Opportunities From: VolunteerWNY

Chautauqua Striders is seeking volunteers to mentor youth in grades 2-12 in Dunkirk, Jamestown and surrounding areas in Chautauqua County. Mentors meet with a mentee once a week at school during lunch or free time or on the weekends and evenings to offer support and encouragement. 

Friends of Night People has several volunteer opportunities. We need servers of food and beverages between 4:30-7:15 p.m. We are also in need of folks who would like to manage and sort in our clothing room nightly between 4:30-7:15 p.m. and on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. Group service is available for clothing room operators,so please invite your friends! We will also need people to sign our clients in, etc. between 4:30 and 7:15 p.m. daily. We are also looking for individuals who can help with receiving donations and other as needed tasks which may include: minor cleaning, detailing, sorting, and food prep. Monday through Saturday between 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and Sundays  12:30-3:30 p.m. You can fill out an application here: http://192.185.79.22/~friendso/volunteer-sign/

You must attend an orientation. The dates will be sent to you once the application is received. If you have questions, please email Kristen at Kyansick@friendsofnightpeople.com. We look forward to serving with you!

About My Little Literacy Leaders Tutoring Service. My Little Literacy Leaders Tutoring Service is a non-traditional year round tutoring service founded in May of 2014, serving youth beginning at 5 years of age. The tutoring service seeks to foster a learning environment that is conducive for a child's emotional, social, and academic needs. Each session is conducted in small group sizes and multiple grade levels accordingly. Session days and times are flexible, however start and end times reflect each child's age and or area of need. MLLLTS has a 3 PPP's recipe for teaching (Purpose Passion & Patience). MLLLTS is destined to meet the needs of all children struggling, rather it be emotionally, socially, and or academically, so therefore, welcome anyone 18 years of age or older and share that same recipe.

A great way to interact with wonderful visitors from our community and all over the world!  These volunteers operate both the full-size 1916 carrousel and the 1930s kiddie carrousel. Ensure an educational and safe ride for all visitors.  1916 #1 Special Carrousel operators must be 18 or older.  Kiddie Carrousel operators must be 16 or older. Run the 4 rides in our Kiddieland Testing Park exhibit.  Helicopter operators must be 18 or older; operators for the other 3 rides must be 16 or older.

Want to learn more about the museum and help others? Docents are trained tour guides that provide fun and educational experiences for groups. Standard tours last 45 minutes, and docents must go through a training process before conducting their first tour. The training is available at your own pace. Tours groups include but aren't limited to: school groups, organizational groups, and adult bus tours. Additionally, docents can interact with walk-in visitors throughout the museum to interpret the factory’s history. Flexible hours based on tour schedule.

Thank you for your interest in the North Buffalo Farmers Market!
The market season begins June 1 and is open every Thursday through October 26.
Weekly volunteer opportunities at the market include:
Opening the Market: 2 pm - 3 pm, Hang banners, signs, distribute folding tables, chairs, pop-up canopies, and other items throughout the market. 5 volunteer spaces left
Statistics: 3 pm - 7 pm, Tally the number of customers that visit the market 1 volunteer space left
Closing the Market: 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm. Take down banners, signs, folding tables, chairs, pop-up canopies and other supplies and return them to storage 2 volunteer spaces left
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Looking for members and committee members,  living in Chautauqua County, to help with coalition planning and coordinating community events to address substance abuse concerns.

Have a passion for education, or an interest in helping kids learn to read? Volunteers are needed to tutor students in various grades and all subjects at any of our tutoring locations throughout Chautauqua County. 

A new SABAH season is upon us and we would love to have you on board!  We are looking for volunteers that are interested in making new friends and helping out in the process!  Our volunteers are needed on a weekly bases because we partner you up with one of our skaters and you work together on ice all year, form October through March.  We have four locations Amherst, Niagara Falls, Hamburg and Riverside. Check out our website at www.sabahinc.org for the schedule and our online volunteer registration!  www.sabahinc.org

Volunteers are a valuable asset to our non-for profit organization.  Chautauqua Adult Day Care volunteers dedicate their time to making life better for the clients of our adult day care centers. Volunteers enrich the lives of others with their own personal touch. Each volunteer contributes his or her time, talents and interests to helping meet the personal needs of our clients.  As you share your time and talents with others, you will find not only will it brighten their lives, but it will also enrich yours as well! Chautauqua Adult Day Care Centers are always looking for volunteers.

Some of the activities we offer are;

If you are interested in volunteering, we would love to hear from you!

Volunteers are trained to operate the video cameras for our cable program. We tape Thursdays at 9:15 weekly. Work as many shows as you would like per month. No experience necessary. 

Volunteers take three to four hour shifts in our agency's food pantry, which is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays to Fridays. Help someone in need by giving them food! We can also use a hand on the first and third Thursdays of the month when we receive truck deliveries from the Food Bank of Western New York, usually from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Special events such as a turkey give-a-way for Thanksgiving, Empty Bowls fundraiser, and more are also planned. Volunteers are welcome!

Our Lighthouse Community Kitchen is also in need of volunteers from 1-5 p.m. Mondays  to Fridays to help prepare, serve and clean-up.

Meals on Wheels drivers are needed from 10 a.m. to noon!

Victims Services is also in need of volunteers.

Our athletes have varied abilities and some of them require one-on-one assistance while on the field, to get a helmet on, or just to stay focused and motivated.  Our coaches need assistance with scorekeeping and base-running coaches.  Assistance can be used from June (clinics) into July (individual team practices) through August (games on Monday and Tuesday evenings).

Help CHH organize and sort the masses of medical supplies that are donated to us and that we give away on a regular basis. We will be recycling all supplies that cannot be reused and organizing the crutches, wheelchairs, shower chairs, walkers, canes that we have. Great project for a youth group!

*Completed waiver required

*Completed waiver required

If you are between the ages of 12 and 18 and are interested in volunteering, having fun and making friends, then the Town of Tonawanda Youth Engaged in Service (Y.E.S.) Program wants you! Complete the application and return to the Town of Tonawanda Youth, Parks and Recreation Department, 299 Decatur Rd, Tonawanda, NY 14223. You will be contacted once your application is reviewed.

Special Event volunteers assist with one-day events such as the Fall Festival, Friends of Reinstein's fundraisers, and other special events sponsored by Reinstein Woods.

Habitat & Trail Stewards assist us from the first Tuesday & Thursday in April to the last Tuesday & Thursday in September of each year. Volunteers help with trail clean-up, invasive species removal, and small outdoor projects. Seasonal Position.

Garden Stewards are needed to water, weed, and harvest our herb, flower and vegetable gardens as well as help maintain our compost bins from April to October of each year. Seasonal Position.

After school activity programs for children and youth ages 5-11 are provided at four youth center locations (see below) throughout the Town, for youth who attend school in the Town of Amherst. The afterschool program operates from September through June on Monday through Friday from 2:30 to 5:30 PM. An extended afternoon program from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM is available.

Special weekly activities, including cooking, educational games, exercise and group activities are offered through the program. Children are encouraged to develop new skills in an atmosphere of fun and fair play. A nutritious, healthy snack will be provided for all program participants each day.

We are looking for someone skilled with facebook, twitter, and pintrest to get our messages about abuse prevention out to more people. Familiarity with Google office, hootsuite and wordpress Divi is especially helpful. Knowledge about SEO is helpful. Must be a team player who is willing and able to communicate with a remote "office". But, this is a job you can do from home, essentially on your own schedule. 

The Charter School of Inquiry Extended Day Program (K-2) is currently recruiting dedicated individuals looking to make an impact in the community.  It is an on-going program between hours of 3:30-5:30 p.m. Volunteer responsibilities include: 

Preferred Requirements:

Special Event Volunteer

Throughout the year Explore & More hosts special events to raise funds that support our mission. Special Event Volunteers aid in the set up, clean up, and facilitation of the event. With your hard work at our special events, they are a huge success!

Reports to:

Volunteer Coordinator, Special Event Coordinator and any staff member assisting with the event

Duties and Responsibilities:

Skills and Qualifications

Time Commitment

Weekend and Evening Availability

* We strongly encourage Special Event Volunteers to work both during the event and before or after. We love to see our Special Event Volunteers more than once a year! We encourage you to sign up for more than one event or consider our other volunteer opportunities as well.

Training

Benefits

Dinner time is significant at Kevin Guest House!

Our Dinner Program is one of the best ways to help care for our families.

Here’s how:

Gather a group of friends, co-workers or neighbors and contact Courtney at 716-882-1818 or email  cjensen@kevinguesthouse.org to schedule a dinner date. 

The best menus are simple: A meat and couple vegetable sides, with a dessert.

You provide the food, we provide the rest!

You're welcome to use our stove, sink, refrigerator, all the utensils, pots, pans, and baking dishes. Food is served around 6:00 p.m. Please call a few days in advance for a head count, but plan for about 6-10 guests plus yourselves.

Additional information:

You are welcome to stay and eat with the families-- they enjoy company and appreciate the fellowship.
All of our families aren't always present at dinner time, but do enjoy their dinner when they come home from the hospital!

The most important part is to have fun!

Committee members needed for our annual golf outing to help with organize the event, follow up with donors and participants and volunteer at the event. Please contact the club if interested in serving on a committee at 716-652-9292. Other ongoing committees include; annual auction, golf outing, BMW raffle, sponsor solicitation and follow up, IJTO, marketing, and more.

Volunteers assist developmentally disabled individuals with activities within our center and/or training kitchen.

Volunteer opportunities include assisting with: Bingo, Arts & Crafts, Science Club, Baking Workshops and Advanced Life Skills/Cooking.

Cleaning:  we pride ourselves on having a clean and sage environment for ourselves

            guests.  We are always in need of people who can help with the everyday general

            everyday cleaning as well as special cleaning projects such as organizing closets,

            washing windows, etc.

Grounds & Maintenance:  being an older house, there is never a shortage of

            projects at the shelter.  If you have light carpentry skills, landscaping skills

            or just love tinkering around the house, then there is a job for you!  We welcome

            you to come help make our house a home to the homeless.

The Charter School of Inquiry Extended Day Program (K-2) is currently recruiting dedicated individuals looking to make an impact in the community.  It is an on-going program between hours of 3:30-5:30 p.m. Volunteer responsibilities include: 

Preferred Requirements:

We have started our It Just Takes One Campaign (IJTO) and could use some help. It Just Takes One Campaign: It just takes One caring adult, One Boys & Girls Club, and One gift to forever impact the life of a child.

The “It Just Takes One” campaign is part of the fabric of the more than 4,300 Boys & Girls Clubs worldwide, a call out to our communities to recognize the good the Club does and to help contribute to its success.

Please help us make a difference in the lives of the youth of this area. We need help in various roles.

Store food from delivery truck(s), distribute food, smile, help visitors get food to their transport, smile, empty garbage bins, smile, sweep floors, smile, bag donated bread, smile, bag donated meat, smile.

Register and witness ID of visitors.

The Pantry is open 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Wednesday of the year. Weeks prior to Thanksgiving and Christmas are especially busy... the Turkeys!

Eligibility rules for the Pantry Visitors are determined by Food Bank of Western NY (www.foodbankwny.org) so volunteers will should be preoared to meet people where they are "from all walks of life!"

For more info. leave a message for Dan Korchowsky at (716)800-1075

The Ken-Ton Y is looking for individuals that are passionate about the Y and their community.  The board meets once per month and works to improve the member and program experience and new ways to serve the community.  Duties include monthly board meeting attendance, fundraising, member/program participant survey review, and assisting to identify areas for growth in membership and programs.  

Garden Volunteers at the Buffalo Shakespeare Garden will be responsible for several different aspects of maintaining and preparing the Garden and its operations. This volunteer opportunity is on-going from the Spring of 2018 until the end of Fall 2018. Your volunteer time and talent is greatly appreciated. All you have to do is 'Respond' to our call for volunteers! Please see list of volunteer duties below. 

Volunteer duties may include:

One of the most important parts of this project is the needed volunteer hours. Master Gardeners are often mentioned as volunteers for other Shakespeare Gardens in the country, and the Karpeles, right from the beginning, has been happy to have an opportunity to work with Master Gardeners.  In addition, we intend to invite student volunteers, and perhaps interns, from local colleges and schools to participate in this project. 

Loving families are needed in the Rochester/Buffalo area this summer. Host a French or German exchange student for 3 -6 weeks and help make these students dream come true! This is a great way to learn about the French and German culture, create lifelong friendships and increase your children's cultural awareness. If you have a passion for education and learning about the world's different cultures, we want to hear from you!

German Summer Homestay Dates: June 22-Aug 3 OR July 17- Aug 7

French Summer Homestay Dates: July 8-29

Program overview:

The program starts during the summer and lasts for approximately 3 or 6 weeks.

Students will fully immerse into an American host family.

Homestay with volunteer host families, usually in homes with children.

Each host family must be screened and vetted being the student is placed.

Exchange students and host families will be supported by NISE staff. 

Student Overview:

Students are selected from all over German and France.

Students are 13-17 years old. 

English levels range from intermediate to advanced. 

Student profiles will be provided to host families. 

Students will have complete medical/liability coverage while on the program. 

Students will come with their own spending money. 

Students can vacation with their host family and cover their portion of the expenses. 

Host Family Overview:

Each interested host family must complete a host family application. 

Each family member 18 years or older must complete a background check. 

Home visit, interview, and 2 references are required and completed by a trained and screened staff member. 

Program staff will prepare host families for hosting with an orientation. 

Host families are to provide their student with room and board = 3 meals/day and their own bed. 

 Past and current participating locations:

Oregon, Washington, Michigan, New York, Colorado, Arizona, North Carolina, California.

We are always looking to add to our group of volunteers.  We make and distribute essential baby items to ill and impoverished newborns in our area.  We give to local hospitals and family care centers.

If you sew, crochet, and/or knit we have an opportunity for you to help babies in Need.  We also need people who are experienced in advertising, writing newsletters and blogs and fundraising.  

I invite you to send me an email or stop by a meeting to chat and see first hand what we do. 

Our volunteers may:

If you are interested in giving a few hours of your time volunteering for Visit Buffalo Niagara and/or the Buffalo Niagara Sports Commission, please go to our website. You'll see some of the upcoming events in need of volunteers, where you can pick those of interest and sign up.  We provide training and will furnish you with everything you need to be an "expert" for our guests.  Hope to meet you soon!

Clothes Closet 

Volunteers needed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Volunteers will be sorting through clothing and household items for suitability, then placing them in our “closet” for people to select.

CMI is very fortunate in the amount of donations we receive. On Wednesdays, a new drop off donation program has been instituted from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. During this time, volunteers would be accepting items from donors who drive up to the Mission and drop off their donations. Persons satisfying this shift would be taking items out of donor’s cars, and bringing them into our repository room to be sorted at a later time.  Because of the way we are accepting donations, contact is at a minimum, limiting exposure.  Currently, the shift is heavy from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. but we are anticipating it to become busier from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. as commuters learn about this opportunity.  It would be ideal for students needing volunteer hours and currently in hybrid or remote learning as they can bring their homework to work on.  Must be able to lift 40 pounds and perform bending and up and down movement repeatedly.

Due to our strict adherence to Covid-19 mandated guidelines, volunteers will sign in daily, answer a series of questions, have their temperature checked and wear a mask the entire time they are on the Community Missions campus. 

The Clothing Closet Manager manages all donations received for Winnie's Closet at Delavan Grider Community Center. From receiving donations, completing monthly paperwork, supplying donators with tax forms and acknowledgements to donators, preparing displays including the hanging items. The manager will also solicit for donations of clothing and hangers seasonally. 

Would you like to volunteer for an organization that has been helping girls thrive for a 100 years?

Why volunteer for Girl Scouts?

1. It is flexible (you make your own schedule!) It can be an hour weekly, bi-weekly or monthly! 

2. Troops do meet on weekends for someone who might work M-F

3. There are so many different opportunities from troop leader, cookie manager, troop helper, chaperone, etc. - we will find a place for you!

4. There are so many troops all across WNY you won't ever have to drive far!

5. Most importantly- you are sculpting a girls future and watching her learn things and become a lady in front of you! - how rewarding!!

If you are a student that needs hours or a sorority looking to mentor a troop together, this is the perfect opportunity! 

Troops usually meet September-June and cookies begin in Feb so this is a great time to get started today ! :)

We have volunteer opportunities available throughout 9 WNY counties - Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties. We have a variety of opportunities to meet your interests, including ongoing troops, short-term series programs and one-time events. We will work with you to design a volunteer plan that fits your schedule. Girl Scout experience NOT required - full training provided!

 If interested or need more information please contact me at ashley.ayers@gswny.org or 7169356073. You can also text me at 7163108250.

Twice a month our teams deliver food to 5 low income senior facilities in Cheektowaga NY.  Volunteers meet at the food pantry and as a team travel to one of the five locations to distribute food. Food is delivered to the sites using our 20' box truck however volunteers are responsible to get to and from the site to distribute food.

Volunteer hours range between 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm on the 2nd & 4th Thursday evening each month. 

Great opportunity for families to serve together!

Must be 16 or older or accompanied by an adult

We are currently in need of volunteer tutors to assist 5th-7th grade students after school.  A tutor provides expertise, experience, and encouragement. All subjects are needed including (but not limited to): mathematics, language arts, reading, science, social studies, and history. You will receive direction from a member of our academic staff and work with a group of 1-3 students at a time on homework assignments, test prep, and supplemental educational projects from 716 Squash. No prior tutoring experience is required.  Whenever you are able to help out is appreciated! Mondays and Wednesdays we run 3pm-5:30pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays we run 3:45pm-6:00pm. Occasional Friday programming runs 3pm-5:30pm. We track hours and are always able to provide recommendations or sign off on tracking for school requirements. 

Volunteers needed through October 2021.

The Gardens of Compassion is a unique community garden. We grow vegetables and herbs for use in the Community Soup Kitchen at Community Missions in Niagara Falls, Little Wonders Early Childhood Education Center and Day Care, and of course for our gardeners as well. The Gardens of Compassion are also focused on reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness and exploring our common responsibility to care for creation.

Volunteers are need to help are for the gardens as follows:

Monday is our Group Gardening Day: 10:00 AM - Noon. Come and join volunteers from Community Missions' mental health programs. Group garden day includes gardening time, gardening education, nutrition education, cooking demos, discussion about caring for creation from various cultural perspectives. Rain or shine. No gardening on Holidays.

Weekly Garden Care: Any Time!  We need volunteer gardeners through out the growing season to water and weed the gardens. Gardeners are welcome to come at any time that is convenient for them. However, they must first contact Rev. Mark Breese at mbreese@communitymissions.org  or 716-285-3403 ext 2259.

Theatre in the Mist, along with Cornerstone Community FCU presents Disney’s Mary Poppins on Friday, September 7 through Saturday, September 22, 2018 at The Performing Arts Center at Niagara Falls High School, 4455 Porter Road, Niagara Falls, NY.

Mary Poppins teaches the Banks family (and the audience!) to value the important things in life: family, friendship and imagination through an enchanting mixture of story, timeless songs, dance numbers and stagecraft. Elysa Gardner of USA Today called the show a “fountain of youth that will makes many a grown-up feel like a kid again.” This stage musical combines elements of Disney’s most beloved films with material inspired by P.L. Travers’ books.

We need help with Backstage, Props, Costumes, Ushering, Ticket Takers... If you have any interest please do not hesitate to reach out.

We are looking for responsible, compassionate adults who can be helpful to youth with special needs who will be attending the center for special recreational time.

We are also interested in individuals willing to serve on our board of directors.

Here's how it works:

Please Note: Groups need a healthy dose of flexibility to work with our families as they work through the crisis of homelessness!

 APARTMENT ESSENTIALS WISH LIST - new or gently used items in great shape

  BIG ITEM BONUS WISH LIST - Don't worry if you can't find these - we can help!

City Bikes is looking for volunteers to assist in basic bike repair and mentoring our young men. Every Thursday from 330-6pm. 

City Bikes program offers young men the opportunity to develop and perfect job skills, be a part of a team, and gain knowledge on bike repair and sales. Used bikes are donated for repair and resale. Our young men learn all aspects of the business from actual repair, pricing, customer service and more. 

Monday and Thursday 3:30pm-6pm

Algonquin Sports for Kids is a non-profit organization that provides low-cost sports programming to youth in underserved communities across the city. Currently, we are looking to fill coaching positions for our tennis program. Coaches will be given the equipment and curriculum work with children in afterschool programs, giving them the opportunity to try a new sport. This position can be used as volunteer hours or as a paid position, contingent upon the submission of satisfactory proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States. In addition, it is required that all coaches pass the USTA Net Generation certification and background check.

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. 

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

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.

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. 

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.

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:

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. 

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. 

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.

Are you interested in making a difference in your local community? Have you been looking for a way to get involved in the fight against pancreatic cancer? Join the Western New York Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN)! Our volunteers raise funds and awareness throughout the year to support research and clinical initiatives, patient services, advocacy, and community engagement work. Our volunteers support us in a number of capacities, including social media, public awareness campaigns, fundraising, event planning, and government advocacy. The opportunities are endless and we can find a role that is perfect for you. 

We need you because pancreatic cancer has the highest mortality rate of all major cancers; the five-year survival rate is only 12%. It is currently the third leading cause of all cancer-related death in the US. We need people like you to help us create a world where all patients with pancreatic cancer will thrive.

If you are interested in expanding your skills, building meaningful relationships, and truly making a difference in this fight, please respond! We'd love to have you join our vibrant volunteer community.

Special Events Volunteers help the museum during specific events. Volunteers of all ages, skill levels, and abilities are encouraged to volunteer. Hours vary and are focused on specific events. They assist at various events including as Halloween Spooktacular, Lantern Tours, Santa on the Carousel, Birthday parties and other events. Tasks can include: operating rides, managing games, taking pictures, set up, clean up, conducting raffles, directing parking and more. The schedule is very flexible and 

Position Description: The Young Adult Leader plays a critical role in the overall mission of St. Paul’s House. They are responsible for the implementation of the vision, strategy, and practical elements of many programs supporting youth, the elderly, and the homeless. Our goal is to foster growth in their relationship with God and equip them with tools to mature in their faith.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Position Requirements: 

During the course of this year and into the next year we will be partnering with organizations to host a public health tour centered on providing free to low cost resources to areas identified to have significant health disparities. Our programming will utilize a collaborative, culturally sensitive, data-based approach in order to thwart Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) in underserved groups with specific strategies for the BIPOC community. Are programming will anchor the community providing but not limited to, Our Justice Market, Cooking demonstrations, Health Screenings, Community resource information (mental health, social supports, workforce opportunities.)

We are looking for volunteers to assist in management, helping vendors when needed, providing help for individuals or families to carry supplies to their vehicles if needs and to assist with the community art project if needed. The first event will be Saturday October 29th at the Delavan-Grider Community Center 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

The Food Justice Tour will provide accessible resources to the communities experiencing
health disparities. The tour has been formulated after extensive research carried out using the
primary data available about the Western New York region that has been at the receiving end
of health and wealth disparities which are further worsened by lack of funding and policies to
address these problems, which the tour will cater through a collaborative, culturally sensitive,
data-driven approach to addressing Social Determinants of Health (S.D.O.H.) in underserved
groups, with a focus on the BIPOC community. Additionally, it will organize a food market,
cooking demonstrations, health screenings, and information about community resources
(mental health, social supports, workforce opportunities.)  The first event will be October 29th 12 p.m.-5 p.m. at the Northland Workforce Training Center 683 Northland Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14211.

volunteers will assist in the following:

Volunteer in our after-school program to provide academic support, create crafts and projects, and play athletic games with children. 

Various location in Amherst and Williamsville

We are looking for passionate volunteers to SHINE THEIR LIGHT as part of the planning committee for The Longest Day, our annual "do-it-yourself" fundraising program!

The ambassador’s role for TLD includes all or some of the following: attending monthly committee meetings, making phone calls to participants, writing thank you cards, reaching out to potential TLD participants, spreading awareness of the Alzheimer’s Association and TLD, fundraising etc. Your Alzheimer's Association staff partner supports you throughout the program and is very flexible and happy to tailor your volunteer experience around your interests and schedule. We offer both virtual and in-person opportunities.

Ideal volunteers would have some of these traits: Enjoying connecting with people, enthusiasm, are passionate about ending Alzheimer's, comfortable talking on the phone, and a willingness to participate in events.

Monthly commitment: Approximately 2-3 hours per month. This will vary depending on the month, and as mentioned above, our staff partner is very flexible with what works for you. 

Have questions? Contact Longest Day Manager Maddie Weitz at mrweitz@alz.org or 716-913-9809.

Overview: At the Buffalo Museum of Science, we take pride in providing an environment that inspires
curiosity, self-directed learning, and fun for our guests of all ages. All staff are recruited, trained,
directed, and developed with this in mind. We believe that science is fun and that everyone can be a
scientist when they make observations and ask questions. Research shows that when you mix GREAT
SERVICE with GREAT PEOPLE, the result is LASTING MEMORIES for our guests.

Description: Docents are a vital part of the Buffalo Museum of Science. Docents assist and educate our
visitors on various topics. Docents for travel exhibits will work inside the exhibit the entire time of their
shift. These docents will answer questions about the exhibit to the best of their ability, troubleshoot
with exhibits as trained, and ensure visitors are following the Museum’s code of conduct.

Primary responsibilities:
• Complete required travel exhibit training
• Arrive on time for the event
• Greet guests with a smile
• Answer questions from guests
• Troubleshoot any items in the exhibit that visitors need help with

Skills/Experience:
• Science or educational background recommended but not necessary
• Comfortable speaking to strangers and able to engage with a variety of age groups
• Exudes an outgoing, creative, and pleasant attitude
• Strong public speaking skills

Physical Demands:
• Able to stand for at least three hours at a time

Age Requirements
• Must be 14 years or older to volunteer in this exhibit

Length of Commitment:
• Five-month minimum commitment due to the length of training
• Must be able to complete at least 1-2 shifts per week for the run of the exhibit

We are always looking for generous individuals to donate items for newly arrived refugees. When a refugee family arrives, we find permeant housing for the family to live. With the help of our wonderful donors and volunteers we are able to fill the home with all the necessary items. You would be in charge of collecting items on our list and bringing them to our donation space.

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

Below is a list of items we are always looking for. Feel free to run your donation drive however you feel is best. (Choosing one category is encouraged)  

Did you know that 1 in 5 underserved households are not getting their kids involved in athletics because of the rising price of sporting equipment?

Leveling the Playing Field works within the community to collect used/excess sporting equipment so that we can ensure that every kid living in and around Western New York can enjoy the benefits of athletic involvement. Our free donations benefit Title I schools and youth/after-school programs looking to engage their students in the physical & and mental benefits of youth sports participation. 

So clean out your garages and clear the yard of used sporting equipment so that kids who are less fortunate are able to enjoy them! We have a drop-off bin in front of the warehouse to accommodate donations or schedule an appointment to drop your gear off. To learn more about LPF, please visit www.levelingtheplayingfield.org or contact WNY Program Director Cam Daugherty at cam@levelingtheplayingfield.org or call (716) 217-1875. Thank you for your support!

WNY Leveling the Playing Field has opened our doors and we are working to fill our warehouse with used and excess sports equipment so we can begin distributing it to kids in need by Spring 2024!

Collection drives are the most impactful way to help LPF get the gear we need to support local kids in need. Essentially, volunteer collectors tap into their network of classmates, friends, teammates, neighbors, etc. to collect any unused/extra gear. Donations are then transported to our warehouse, with an optional volunteer session to inventory and sort your own collections!

To learn more about how to run your own collection drive, please visit www.levelingtheplayingfield.org or contact WNY Program Director Cam Daugherty at cam@levelingtheplayingfield.org. Thank you for your support!

Volunteer to be a TOY usher, lobby greeter, or ticket taker — flexible hours and free TOY performances!

TOY performances are held on weekday mornings, Saturday & Sunday afternoons.

Usher responsibilities include:

Volunteer to be a TOY usher, lobby greeter, or ticket taker — flexible hours and free TOY performances!

TOY performances are held on weekday mornings, Saturday & Sunday afternoons.

Usher responsibilities include:

Organization: New York Food Project, Inc.

Location: Remote

About Us: New York Food Project, Inc. (NYFP) is dedicated to addressing food insecurity and promoting well-being in underserved communities throughout New York State. Through strategic partnerships and community-driven initiatives, we provide access to nutritious food and support services to individuals and families in need. Join us in making a difference in our community!

Volunteer Opportunities: NYFP offers a variety of volunteer opportunities based on your interests and skills. Whether you have a few hours to spare or are looking for a long-term commitment, we have a role for you. Below are some of the areas where you can contribute:

1.        Food Collection and Distribution:

o    Help collect, sort, and distribute food to those in need.

o    Assist with food drives and community food distribution events.

2.        Event Planning and Support:

o    Assist in organizing fundraising events and community outreach programs.

o    Provide logistical support during events, including setup, registration, and cleanup.

3.        Administrative Support:

o    Provide office support, including data entry, filing, and answering phones.

o    Assist with communication tasks, such as preparing newsletters and managing social media accounts.

4.        Outreach and Advocacy:

o    Help raise awareness about food insecurity and NYFP’s mission.

o    Participate in advocacy efforts and community engagement initiatives.

5.        Nutrition Education:

o    Assist in developing and delivering nutrition education programs.

o    Support workshops and classes aimed at promoting healthy eating habits.

6.        Special Projects:

o    Work on specific projects that match your skills, such as grant writing, graphic design, or web development.

Qualifications:

Benefits of Volunteering:

How to Apply: Interested in volunteering with NYFP? We would love to hear from you! Please email cao@newyorkfoodproject.org with your resume and a brief statement of your areas of interest and availability.

Contact Information: For any questions or further information, please contact: Kevin Pham at info@newyorkfoodproject.org or at 716-380-7454.

Join us in our mission to fight hunger and nourish communities. Your time and effort can make a world of difference!

We look forward to welcoming you to the New York Food Project team!

Organization: New York Food Project, Inc.

Location: Remote

About Us: New York Food Project, Inc. (NYFP) is dedicated to addressing food insecurity and promoting well-being in underserved communities throughout New York State. Through strategic partnerships and community-driven initiatives, we provide access to nutritious food and support services to individuals and families in need. Join us in making a difference in our community!

Volunteer Opportunities: NYFP offers a variety of volunteer opportunities based on your interests and skills. Whether you have a few hours to spare or are looking for a long-term commitment, we have a role for you. Below are some of the areas where you can contribute:

1.        Food Collection and Distribution:

o    Help collect, sort, and distribute food to those in need.

o    Assist with food drives and community food distribution events.

2.        Event Planning and Support:

o    Assist in organizing fundraising events and community outreach programs.

o    Provide logistical support during events, including setup, registration, and cleanup.

3.        Administrative Support:

o    Provide office support, including data entry, filing, and answering phones.

o    Assist with communication tasks, such as preparing newsletters and managing social media accounts.

4.        Outreach and Advocacy:

o    Help raise awareness about food insecurity and NYFP’s mission.

o    Participate in advocacy efforts and community engagement initiatives.

5.        Nutrition Education:

o    Assist in developing and delivering nutrition education programs.

o    Support workshops and classes aimed at promoting healthy eating habits.

6.        Special Projects:

o    Work on specific projects that match your skills, such as grant writing, graphic design, or web development.

Qualifications:

Benefits of Volunteering:

How to Apply: Interested in volunteering with NYFP? We would love to hear from you! Please email cao@newyorkfoodproject.org with your resume and a brief statement of your areas of interest and availability.

Contact Information: For any questions or further information, please contact: Kevin Pham at info@newyorkfoodproject.org or at 716-380-7454.

Join us in our mission to fight hunger and nourish communities. Your time and effort can make a world of difference!

We look forward to welcoming you to the New York Food Project team!

Little Portion Friary is in need of volunteers 7 days a week from 9 am-1pm, 1pm-6pm, and 6pm-10pm. We are also in need of volunteer cooks to prepare and serve dinner for our guests each day (dinner served at 5:30 pm). Group opportunities available.