Welcome to the Sullivan Volunteers Program!
The Sullivan Volunteers program was established in June of 2025 following the end of the AmeriCorps funding which provided financial support for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) since 1973. When the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP funding expired, it provided the opportunity to pivot the program to Sullivan Volunteers - our own County-funded program meeting our own locally-identified priorities.
Sullivan Volunteers is an intergenerational volunteer program designed to help unite diverse populations in order to promote a stronger sense of community and purpose. The program unites the different generations in ways that enrich the participants' lives by sharing what the younger generation and their elders have to offer each other and the Sullivan County community. The program brings people from different generations together for mutually beneficial, planned volunteer opportunities which are designed to help those in need, which in turn promotes a greater understanding and respect between generations. It aims to support aging in place and community organizations through dedicated local volunteers.
Now is the time to put your skills and talents to good use by helping others in your community. The Sullivan Volunteers program allows you to choose how and where you want to serve . You choose the amount of time you want to give, and you choose whether you want to draw on your skills or develop new ones. In short, you find the opportunity that's right for you.
As a member of the program, you are a part of a County-wide movement with a vital tradition of helping others build strong and healthy communities. As a Sullivan Volunteers member, you will meet many new people, discover ways in which your life experiences can improve the quality of life for individuals, and have opportunities to serve and get involved.
In return for your time and energy, you will make new friends, learn new skills, remain a vital part of your community and be recognized for your efforts. When you volunteer, you're not just helping others, you're helping yourself. Volunteering leads to new discoveries, increased social and physical benefits, an improved sense of self, increased self-confidence, and purpose in life, and overall promotes a more positive outlook on life.
For information about volunteer opportunities throughout Sullivan County, please contact Monika Roosa, Volunteer Coordinator, at (845) 807-0255 or Monika.Roosa@sullivanny.gov.
Partner Sites
Help strengthen our communities and make a difference in the lives of our neighbors! Sullivan Volunteers is on the lookout for passionate individuals to lend a hand in various exciting op portunities. The following is a list of our current partner sites:
1st Way Life Center
Action Toward Independence
Alzheimer' s Association, Hudson Valley Chapter
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Daniel Pierce Library
Delaware Valley Arts Alliance
Eldred Sunshine Hall Free Library
Garnet Health Catskills
IOU Main Street Thrift Shop
Liberty UMC Thrift Shop
Liberty UMC Holy Harry's Food Pantry
Literacy Volunteers of Sullivan County
Noah's Arch Thrift Shop
Office for the Aging Senior Nutrition Program
Radio Catskill - WJFF
Sullivan Volunteers Medical Transportation
St. Peters Liberty Food Pantry
Sullivan180
Sullivan County Community Assistance Center
Sullivan County Historical Society
Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless
Sullivan County Veterans Coalition
Sullivan County Veterans Service Agency
Time and the Valleys Museum
Western Sullivan Public Library
If you're part of a public agency or non-profit organization and would love to take on the rewarding role of assigning and supervising Sullivan Volunteers, we'd be thrilled to have you join our program! Please feel free to reach out to Monika Roosa, our Volunteer Coordinator, by phone or email. She's here to provide you with all the information you need! (845) 807-0255 - Monika.Roosa@sullivanny.gov
