Volunteer

Founded in 1972 by a group of volunteers who recognized the need for affordable, accessible health care for those that need it most, Open Door has a long history of volunteers.

Volunteers at Open Door are an integral part of the Open Door culture. They represent the core values of Open Door. They are diverse, spanning a wide range in age, interest, and time commitment. What they all share is a generosity of spirit, the conviction that they can make a difference and a commitment to the community.

What motivates our volunteers is the personal contribution they make from meaningful work that contributes directly to their community. For more information on how you can make a difference contact Alicia Ward at (914) 502-1468 or email her at award@ood.org.

BRING JOY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON - DONATE A NEW TOY!

Open Door wants to ensure that our patient families with children from newborn to 14 years old have a gift for each child.  Our goal is 2,500 new unwrapped toys.  Please donate a new toy with a maximum value of $20 thru December 10th. 

  • Toy Ideas:  baby toys, learning toys, dolls, super heroes, television characters, Dora the Explorer, Legos, trains, remote control vehicles, craft sets, paint sets, wallets, watches, silver jewelry, jewelry making kits, sporting goods, gift certificates to businesses like Old Navy, Kohls, and Modells in Open Door's neighborhoods.
  • Donation Locations:    Mount Kisco Open Door - 30 West Main Street
                                           Ossining Open Door - 165 Main Street
                                           Port Chester Open Door - 5 Grace Church Street
                                           Sleepy Hollow Open Door - 80 Beekman Avenue
  • Other ways to help:   1. Host a toy drive, host a game night, pass a "Bucket for the Holidays"
                                        2. Visit our wish lists on amazon.com, toysrus.com and kohls.com
                                        3. Monetary donations and donations of gift wrapping paper are welcome
                                        4. Join our team of holiday wrappers and helpers

 For more information and to get involved contact Alicia Ward, Volunteer Coordinator at 914-502-1468 or award@ood.org.

 

Mother and daughter reading in Port Chester's reading corner.                        Healthy Children*      Healthy Minds*      Book Drive

Early childhood literacy is an essential part of a healthy childhood. Open Door Family Medical Centers has expanded its national literacy program, Reach Out and Read, to all of its four sites. Volunteers read aloud with young children, help them select a book to take home, chat with the parents about reading with their children and provide literacy information. The success of our program has led to the need for more board books and picture books for our youngest patients.

ALERT !

Please donate new or gently used books for children ages 6 months to 4 years old.

What we need: Board Books, Picture Books, Soft Baby Books.
For more information about donating books or hosting a book drive, please contact:

Jenny Palacio                            or               Charlotte Baughman
jpalacio@ood.org                                      cbaughman@ood.org
914-502-1358                                              914-502-1355

 

 

Reach Out and Read is a national literacy program geared towards children living in poverty and designed to take place in a medical environment. Literacy is another important focus at Open Door. Through the Reach Out and Read program, Pediatricians and Family Physicians distribute an age appropriate new book along with a demonstration of reading techniques at each well-child visit from 6 months to 5 years. Volunteers give out gently used books which have been donated and provide instructions on reading techniques to parents of children under the age of five in the waiting area. Please donate books or consider hosting a book drive. Every book counts! For more information, please click here Reach Out and Read.