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Stoddard Field PondVolunteer Opportunities

Canaan Day Committee
This committee plans the annual Canaan Day celebration held at Stoddard Field. Contribute your skills to Canaan Day!

Canaan Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee plans the summer programs (swimming and afternoon "camp") for Canaan kids, and occasionally provides other recreation-related activities. The committee meets the fourth Monday of the month.
Contact: Darsi Frederick
Phone: 781-4504

Stoddard Field Gardens
Volunteer to help maintain the Stoddard Field gardens (designing, planting, weeding or mulching).
Contact: Darsi Frederick
Phone: 781-4504

Senior Lunches
Weekly lunches and social time for Canaan residents over 60.
Wednesdays.
Contact: Joan Shatney or Judy Stelling
Phone: 392-4146 or 392-9053

Meals on Wheels
Home delivered meals, Monday through Friday. Volunteer drivers needed! Contact Clayton Lavalle or the Town Clerk.
Contact: Clayton Lavalle
Phone: 781-4458

Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth
13640 Route 22, Canaan, NY 12029-3500
www.berkshirefarm.org
A statewide non-profit social service organization with a 116 year history of success working with at-risk children and their families. Known for its outstanding residential treatment program for young men, Berkshire Farm is also a pioneer in responding to local needs and helping to create stronger communities around New York State with community and school-based programs for both boys and girls. Volunteer activities include, but are not limited to: mentoring, individual tutoring, after-school clubs and activities, and residential cottage affiliations.
Phone: 781-4567

Literacy Volunteers
Adult literacy tutoring
Contact: Columbia-Greene Career Center
Phone: 828-4181 ext. 5510

Canaan Historical Society, Inc.
Maintains the Historical Society building (the former Presbyterian Church) and provides programs on local history during the summer.
Contact: Tammy Flaherty

Red Rock Historical Society
PO Box 50, East Chatham, NY 12060
Contact: Ginny Nightingale or Nancy Cuddihy
Phone: 392-2286 or 392-6065

The Crellin-Morris Association
PO Box 8, Chatham, NY 12037
CMA operates a community park and a youth center in Chatham as well as a number of youth sports programs, including track and field, a swim team, and a soccer league; CMA also co-sponsors the CYO basketball league. CMA relies on volunteers to help administer these programs.
Phone: 392-4622