Needs From: Volunteer United

Laptop computers are needed so our families can write resumes, search the internet for employment, and connect! We have an IT specialist who can fix older laptops and "scrub" information to get these devices ready for family use.

Keeping Our Promise is seeking community members willing to be guarantors for homes and apartments of Afghan evacuees arriving to Rochester. Our organization pays first months rent and deposit, and subsidizes monthly rent amounts over DSS benefits for up to one year. Although we are not permitted to be a guarantor, we do assume financial responsibility for the occupant.

We can provide guarantor references upon request.

Our Move Coordinator is currently facilitating 1 to 4 moves per month. These moves consist of accessing donated furniture, loading needed items based on family size, and delivering the furniture to the new home.

Move Team Leaders will receive hands on training prior to leading a move. They are not required to lift furniture, though it is helpful where possible. Keeping Our Promise pairs each Move Leader with plenty of resettled Afghan refugee helpers, who are working to complete their volunteer hours to qualify for our "Wheels for Work" Car Grant.

Move Team Leaders must be comfortable driving the organizations van with a trailer, or box truck, to transport furniture from storage to homes. They may also be asked to drive the refugee team home afterward.

Kirkhaven is looking for religious volunteers of all faiths, who are interested in donating their time to lead services, play religious music or lead bible studies for our residents. These groups can be monthly or as often as weekly. We are also looking for religious volunteers who would be interested in coming in to visit residents and provide spiritual council as needed. 

Accompanying individuals to family court and providing emotional support and information. These shifts are available during business hours. Court appearances might be in person or virtual.

If court is in person, it would be in our 3 county service area, Yates, Seneca and Ontario Counties

​Our volunteers fill a vital role at Safe Harbors, providing support and assistance to victims via the 24-hour agency crisis hotline during overnight, weekend, and holiday hours. This includes listening, making appropriate referrals, and providing crisis intervention, support and assistance to victims as they move through the legal and/or medical process.

We have both dispatch and non dispatch opportunities available!

We provide extensive training for all volunteers who answer our crisis hotline! 

Our crisis hotline is answered from wherever you are! 

Our Non-Direct Service Opportunities include: 

Outreach Volunteer: Assists the Outreach Committee with distributing information about SHFL. 

Tabling Volunteer: Assists with tabling at health fairs, volunteer fairs and other events

Office Volunteer: Assist with bulk mailings, preparing materials for trainings or conferences, assist with filing and other administrative tasks 

Special Projects Volunteer: Assist with awareness events, fundraising events, agency holiday programming, etc.

**Training is provided

Roanchar Ranch Draft Horse Rescue is in need of sponsor coordinators. The role includes:

OMBUDSMAN: A trained volunteer who is NYS certified as an independent advocate for residents of long-term care communities and their families. Ombudsmen can help with resident's care and rights, personal concerns, financial concerns, administrative policies in nursing and adult homes, resident/staff misunderstandings, suspected neglect, mistreatment or abuse. Complete training and support is given to all volunteers.

Assignments are available throughout Monroe, Livingston, Ontario, Genesee, Wyoming, Seneca, Wayne and Yates Counties.

Families who are experiencing homelessness meet at our Day Center on Wednesdays (and occasionally other days) during school hours. We are seeking volunteers who can help supervise children in our common space while the moms attend classes and meetings. Supervision can include playtime, reading to children, making and serving lunch, and keeping an eye on them while they nap. There will always be two or more volunteers working together. Staff and parents will be on site and available as needed to assist. A 90 minute online orientation is required.

Family Promise provides emergency housing for up to eight families throughout the county. We frequently need to pick up and deliver furniture and other household belongings as we help families move into their new apartments. We own a trailer, but not a vehicle that can pull it! We're looking for folks with strong backs who can tow a trailer and/or help carry furniture!

We can always use

Toilet paper

paper towels

cleaning supplies

safety pins

cash donations

paint brushes

facial tissues

batteries AA,AAA, D, C, 9V, and watch batteries

casters

super glue

duct tape, masking tape, painter's tape, scotch tape

thank you!!!!

Each year Bristol Valley Theater employs 35-40 out of area professional theater makers to come to our beautiful region to work for the summer and in return for their hard work, the organization houses them in and around Naples. With that comes a need to supply bedding for the staff and this year we are asking to replace our old bedding that needs to be retired. The organization is asking for twin and full sized bedding and sheet sets, and pillows for our incredible summer staff. 

We are a not for profit that looks like a second hand store but we are more than that. We are a place other not for profits can consign items to make up funds out to get items for free or at a discounted price. We also sell to the public and have local artists and community members that sell items.

We strive to keep anything we can out of the landfill and we fix it upcycle what we can, and encourage customers to do the same of many objects in the store. 

We need your help writing grants because we are not good at it or don't know what we are doing. We have been around for 10 years through pure determination and many many volunteers. Please help us continue. Our rent has tripled and we have other expenses we would like to maintain.

Help stage and take pictures of items to post on social media accounts with tags.

Help develop and maintain other forms of social media such as YouTube, tik tok, etc.

Most of us are out of the loop as to what the young folks are into these days and we need help getting the information out about us and selling items for us and other not for profits

Do you have a special talent you can share? Perhaps you play the guitar or sing? Perform magic or tell funny stories? Kirkhaven is always looking for people who are interested in performing and sharing their talents with our seniors. 

Free items for community members. 

Tapestry Gift Shop serves residents, staff, and visitors to Monroe Community Hospital, offering a wide range of merchandise as well as friendly customer service! This is a fast-paced environment, ideal for someone with previous retail experience. Gift Shop Associates greet and assist customers, run the register, and keep the shop stocked and organized. The Shop is open 11:30 to 3:30, so your shift will be approximately 11:15 to 3:45. We encourage volunteers to commit to one regular shift per week; shifts are currently open on Friday and Sunday.  

Inspired by Accelerator member organization, Color Brighton Green, Color Your Community Green (CYCG) aims to connect and organize concerned individuals, by municipality or neighborhood, to form a network of climate-focused citizen action teams that will:

To achieve these goals, the ten active CYCG teams perform various activities ranging from planting trees, organizing litter pick-ups, educating community members on skills like composting or creating healthy yards, and learning about and advocating for local climate solutions to board members and government officials.

For only a few hours a month, you could make a huge difference in our communities and our environment. For more information, check out our website at climategfl.org/volunteer. If you have any questions, concerns, or ideas, please contact our Director of Public Engagement, Brady Fergusson, at brady@climategfl.org.

Interested in learning more about the actions being taken to address climate change right here in the Genesee-Finger Lakes Region? Get started volunteering with the Climate Solutions Accelerator and help mobilize community members with various outreach tactics:

We hope you join us for a few hours a month as we strive to create greener communities, a greener region, and a greener planet. For more information, check out our website at climategfl.org/volunteer. If you have any questions, concerns, or ideas, please contact our Director of Public Engagement, Brady Fergusson, at brady@climategfl.org.

"MAKE A FRIEND, CHANGE TWO LIVES."

It is as simple as being a friend. If you have four hours a month to spend with a youth in our community who has a mental health challenge, please contact us today!

We offer ongoing training and support, as well as free and low-cost activities for you and your Compeer Friend, including tickets to local sporting events, shows, and amusement parks!

Compeer Rochester uses community volunteers to provide guidance and support to individuals who are looking to improve their well-being as a supplement to mental health treatment. For 50 years, we have helped people in our community who are isolated and lacking socialization, all through the power of 1:1 mentoring relationships.

Help us make the world less lonely! Check out our website here: https://www.compeerrochester.org/

"MAKE A FRIEND, CHANGE TWO LIVES."

It is as simple as being a friend. If you have four hours a month to spend with an adult in our community who has a mental health challenge, please contact us today!

We offer ongoing training and support, as well as free and low-cost activities for you and your Compeer Friend, including tickets to local sporting events, shows, and amusement parks!

Compeer Rochester uses community volunteers to provide guidance and support to individuals who are looking to improve their well-being as a supplement to mental health treatment. For 50 years, we have helped people in our community who are isolated and lacking socialization, all through the power of 1:1 mentoring relationships.

Help us make the world less lonely! Check out our website here: https://www.compeerrochester.org/

Food/Household:   

Cookie mixes
Cake mixes
Storage bags of all sizes
Clear shipping tape
Coffee, regular & decaf, bags or cans or K-cups
Juices in cans or bottles
Canned soda 
Canned soups 
Butter
Bottled water
Paper napkins
Paper towels
Toilet paper
Kleenex
Tall kitchen garbage bags, 13 gallon
Small garbage bags, 4 gallon
Swiffer solution & dry cloths

Resident Care:

Lip Balm
Non-Latex Gloves (L & XL))
Distilled Water
Disposable Oral Mouth Swabs
Baby Wipes
Slip Resistant Socks

Miscellaneous:

Postage stamps
Brother Printer Ink LC30333PKS
Gift Cards: Tops, Dollar General, Walmart, Home Depot, Aldi’s, Tim Horton’s, Local Restaurants
Folding chairs with seat cushions
Easy up tents (2)
Items and Baskets for basket auctions

Join the Sweet Farm team as a Volunteer! From caring for animals and getting your hands dirty in the garden to providing administrative support, helping with fundraising events, or educating the public on the importance of our mission - there are opportunities for everyone who is ready to make a positive impact! Wether it is one day a week or twice a month, it makes a difference to the animals and our environment. Sweet Farm volunteers are a community of people who are inspired to learn to lead a more compassionate and sustainable lifestyle. We are looking forward to meeting you!! Please visit www.sweetfarm.org/volunteer for more information and to contact!!

Like many families, our families are those that fall through the cracks. They make too much to qualify for many services but not enough to make ends meet. With rising prices, it makes their struggle even greater. 

Your donation of any of the items below would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Baking - Pancake batter, cornbread mix, cake/cookie mixes, vegetable oil

Canned vegetables - Corn, peas, carrots, green beans, etc.

Canned/plastic jarred fruit - Peaches, pears, pineapple, fruit cocktail, applesauce

Soup - any variety, stews, chili, ramen noodles

Condiments - Mustard, mayonnaise, ketchup, hot sauce

Canned meats - Ham, deviled ham, tuna, corned beef, chicken, salmon

Starches - Rice, pasta, Helpers (tuna, hamburger) Mac and cheese, stuffing mix, instant potatoes, scallop or au gratin boxes, peanut butter, jelly (plastic container)

Beans - canned, red, black, white, split peas, etc.

Cereal - Hot and cold, boxed or bagged, oatmeal, grits, granola/cereal bars, etc.

Shelf-stable prepared meals - SpaghettiOs, ravioli, stew chili, pasta sauce, etc.

gift cards for perishable items - (below $50) Walmart, Tops, Wegmans

Like many families, our families are those that fall through the cracks. They make too much to qualify for many services but not enough to make ends meet. With rising prices, it makes their struggle even greater. Your donation of any of the items below would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Deodorant, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrushes

Hand soap, dish soap, toilet paper, paper towels

The Center for Youth Services is looking for adult volunteers, 21 and older, to assist the evening triage counselor with call on our hotline, just twice a month. 6pm-9pm Monday through Friday evenings at 905 Monroe Ave. Orientation and training is provided. The volunteer must pass a NYS background check with NO registered CPS cases, and provide 3 references.  The Center will do the background check. 

Please email Kathy Cummins at kcummins@centerforyouth.net for more information

Volunteers Needed to Help Ontario County Seniors

Home Delivered Meals:  Mileage reimbursement (currently IRS Rate:  $.625/mile)

                                   Approximately 1-1.5 per week

                                   Delivery hours between 10:45-1PM and 3:30-5PM in Clifton Springs

Drivers for Ontario County Residents to Medical Appointments, in county and out of county:  Mileage reimbursement also.

One hour a week can make a huge difference in the lives of older adults in the our community.

Youth mentor will support urban youth ages 10-21, during out of school time, providing youth with homework help, facilitate group activities and chaperone for field trips. Monday to Friday from 3 to 5pm

Drivers needed!  Our participants frequently need help with rides to the grocery store, or their doctors appointments etc.  We are looking for a friendly, responsible, reliable drivers.

The YWCA can provide the vehicles.  We have 2 vans and the driver would need to pass our certification exam.     

Donations are needed for the Homeless!!!

We are collecting donations of travel sized items for distribution to the homeless by our Outreach Teams conducting the PIT!

Items needed: 

(We are accepting any items needed for daily necessitates)

Please note: we cannot accept anything that contains alcohol, i.e., mouth wash or Hand sanitizer with alcohol in it*

You can also view our Wish List at Amazon.com

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/atzCrsn?ref_=wl_share

Donations can be dropped off at Partners Ending Homelessness, 560 West Main Street, Rochester, NY 14608

We have many clients in need of gift cards to the local grocery stores. Each and every department would benefit greatly from a donation like this! 

St. Peter's kitchen is in need of volunteers do a variety of lunch prep such as cutting fruits and vegetables, making sandwiches, packing lunch bags, rolling silverware or serving lunch.  We have tasks that you can come for just a couple of hours between 9 -11 and sit work at a table or 9 - 1:30 and be a part of the team that includes serving grab & go meals to the community.  Come once a month or once a week, what may fit your schedule. St. Peter's Kitchen is opened Monday - Friday.  

If you are interested, please send a response through this site, or email saintpeterskitchen@gmail.com or call 585-235-6511 to talk with volunteer coordinator for screening and registration. We are not accepting walk-ins at this time. 

Seeking a volunteer(s) to help create content (videos, photography, posts, blogs) for social media postings to share the good work of Kirkhaven with the community.

We are looking for individuals that would like to volunteer at the Pines of Peace Comfort Care Home.  These volunteers need not have previous experience.  The concept of the Pines of Peace is 'neighbors helping neighbors' during the final days of a person's life journey.  We provide a home-like atmosphere where a person can live out their last days well cared for and in peace.  We will train you in all aspects of caring for someone.  We will match your interests to our needs to create an experience that will be fulfilling to you.  Call our office to find out more about it and to set up a tour of our home.  It may just be the experience of giving back you are looking for!  And if fund raising is more up your alley, we can always use volunteers to plan for our many events throughout the year!

Assist the elders at Kirkhaven by transporting wheelchairs and guiding elders to and from Sunday Services from 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Kirkhaven has up to four services on Sundays for our seniors and we appreciate the support of our transportation guides. 

Seniors have so much to offer! Spend some time one-on-one visiting with an elder at Kirkhaven. Share interestes, hobbies, stories and just be a friend to a senior. 

Kirkhaven has special events every week for the senior residents. Whether it is a rousing game of Bingo, digging in the garden or a strawberry social, Kirkhaven needs volunteers to assist in transporting elders in wheelchairs and providing a steady hand for others so that they can enjoy the activity.

Wayne County Action Program, Inc.'s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program need senior volunteers to drive other seniors to medical appointments and/or prescription pick ups.  All mileage driven for this purpose is fully reimbursed at the annual federal rate on a monthly basis.  Drivers are given advanced notice of the need, generally two weeks or more, and are able to accept or decline any ride opportunities at their own discretion.  Wayne County Action Program follows and enforces safety guidelines regarding COVID-19 protocols and drivers are insured by the agency for their vehicle during volunteer transportation to and from medical appointments.

Looking for good driver and the ability to lift 35 lbs. to go to our donating stores and pick up donated product for our program.  Deliveries are M, T, W & F, 8:30-10:30 Come join the team as regular driver one day or back up, as needed. We have our own van for pick up.

If you are interested, please send an email  to saintpeterskitchen@gmail.com or call 585-235-6511 to talk with volunteer coordinator for screening and registration. We are not accepting walk-ins at this time. 

Under the direction of Hospice and VNA orders our staff provides care for our residents. The Resident Care Volunteer works similarly to a CNA, Certified Nurses Aid. We will train the volunteer and will only expect them to complete tasks they are comfortable with. Volunteers can work independently or sign up with one of our more experienced volunteers

The digital literacy navigator will spend time in their local library system volunteering to help members of their community better understand and use computer based programs. The digital literacy navigator will attend an orientation that prepares them with the necessary information to be successful in delivering services effectively in their community based setting. Our navigators must have proficient skills in using computer and hand held devices. Tasks may include but not limited to; creating an email, online job search, resume/cover letter writing, operating desk top and hand held devices, using a variety of software, navigating the internet. Our volunteers are asked to make the 1-3-6 commitment, volunteer 1 time per week at a 3 hour shift for a minimum of 6 months. We work to accommodate the location, date and time of your shifts giving you control over your schedule and what works best for you. We are currently looking to staff libraries in Livingston and Wyoming Counties. Our current library partners in Livingston County include; Avon Free Library, Dansville Public Library, Livonia Public Library, Mt. Morris Public Library and Wadsworth Library. Our current library partners in Wyoming County include; Cordelia A. Greene Library, Perry Public Library, Stevens Memorial Community Library and Warsaw Public Library. This initiative has been developed to work on closing the digital divide by allowing access to computer/internet services and critical knowledge of the technological age we live in, to all persons in our communities. 

Appointed by family court judges, CASA advocates typically handle one case at a time until the child is placed in a safe, permanent home. Other people come and go in the child’s life, but their CASA  provides a constant presence the child needs to thrive and move on with their life.

Advocates start by getting to know everyone in that child's life: parents and relatives, foster parents, teachers, medical professionals, attorneys, social workers and others. They use the information they gather to inform judges and others what the child needs and how they are doing while progressing towards a safe permanent home.

You do not have to be a lawyer or social worker to be an advocate. We welcome people from all walks of life. We are simply looking for people who care about children and have common sense. As a volunteer, you will be thoroughly trained and well supported by our staff to help you through each case.

You must pass a background check, participate in a 33-hour pre-service training course and agree to stay with a case until it is closed (a year and a half on average). Read more about the requirements and role of being a CASA advocate.

Volunteer Drivers Needed or Home Delivered Meal Program.  

For more information visit www.arcwayne.org/jobs or call Bridget at 315.879.8350

 Donations can be left at the front desk with security, located at 40 Bittner Street. Items should be mailed to this same address. 

Due to COVID-19, our needs have changed to reflect keeping our residents safe and healthy.  Donations may be dropped off Monday through friday, 8am-4pm.  Please call prior to dropping off (585) 368-2204. If those times are not convenient for you please do not hesitate to contact April directly at 585-368-2204. 

Unfortunately,we are not able to accept used or gently used clothing or stuffed animals.

Items Always In Need:

Please call (585) 368-2204 if you have questions about donating any of the above items.

You can also purchase items directly through Amazon Smile!  Not only are your purchased items sent directly to YWCA of Rochester & Monroe County, we receive funds for each item you order!

Click Here to Find our Amazon Smile Wish List

We are looking for literacy coaches for our after school program that serves new Americans developing their literacy skills (Somali, Nepali, Hispanic populations). The after school programs runs from 3-5pm (2 hour shifts).

Looking for food servers and drivers to help with our food services for patrons. 

Monday thru Saturday, shifts between 12-5pm - flexible durations between those times.

Food servers

Unload food tucks, set up tables we use to serve the food, serve patrons (indoor and outdoor when weather gets nice) 

Drivers 

Picking up and delivering food

Help our senior citizens with chores around their apartments that they are not able to do.

Shepherd Home is seeking a volunteer with Grant writing experience to aid in identifying and applying for Grant assistance.  

Our Resident Care volunteers provide personal care to our residents and extend support and hospitality to the residents’ families and friends.
Prospective volunteers have the opportunity to shadow our nurse, and other volunteers to acquaint themselves with the care given at Shepherd Home.

Requirements:  All you need is a compassionate heart and a drive to help those who are terminal to live their best life.  We will teach you the rest.

Shepherd Home can offer our services thanks to generous contributions from our donors as well as through fundraising events such as our upcoming Casino Night, Spring Gala and Golf Tournament.  A donation to raffle items for any of these events would go a long way in supporting their success and Shepherd Home's mission.  It is through collaboration and the support of generous donors and organizations in our community that Shepherd Home remains available to those in need.  Please consider making an In Kind donation today.  

The Crisis Nursery and Owen's House, programs of the Center for Youth, are looking for responsible volunteers, 16yrs and older, to volunteer for a 4 hour shift once a week or once every two weeks in a child care setting.

The Crisis Nurseries care for babies, toddlers and children up to age 14 when the families are in an emergency/crisis situation. All volunteers must pass a background check, and complete the necessary paperwork prior to volunteering. Orientation and training is provided. 

Shifts are generally 8am-noon, noon to 4pm, 4pm to 8pm. Sign ups are done online with lots of flexibility to fit YOUR schedule. We are looking for volunteers for all shifts. This is perfect for highschool students, college students, retirees and anyone who loves children. 

Please email Kathy Cummins at kcummins@centerforyouth.net for more information and to get started. 

Our Virtual Impact Program connects volunteers from across the globe with students throughout Latin America, who attend our after-school Virtual English Academy on a full scholarship. Together, volunteers and students bridge cultures digitally and inspire and empower each other to reach their potential.

while making a lifetime impact on young students throughout Latin America. You’ll provide students with quality English instruction and inspire them to create opportunities for their futures. Join us and make learning fun!

18+ / 5 days a week

Our Virtual Impact Program connects volunteers from across the globe with students throughout Latin America, who attend our after-school Virtual English Academy on a full scholarship. Together, volunteers and students bridge cultures digitally and inspire and empower each other to reach their potential.

in Spanish while making a lifetime impact on young students throughout Latin America. You'll provide students with the opportunity to expand their horizons, develop critical thinking skills, learn about the world, and have fun doing it!

St. Peter's pantry is in need of volunteers:

Come once a month or once a week, what may fit your schedule. St. Peter's Kitchen is open Monday thru Friday.  All COVID safety procedures are followed. 

If you are interested, please send a response through this site, or email saintpeterskitchen@gmail.com or call 585-235-6511 to talk with the volunteer coordinator for screening and registration. We are not accepting walk-ins at this time. 

Wayne County Action Program, Inc.'s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is looking for senior volunteers willing to lead courses in Powerful Tools for Caregivers.  This can be done entirely remotely from your own home.  If you do not have a computer that can use Zoom Meetings, technology can be provided to you free of charge to allow you to run Zoom Meetings on one of Wayne CAP's devices with a camera and microphone.  All of the training will be provided to you online as well, and all materials and support that you will need to provide the course.  Our courses are run by teams of two volunteers, so you will always have someone there to help you either run the technology side or deliver the information that is all scripted and will be provided to you.  All you need is a willingness to help those caregiving for adults or children in their lives, and Wayne CAP will provide the rest. 

The courses last 6 weeks with one 1.5-2.5 hour course per week, and you will be able to set the schedule as it will work best for you and your co-leader.  Learn new skills, learn about new tools that will be useful to you in your own life as well as those caregivers you serve, and meet new people!  

Wayne County Action Program, Inc.'s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is looking for senior volunteers willing to lead courses in the National Diabetes Prevention Program's Prevent Type 2 Diabetes class series.  This can be done entirely remotely from your own home.  If you do not have a computer that can use Zoom Meetings, technology can be provided to you free of charge to allow you to run Zoom Meetings on one of Wayne CAP's devices with a camera and microphone.  All of the training will be provided to you online as well, and all materials and support that you will need to provide the course.  Our courses are run by teams of two volunteers, so you will always have someone there to help you either run the technology side or deliver the information that is all scripted and will be provided to you.  All you need is a willingness to help those seniors at risk or diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and Wayne CAP will provide the rest. 

The courses last 9 months with one hour courses per week for three months, once every two weeks for the second three months, and once a month for the last 3 months. You will be able to set the schedule as it will work best for you and your co-leader, and shifting the schedule as needed is not a problem.  This course takes several months to complete because the focus is on making small changes to diet and activity in order to effectively make changes to one's lifestyle gradually over time. 

Learn new skills, learn about new tools that will be useful to you in your own life as well as those seniors you serve, and meet new people!  

Responsible and reliable dishwashers needed, Monday - Friday, 9:30 - 1:30.  Washing mostly pots and pans, cutting boards, and serving items. You can come in once a week or once monthly. 

If you are interested, please send an email saintpeterskitchen@gmail.com or call 585-235-6511 to talk with volunteer coordinator for screening and registration. We are not accepting walk-ins at this time. 

Are you at least 21 years old and have the passion to empower, mentor or coach a young person?

Project Ready: Mentor is one of the National Urban League’s signature programs. Mentees are 11- through 18-year-old students enrolled in our Youth Education and Development Division programs.

The National Urban League designed Project Ready: Mentor to expose youth to diverse educational, developmental and career opportunities with increasing degrees of complexity, responsibility, and skill acquisition.

Project Ready: Mentor helps local communities across the country develop the internal resources needed to support youth by expanding the supply of well-trained mentors, creating and sustaining meaningful and supportive relationships between caring adults and youth, and directing those relationships toward reducing behaviors that undermine youth well-being and increase educational and employment success.

Apply Today: https://tinyurl.com/applyprojectready

Volunteers are critical to our mission and we offer an array of opportunities for individuals, families, or groups. Volunteers can register and schedule themselves on our website. Training and orientation will take place during the volunteer shift. Explore how you can get involved and begin your volunteer journey with Foodlink today"

We are looking for volunteers to assist with our  resident  care.  Care includes helping with all aspects of the residents life, both physical and emotional.  It might involves cooking and serving a favorite meal, or helping in the shower, or playing a game of cards. 

The Webster Comfort Care Home is a warm, friendly caring place where volunteers are treasured as full team members. If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity that is truly rewarding, and impactful this is it.   The Webster Comfort Care Home allows residents and families to truly make the most of the time they have left.  The volunteers are essential to this work.   Volunteers work in teams and are fully trained and supported by nursing staff.

The Crisis Nursery and Owen's House, programs of the Center for Youth, are looking for responsible volunteers, (16years and older) to volunteer 1 four hour shift in a child care setting.

The Nurseries care for babies, toddlers and children up to age 14, serving all of Rochester and Monroe County, when the families have an emergency or crisis situation. All volunteer must pass a background check and  complete necessary paperwork. Orientation and training is provided. 

If you like to hold babies and work with kids, this is perfect for you. 

Shifts are generally, 8am-noon, Noon-4pm. 4pm-8pm, and 8pm-midnight (on-call). Weekend shifts are available. We are looking for volunteers for all shifts. We will work with YOUR schedule. We use an online sign up system with lots of flexibility for you. 

Perfect for highschool and college students, retirees and people who love babies. For more information, contact Kathy Cummins at: kcummins@centerforyouth.net 

The Volunteer Treasurer is responsible for maintaining adequate financial records and managing the process for recording all incoming and outgoing financial transactions of the Charlotte Genesee Lighthouse Society. The job includes preparing monthly financial statements for the board of Trustees and compiling an annual report for the society based on the fiscal year. The Treasurer oversees all deposits with the Society's financial institution and provides financial oversight for all special activities-fundraising activities, grant applications, and restricted accounts.

The Treasurer also arranges to have the financial books, records, and transactions of the Society annually reviewed by certified public accountants.

We are looking for a few strong bodies to help us move donated furniture!  We often receive offers of mattresses and other furniture items, but don't have a moving crew!  If you have a flexible schedule. and you are looking for a work out- give us a call!!!!!

Even better if you have a pick up truck!

For more information contact Ruth at 585-368-2265

ruth@ywcarochester.org

Greet visitors at the Charlotte Genesee Lighthouse, collect their admission and sell items from the gift shop. Training will be provided.

Available on Friday, Saturdays or Sundays when the lighthouse is open to the public. Hours are from 1-5pm each of these open days.

Provide guided tours for visitors of all ages on the grounds of the Charlotte Genesee Lighthouse and Keepers home.

Training is provided. Tours are offered every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 1-5pm and on weekdays by special appointment.

Need to be good with people and be able to climb the steps to the tower.

Parenting Village is seeking an individual from the Rochester area to join our Advisory Board as our Finance Chair.

A member of the Parenting Village Advisory Board is responsible for ensuring that Parenting Village fulfills its mission by planning for the future, monitoring current operations, and evaluating the organization.  A Board Member must also fulfill the fiduciary responsibilities of the board of directors and make decisions that protect the organization, the community it serves, and the public interest. 

Responsibilities

Time Commitment

Desired Skills & Characteristics

Finance Chair-Position Description

The Finance Chair reports to the Board regarding the ongoing financial viability and stability of Parenting Village while monitoring Parenting Village’s financial information. The Finance Chair will have experience in preparing annual budgets that will support Parenting Village’s goals, as well as provide guidance, assistance and recommendations on Parenting Village’s financial decisions. The Finance chair is responsible for liaising with the CFO of Jewish Family Services in regards to Parenting Village’s finances and also serves on the Executive Committee with the Board President, Vice-President and Secretary.

Parenting Village is seeking an individual from the Rochester area to join our Advisory Board as our Development Chair.

A member of the Parenting Village Advisory Board is responsible for ensuring that Parenting Village fulfills its mission by planning for the future, monitoring current operations, and evaluating the organization.  A Board Member must also fulfill the fiduciary responsibilities of the board of directors and make decisions that protect the organization, the community it serves, and the public interest. 

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Board Member Position Description - Development Chair

The Development Chair reports to the Board on all ongoing fundraising and grant opportunities. The Development Chair will develop a strategic plan to raise funds to support the ongoing work of Parenting Village. The Development Chair works closely with the Finance Chair to identify funding needs. The Development Chair will have experience in grant writing and creative fundraising ideas, including but not limited to, through donations and fundraising events.

Parenting Village is seeking an individual from the Rochester area to join our Advisory Board as our Connections Chair.  

A member of the Parenting Village Advisory Board is responsible for ensuring that Parenting Village fulfills its mission by planning for the future, monitoring current operations, and evaluating the organization.  A Board Member must also fulfill the fiduciary responsibilities of the board of directors and make decisions that protect the organization, the community it serves, and the public interest. 

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Connections Chair- Position Description

The Connections Chair is responsible for researching, planning, developing and implementing Connection programming. The Connections Chair leads the Connection Workgroup which spearheads all Connection events, including, but not limited to, the Annual Family Fest. The Connections Chair will work in conjunction with the Board and the Finance chair to develop and implement budgets related to Connection programming.

See our Facebook page for details on upcoming Connection events!

Due to COVID-19 all connection events are being offered virtually until further notice.

This volunteer opportunity requires 2-4 hours of volunteer time per month.

A social media community manager for The Nurture Family Network is responsible for the growth and maintenance of that community. In conjunction with the group admins, their purpose is to ensure that every member has a sense of belonging and ownership and that the community creates value for its members.

Tasks:

Content creation

One of the primary jobs of a social media manager is developing quality content and posting content at least 4-5x per week. 

Scheduling and planning

Weekly schedules, goals, themes, deadlines, and monthly and quarterly projections are really important in the role of a social media manager. Organization, direct communication, diligence, and staying on top of things are all a part of the volunteer role. This will occur in collaborating with other Nurture Volunteers/Network Admins. 

Developing visual content

While writing is generally one of the most important skills that a social media marketing specialist will have, the ability to develop (or curate with appropriate credit) visual content—like photographs or video—is a major plus. 

Engagement

Part of a social media manager’s role is engagement. This means engaging with individuals who comment and interact on your social media feed and relating conversation to what the community is all about. Engagement is what takes to grow a social media account or community. 

Nurture Workgroup Participation

The social media manager will attend monthly or bi/monthly Nurture Workgroup meetings.  These meetings are generally 1 hour in duration.

Marketing Workgroup: Chair: Sarah Ozimek

Nurture is a no-cost peer support program for families with babies up to one year old in the Rochester area. The full Nurture Program Description can be found on Parenting Village's website.  

In response to COVID-19, Nurture Volunteers are supporting families remotely until it is safe to resume in-home support.

This volunteer opportunity is ideal for volunteers who identify as an experienced parent or caregiver and whose child(ren) are older than 18 months.  Volunteers must be willing to participate in a Volunteer orientation and complete a background check.

Volunteers who are offering Remote Nurture Support may offer one or all of the following types of peer support:

          Referrals to:

Would you like to help Nurture and support a family? Please contact the Nurture Program Coordinator at 585-270-1832 or via email at nurture@parentingvillage.org.  

Following your initial connection with the program coordinator, all interested volunteers will complete a Nurture Volunteer Application, participate in a Volunteer Orientation and will complete a background check.

Need for cleaning and sanitizing

Two walkie talkies, needed to communicate to staff, when in different areas of the building. (used or new is okay) we are grateful.

Agape Haven of Abundance is in need of the following in-kind donations to continue to support our Community Outreach Initiative. Donations can be dropped off at 289 Driving Park between the hours of 12 noon and 5:00 pm.

Please email Julia Oakley to arrange drop off and if you have any further questions. Thank you in advance for your support.

Frequently we are offered donations of furniture, tables, beds and or mattresses  that our clients could really use!  Our biggest obstacle is not having the right vehicle or muscle to move  or these items!  We are looking for someone with a pick up truck or something along those lines and a couple strong friends to help us meet these needs! This would not be a scheduled volunteer opportunity but one where we contact you when we have a match, a donor with an item and a client with a need!  Please contact Ruth at 585-368-2265, or rrappaportkristal@ywcarochester.org for additional information!

Thanks!

Mothers In Need of Others has ongoing needs for baby care items, hygiene products, and cleaning supplies. To donate, please call (585) 348-8596 to schedule a drop off time.

 One of the housing options the YWCA offers is  treatment program for women recovering from substance disorder. We provide apartments for women and their children.  We do not separate families which makes us unique in New York state. Our Stepping Stones program has a stellar reputation, and we have helped countless families on the road to recovery. 

We provide all the apartments with essential goods, including pots and pans, flatware, sheets, towels, etc.  We like to keep all the items provided in the individual apartments uniform, and we  find the best deals at Wal-Mart, so we are requesting Wal-Mart gift cards to be used specifically for this program. The YWCA is required to provide these essential goods to our residents, but the funding sources are drying up! Perhaps you would like to do this as a group fundraiser?  Or a competition? We would love that

  Thanks!  Any questions, contact Ruth at rrappaportkristal@ywcarochester.org or call 585-368-2265.

Thanks!

Ruth

Daystar Kids is grateful to individuals who make in-kind donations. Please follow the link below for our Wish List. In addition, we can always use disinfectant wipes, disposable masks and hand sanitizer.

https://www.daystarkids.org/wish-list

Donations can be dropped off Monday - Friday during business hours. Please call or email to let us know you are coming. 

House of John needs more Clorox wipes and bleach to keep the house clean for staff, patients and families. Items can be dropped off on the porch located at the front of the house. Please call our staff at 315-462-5646 to set up a time for drop-off. Items can also be picked up if needed by contacting Jessica Blondell at 585-305-2053.

We are looking for a volunteer to skim coat our front steps and some parts of our façade and do some painting outdoor painting.

We are looking for an experienced and careful worker who has the time, tools and talent!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at 585-368-2265, or rrappaportkristal@ywcarochester.org

Thank you!!!!!

Can you give a temporary home for a dog in need? One of our adoptable dogs would like to be your companion for a little while! Our shelter will set you up with food and equipment. Our dogs receive medical care from our shelter clinic. You provide a place to stay, daily care and exercise, and maybe some treats? We work around your schedule. The dogs are promoted for adoption through our website and social media.  Many dogs have found homes quickly after a brief stay in a foster home. This is a great way for folks who can't have a "permanent" pet to help a dog in need.

We are looking for volunteers to lead fun (socially distant) out door activities for adults, such as Yoga or Zumba or other aerobic classes in our parking lot.  

The Arc Wayne appreciates bulk food donations for the following programs:

Donations can be dropped off at our Key Industries entrance (door facing Harrison St. in the back of our building) Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Please call 315-331-7741 prior to your arrival so our receptionist can arrange to bring items inside safely. Our staff can also pick up items if needed. Please call Jessica Blondell at 315-331-7741 ext. 1347, and she will set up a good time with you.

The Arc Wayne’s group homes for individuals with disabilities, as well as Roosevelt Children’s Center’s day care services are essential during the COVID-19 pandemic. To keep our staff and the people we support safe, The Arc Wayne needs cleaning products such as hand sanitizer, Clorox wipes, and disinfecting spray. 

Donations can be dropped off at our Key Industries entrance (door facing Harrison St. in the back of our building) Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Please call 315-331-7741 prior to your arrival so our receptionist can arrange to bring items inside safely. Our staff can also pick up items if needed. Please call Jessica Blondell at 315-331-7741 ext. 1347, and she will set up a good time.

We will be starting our Mobile Diaper Bank in the next few weeks, as our facility is unable to be open to our families in need.  Our mobile diaper bank will help families to get the items needed now, in light of this pandemic and later to help combat the transportation barrier.  We have a sufficient supply of diaper ( I think!) We would like to have some more baby lotions, soaps, and baby food to feel a little more comfortable!  I appreciate your help and love!  Stay healthy and strong!  Love, Project Stork, Inc.  The Baby Pantry 

In kind donations of supplies from Tractor Supply Company, Country Max and Walmart needed for horses, small animals and our volunteers. Gift cards from these suppliers in any amount are appreciated. Please contact neversayneverstables906@gmail.com for delivery instructions and more details. 

Volunteers of America’s Emergency Shelter for Homeless Families is open and operating.   We are serving more than 50 men, women and children daily, providing them with housing, nutritious meals, and private rooms were they can safely self-isolate.  

We rely on the generous support of community members to provide us with basic necessities for families, including personal toiletries (shampoo and deodorant), towels and linens.  We also need supplies for the shelter, including:

Browse our Amazon Wishlist to donate supplies from the comfort of your home. 

Please call Pat Drake at 585-402-7211 or email info@voaupny.org to arrange for a pick up.  Donations can also be shipped directly to Volunteers of America, Building C, 214 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY 14608. If you have any questions or would like to personally notify us of your gift, please contact info@voaupny.org or call (585) 402-7211.

Staff are closely monitoring supplies and food to ensure we maintain inventory of essential items and are equipped to continue operating at full capacity.   Thank you for your support.

We are in urgent need of bulk cleaning supplies. 

Items needed include but are not limited to:

Items will be accepted at the main entrance (71 Parkway, Rochester, NY 14608).

There are several local agencies that need important materials translated related to COVID 19. 

If you know anyone that speaks these languages and can volunteer their time virtually, please give them this link or contact Marlene Cortes (mcortes@empirejustice.org) for more information.

Volunteers interpreter/translator are needed in the following languages. 

1. Karen 
2. Karenni
3. Nepali
4. Swahili
5. French
6. Somali

Please consider signing up as a volunteer with the Medical Reserve Corps.  No medical experience is necessary! To sign up or ask questions about any of the opportunities listed below,  please email Aaron Cignarale at aaroncignarale@monroecounty.gov. 

 There are three different volunteer positions at this time: Isolation Home Visit & Education, Coronavirus Hotline Caller, and a Catchall Taskforce Member. Everyone will go through Personal Protective Equipment (PPE – wearing a mask and gloves) training just to be familiar with the process even if they are not planning on being on a field team. Because of the nature of the work, you should be able to commit 10+ hours/week for the next 2-3 months.

Isolation Home Visit & Education:

This position will require training for donning and doffing personal protective equipment. The job duties will include traveling to people’s home who have met the qualifications to be mandatorily quarantined until their symptoms subside. These people need further instruction on what quarantine means, what to do if their signs and symptoms get worse, and to be tested to see if they have COVID-19. You will also provide them with a kit to help guide them through the process. The personal protective equipment is a measure in keeping you safe.

Coronavirus Hotline Caller:

We are inundated with the call volume on the Coronavirus Hotline we have set up and need medical and non-medical people to be able to call people back and follow a script to answer their questions or gain more information. We would like you to call back people who did not give the hotline enough information, they have a standard question that can be answered with one of our scripts, or they need someone to help educate them on their situation. This could be explaining to them why they are not at risk, why they do not need to get tested for Coronavirus, who to contact for a resource need, etc. Also, some people may be needed to call a list of people under voluntary quarantine to ask and record their daily temperatures.

Catchall Taskforce Member:

As with most operations, there is always a small task, a workload getting out of control, or days short of staff. A “Catchall Taskforce” is being formed  to include a  trained group of people  able to jump in and help out in every area with short notice. This may include jumping on the phone and making calls, helping with food delivery, receiving supplies when they arrive, clerical work, making kits for the Isolation teams, or even heading out into the field when necessary.

We are in need of paper products, cleaning supplies, hand soap and hand sanitizer for our Residential services.