Opportunities From: VolunteerWNY

Senior Companions are volunteers age 55 years or older from Erie County who meet income eligibility requirements. They serve frail older adults, adults with disabilities and those with terminal illnesses. Senior Companions are supervised by the professional staff of People Inc. and other collaborating agencies. All Senior Companions receive 20 hours of pre-service orientation, as well as 2.5 hours of in-service training monthly. Senior Companions earn a tax-free hourly stipend plus travel and meal reimbursement.

Senior Companions are volunteers age 55 years or older from Erie County who meet income eligibility requirements. They serve frail older adults, adults with disabilities and those with terminal illnesses. Senior Companions are supervised by the professional staff of People Inc. and other collaborating agencies. All Senior Companions receive 20 hours of pre-service orientation, as well as 2.5 hours of in-service training monthly. Senior Companions earn a tax-free hourly stipend plus travel and meal reimbursement.

We are looking for care for clients in our remotely and Williamsville location (mondays) to help families struggling with traumas of disease, disability, domestic violence and more.  

We need people who care about making a difference for those in need in the community.  

Skills needed: 

Passion for making a difference 

Computer Skills

Personal and communication skills

Intern opportunities for those in: Social Work, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Psychology and Sociology.

Preference for Volunteers to have a BA or Masters in Social Work, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Psychology and Sociology.

We are looking for people who will dedicate 5 hours per week on Wednesday or Thursday between 6:30am and 3pm Virtually or Mondays (starting Jan 2024) in our Williamsville Location between 6:30am-2:30pm. One on one contact with clients.  Ensuring safety. 

Are you that outgoing individual who will make the difference for someone in the community? 

Please reach out with any questions by texting 716-221-0190

We have added a location in Niagara County.  We feel it is important for the community to be involved with improvements for the community.  We are looking for dedicated, hardworking, caring individuals who would like to be n our advisory board.  This advisory board would meet once a month to review what is happening and how we can make a bigger impact in the community. 

Please email your resume to president@morlockfoundation.org

Interning in the Human Resource office with management.   

A Road to Recovery volunteer driver provides people with transportation to and from their cancer-related treatment appointments. Drivers donate their time and the use of their personal vehicles to help ensure that people with cancer get the lifesaving treatments they need.

This position is very flexible and is based upon volunteer availability. Weekly time commitment varies by area. Rides are typically requested Monday-Friday during the hours of 7:00am and 7:00pm.

Requirements:

HAVE FUN & GET MOVING! (NO DANCE EXPERIENCE REQUIRED)

Stop by our New Volunteer Open House Sept 4th 4-8pm at 2365 George Urban Blvd.

Volunteers work one on one with dancers helping them learn the steps being taught by the instructor.
No dance experience needed, just a kind heart and patience!

It only takes one hour of your time, once a week to help one of our dancers. Volunteers must be 16 years of age and commit to at least one class a week from September - May. We are looking for volunteers for September through mid-May which culminates in an Annual Performance (always the Saturday of Mother's Day weekend).

We have high schoolers, college-age students, professionals, and retirees. Such a fun opportunity! You won't regret it. it will be the best part of your week!

For more information call us at 716-651-0094 or email danceabilitywny@gmail.com

Van Driver/Assistant

Description: To drive the Hospital van and provide transportation for our clients/customers to come to Mount St. Mary's Hospital. Pick up would be in eastern Niagara County and the City of Niagara Falls. 

Volunteer Hours: Van 1 would run Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm;

with two (2) shifts each day, 8 am to noon and noon to 4 pm.  Pick-ups would be scheduled in advance. Van 2 would run Monday – Friday (except Thursday) beginning at 8:30 am – approx. 1 pm.

Drivers: A driver or server arrives at 1920 18th St. at 11:00 a.m., picks up the meals in coolers and hot bags, takes them to their car, delivers following the easy to follow route sheet, then returns the equipment back to Niagara Falls Meals on Wheels. Generally you will be finished around 12:15p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Niagara County Office for the Aging provides several direct services to older adults in Niagara County.  Our most vulnerable clients are typically our clients who receive home delivered meals due to lack of support from friends and family, are frail or disabled, and unable to drive.  These clients also find it difficult to keep up with their yards and shovel the snow from their driveway and sidewalk so their meals can be delivered.

RAHAMA, or Resources and Help Against Marital Abuse is a non-profit founded on Islamic principles dedicated to supporting women and children who are victims of domestic violence. We are looking for socially aware and culturally competent individuals as many of our clients are from the immigrant and refugee communities. 

Responsibilities include:

Due to the nature of our work, all volunteers are required to undergo a background and reference check. Trauma-Informed Training will be provided prior to beginning one's service.  Volunteers will be contacted on a case-by-case basis. This volunteer position is done remotely via phone calls or Zoom.  Please submit a short personal statement about how you would be a good fit for this volunteering opportunity to reema@rahama.org.

If interested please contact us at reema@rahama.org or call us at 716-777-3468.

☛Wanted Volunteers Help is always needed not only to socialize the shelter animals & volunteering at events but there are so many things people don't think of or realize we need -
♡ Teamwork saves lives !!!!! ♡
For Example:
♥Transport Animals - Donating a little of your time and driving skills to help our shelter get animals to vet appointments makes a tremendous difference in keeping homeless animals optimally healthy.
♥Scan Craig's List, Freecycle, eBay, and other resources for new items being given away, and collect them to donate to our shelter for the Basket Raffle
♥Smile and Say Cheese : Are you one of those rare people who knows how to take photos of little cats or dogs? Do you have a knack for getting animals comfortable enough that they will look at your camera even when you hit the shutter? It is a rare rescue that could not benefit from reliably in-focus and beautiful photographs. It is a fact that better images lead to quicker adoptions.
♥Craft for the Cause Do you sew, knit or crochet? Making cat toys is a way you can bring your talents to help us.
♥You DO know that SHARING is CARING, right? All those Likes, Comments and Shares that you put on FB posts of your favorite rescue tells Facebook to keep spreading the net for these animals.
♥Call local business for donations. For Example - anything new for our Basket Raffle
♥Do you love to make cakes/pies - We need them for our Basket Raffles twice a year - We would provide the recipe

♥To Volunteer email the shelter today for a volunteer application at petadoption652@gmail.com
Start helping us to save lives
Thank you for caring !

Program assistants are expected to be more flexible and may be assigned a variety of roles. Tasks will vary day-to-day based on the needs of the YAP. Program assistants will be asked to perform tasks such as filing, making phone calls, conducting research, performing data entry, acting as a classroom assistant, helping set up lunch.

We are more flexible with scheduling for Program Assistants’ volunteer time. However, it is still extremely important that you notify us of your availability and are in regular communication with the Youth Program Volunteer Coordinator. We expect that you are committed to volunteering for the agreed upon dates and times. During the school year, program assistants can volunteer in 2 to 3 hour time increments between 10.30 AM to 6.30 PM. During the summer, these shifts can be scheduled in the range of 9 AM to 5 PM. 

BCAT hosts a variety of events throughout the year. These include Food is Art, Friends and Family Night, the annual fundraising event, Spotlight on Youth, open mic nights, and our gallery openings. Volunteers will be expected to help with preparation and day-of-event tasks. This will include setting up tables, setting up food, helping carry equipment, helping to facilitate activities, cleaning up, etc. Dates and times vary.

Duties:

This internship opportunity is for students who are interested in learning the fundamentals of the nonprofit workforce. You would be working closely with the CEO, David Swarts and assisting him with organizing necessary dossiers for our expansion and capitol campaign project. Suggested majors include but are not limited to Communications, Public Relations, non-profit etc.

This Internship is designed to give college students a well-rounded experience working for one of the top cultural destinations in Western New York. This internship includes the opportunity to learn about the day-to-day operations of the Botanical Gardens and the local non-profit cultural community.

Requirements:

Organizational skills, Computer literacy in Microsoft programs, and Microsoft Excel.

To apply send a cover letter and resume to:

Karen Hammer-Volunteer Coordinator khammer@buffalogardens.com and

Interview arrangements will be made with selected qualified candidates.

Are you looking for something fulfilling to spend your time doing? Do you love working with your hands, using tools, and sharing your skills while helping other people? Become a Construction Crew Chief with Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity!

Volunteer Crew Chiefs are an essential part of our team, leading small groups of unskilled volunteers at Habitat build sites to accomplish a specific scope of work. Their task is to be clear about the assignment (e.g. put up siding, install windows, etc.) and then train and oversee the volunteers on their “team” in executing that task. A Crew Chief should be a people person, possess some basic construction aptitude, enjoy leadership, and be able to learn tasks quickly and then demonstrate those tasks to others.

Crew Chiefs commit to serving two days per month for at least one year and work closely with our Construction Manager. You will gain construction and leadership skills through this unique experience, and help to supervise small groups of volunteers to increase Niagara Area Habitat’s volunteer capacity and help us to build more homes!

Do you have what it takes and want to make a difference? Contact Marco Notaro at mnotaro@niagarahabitat.org.

Forest Lawn is currently seeking individuals interested in training to become docents during the 2020 tour season. Training will take place over the winter into spring. Mentoring and testing take place in the spring and summer.

Residential Aide will assist house manager in running of shelter by helping to maintain cleanliness of facility and assist resident needs ie provide bedding, personal items etc. Assist in preparing meals.

Driver for a Reason and the reason is this—people in your community need a ride to critical health care appointments. Drive your own car. Choose your own hours. Make a difference in the community while receiving mileage reimbursement for miles driven.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Finance Committee Member will help record International Child Advancement's financial accounts and records. The candidate will research and analyze financial information to help the organization make well informed decisions, assist with monthly reporting and analysis, budgeting, forecasting and projections.

Duties and Responsibilities

Skills and Specifications

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics from an accredited institution preferred

•  1 to 2 years’ experience in an Accounting, Bookkeeping role

• Experience in administrative functions

***Please provide a copy of your resume***

The Refugee and Asylee Mentoring Program (RAMP) at Journey’s End Refugee Services serves refugees, asylees, and SIV holders between the ages of 18 to 24 who have lived in the US for less than 5 years by pairing them with mentors who can help them achieve their goals.

We encourage people of any background to apply to be mentors, especially those who have been part of the refugee community.

The RAMP program will host group events, workshops, and organize field trips that focus on community integration, academic support, career development, and health and financial literacy.

The time commitment for mentors is 1 hour a week. We are looking for a minimum 9 month commitment to the program. The RAMP program will facilitate group events every week where mentors can complete their one hour. Mentors can also choose their own schedule that works for them and their mentee. 

This project provides a fulfilling opportunity for a team of volunteers (minimum 10-12 people) to collaboratively create a safe and welcoming home environment for a family of refugees who are scheduled to arrive in Buffalo, NY in the near future.

The bulk of this project will consist of collecting new and gently used household items to fill the apartment with. You have until the day of the home set-up to complete your collection (the amount of time will vary). Each team is provided with a list of items needed to complete the home set-up and detailed instructions to ensure that your experience goes smoothly and is meaningful for volunteers.

Here are some ideas to get you started: Reach out to your existing networks, and ask if they have any of the items needed on hand, or if they might be willing to sponsor your project with a monetary donation or by purchasing one of the items. Many of these items can be found at a thrift store or dollar store. Research local community closets, furniture warehouses, or other organizations to see if they might be willing to help. We encourage you and your team to be creative with this process, and have fun with it!

Please follow the list of items and instructions provided very closely, so that you collect quality items that are needed, and don’t over or under-collect. We are always here to answer your questions or address your concerns.

We are typically notified of family arrival dates about two weeks prior to arrival, but often times less. Once an apartment is secured for the family, a member of our volunteer services team will be in contact with you to discuss the best days for your team to set up the apartment. We suggest 2 days- one for cleaning and one for set-up.

Requirements: 

Client interaction level: None

Time commitment: One-time*

*Some Home Setup Teams go on to form Circles of Care, which provide additional social support to families during the first six months following their arrival in Buffalo. Circles of Care are High client interaction, long-term commitments. 

For Erie County contact David at djankowiak@jfswny.org or 716.883.1914 ext. 405

For Niagara County contact Emily at ewirth@jfswny.org or 716-796-4994

The Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) is dedicated to providing immediate, effective, and comprehensive employment services to men and women with recent criminal convictions. Our vision is that anyone with a recent criminal history who wants to work has the preparation and support needed to find a job and stay connected to the workforce

Purpose/objective:

CEO Buffalo is seeking responsible and motivated volunteers/ Service- Learners to join our team and assist us with in office administrative duties and program development.

Key responsibilities

Qualifications:

Benefits:

Location: 170 Franklin ST. Suites 300

Buffalo. NY, 14202

Time commitment: Hours for this volunteer position are flexible but generally occur weekdays from 9am-4:30pm.

Training and Orientation will be provided!

Volunteer supervisor: Lisbet Henriquez

 Phone: 716-842-6320 x 2463

 E-mail: Lhenriquez@ceoworks.org

https://ceoworks.org/

Be a BIG - there is a child waiting to meet YOU!!

Being a volunteer mentor, a Big, with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara and the Southern Tier is both fun and rewarding!

YOU can make a big difference in the life of a child in your community!

To be a mentor, you must be at least 18 years old and be able to commit to at least one year of consecutive mentoring.

Your time as a volunteer is flexible. You'll meet with your Little on weekday evenings or weekends, for a few hours, just 2-3 times per month. Bigs and Littles are encouraged to share simple, everyday activities that focus on building a friendship and having fun while developing interests, skills and feelings of self-accomplishment for the Little.

You will have to support of a Big Brothers Big Sisters staff member for any questions you may have about the frequency or types of these interactions.

At Big Brothers Big Sisters we believe that all children have incredible potential. As a Big, you will ignite the power and promise within your Little to help them achieve their full potential! 

Help teach literacy, English as a second language to those wanting assistance.

Title: Jewish Community Services Volunteer

Department: Jewish Community Services

Reports to: Manager of Jewish Community Services and Volunteer Coordinator

Time Involvement: Minimum 3 Month Commitment, Frequency will vary

Summary: The Jewish Community Volunteer will assist our Manager of Jewish Community Services in meeting the needs of our Jewish clients by assisting them with transportation to medical appointments and religious events, kosher food drop-offs, and other various needs, in addition to spending time socializing with clients.

Special Requirements:

Qualifications:

For more information and to apply, click here. 

Internship Tasks Could Include: 

Volunteers are needed to deliver meals to our homebound neighbors in need throughout Erie and Niagara counties, especially within the City of Buffalo! As a home-delivered meal volunteer, you will help to enrich the lives of homebound seniors and disabled individuals by enabling them to maintain their dignity and independence.

It takes approximately an hour of your day to deliver meals, and you can volunteer as frequently as you wish. Depending on the home-delivered meal site you are placed at, your volunteer shift will begin anywhere between 10:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m., FeedMore WNY has home-delivered meal opportunities Mondays through Fridays in both Erie and Niagara counties.

All volunteers, who are 18 or older, will be required to fill out a background check, which will be sent electronically after application approval. Volunteers under the age of 16 will need to be accompanied by an adult, and those 16 or older are able to participate on their own.

To take a look at what meal delivery looks like please watch our training video (please, note that no masks are being worn as this video was made prior to COVID) Click here!

The health and safety of our volunteers are top priorities. To ensure that we are keeping all of our volunteers safe we are asking anyone who has recently tested positive for COVID-19, or who is symptomatic to please stay home for the recommended five day period or until symptoms subside. As well as we ask that if you were recently exposed to someone with a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 and you are unvaccinated, or vaccinated and showing symptoms, that you stay home for the recommended five days and please reschedule your volunteer shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who should volunteer?
A: Anyone looking to make a difference! Volunteering is a great opportunity for retirees, college students, business professionals, teachers, shift workers, stay-at-home moms and dads, church groups and others.

Q: Are there any requirements for volunteers?
A: Volunteers must be 16 years old or older, unless accompanied by a parent. Also, FeedMore WNY runs a basic background check on all volunteers prior to their starting to help ensure the safety of the clients.

Q: Do I have to have a car?
A: No. Both drivers and servers are needed. With COVID a lot of individuals are choosing to deliver on their own, so there may be a wait time if looking to just serve and be paired up with someone. 

Q: When is volunteering?
A: The primary volunteer assignment – assisting with meal delivery – is done on weekdays only between the hours of 11 am to 1 pm. Note that each site has a defined start and end time and that a route generally takes an hour or less.

Q: Where are delivery sites located?
A: Our delivery sites are located throughout Erie County, including the City of Buffalo and surrounding suburbs.

To sign up directly, you can visit our website at the following link:

https://www.feedmorewny.org/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-signup-form/ 

We are grateful for your support!

Volunteers are needed to deliver meals to our homebound neighbors in need throughout Erie and Niagara counties, especially within the City of Niagara Falls! As a home-delivered meal volunteer, you will help to enrich the lives of homebound seniors and disabled individuals by enabling them to maintain their dignity and independence.

It takes approximately an hour of your day to deliver meals, and you can volunteer as frequently as you wish. Depending on the home-delivered meal site you are placed at, your volunteer shift will begin anywhere between 10:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m., FeedMore WNY has home-delivered meal opportunities Mondays through Fridays in both Erie and Niagara counties.

All volunteers, who are 18 or older, will be required to fill out a background check, which will be sent electronically after application approval. Volunteers under the age of 16 will need to be accompanied by an adult, and those 16 or older are able to participate on their own.

To take a look at what meal delivery looks like please watch our training video (please, note that no masks are being worn as this video was made prior to COVID) Click here!

The health and safety of our volunteers are top priorities. To ensure that we are keeping all of our volunteers safe we are asking anyone who has recently tested positive for COVID-19, or who is symptomatic to please stay home for the recommended five day period or until symptoms subside. As well as we ask that if you were recently exposed to someone with a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 and you are unvaccinated, or vaccinated and showing symptoms, that you stay home for the recommended five days and please reschedule your volunteer shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who should volunteer?
A: Anyone looking to make a difference! Volunteering is a great opportunity for retirees, college students, business professionals, teachers, shift workers, stay-at-home moms and dads, church groups and others.

Q: Are there any requirements for volunteers?
A: Volunteers must be 16 years old or older, unless accompanied by a parent. Also, FeedMore WNY runs a basic background check on all volunteers prior to their starting to help ensure the safety of the clients.

Q: Do I have to have a car?
A: No. Both drivers and servers are needed. With COVID a lot of individuals are choosing to deliver on their own, so there may be a wait time if looking to just serve and be paired up with someone. 

Q: When is volunteering?
A: The primary volunteer assignment – assisting with meal delivery – is done on weekdays only between the hours of 11 am to 1 pm. Note that each site has a defined start and end time and that a route generally takes an hour or less.

Q: Where are delivery sites located?
A: Our delivery sites are located throughout Niagara County, including the City of Niagara Falls and surrounding suburbs.

To sign up directly, you can visit our website at the following link:

https://www.feedmorewny.org/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-signup-form/ 

We are grateful for your support!

Delivering meals to our neighbors as part of the Adopt-A-Route program is an easy and efficient way for companies and groups to give back to the community. It helps individuals find time to give back—no matter how busy someone’s schedule may be. Plus, it makes people feel good and helps cement relationships within a team.

Our Adopt-A-Route (AAR) partners volunteer in a similar manner to our regular home delivered meal volunteers.  They commit to taking on the same route out of a particular site on a set schedule (i.e. once a week, once a month, etc.).  The great thing about our (AAR) program is that it is a minimal time commitment for each individual within the group. Only two group members deliver each scheduled day, therefore, group members may only have to deliver a maximum of once a month if there are 8 volunteers per group.

 Our Adopt-A-Route program offers flexible scheduling to fit the time requirements of your company or community group. Opportunities are available in Niagara and Erie counties.

Learn more here: https://www.feedmorewny.org/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-signup-form/, or email Kyle Dillman at kdillman@feedmorewny.org, with any questions.

Volunteers are needed to assist with FeedMore WNY's Angel Card program! Throughout the year we often distribute greeting cards, that community members have made and donated, to our home delivered meal clients. It is a way to lift our clients' spirits and put a smile on their face! This project can be done remotely, and cards can be handmade, created on a computer or even store bought and  then decorated further. We just require that none of the cards are dated, that they do not have any offensive language on them and that they are not addressed to anyone specific.  Cards can be for any holiday or general purpose, but we do ask that cards are not specific to any particular religious holiday (i.e. get well soon cards, birthday cards, cards saying: happy fall, or happy holidays, etc.). If providing envelopes with your cards please do not seal them. 

Once completed, cards can either be dropped off (between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) at 100 James E Casey Drive Buffalo 14206, or mailed.  Cards can also be dropped off on Saturdays (between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.) at 91 Holt Street, Buffalo 14206.

Learn more about this program by contacting Kyle Dillman at kdillman@feedmorewny.org. 

Volunteers are needed to sort and pack donated food items to be distributed to community members in need. Volunteers may be required to lift light-weight to medium-weight boxes, volunteers have to be a minimum of 12 years of age and all volunteers between the ages of 12 and 15 will need to be accompanied by an adult. Please dress comfortably and wear closed-toe shoes.

Volunteer shifts are Tuesday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (there are no Wednesday afternoon shifts, and Friday afternoon shifts in the summer run from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.). 

Saturday shifts are available from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

To sign up directly, you can visit our website at the following link:

https://www.feedmorewny.org/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-signup-form/ 

We are grateful for your support!

Help our new neighbors learn how to use Public Transportation in Buffalo. In order to be self-sufficent it is important to know how to get around! 

Requirements: 

Client interaction level: High

Time commitment: One-time (minimum 2 shifts) to Short-term (3 months). Volunteers commit to spending at least two, 2-hour sessions with an individual or group of refugee clients, taking them on the bus and metro.

For more information and to apply, click here. 

United Way of Buffalo & Erie County supports volunteer income tax preparation (VITA) through a network of partners in Erie County and Western New York. Under the auspices of the Internal Revenue Service, volunteers complete income taxes for low and moderate income individuals and families. This saves them the cost of preparation fees, and helps them claim resources such as the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Care Tax Credit. Free training is provided so that you are certified in how to prepare and review the tax returns. Remote online volunteering is available. While the busiest season is the traditional tax preparation time of January through mid April, volunteers are needed all year around to prepare returns that are not aligned with the traditional timetable. Individuals are needed both to prepare the taxes, and to help by making sure all documentation is in place. Here is a four-minute video so you can hear from VITA volunteers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niC26DOA3qg&feature=youtu.be

Stitch Buffalo is seeking a volunteer to assist in creating some short, simple videos to demonstrate hand embroidery techniques. This will involve planning shooting, basic editing, and uploading videos for on-line distribution via YouTube or social media.

COVID-19—We strive to provide a safe work environment. Masks are required in our facility and occupancy is limited. Aside from actually shooting the video, the rest of the process should be able to be accomplished remotely. We could potentially do shoots outdoors to increase safety.

Stitch Buffalo is an inclusive space for Refugee and Immigrant women to create handcrafted goods and find economic empowerment. Volunteers should be prepared to work among a diverse group of people in an energetic, fast-paced environment where many languages are spoken.

Danceability, Inc., a non-profit dance studio for children and adults with special needs is looking for social media support to assist with management of social media channels. Opportunity can fulfill community service hours.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Requirements/Skills Needed:

Training & Supervision:

Time Commitment & Availability:

Please email your resume to danceabilityinthecommunity@gmail.com if you are interested and include your social media experience.

Danceability is an individualized dance, fitness and movement program serving the special needs community. Our studio is led by qualified staff and dedicated volunteers who create a nurturing environment that empowers our students to flourish and grow while promoting a healthy lifestyle… and we have a little fun along the way.

Danceability, Inc., a non-profit dance studio for children and adults with special needs is looking for a volunteer graphic designer to assist with the creation of marketing materials, recital program and more. Opportunity can fulfill community service hours.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Requirements/Skills Needed:

Training & Supervision:

Time Commitment & Availability:

Please email resume to danceabilityinthecommunity@gmail.com if you are interested and be prepared to submit two work samples upon request.

Danceability is an individualized dance, fitness and movement program serving the special needs community. Our studio is led by qualified staff and dedicated volunteers who create a nurturing environment that empowers our students to flourish and grow while promoting a healthy lifestyle… and we have a little fun along the way.

Danceability, Inc., a non-profit dance studio for children and adults with special needs is looking for a volunteer photographer to assist with capturing in studio dance classes and more. Opportunity can fulfill community service hours.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Requirements/Skills Needed:

Training & Supervision:

Time Commitment & Availability:

Please email resume to danceabilityinthecommunity@gmail.com if you are interested and be prepared to submit work samples upon request. 

Danceability is an individualized dance, fitness and movement program serving the special needs community. Our studio is led by qualified staff and dedicated volunteers who create a nurturing environment that empowers our students to flourish and grow while promoting a healthy lifestyle… and we have a little fun along the way.

Help beautify and maintain several parks/green spaces managed by The Valley Community Center. Current needs and locations are listed below. Please respond to this need and contact contact Peg Overdorf 716-553-8350.

The sites involved are:

Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper protects and restores our water and surrounding ecosystems for the benefit of current and future generations. We need your help keeping litter and plastic pollution out of our waterways! Learn more here: https://bnwaterkeeper.org/cleanup/

Spring Sweep: This is for volunteers who would like to join an organized cleanup lead by Waterkeeper Site Captains on April 22rd from 10AM-12PM. Volunteers can choose from a list of locations across Western New York. Volunteers must register on our website to choose a location to join. Registration opens in March, space is limited so sign up soon!

Sign up here: https://bnwaterkeeper.org/cleanup/

Solo Sweep: This is for volunteers who want to cleanup on their own or with a small group of friends or family. Volunteers can cleanup where they want, with their own supplies, when it works for their schedule. Report your efforts by collecting data on the trash you cleanup! Collecting data helps us track the plastic pollution in Western New York and advocate for solutions by using the Clean Swell Application. 

Learn how to complete a safe Solo Sweep here: http://www.bnwaterkeeper.org/solo-sweep

Mutual aid networks are local, volunteer-run collectives of neighbors helping neighbors in any way they can.

Many of our neighbors are still unable to leave their homes due to being elderly, immunocompromised, or just unable to afford the groceries needed for their families

Grocery Volunteers will receive a grocery request including a Shopping List, Requester Name, and Delivery Address. The volunteer will shop for the requested items and deliver them to the Requester, and then Volunteers are reimbursed once grocery receipts are submitted.

As volunteer schedules change due to an ever changing economic and social landscape, we are always in need of individuals willing to add a few extra items or a list to their personal grocery runs. 

So far the Buffalo Mutual Aid Network has fed around 300 families and redistributed $9000 within the people in Buffalo. The need will continue, as will our need for wonderful volunteers able to donate a small portion of their time weekly or semi-weekly.

Victory Sports is a non-profit that provides kids and other youth-serving organizations with the equipment they need to play sport and be active. 

We are looking for help from a bookkeeper for 1-2 hours per week. Must have experience with QuickBooks. CPA preferable but not essential. Should have experience working with non-profits.

This would involve coming to our office in Clarence to sit with Executive Director to go through accounts payable and receivable and weekly financial entries and reconciliations.

Can discuss in more detail with anyone who might be able to help. 

Thank you so much for considering Victory Sports with your time and expertise!

Volunteers are needed to work in our Food Pantry on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Volunteer tasks include packing food bags, organizing and sorting food donations, stocking shelves, etc.

Once you submit your volunteer REQUEST thru VolunteerWNY, our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you about scheduling a shift. All volunteers must complete an application BEFORE being added to the volunteer schedule. PLEASE do not just show up without speaking to our Volunteer Coordinator. We want to ensure everyone has a GREAT volunteer experience, and need to prepare for your arrival.

We are in need of a "tester" to check the product that we receive is in working order.  This may include putting together items (such as lamps), plugging in small appliances (such as microwaves).

Would suit "handy person".  

Internship Tasks Could Include: 

Internship Tasks Could Include: 

Distribution of food that maintains social distancing guidelines occurs through a no contact drive-thru system.  This is a fast paced outdoor physical activity. All volunteers must be able to stand for 2-3 hours, lift bags of groceries 10-20 lbs, and don't mind working outside in Buffalo's every changing weather.       

Our volunteers have been working this drive-thru system since COVID began in March and we sure could use a few extra hands alongside of us on a temporary or permanent basis.   

Nightly cleaning and sanitizing of the food pantry equipment and work areas along with required masks, social distancing, and hand sanitation stations have been implemented.

Food Pantry 

Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. We are especially looking for assistance from 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. to unload pallets of food from our community partner deliveries, pre-pack bags/boxes of food staples, stock pantry shelves, clean, and perform general customer service needs for each of our families. Individuals must be able to carry client’s orders from the building to their cars from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., so as to limit exposure both to you and our clients.  Duties dictate that volunteers be able to lift 40 pounds and perform bending and up and down movement repeatedly.

Community Missions strictly follows current Covid-19 mandates that require daily sign-ins, temperature checks, answering of pandemic questions, and the wearing of masks continuously while on our campus.

With the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of our agency's in-person volunteer opportunities are on hold due to the need for social distancing and temporary closure of some sites. However, the needs of our clients are greater than ever. 

One great way to continue volunteering with our agency and supporting our clients is to host a donation drive! Get together with your coworkers, friends or family and collect items to donate to our food pantries, personal essentials pantry, homeless outreach team, or tenants living in our permanent supportive housing! 

A list of ongoing in-kind donation needs can be found on our website at urbanctr.org/donate-to-muc/

Please contact Sarah Maurer, Development Director, at smaurer@urbanctr.org or (716) 893-7222 x232 to learn more. 

Reading changes lives. From issues of social justice to gaining employment to keeping your family healthy in a pandemic, the ability to read is a game changer. Yet, so many in our community struggle with basic reading skills. Many have silently gone through life without being able to read and write above a basic level, impacting their ability to find a good job, get promoted, or help their children with schoolwork. Others are learning English as a second language, finding new hope as new citizens in the U.S.

Our volunteer tutors work with adult students in person for two hours, one day a week. No teaching experience required! All you need is the desire to learn and work with an adult learning. Volunteers participate in training that is a mix of in-person sessions and an online workshop.

Tutors are matched with students based on their schedule availability and meet at any public place, most usually a library, that works for both the tutor and the student.

Provide comfort and care when your neighbors experience a crisis, particularly house fires or other local disasters. Disaster Action Teams respond within two hours to the scene of an emergency and start meeting the immediate basic needs of those affected and beginning recovery casework. 

**This is an ON-CALL position (you help when you can) and volunteers should be willing to travel throughout Erie County!

To see a current Disaster Action Team Member at work, please watch this short video!

Disaster Action Team (DAT) members provide 24-hour immediate support and assistance to individuals and families who have been impacted by a home fire or other local disaster. We help meet the immediate basic needs of those affected and beginning recovery casework. 

**This is an ON-CALL position with need for volunteers willing to travel throughout Genesee County!*

To see a current Disaster Action Team Member at work, please watch this short video!

1-2 volunteers are needed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9-1 p.m. to pack food bags for clients at our Buffalo Temple Corps. 

Once you submit your volunteer REQUEST thru VolunteerWNY, our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you about scheduling a shift. All volunteers must complete an application BEFORE being added to the volunteer schedule. PLEASE do not just show up without speaking to our Volunteer Coordinator. We want to ensure everyone has a GREAT volunteer experience, and need to prepare for your arrival.

Blood Drive Donor Ambassadors provide excellent customer service to enhance the donor experience. Each blood donor deserves to be welcomed and cared for. YOU will engage with donors to make the donation experience fulfilling and set the stage for a long-term commitment to regular blood donations.

We are looking to fill two shifts in the area. 

PAVILION FIRE DEPT. REC HALL (11302 S LAKE RD, PAVILION, NY 14525)

Shifts that need support: 2nd Monday every other month, 1:30-7pm

Genesee County Social Services Department: Batavia, 14020

Shifts that need support: 1st Friday of every other month, 12-2:30pm 

*Must have weekday availability

Hear More From a Current Volunteer!

Food pickup needed on Mondays with a pickup truck (no cap) to help people in Williamsville and Clarence who are hungry.  We need you for about an hour. You could even do this before you go to work.  Every Mondays at 5:45am. The pickup is 1/2 mile from the food pantry. The weeks you are going on vacation or out of town we would need you to let us know in advance.  

A pallet would be loaded into your truck by the forklift operator and you would load any produce or dairy in your pickup and bring it back to the pantry to unload.  

Food pickup needed on saturdays with a pickup truck (no cap) to help people in Williamsville and Clarence who are hungry.  We need you for about an hour.  Every Saturday at 6:45am. The pickup is 1/2 mile from the food pantry. The weeks you are going on vacation or out of town we would need you to let us know in advance.  

You would need to sign in for the pickup and load what the receiver has set aside for the pantry and bring it back to the pantry to unload.  

There are several micro grants that would are in need of applying for. Gaining funding will make sure that we can increase the amount of black and brown youth that can take part in our coding certification after school club and provide the resources that our students need to succeed. We have a list of grants that we would like to apply for and would love someone who has a passion for youth to assist us in this next funding journey.

Compass House is seeking teams of 5+ volunteers to assist in setting up homes for our Rapid Re-Housing clients. Your team will be tasked with collecting new and gently used items to fill an apartment with, assisting Compass House staff to set up the housing, and creating a warm, welcoming environment for our clients to call home.

During these frigid days it is hard to imagine that spring will soon be here!  As the weather changes there will be more volunteer opportunities posted.  The Hull Family Home & Farmstead will need all hands on deck for winter clean up both inside and outside the historic home.  We so look forward to meeting new volunteers from our community and we welcome back those who have volunteered before.  Please stay tuned for new postings! 

The World Reform Project is currently seeking volunteers who are willing and able to participate in a litter cleanup event in your area!

Candidates must:

When volunteering in a group, or with persons under the age of 18, a Group Coordinator or Legal Guardian is required.

A Group Coordinator is a designated volunteer who:

Soccer for Success is currently looking for youth Coach-Mentors!

Soccer for Success is the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s after-school youth development program that is proven to help kids establish healthy habits and develop critical life skills. Soccer for Success is offered free to participants in Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Lackawanna by the Independent Health Foundation. Our curriculum focuses on: healthy living, mentorship, and community engagement.

Event planning committee volunteers are important to the Kidney Foundation. Our committee members bring up new ideas, help us to think through logistics, and reach out to other organizations and people.

You don't need special qualifications or connections to join an event committee. The most important thing is that you want to help.

Until further notice, all committee meetings are being held remotely by video conference or phone conference. Meetings are generally held on weeknight evenings or at another time convenient for the most members of a specific committee.

We currently have committees helping to plan upcoming public events:

The Walk for Kidney Health 

The Gift of Life Celebration

This committee's role is to assist in the creation of professional education workshops, talks and webinars. Audiences for professional education programs include nephrology specialists, primary care providers, dialysis providers, social workers, dietitians and others working with kidney patients.

We are seeking committee members with experience in any of the above fields, or experience in planning educational programs.

Until further notice, all committee meetings are being held remotely by video conference or phone conference. Meetings are generally held on weeknight evenings or at another time convenient for the most members of a specific committee.

The committee's role will include:

Join the Board of Directors – Community Services Support Foundation

The Community Services Support Foundation secures financial resources and manages funds that support organizations, activities, and individuals that provide and improve services for individuals of all abilities in Western New York. The Foundation accepts and administers gifts, donations, bequests, and grants on behalf of Community Services for Every1.

We offer opportunities for donors to participate in the pursuit of service excellence, new services and new approaches that improve the quality of life of individuals of all abilities.

The Community Services Support Foundation came into being in the spring of 2011 as the first formal foray of Community Services for Every1 into a sustained fundraising initiative. The Community Services Support Foundation, Inc. is incorporated as a New York State not-for-profit corporation and has received its 501(c)(3) designation from the Internal Revenue Service. The Foundation, while independent from Community Services for Every1, has been developed to address the gap in services experienced by agencies serving people with developmental disabilities in New York state.

Since its founding, the Board has made a significant impact on hundreds of individuals supported by the agency and beyond. Over the last ten years alone, they have allocated $132,000 toward Mini-Grants and $75,000 toward capital growth, contributing to new developments. These include the Jefferson Career Exploration Center, the Apartments at the Lyceum—supportive affordable housing and a hub for habilitative and vocational services—and an upcoming project, The Nest, which will serve as both supportive housing and a vocational services hub in Niagara Falls.

Why Join the Board: Joining the foundation board of directors presents a unique opportunity for individuals to take on leadership roles and make a meaningful impact in the community. Serving on the Community Services Support Foundation board allows board members to contribute their expertise and insights to guide the foundation's mission, ensuring that its resources are used effectively to address gaps and services, new opportunities and experiences and be a part of organizational growth. Additionally, this role provides a valuable networking platform, connecting with like-minded professionals, community leaders, and philanthropists, which can foster personal and professional growth. Beyond the immediate benefits, joining the foundation board allows each member to leave a lasting legacy, as contributions can shape the foundation's long-term strategies and outcomes, ultimately influencing positive change for the future.
Expectations: As a board member of the Community Services Support Foundation, your active participation is vital to our mission's success. You are encouraged to commit to supporting the foundation through contributions of time, talent, and treasure.

*Key Areas of Commitment:
□ Time: Attend board meetings and events, and volunteer for additional tasks.
□ Talent: Use your skills to aid in strategic planning, marketing, and fiscal management.
□ Treasure: Make a personal financial contribution and/or solicit donations and participate in fundraising activities.

Board Member efforts help not only in fulfilling the foundation's goals but also in acting as an ambassador to expand community reach and awareness.

We value the diverse contributions of our board members in terms of time, treasure, and talent. We ask each board member to share what commitments they are able to make in these areas. Understanding that personal financial contributions may not always be possible, we are also interested in whether board members might be willing to leverage their network to help procure resources on behalf of the foundation. This might involve in-kind donations, contributions to auctions, or fostering relationships to advance our mission. Board Member support in any form is invaluable to our mission, and we appreciate each person’s involvement.

All Foundation Board Responsibilities Include:
1. Fundraising Strategies: Engage in and support the foundation's fundraising plan.
2. Donor Relationships: Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors.
3. Fundraising Activities: Participate in event planning and execution.
4. Support Board Members: Educate peers on their fundraising roles.
5. Performance Evaluation: Regularly assess and improve fundraising outcomes.

Next Steps: Complete the Foundation Board Application on-line https://www.csevery1.com/foundation/

We’ll be in contact with you after our review. 

For other questions or inquiries please reach out to Kelly Kinderman, Vice President of Program Support and Development at kkinderman@csevery1.com or via phone 716-883-8888, Ext 143.

The Matt Urban Center is a non-profit committed to revitalizing neighborhoods, serving families and changing lives. We are looking for responsible individuals to work with our Housing & Community Development team to assist in clarifying topics and discussions between staff and area residents through our application process to housing related programs. 

We are currently looking for interpretation of the following languages: Burmese

Times would be scheduled in advance at a set time that works for MUC staff, client and volunteer. 

We need drivers Monday through Friday. You can choose any day or multiple days.  It takes about an hour from the time you pick up the meals deliver them and return to drop off the delivery bags. We also need on-call volunteers who can fill in when one of our drivers cannot make it. 

When guests arrive at Grace, all we expect them to have is the clothes on their back. That's why we strive to provide every other comfort of home when our guests come to Buffalo for medical care. You can be a part of our promise to ease the burden of our guests by signing up to be a Shuttle Van Driver volunteer.

Based on your availability, you'll be called to help our guests get to where they need to go. Most of the time, that means transporting them to one of Buffalo's hospitals. But it could mean a trip to the pharmacy or grocery store. You only have to arrive at Grace House and will drive our own van to the locations.

Who you are:

If you meet this requirement, please contact Gianna Totaro, at gianna@graceguesthouse.org or call 716-829-7240 ext. 3.

 Thank you for your interest. We hope to hear from you soon.

We are calling for all undergraduate students who are looking for easy service hours that will make a huge impact! If you are passionate about thrifting, donating, or organization, we have the position for you! We have a storage unit full of household items, kitchenware, clothing, and hygiene products that need constant organizing and delivery to our clients!

Volunteer duties will include: 

Volunteer Requirements:

When guests arrive at Grace, all we expect them to have is the clothes on their back. That's why we strive to provide every other comfort of home when our guests come to Buffalo for medical care. You can be a part of our promise to ease the burden of our guests by signing up to be a food preparation volunteer.

Based on your availability, you'll be asked to come in and cook a meal for our guests, which will be served that night or frozen. While we have food available to cook, this is a perfect opportunity for teams who want to give back to our patients and caregivers in need. Your organization would receive a tax break for the food you donate and you'll spend an incredible day with your team cooking a meal that will nourish our guests. 

Our only requirement is that you're someone who cares deeply for the patients and caregivers Grace House serves. You may be lucky enough to meet some of our guests and hear their stories while you're here. We need you to have an open and caring heart to help us in our mission to support patients and caregivers with a haven and place of respite while seeking medical care in Buffalo.

If you meet this requirement, please contact Gianna Totaro, at gianna@graceguesthouse.org or call 716-829-7240 ext. 3.

Thank you for your interest. We hope to hear from you soon.

Volunteers are needed to help make companion calls to our homebound neighbors! Companion Calls are opportunities to check in with FeedMore WNY's home-delivered meal clients to ensure they are staying well, and to provide them with a friendly conversation. Many of FeedMore WNY's clients live on their own and are fairly isolated, and these phone calls help to combat that isolation and provide our homebound neighbors with some socialization. 

Volunteers must be 18 or older to participate in this opportunity, and will be required to come into the Holt Street office to make these phone calls. Training will be provided onsite at the beginning of the shift. All volunteer rules and expectations can be accessed here!  

The health and safety of our volunteers are top priorities. To ensure that we are keeping all of our volunteers safe we are asking anyone who has recently tested positive for COVID-19, or who is symptomatic to please stay home for the recommended five day period or until symptoms subside. As well as we ask that if you were recently exposed to someone with a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 and you are unvaccinated, or vaccinated and showing symptoms, that you stay home for the recommended five days and please reschedule your volunteer shift.

If you would like to participate in this project please, feel free to sign up on our website, https://www.feedmorewny.org/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-signup-form/ , and if you have questions please reach out to Kyle Dillman at kdillman@feedmorewny.org 

Volunteer Mover

Title: Volunteer Mover

Department(s): Community Services

Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator & Program Manager

Time Involvement: Varies

Summary: Volunteer Movers will assist with picking up donated furniture and household items from various locations across Erie and Niagara County, and dropping them off at clients’ houses. The more volunteer movers we have, the less funding we will need to spend on moving services, which means that we will be able to use that money to help our newly arrived refugee families and other families in need!

Special Requirements: 

-Consent to Waiver

- Driving Background check at a cost of $7

-NYS Driver’s License and Access to a truck, van, or other vehicle that can carry furniture

Victory Sports is a non-profit that provides sports equipment to those in need of free or low-cost items to make sure ALL children have the chance to participate and experience all the benefits of playing sports.

We have recently moved our donation and sorting warehouse to the Eastern Hills Mall in Williamsville. 

We receive a steady stream of donated equipment that we have to sort and prepare to either be given away in the community or to be sold at our outlet. 

We are in need of at least one, preferably two, volunteers to come to our warehouse for a couple of hours each week to help us manage our inventory. We would like volunteers to commit to at least 4 weeks so you can become familiar with our operations. 

Your tasks would include:

We can work around your schedule each week or you can lock in a 2-hour window at the same time each week. Whatever works for you!

The role will involve some lifting but can avoid heavy lifting, but you will need to be mobile and able to lift boxes and sports equipment around the store. 

It would be useful if you have some basic understanding of sports equipment such as what item is for what sport and size/age/gender etc. but this shouldn't put you off contacting us if you are not an expert.

Please contact us for more information. Start time is ASAP and will be an ongoing requirement so for however long you are able to help us. 

Victory Sports is a non-profit that provides sports equipment to those in need of free or low-cost items to make sure ALL children have the chance to participate and experience all the benefits of playing sports.

We have recently moved our donation and sorting warehouse to the Eastern Hills Mall in Williamsville. We are also opening an equipment outlet to the public for retail sales on 2 days a week - Wednesday's from 3-6 and Friday's 11-2 - for which we require some extra hands and smiles. 

We are in need of at least one, preferably two, volunteers to come to our outlet at the mall during opening hours (see above) to help us greet customers and help them find what they are looking for.

Your tasks would include:

Store hours will be Wednesday 3pm-6pm and Friday 11am-2pm. If you want to help on both days; great! If you can only help for a couple of hours on one of the two days, that is fine. 

We would like volunteers to commit to at least 4 weeks (preferably longer) so you can become familiar with our operations. 

It would be useful if you have some basic understanding of sports equipment such as what item is for what sport and size/age/gender etc. but this shouldn't put you off contacting us if you are not an expert.

Please contact us for more information. The outlet opens on June 2nd so we want people ASAP from that first session and will be an ongoing requirement for however long you are able to help us. 

We are so happy to be participating in the Family Volunteer Summer Season! We have multiple properties where volunteers can do general yard clean-up, mulching and garden maintenance. 

Let our Volunteer Coordinator know your availability and we will match you up with a location. We're happy to accommodate a one-time volunteer opportunity, or if you're interested in adopting a house for the summer, we can set up a recurring volunteer spot. 

Stitch Buffalo is seeking volunteers to assist in the preparation of supplies for our Refugee women artists, community classes, and other tasks in and around the studio. It is helpful to have some experience with the tools and techniques used in fiber arts (sewing, knitting/crochet, embroidery, etc.) but you do not need to be an expert. 

We are primarily seeking people with availability on weekday mornings and afternoons. We do not require a fixed schedule or commitment to a minimum number of hours, but appreciate volunteers who are able to be with us at least once a month for a 3-4 hour shift.

Stitch Buffalo is an inclusive space for Refugee and Immigrant women to create handcrafted goods and find economic empowerment. Volunteers should be prepared to work among a diverse group of people in an energetic, fast-paced environment where many languages are spoken.

Volunteer translators needed for:

Languages needed: Nepali, Burmese, Karen, Somali Bantu

Stitch Buffalo is an inclusive space for Refugee and Immigrant women to create handcrafted goods and find economic empowerment. Volunteers should be prepared to work among a diverse group of people in an energetic, fast-paced environment where many languages are spoken.

Volunteer photographers needed for:

• Creating on-site images of products, projects, and Refugee women artists working
• Potential for off-site photos needed for fashion or product images on occasion

Stitch Buffalo is an inclusive space for Refugee and Immigrant women to create handcrafted goods and find
economic empowerment. Volunteers should be prepared to work among a diverse group of people in an energetic,
fast-paced environment where many languages are spoken.

Volunteer Sewing Machine Program Assistant needed for:

Stitch Buffalo is an inclusive space for Refugee and Immigrant women to create handcrafted goods and find economic empowerment. Volunteers should be prepared to work among a diverse group of people in an energetic, fast-paced environment where many languages are spoken.

Every Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and Friday from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. volunteers are needed to help bag groceries, sort and organize donations, and help make follow up calls to clients.

Once you submit your volunteer REQUEST thru VolunteerWNY, our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you about scheduling a shift. All volunteers must complete an application BEFORE being added to the volunteer schedule. PLEASE do not just show up without speaking to our Volunteer Coordinator. We want to ensure everyone has a GREAT volunteer experience, and need to prepare for your arrival.

Volunteers (in July and August) will assist in building wooden stage and Gazebo walk-way. Please respond to this opportunity and Miss Triggs will contact you directly. 

We need volunteers to help us out at our Mobile food pantry on the first Wednesday of each month.

If you are available any time between 8 am and noon, especially if you feel comfortable lifting heavy boxes of food, we could really use your help!

We also have pantry distributions every Thursday of each month from 10 to noon. We could use some help with those as well. 

Volunteer Store Coordinators are responsible for overseeing both the care and adoptions of cats at satellite Ten Lives Club adoption locations. These volunteers are responsible for either personally transporting new cats to the adoption location, or coordinating other volunteers to do so; coordinating transport for any cats needing to be returned to the main Ten Lives Club shelter as needed; coordinating cleaning volunteers to ensure daily care of the cats; conducting adoption interviews and completing all necessary adoption paperwork; managing a Facebook page specific to your location, with adoptable cats featured; answering general questions about Ten Lives Club and representing the organization’s mission. Some cleaning and basic cat care may also be required at times.

This role is ideal for anybody looking to play a integral role in the lives of rescued cats looking for their forever homes!

Volunteer Store Coordinators are responsible for overseeing both the care and adoptions of cats at satellite Ten Lives Club adoption locations. These volunteers are responsible for either personally transporting new cats to the adoption location, or coordinating other volunteers to do so; coordinating transport for any cats needing to be returned to the main Ten Lives Club shelter as needed; coordinating cleaning volunteers to ensure daily care of the cats; conducting adoption interviews and completing all necessary adoption paperwork; managing a Facebook page specific to your location, with adoptable cats featured; answering general questions about Ten Lives Club and representing the organization’s mission. Some cleaning and basic cat care may also be required at times.

This role is ideal for anybody looking to play a integral role in the lives of rescued cats looking for their forever homes!

RAHAMA, or Resources and Help Against Marital Abuse is a non-profit founded on Islamic principles dedicated to supporting women and children who are victims of domestic violence. We are looking for socially aware and culturally competent individuals as many of our clients are from the immigrant and refugee communities. 

RAHAMA is looking for someone to help pickup and deliver furniture. At times furniture is quite heavy and would require carrying them up the stairs. This would count as a community hours if you need them. This volunteer opportunity does not require much and we would need you to be available for at least 2 hours. 

Due to the nature of our work, all volunteers are required to undergo a background and reference check. Volunteers will be contacted on a case-by-case basis. Please submit a short personal statement about how you would be a good fit for this volunteering opportunity to reema@rahama.org.

Thank you, 

RAHAMA 

The Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor Commission is made up of a dedicated group of volunteers who work on committees to make sure that we continue to flourish. Most committees meet once a month or once every other month. If you have passion for the corridor and would like to work on a committee, please email info@michiganstreetbuffalo.org for more information!

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Executive Committee*

Planning Committee*

Events Committee​

Economic Revitalization Committee

Fundraising Committee

Marketing Committee

Education Committee

Historic Preservation Committee

Governance Committee

Finance Committee 

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*The executive and planning committees only accepts internal nominations from our existing committee and board members. If you are interested in being on the planning or executive committees, please join another committee first. 

The #Mystory program is dedicated to educating people about the lives and hardships of immigrants and refugees. By sharing their stories, we are able to reduce stigma and help others become more open-minded about the immigrant/refugee process. This creates a sense of unity and belonging among people, especially if they do not share the same culture, background, or belief. That is our goal: to unite people with a story.

To become a volunteer, they must be in the 12-20 year old age range. They must be passionate about multicultural issues, responsible, and willing to spend time on this program. 

This is a one year program and it is divided into two semesters. In the first semester, an individual will undergo "mental health ambassador training". Through this, they will be able to gain knowledge and to give insight into certain mental health topics through a series of 5-11 training sessions. After the first semester, they will have the option to either, create their own project with the help of a mentor, or join the #MyStory program. If they choose to pursue the #MyStory program, they will become an interviewer. They will then speak to an immigrant we will connect them with. They will collect their story and, enlisting the help of our photographer, they will collect photographs that encompass that individual's story.

An individual may either enter their own project in the Youth Achievement Challenge, or they may enter their contribution in the #MyStory project. Either way, the winners of this competition will receive a partial college scholarship.

As a volunteer, they will get a Mental Health Ambassador certificate from Bridges from Borders, an opportunity to win a partial college scholarship, volunteer hours, professional references valuable for college applications, public speaking / leadership experience, and opportunities to participate and/or initiate community-wide programs. 

If you are interested in this, please go to https://bridgesfromborders.org/mental-health-ambassador-program to sign up as a mental health ambassador.

Victory Sports is in need of a volunteer to help in two main areas of our operations.  Mainly this person will be responsible for all the logistics of incoming and outgoing sports equipment donations, including; inventory, stocking warehouse, cleaning, organizing, etc.  The other part of this role will consist of coordinating and working with all volunteers that sign up to come help our in the warehouse.  

Disaster Action Team (DAT) members provide 24-hour immediate support and assistance to individuals and families who have been impacted by a home fire or other local disaster.

Volunteers are especially needed in Jamestown! This ON-CALL position requires willingness to travel throughout Chautauqua County! *

To see a current Disaster Action Team Member at work, please watch this short video!

Title: JFS Refugee Services Volunteer

Department: Refugee Services (Community Services Division)

Reports to: Manager of Refugee Resettlement, Resettlement Case Managers, and Manager of Volunteer Services

Time Involvement: 2-4 hours per week, for a minimum of 3 months.

Summary: The Refugee Services Volunteer will provide support to our Case Managers in the office and in the community, and perform clerical duties as needed.

Special Requirements:

Major Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Client interaction level: Varies

Time commitment: Short-term (3 months) or Long-term (6 months)

For more information and to apply, click here. 

Bus Trainers work directly 1:1 with a newly-arrived refugee client to help them learn how to take public transportation in Buffalo and how to get from an assigned point A to point B. 

Lots of fun and a chance to get to know a new neighbor! Day, evening, or weekend hours possible. 

Orientation and background check required. 

Pioneer seeks a volunteer admin to assist our Microsoft system.

Compass House is looking for volunteers to assist with sorting and organizing our donations. We receive multiple donation every week and they continue to grow. We only have so much space here and only so many clients to give supplies to. We are overflowing in all areas of the Resource Center with donations. If you or anyone you know would like to help us sort through them, we would greatly appreciate it. 

Student Opportunities

Internships

Internships are primarily educational experiences with an emphasis on learning academic or career-related skills. All students must be at least 16 years old. While at the DDSO, interns will be directly supervised by an accountable professional in their field of study.  Possible fields of study include, but are not limited to, Occupational Therapy, Recreation Therapy, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Nutrition Services, IT, Health Information Management, Human Services, and Exceptional Education.

According to 679.3 Principles of Compliance for Clinical Internships (Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Pathology, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Dietetics and Nutrition, Social Work, Nursing, and Medicine).

Service-Learning

Service-Learning occurs when a class or group works with a community partner, such as the WNYDDSO, on a plan to implement different programs or initiatives related to a specific course. The professors and students may provide opportunities to support the WNYDDSO in employee wellness, adaptive recreational activities, advertising, dance, deictic in-services, problem-solving, education, and much more while fostering civic engagement.

Shadowing/Site Visits

High School and College must be 16 years old to complete site visits or shadow a discipline or related career field professional at the WNYDDSO. This will assist in career awareness and opportunities working at the agency. A site visit may be provided to anyone who has a good reason  to seek information about the services through a present realistic and informative experience. All students and “site visitors” will complete the Site Visit Form during their experience. (See Site Visit Standard of Practice and Site Visit Form)

Onboarding Procedures

Recruitment

WNYDDSO Volunteer Services uses a variety of different methods to recruit Interns. You may find us reaching out to potential students via VolunteerWNY website, through longstanding college affiliations, specific College internet sites, in print publications, and by word of mouth. We also encourage you to let your friends and family know about our internship and volunteering opportunities.

Habitat Buffalo is looking for an office volunteer to help with day-to-day office operations. The main directive for the Office Volunteer is to greet visitors at our front desk and field incoming phone calls. Additional typical duties may include filing, packing and addressing envelopes, or occasional work in our online database. The Office Volunteer will have a front desk to work at in Habitat Buffalo's office located on South Park Ave. We are looking for someone who is comfortable talking on the phone and working on the computer, and can take direction and ask questions when needed. Volunteers should be friendly, patient and detail oriented. Salesforce and Microsoft office experience, or willingness to learn, is a plus. 

Wild Spirit Education is seeking volunteer educators to help us teach about nature to groups across Western NY. You will be trained in the various programs that we teach but a love for nature is essential.

We seek individuals with a knowledge of the natural world and a desire to teach. Teaching background is a plus but not necessary. We will train you.

You must be flexible with our scheduling as we do programs during the day and in the evening. You must be dependable! Reliable transportation is necessary. You will be required to drive to the program location.

Wild Spirit is looking for a dedicated volunteer to assist with our social media. The volunteer must have a love for the environment, basic knowledge of nature and a be able to devote a few hours per week to this opportunity.

A knowledge of Facebook Business Suite is a must as is a knowledge of Twitter and Instagram.

The volunteer will be asked to post at least 2 or more posts on each of our 3 social media outlets. If the volunteer wishes to add us to more social media outlets, that is a plus but would require more time to post.

Wild Spirit is looking for dedicated volunteers to help educate people aboput the wonders of nature. We will train you.

Some knowledge about nature is recommended. Reliable transportation is a must as we do programs all across Western NY for all age groups.

Our programs are at all times of day and evening.

Position Title:  Volunteer Tutor

Service Position Summary:   Volunteer tutors serve in local schools in PreK through 3rd grade.  Volunteer tutors provide 1:1 or 1:2 tutoring in essential pre-reading and early reading skills. Additionally, tutors build positive relationships with their students that support, encourage and motivate social emotional growth.    

Commitment:   A minimum of four hours per week, over two days a week, for the entire school year, plus additional time for required training and team meetings.

Reports to:  Experience Corps Literacy Coach (ECLC)

Responsibilities:

Students

Training & Team

Administrative

Policies

Qualifications:

Benefits: 

Work with a team making strong social connections

Benefits to Joining:

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