be even greater for you. The right match can help you to find friends, connect with the community, learn new skills, and even advance your career. Giving to others can also help protect your mental and physical health. It can reduce stress, combat depression, keep you mentally stimulated, and provide a sense of purpose. While it’s true that the more you volunteer, the more benefits you’ll experience, volunteering doesn’t have to involve a long-term commitment or take a huge amount of time out of your busy day. Giving in even simple ways can help those in need and improve your health and happiness.
| ORGANIZATION | PARTICIPATION | DESCRIPTION OF PURPOSE/MEMBERS | CONTACT INFO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boy Scout Troop 121 | Join | Scouts 6th grade and up | 121gwl@gmail.com |
| Committee for Humane Geese Control | Volunteer | Group helps lessen and control our geese population. Volunteers with kayaks, canoes and boats are needed every April. | joycedannheim@aol.com |
| Cub Scout Pack 121 | Join | Cub Scouts grades 1-5 | pack121gwl@gmail.com |
| East Arm Rowing Club | Join | Beginner to competitive rowing | info@eastarm.org |
| Grow Local Greenwood Lake | Join | A movement to create a regenerative, resilient, local food system | growlocalgwl@gmail.com |
| GWL Ambulance Corps | Volunteer | Help those in need. Training available | 845-477-2200 or Click here>> |
| GWL American Legion | Join | Veterans and active military | 845-477-2193 |
| GWL American Legion Auxiliary | Join | Support our veterans, active duty military & our local community | 845-477-2193 |
| GWL Antlers | Join | Youth members do community service | kcross1@optonline.net |
| GWL Bark Park | Volunteer | Dedicated volunteers run and maintain the GWL Bark Park | info@greenwoodlakebarkpark.org |
| GWL Chamber of Commerce | Join | Businesses that are part of the community | christinemoley@gmail.com |
| GWL Community Garden | Join | Like to Garden? Plots are available right in town where you can grow your own garden. | izzyrykowski@yahoo.com |
| GWL Elks Lodge 2067 | Join | Invest in their communities | elks2067@gmail.com |
| GWL Fire Department | Volunteer | Training available | info@glfd.us |
| GWL Food Pantry | Volunteer | Helping to feed those in need in our Community | greenwoodlakefoodpantry@gmail.com |
| GWL Gaelic Cultural Society | Join | Irish Heritage | mattybuc7@yahoo.com |
| GWL Girl Scouts | Join | For girls ages 5 to 18 | amhk24@gmail.com |
| GWL Library | Participate | Daily public programs and activities for adults and children | 845-477-8377 |
| GWL Lions Club | Join | Reach out to the community in those in need | lions1466@gmail.com |
| GWL Little League/Softball | Join | Baseball ages 4-15 | Tav705@aol.com |
| GWL PTSA | Join | Parent/Teacher/Student Association – provides programming for both the GWL Elementary School & Middle School | gwlptsa@gmail.com |
| GWL Senior Center | Participate | Recreation programming for seniors | 845-477-8482 |
| GWL Skate Park Corp. | Participate | Committee to raise funds for future skate park in GWL | info@gwlskatepark.com |
| GWL Soccer Club | Join | Travel and Recreation Soccer for ages 4-14 | holderkatheleen@yahoo.com |
| GWL Community Center | Join | Every Tuesday: Students from 2nd-6th Grade • Every Wednesday: Students from 6th-8th Grade • Hours: 4-6PM | 845-477-9215 |
| GWL Theater | Join | Active non-profit professional theater group | info@greenwoodlaketheater.org |
| Meals on Wheels RSVP/Americore | Volunteer | Delivering meals to those in need and many other volunteer opportunities in Orange County. Must be 55+ | szambrzycki@orangecountygov.com |
| Melinda’s Music | Participate | Free online social music group | melindasmusic@cs.com |
| HOUSES OF WORSHIP | |||
| B’Nai Torah Shul | Join | An open doors community to all curious about Judaism and the loving kindness It seeks to spread. | bnaitorahshul@gmail.com or 845-477-3716 |
| Episcopal Church of the Good Shepard | Join | 845-477-2191 | |
| Grace Lutheran Church | Join | 845-477-3384 | |
| Holy Rosary Church | Join | holy_rosary_gwl@yahoo.com |