Needs From: Volunteer United

Do you like to read? Do you want to help others who can't? Our volunteers read and record national and local newspapers, magazines, and best-selling books so we can broadcast them for those who can't read on their own because of blindness or another vision, mobility, or learning disability. This can be done remotely and on your own schedule. All that is required is an internet-connected computer, recording software (we recommend Audacity because it's free and easy to use), and a friendly, upbeat speaking voice. People with podcasting experience are especially appreciated. Contact us and let us know of your interest: marian@nfradioreading.org 

To respond to the needs of vulnerable populations within Brockport, the Community Hygiene Bank is collecting various hygiene items. At this time, we are looking for the following donations:

- Facial Tissue

- Body wash (mens, womens, sensitive skin)

- Shampoo

- Body lotion

- Toothbrush (youth/adult)

- Toothpaste

- Deodorant (mens/womens/unisex)

- Feminine hygiene products (maxi pads/tampons/panty liners)

- Women's bladder leak pads

- Incontinence/bed pads

- Adult diapers (any size)

- Bar soap (dove and dial preferred) 

- Disposable Razors (mens/womens)

- Over night heavy leak pads

- Liquid dish soap

- All-purpose cleaning products (spray or liquid)

- Laundry Detergent (regular/sensitive skin)

- Toilet paper

- Paper towels

- Kitchen garbage bags

We are especially in need of L to XXL diapers, feminine hygiene products, and deodorant!

Items can be dropped off at Jubilee Christian Church in the beige bin (located at the main entrance behind the bench), located at 3565 Lake Rd N. in Brockport, or mailed to:

Community Hygiene Bank, c/o Jubilee Christian Church. 3565 Lake Rd N., Brockport, NY 14420

To volunteer with the Community Hygiene Bank or learn of other ways to support us, please email us at chbdirector@hygiene4all.org or call (585) 283-9356.

Donations can also be made using PayPay (@communityhygienebank) or through Venmo (@communityhygienebankbrockport)

Bless you and thank you for your support!

 Community Hygiene Bank Wish List

We are in need of all size diapers (1-6) for our refugee children. In 2022, we provided 459 diapers to 101 parents for their babies. Our supply has run dry and we are in need of donations to continue to provide them to our families. 

Click here to send diapers our way or feel free to bring diapers to 414 Lexington Avenue Rochester, NY 14613 weekdays between 11am and 4pm!

Call 585-270-8626 or email nick.cook@marysplaceoutreach.org for more information. 

Thank you very much!

"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/

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.

 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

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.

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.