FLCC Connects Volunteers
73 agencies found
4-H Camp Bristol Hills
Canandaigua, New York
This is a one-time/short-term volunteer opportunity
Manual labor: Raking leaves, spring clean-up, painting buildings and cabin cleaning.
Outdoor work: Landscape assessment and tree inventory.
4-H Camp Bristol Hills Office, 480 N. Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424, Phone: (585) 394-3977, ext. 435, Fax: (585) 394-0377
For more information on 4-H Camp Bristol Hills, visit www.4-hcampbristolhills.org.
(Updated 12/2011)
Categories:
Animals/Environment,Arts and Culture,Children/Youth,Sports / Recreation, One-time Opportunities
AIDS Care
Geneva , New York
Aids Care - Finger Lakes (Geneva), 605 W. Washington St., Geneva, NY 14456, Phone: (315) 781-6303 or (800) 422-0282
For more information on AIDS Care, visit www.acrochester.org
(Updated 12/9/2011)
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Health Related
Alzheimer's Association
Rochester, NY
The Alzheimer's Association provides opportunities for dedicated community individuals and groups to participate in a wide variety of roles.
For more information on volunteering or to request an volunteer application, contact Peggy Decker, Executive Assistant, Phone: (585)760-5409, or e-mail: peggy.decker@alz.org
Alzheimer's Association, Rochester and Finger Lakes Region, 435 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14620, Phone: (585) 760-5400,visit www.alz.org/rochesterny.
(Updated 12/2011)
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Health Related
American Cancer Society
Rochester, NY
Lakes Region Office - Rochester, 1120 South Goodman St, Rochester, New York 14620, Phone: (585) 288-1950, Hours: 8:30 - 4:30,
For more information on the American Cancer Society, visit www.cancer.org
(Updated 12/9/2011)
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Health Related
American Diabetes Association
Rochester, NY
160 Allens Creek Rd, Building 160, 1st Floor, Brighton, NY 14618, Phone: (585) 458-3040, Fax: (585) 458-3138
For more information on the American Diabetes Association, visit www.diabetes.org
(Updated 12/14/2011)
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Health Related
American Heart Association
Rochester, NY
American Heart Association,3500 Winton Place, Suite 4, Rochester, NY 14623, Phone: (585) 426-4050
For more information on the American Heart Association, visit www.heart.org
(Updated 12/14/2011)
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Health Related
American Lung Association - Finger Lakes Region
Rochester, NY
For more information on the American Lung Association, visit Volunteer: American Lung Association
(Updated 12/14/2011)
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Health Related
American Red Cross - West Ontario Chapter
Canandaigua, NY
Blood Drive Volunteer - Greet donors at blood drives, coordinates registration, serve refreshments and observe donors well-being following their donations.
Community Preparedness - Learn what Red Cross Ready is and then take that out to local community groups so they too may be prepared for any type of disasters.
Disaster Action Team - Respond to local disaster incidents such as fires, floods, and ice storms. Take advanced training and respond to national emergencies.
Special Event Volunteer - Committee members needed to help plan and organize fundraising events. Also volunteers for short-term projects the day of event.
For more information on volunteer opportunities, contact American Red Cross Volunteer Coordinator, Margaret Hauenstein at (585) 394-2260,or email her at HauensteinM@grcarc.org.
To learn more about the American Red Cross, visit www.rochesterredcross.org
(Updated 4/2012)
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Education / Literacy,Emergency Services,Group Opportunities,Health Related,One-time Opportunities,Seniors
American Red Cross in the Finger Lakes
Geneva & Seneca Falls, New York
American Red Cross in the Finger Lakes, Geneva (315) 789-1522 & Seneca Falls (315) 568-9436
American Red Cross needs volunteers to provide office support, Meals on Wheels in Geneva & Seneca Falls, Blood Drives, Instructors for CPR/AED/First Aid & Disaster training, Service to Military, etc.
For more information on volunteer services, please call the Geneva Office at (315) 789-1522 or the Seneca Falls office at (315) 568-9436.
(Updated 4/12)
Categories:
Animals/Environment,Children/Youth,Education / Literacy,Emergency Services,Group Opportunities,Health Related,One-time Opportunities
Arthritis Foundation
Rochester, NY
Arthritis Foundation, Upstate New York Region, 3300 Monroe Avenue Suite 319, Rochester, New York 14618
For more information on the Arthritis Foundation, visit www.arthritis.org.
(Updated 12/14/2011)
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Health Related
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Club
Rochester, NY
232 Plymouth Avenue South, Rochester, NY 14608,
Volunteer mentors are needed in Ontario and Wayne counties.
To learn more about Big Brothers/Big Sisters visit their website at www.bbbsr.org. For more information on volunteering, phone (585) 442-2250 or email jarelline@bbbsr.org.
(Updated 12/14/2011)
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Children/Youth
Camp Good Days & Special Times
Summer Camping Programs - Give the gift of time to one of our camping programs. Volunteer to work as a camp counselor, kitchen staff, security, or assistant in one of our specialty areas (e.g. arts & crafts, woodworking, etc.)Bookmark this page as events are always being added. For more information, please call (585) 624-5555 or visit Camp Good Days Camp Good Days & Special Times, Headquarters & Volunteer Training Facility, 1332 Pittsford-Mendon Rd, P.O. Box 665, Mendon, phone (585) 624-5555 or (800)785-2135
(Updated 12/14/2011)
Categories:
Children/Youth,Health Related
Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce
Canandaigua, NY
Canandaigua Chamber Of Commerce, 113 S. Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424, phone (585) 394-4400
For more information on the Canandaigua Chamber of Commerece, visit www.canandaiguachamber.com
(Updated 12/14/2011)
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Canandaigua Lions Club
Canandaigua, NY
For more information on the Canandaigua Lions Club, visit www.e-clubhouse.org
Club meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., Wegmans, Eastern Blvd. Canandaigua, NY
(Updated 12/14/2011)
Categories:
Arts and Culture,Children/Youth,Computers/Technical,Education / Literacy,Health Related,Seniors
Canandaigua Parent Teacher Student (PTSA)
Canandaigua, NY
This is a one-time/short-term volunteer opportunity
The Canandaigua PTSA utilizes volunteers throughout the school year in a variety of ways. Weekly, monthly, and one time only volunteers are needed. Some PTSA events which require volunteers are: Book Fairs in the Primary, Elementary and Middle schools in October and November, weekly laminating in the Primary and Elementary schools, weekly/biweekly copying at the Middle school, testing breakfast set up at the Elementary and Middle schools in April, Square One Art project in the Spring, a K-5 Read-a-thon “Reading Rocks” event in April and monthly help with our PTSA Flyer. Other needs arise throughout the school year. We greatly appreciate interested volunteers!
Canandaigua Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA), 90 West Gibson St., Canandaigua.
For more information on the PTSA or volunteer opportunities, phone Karen Polimeni at (585) 233-1110 or email CanandaiguaPTSA@gmail.com.
(Updated April 2012)
Categories:
Arts and Culture,Children/Youth,Computers/Technical,Education / Literacy,Group Opportunities,One-time Opportunities
Canandaigua VA Medical Center
Canandaigua, NY
There are various volunteer opportunities including: clerical assignments, recreational activities/programs, escorting Veterans to appointments, etc.
Before you can begin to volunteer, you must attend a required orientation that lasts approximately 1½ hours, complete paperwork and show a form of ID verification that this is you (driver's license).
Orientations are usually held Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in the basement of Building 7, Canandaigua VAMC, 400 Fort Hill Avenue, Canandaigua, NY 14424.
However, this day/time is flexible, just call us at (585)393-7729 to schedule a date/time that you would like to come in.
For more information on volunteering opportunities, contact Louise Motyka (585) 393-7729 or e-mail louise.motyka@va.gov.
For more information on the Canandaigua VAMC, visit VA Medical Center
(Updated 4/2012)
Categories:
Arts and Culture,Computers/Technical,Education / Literacy,Group Opportunities,Health Related,One-time Opportunities,Seniors
Canandaigua YMCA
Canandaigua, NY
Canandaigua YMCA, 32 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424, 585) 394-6866, For more information on the Canandaigua YMCA, visit www.canandaigua-ymca.org
(Updated March 2012)
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Arts and Culture,Children/Youth,Education / Literacy,Sports / Recreation
Child & Family Resources Inc.
Geneva, NY
Child & Family Resources, 41 Lewis St, Suite 103, Geneva, NY 14456, P: (315) 781-1491, ext. 203, E: dawn.waite@cfresources.org
Our agency has many different volunteer opportunities including working with children in an Early Childhood Education setting, helping office staff or supporting staff with specific event needs including making packets, mailings or researching ideas.
For more information on volunteer opportunitis, call Dawn Waite at(315) 781-1491, ext. 203, email dawn.waite@cfresources.org or visit their website www.cfresources.org/">www.cfresources.org
(Updated 4/2012)
Categories:
Arts and Culture,Children/Youth,Education / Literacy,Group Opportunities,One-time Opportunities
Community Reading Partnership
Canandaigua, NY
Volunteers needed to be assist with the Little Red Bookshelf. LRB is a program that installs portable bookshelves froom donations into locations that would encourage reading, especially related to young people. Guardians (those who monitor the bookshelves) are needed, sorters and stampers for book drives are also needed.
Contact Karen Matler Salvia at (585)396-3936 or e-mail at Salviak@canandaiguaschools.org
(Updated 12/2/2011)
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Education / Literacy
Compassionate Care, Inc.
Canandaigua, NY
400 South Main St. Canandaigua, NY
Phone: (585) 394-0660
Volunteers are needed for home visits. You must complete 21 hours training program, held every spring and fall. Volunteers also needed for office work, fund raising and publicity. Qualified volunteers provide companionship and support services to the dying and their families.
All days and hours needed.
Commitment necessary, training mandated, application process
For more information visit compassionatecareinc.org.
(Updated 12/2/2011)
Categories:
Health Related,Seniors
Coordinated Child Development Program Inc.: Canandaigua Early Childhood Center
Canandaigua, NY
Location: 55 Wilcox Lane, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Phone: (585) 394-5310
E-Mail: ccdpexe@rochester.rr.com
Assist young children in playing, reading, helping with activities and engaging the children, ages 6 weeks ro 11 years.
Mon-Fri flexible hrs background search, application process
For more information visit their website at www.ccdpkids.net/cecc.html.
(Updated 12/2/2011)
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Children/Youth
Eastern Wayne County Even Start
Sodus, NY
Location: P.O.Box 220 6264 Route 88 Sodus, NY 14551
Phone: (315) 483-5294
Even Start is a family literacy program that serves low literate, low income families from Sodus, Lyons, and North-Rose-Wolcott. Even Start teaches parents to teach their children ages birth-8 to prepare their children for school. This is accomplished through home-based and center-based programming at the Even Start LIteracy Center in Sodus. The volunteer would be asked to assist in center based programming, which is currently on Monday 3-5:30, and Wed 10-1, 1-3 and 4;30-7:30. The volunteer might also be asked to help with program planning, center based prep, and general office work as it pertains to programming.
Contacts: Kathleen Clark - kclark06@rochester.rr.com, Debby VanHousen - dvanhous@rochester.rr.com
(Updated 12/2/2011)
Categories:
Children/Youth, Education / Literacy
Embrace Your Sisters
Finger Lakes Region, New York
A variety of volunteer opportunities are available throughout the year in conjunction with our fundraising events which include: Tea for Two Fashion Show in the spring, Chefs, Wine & Art in the fall, and our educational program which is ongoing through the year.
For more information on Embrace Your Sisters, visit www.EmbraceYourSisters.org or phone (585) 624-9690.
For more information on volunteer opportunities, please contact Susan Cooney, (585) 394-5670 or cooney.susan@yahoo.com
(Updated 4/2012)
Categories:
Arts and Culture,Education / Literacy,Health Related,One-time Opportunities
Everybody Rides
Clyde, NY
Volunteers assist with developmentally disabled clients in a therapeutic horseback riding program. Volunteers help by providing spotting for the riders, leading the horse around a track and assisting with horse grooming. All days, training mandated, application process, see website for more details.
Contact: Carol Kenyon cken@rochester.rr.com
Phone: (315) 923-7710
For more information visit everbody-rides.org.
(Updated: 12/2/2011)
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Animals/Environment,Sports / Recreation
Family Counseling Services of the Finger Lakes, Inc.
Geneva, NY
Location: 671 South Exchange St. Geneva, NY 14456
Phone: (315) 789-2613
Volunteers needed to assist with the Domestic Violence hotline. Volunteers would receive training on how to handle calls (8 hours of training). Applicants need 3 personal reference and NYS clearnance. Volunteers are requested to commit one year to the program.
For more information visit www.fcsfl.org.
(Updated: 12/2/2011)
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Health Related
Finger Lakes DDSO
Canandaigua, NY
Location: 5259 Parkside Drive, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Phone: (585) 394-7140 or (800) 452-4256
Volunteers assist with one-on-one visiting with clients. Help with group outings, activies, crafts and sensory stimulation activities. Summer and holidays, programs need assistnce in mornings and group home assistance in the afternoon and weekends. Flexible with volunteers needs and desires. Some office work and household tasks also available.
Contact: Barbara Bowman, (585) 461-8672
For more information visit Finger Lakes DDSO.
(Updated: 12/2/2011)
Categories:
Health Related,Seniors
Finger Lakes Health - Geneva General Hospital
Geneva, NY
Finger Lakes Health - Geneva General Hospital, 196 North Main St, Geneva, NY 14456 (315) 787-4065 or visit flhealth.org
Finger Lakes Health - Geneva General Hospital has volunteer opportunities available. Volunteer positions include lobby shop staff, messenger, reception desk, transport, and other positions, as the need arises. No prior experience is necessary. Volunteers will be trained by Geneva General staff.
For more information on volunteer opportunities, call the Volunteer Office at (315) 787-4065.
(Updated 4/2012)
Categories:
Children/Youth,Health Related,Seniors
Finger Lakes Institute at Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Geneva, NY
This is a one-time/short-term volunteer opportunity
Saturday, April 14th at 1:00 pm on the HWS Hill (adjacent to St. Clair St. and Bristol Gym) Hobart and William Smith Colleges, in Geneva, need assistance of volunteers to plant 60+ trees on campus in observance of Arbor Day and as part of our Tree Campus USA designation celebration. The Arbor Day Foundation, Toyota, and AASHE are sponsoring this event. Volunteers will be provided t-shirt, hat, gloves, tools, and refreshments. All ages are welcome. Children under 12 years old must have supervision. The planting should conclude at approximately 4:00 pm.
Finger Lakes Institute at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, 601 S. Main St, Geneva, NY 14456. For more information, call Sarah Meyer at (315) 781-4382 or email smeyer@hws.edu.
Updated 4/12 - Expires Saturday, April 14, 2012
Categories:
Animals/Environment,Group Opportunities,One-time Opportunities
Finger Lakes Visiting Nurse Service
Geneva, NY
Location: 756 Pre-Emption Rd. Geneva, NY 14456
Phone: 1-800-253-4439
Days Needed: Mon-Fri, from 8am-5pm
Flu Clinics - Oct/Nov Hospice Events throughout the year
Commitment necessary, training mandated, application process, TB test, health assesment, proof of immunity to rubella and rubeolla.
For more information visit flvns.org. or e-mail at tfreeman@flvns,org
(Updated: 12/2/2011)
Categories:
Health Related,Seniors
Fingerlakes WIC
Canandaigua, NY
Location: 79 S. Main St. Canandaigua, NY 14424
Phone: (585) 394-9240
Greeter at our clinic, read to kids, amuse kida in clinic, filing, putting packets together, general office work.
Wed and Fri 8am-4pm
Contact: cinzinga@Spcc-roch.org or tlana@fingerlakeswic.org
For more information visit Finger Lakes WIC.
(Updated: 12/2/2011)
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Children/Youth
Ganondagan State Historic Site: Friends of Ganondagan
Victor, NY
Ganondagan State Historic Site, 1488 Route 444, Victor, NY 14564, Phone: (585) 924-5848
Ganondagan has many events/festivals throughout the year. Their biggest event is the Dance & Music festival held annually each July with volunteers needed for admissions, educational tent, food/hospitality, parking, gift shop, etc.
Other events include various lectures, Treaty Day and the Winter Games which involves kitchen work (prep/serve food, clean-up).
Periodically volunteers are needed to assist with cultivating, garden, & site work, and distribution of mailers and flyers.
To volunteer, please contact Jeanette Miller at (585) 924-5858, email volunteer@ganondagan.org or visit website www.ganondagan.org.
(Updated: 3/1/2012)
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Animals/Environment,Arts and Culture,Children/Youth,Education / Literacy,Group Opportunities,Sports / Recreation
Geneva Community Lunch Program
Geneva, NY
First United Methodist Church 340 S.Main St. Geneva, NY 14456
Phone: (315) 789-6550
Volunteers needed to help unload food trucks every other Tuesday. Person needs to be able to lift 40-50 pound box, carry from sidewalk, up 5 stairs and into hall. Additional support needed to prepare hot noonday meals Monday -Friday and serve: 9:00 am - 1 pm.
Contact: Connie Sullivan (315)789-2686 Ext.105
For more information visit Geneva Community Lunch Program.
(Updated: 12/2/2011)
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Gilda's Club of Rochester
Rochester, NY
255 Alexander Street, Rochester, NY 14607 Phone: (585) 423-9970
Volunteers are an integral part of the Gilda's Club community and are involved in every aspect of the club from workshops and lectures to office work, and from outreach projects to clean up projects. Volunteers donate their time and energy and in return receive the special gift of being a part of the Gilda's Club community.
All volunteers must complete a training before becoming a part of the Gilda’s Club community. Please fill out and submit the online volunteer application and you will be contacted by our volunteer coordinator as to when the next training will be. You can also contact our volunteer coordinator at (585) 423-9700.
For more information visit www.gildasclubrochester.org.
(Updated: 12/2/2011)
Categories:
Children/Youth,Health Related
Girl Scouts - Seven Lakes Council
Phelps, NY
300 Route 318, Phelps, NY 14532
Phone: (315) 539-5085
Volunteers needed to assist with troup/group leadership; assisting with community cultivation and trainings. Opportunties are limitless!
times and very, all days needed training mandated, application process
For more information visit gsnypenn.org.
(Updated: 12/2/2011)
Categories:
Arts and Culture,Children/Youth,Sports / Recreation
Gleaners Community Kitchen
Canandaigua, NY
183 N.Main St. Canandaigua, NY 14424-1226
Phone: (585)394-4818
Prepare and serve meals at noon Mon-Fri, Dishwashing and Clean up Food collection from donors - Mon-Fri Early morning. Mics projects, pantry organization, etc.
Mon-Fri 8am-2pm
Contact E-Mail: gleaners@rochester.rr.com
For more information visit www.gleanerskitchen.org.
(Updated: 12/2/2011)
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Granger Homestead Society
Canandaigua, NY
295 N.Main St. Canandaigua, NY 14424
Volunteers needed to assist with special events as well as weekly events. Individuals interested in history are encouraged to volunteer their time!
Mon- Fri 11am-2pm
Contact: (585) 394-1472 or E-mail: info@grangerhomestead.org
For more information visit www.grangerhomestead.org.
(Updated: 12/6/2011)
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Happiness House - Finger Lakes Cerebral Palsy Association
Geneva, NY
731 Pre-Emption Rd. Geneva, NY 14456
Volunteers needed to assist with various aspects of running the organization. Happiness House is a day care for children with both educational and developmental needs.
Contact: Elizabeth Johnson (315) 789-6828 or E-Mail: ejohnson@happinesshouse.org
For more information visit www.happinesshouse.org.
(Updated: 12/6/2011)
Categories:
Children/Youth, Education / Literacy
Hillside Children's Center/ Ontario Cty Youth Care Facility
Canandaigua, NY
Office: 3093 County Complex Drive. Canandaigua, NY 14424 (585) 394-0180
Assist with activities, recreation, seasonal craft projects, school assistance (reading, lit, activities with youth)
Needed All Days open times, will work around your schedule
Special Occasion Needs: Rochester: Hillside Special Santa (Nov-Dec) Day of caring projects Conservation Haunted Hayride
Orientation in Rochester
Contact: Heather VanDyne (585) 224-1021 or E-Mail: hvandyne@hillside.com
For more information visit www.hillside.com.
(Updated: 12/6/2011)
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Children/Youth
Honoeye Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
Honeoye, NY
The Honeoye Lakes Chamber of Commerce is a membership driven, community-minded organization that partners with local businesses and citizens to promote tourism and a thriving business community.
We sponsor creative, exciting and informative networking events at local businesses. Many times these events take place outdoors in our incredible Bristol Hills and the beautiful surrounding valleys. These events give local businesses an opportunity to showcase what they do best. Many of them are true artists in their craft.
We are always looking for new "fresh" ideas and faces willing to help promote our community and the surrounding towns.
For more info on the Honeoye Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 305, Honeoye, 14471, call (585) 737-3730 or visit www.HoneoyeLakeChamber.org.
For more info on volunteering, call Audrey Carrier, (585) 721-5169 or email at redcoyotecoffeehouse7@yahoo.com (Updated 4/2012)
Categories:
Animals/Environment,Arts and Culture,Children/Youth,Computers/Technical,Education / Literacy,Group Opportunities,Health Related,Seniors,Sports / Recreation
Horizons = A DePaul Senior Living Community
Canandaigua, NY
3132 State Rt.21 South, Canandaigua, NY 14424 1-866-333-9416 or (585) 394-3390
Volunteers needed on a weekly basis to call Bingo; help entertain during parties; entertain (play cards, games, puzzles); companionship (talking, visiting);gardening; painting, and once a month trips (Wal-Mart) as chaperons/assistants. Monthly the group runs pot-luck dinners, teddy bear clinics and other trips - assistants are always welcome.
Contact: Leigh Schilling (585) 394-3390 or E-Mail: lschilling@depaul.org
For more information visit www.depaul.org.
(Updated: 12/6/2011)
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Health Related,Seniors
House of John
Clifton Springs, NY
14 Spring St., Clifton Springs, NY 14432 (315) 462-5646
House of John is a two-bed home for the dying. The HOJ philosophy is that no one should die alone, and all should be provided with the utmost dignity on their final journey. Students, especially those in Nursing and Massage Therapy, are encouraged to get involved. The entire program is run by volunteers - every aspect of help is needed.
Contact: Danese Grigg (315) 462-5646 or E-Mail: house@houseofjohn.org
For more information visit House of John.
(Updated: 12/6/2011)
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Health Related
Humane Society of Wayne County
Lyons, NY
1475 County House Rd. Lyons, NY 14489
Cleaning, walking dogs, socialization of animals, wish list collection, fundraising events, some clerical.
Contact: (315) 946-3389
For more information visit Humane Society of Wayne County, NY.
(Updated: 12/6/2011)
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Animals/Environment
Lions Club
Canandiagua, NY
Volunteers needed for the Eyeglass Reclamation Project. This project assists in the collection of unwanted eyeglasses and provides a great opportunity for the public to support your service efforts in a way that does not involve raising funds.
Contact: (585) 394-5230 or E-Mail: pres.lion.geoff@gmail.com
For more information visit Canandaigua Lions Club.
(Updated: 12/6/2011)
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Children/Youth,Health Related,Sports / Recreation
Literacy Volunteers of Ontario-Yates
Canandaigua, NY
208 S. Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424 Phone: (585) 396-1686 or (888)546-5862
117 E. Elm Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527 Phone: (315) 536-6799
Volunteers are needed to tutor Adults with basic literacy and English as a second language. Volunteer must be able to attend 23 hours of tutor training followed by minimum commitment of one year.
For more information visit Literacy Volunteers of Ontario-Yates or contact Linda Proctor, Director of Literacy Volunteers at (585) 396-1686 or by email at info@literacyvoc.org
(Updated: 3/7/12)
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Education / Literacy
Make A Wish Foundation of Western New York
Buffalo, NY
Volunteering is a great way to help. We invite you to share the power of a wish® whether you can give a few hours each month or a few days each year.
In order to join our volunteer team, we require that volunteer candidates go through an application and screening process. The application, screening and orientation process takes approximately two months. After your paperwork is in order, the next step is to attend a New Volunteer Orientation. This orientation provides each candidate with an overview of Make-A-Wish Foundation®, our mission and history, policies and guidelines, and volunteer placements within the organization. New Volunteer Orientation is held every two to three months and is essential to your success as a Make-A-Wish® volunteer.
Contact: Anne Deprez at 716-810-WISH ext. 10 or by e-mail at adeprez@wny.wish.org
For more information visit Make A Wish Foundation of Western New York
(Updated: 12/6/2011)
Categories:
Children/Youth,Health Related
Never Alone Club Part Two
Canandaigua, New York
1) Mentoring teens in various activities, games, gym and field trip settings. Meetings at the YMCA (32 South Main St.) 2) Do statistic evaluation of the benefit of the Never Alone Club. Collect and compare school data, such as grades, discipline referrals, parental surveys, etc.. Club meetings with Teens occur Saturdays 7 - 10 pm.
Address: 3010 County Complex Drive, Canandaigua NY 14424
Phone: (585) 396-7313
E-mail: valfenti@frontiernet.net
Contact Person: Val Fenti
For more information visit FLKids: Never Alone Club Part 2
(Updated: 12/7/2011)
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Children/Youth
Newark-Wayne Community Hospital
Newark, NY
1200 Driving Park Ave. Newark, NY 14513 Phone: (315) 332-2022
Volunteers are needed for various projects and services. Sample of needs include: clerical work; snack bar and gift shop attendants; helping patients in various respects. Once a month the Adult Day Care goes on outings. This various from month to month but assistance is needed.
Needed all days, at all times.
Contact the Volunteer Office at (315) 332-2273 or email us at: marie.burnham@rochestergeneral.org
For more information visit Newark-Wayne Community Hospital
(Updated: 12/7/2011)
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Health Related
Office of the Wayne County Historian
Lyons, NY
Contact: Peter Evans, Historian
E-Mail: historian@co.wayne.ny.us
County Historian's Office is open Monday - Friday: 9 - noon and 1 - 5pm Closed Holidays
9 Pearl St., Suite 3 Lyons, NY 14489 315-946-5470
The County Historian's office assists many researchers conducting all types of research, particularly genealogy. It is important that the volunteer has an interest in history and enjoys reading. Includes Indexing - mostly newspapers.
For more information visit Wayne County, New York
(Updated: 12/7/2011)
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Arts and Culture
Ontario ARC's Pathways Program
Canandaigua, NY
Ontario ARC's newest program, Pathways, focuses on helping individuals with developmental disabilities develop employment skills while exploring their social interests.
Volunteers are needed to provide instruction in eight week classes, that typically meet once a week for about 45 minutes. Classes include: Exercise and nutrition, problem solving & conflict resolution, money management (basic budgeting & balancing your checkbook), basic computer training, gardening, sewing/knitting/quilting, dining etiquette, work place attitude, cooking, photography, scrapbooking, craft projects, sign language, self defense, etc.
Classes are held at Ontario County ARC main facility,3071 County Complex Drive, Canandaigua.
For more information on these volunteer opportunities, please contact Michelle Jungermann at (585)394-7500, ext. 2167 or visit ARC of Ontario County, New York
(Updated: April 2012)
Categories:
Arts and Culture,Children/Youth,Computers/Technical,Education / Literacy,Group Opportunities,Health Related,One-time Opportunities,Seniors,Sports / Recreation
Ontario County Arts Council - Ontario County Region
Canandaigua, NY
Ontario County Arts Council is interested in connecting with area artists who are willing to organize and partake in new events for 2012, as well as, new members committed to the presence of arts in our community to join our board.
For more information on the Ontario County Arts Council, 175 South Main St, Canandaigua, phone (585) 234-6032, or visit www.ocarts.org.
For more information on volunteering at the Ontario County Arts Council, phone Judi Cermak at (585) 394-5986.
(Updated 4/2012)
Categories:
Arts and Culture,Children/Youth,Education / Literacy,Group Opportunities,One-time Opportunities,Seniors
Ontario County Historical Society
Canandaigua, NY
Data Entry, Research, Work on BLDG & grounds
Special Occasion Need: Quarterly 55 North Main Street Canandaigua, New York 14424 DUN # 07-9685277
Phone: 585 394-4975
We are looking for a group of students to assemble our newsletter "Chronicles". Staff writes and provides info.
For more information visit Ontario County Historical Museum
(Updated: 12/7/2011)
Categories:
Arts and Culture
Ontario County Office for the Aging
Canandaigua, NY
3010 County Complex Drive Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585)396-4040 or (315)781-1321
Deliver Meals-On-Wheels to the home bound elderly. Mon- Fri 10:30am - 12:15pm training is mandated. Phelps and Clifton Springs area receive their meal at 4:30.
Also, We have frozen meal delivery, HIICAP (health insurance information counseling and assistance program), telephone reassurance, friendly visitor, advisory council members, newsletter mailing, and miscellaneous things for volunteers.
For more information visit Ontario County Office for the Aging
(Updated: 12/8/2011)
Categories:
Health Related,Seniors
Ontario Youth Bureau
Canandaigua, NY
This is a one-time/short-term volunteer opportunity
Address: 3010 County Complex Drive, Canandaigua NY 14424
Phone: (585)396-4035
Special Occasion Need: These occur at various times of the year. Some are short term, others are longer. They require varying hours.
Community events - special projects/data collection, youth work, supervising or chaperoning youth activities or events
The department works closely with the community to identify and meet the needs of youth ages birth to 21. This entails a variety of methods someone with a human service interest might enjoy.
Contact Person: Patricia D'Amico E-mail: patricia.damico@co.ontario.ny.us
For more information visit FLKids: Ontario Youth Bureau
(Updated: 12/8/2011)
Categories:
Children/Youth,One-time Opportunities
Ontario-Yates Hospice
Geneva, NY
756 Pre-Emption Road Geneva, NY 14456 (800) 489-0773 Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm
Office work, filing, sorting, making patient charts, putting admission packets together, addressing envelopes, physician letters to be mailed, etc, Computer work! updating staff records, hospice forms, (Microsoft work, excel) flyers, typing, etc.
Contact: June Castle, Email: mwheeler@flvns.org
For more information visit Ontario-Yates Hospice
(Updated: 12/8/2011)
Categories:
Health Related,Seniors
Parent Support Connection
Lyons, NY
159 Montezuma St Lyons NY 14489 (315) 946-7530
Child Group Facilitation/Childcare for support Groups- arts and crafts, games, activities, reading and information relay.
Child Enrichment Aide for After School Program- skill building activities, literacy and enrichment facilitation for children in program.
(Updated: 12/8/2011)
Categories:
Children/Youth,Education / Literacy
Phelps Art Center
Phelps, NY
Volunteers Needed: That can help with the task of "Gallery Sitting". This responsibility includes greeting, welcoming and guiding visitors through the exhibits and to answer any questions about the exhibits or our organization that may come up. Our current need for volunteers will be during our Gallery Hours; every Thursday - Saturday, 1 - 4 p.m. every month during the New Year in 2012. Many open days/hours available.
Needed for this Program: We are lauching a new program in January 2012 to provide an environment for networking and creative collaborative between artists and the community. The program will be an "Open Artists Studio" every Saturday each month during 2012, 1 - 3 p.m. We need volunteers to help promote and organize this event, set-up and make sure the program runs smoothly.
For more info, call Edward Phillips, Executive Director, Phelps Art Center, 15 Church St, Phelps, NY 14532 (315) 548-2095
Categories:
Arts and Culture,Group Opportunities
Phelps Art Center - Masquerade Venetian Ball
Phelps, NY
This is a one-time/short-term volunteer opportunity
Immediate Need for upcoming event: A fundraising event to benefit the Phelps Arts Center will be held at Ventosa Winery in Geneva, Saturday, February 11, 8 p.m. - midnight. Between January 15 - February 3, we need volunteers interested in decorating a blank mask for our Masquerade Venetian Ball. Masks will be used by participants then auctioned off. Blank masks are available for you to pick up at the Phelps Art Center, decorate and return by the Friday, February 3 deadline. On Friday, February 10, we need volunteers to help with last minute preparation for the Masquerade Ball at the Phelps Art Center, from 1 - 4 p.m.
On Saturday, February 11, we need two or three people to be at the Masquerade Ball at 7:30 p.m. to set up the decorated masks table and watch over the masks proceedings.
For more info, contact Edward Phillips, Executive Director, Phelps Art Center, 15 Church St, Phelps, NY 14532 (315) 548-2095, pac@phelpsny.com; or visit www.phelpsartscenter.com
Categories:
Arts and Culture,Group Opportunities,One-time Opportunities
Salvation Army of Canandaigua, NY
Canandaigua, NY
110 Saltonstall St, Canandaigua, NY 14424 (585) 394-6968
After School Program daily, Friday night teen program, also run a senior center: 9-11, 1-3
Special Occasion Need: all times Ring Bells @ Christmas Help pack food - give out on a distribution day
For more information visit Salvation Army of Canandaigua, NY
(Updated: 12/8/2011)
Categories:
Children/Youth
Salvation Army of Geneva, NY
Geneva, NY
1 North Street , Geneva, NY 14456
Phone: 315-789-1055
Email: Francisco.Rivera@USE.SalvationArmy.Org attn: Lieutenants Francisco and Wanda Rivera
We are in need of Volunteer Office Assistants - Monday thru Friday from 10am thru 2pm. Duties are not limited to but do include Greeting Visitors to the Geneva Citadel, Answering the Phones, Taking Messages, etc. Any other skills that you can bring to the table (typing, Language Skills, Internet Skills, Teaching Skills, Etc) will be appreciated. Whatever amount of time that you can participate on a regular basis will be gratefully accepted.
For more information visit Salvation Army of Geneva, NY
(Updated: 12/8/2011)
Categories:
Children/Youth,Computers/Technical
Serenity House
Victor, NY
Our Volunteers are the backbone of the House, caring for the physical needs of our residents, holding hands, reading out loud, talking, laughing even crying. Other duties include laundry, running the dishwasher and running errands. All Volunteers work 4 hour shifts, in pairs, and there is always a Nurse on call.
Non-caregivers mow the lawn, maintain the gardens, plow and shovel snow and help with household repairs. Help with our fundraisers is also welcome.
You must download and fill out an application from their website and and return via fax, mail or email to:
Serenity House of Victor, Inc. 1278 Brace Road Victor, NY 14564 Phone (585) 924-5840 Fax (585) 924-0201
E-Mail:info@serenity-house.org
For more information on Serenity House visit Serenity House of Victor, NY
(Updated: 12/9/2011)
Categories:
Health Related
Sodus Microd Club
Sodus, NY
Backstretch Flagger - assist Head Flagger with communicating laps to the drivers, communicate car lineups to the drivers, assist with track safety. Corner Judges (2) - watch drivers progression through assigned corners, determine cause of caution causes, monitor track for debris, assist with track safety. Lap Counter - operate the lap counting equipment (from the best seat in the house), assist in keeping events on time and in proper order, assist Head flagger.
For more information visit the website at Sodus Microd Club
(Updated: 12/9/2011)
Categories:
Children/Youth,Sports / Recreation
Sonnenberg Gardens
Canandaigua, NY
From year-round horticultural and maintenance help to seasonal support in the Mansion, wine center, gift shop, admissions, transportation and special events areas, Sonnenberg needs your skills and service! The work of preserving our historic buildings and grounds and educating the public who visit would be a daunting task were it not for our dedicated volunteers. Volunteers of all ages will find a bevy of ways their helping hands can benefit Sonnenberg.
Interested in coming aboard? We always welcome newcomers! Please contact Alyssa Deal, Volunteer Coordinator, at (585) 394-4922 or by email: volunteers@sonnenberg.org
For more information visit their website at Sonnenberg Gardens
(Updated: 12/9/2011)
Categories:
Arts and Culture
South Bristol Cultural Center
Canandaigua, NY
Publicity, Administration, Events, Grounds and Gallery sitting (Gallery is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10:00 – 5:00 and some evenings: April – December). Duties include: Answering phone, customer service, light cleaning in gallery, possibly some administrative work.
Contact us at 585-396-5950 or Email: SBCCHome@frontiernet.net
For more information visit South Bristol Cultural Center
(Updated: 12/9/2011)
Categories:
Arts and Culture
Teen Time
Canandaigua, NY
Saturday Nights 7 - 9:30 @ Canandaigua YMCA
In Need Of: Patient volunteers to serve as mentors to youth with multiple backgrounds.
Details: - Teen Time is designed to give teens a safe and fun environment to hang out on a Saturday night. - Each member is required to sign a paper saying that they understand the program rules and regulations - Is free to all teens - Volunteers are expected to mingle with teens in order to help with any issues that arise and make sure all rules are being followed - Volunteers are also required to fill out an application and are subjected to a background check for safety purposes. Activities: - Swimming (Every 1st Saturday of the Month) - Basketball - Pool - Foosball - Air Hockey - Wii game system - PS2 game system - Karaoke - Free Pizza - Snacks - Bowling (offsite at Rose Bowl)
Lindsey Dixon, Development & Communications Director Phone: (585) 394-6866 Email: Lindsey@canandaigua-ymca.org
Categories:
Children/Youth,Sports / Recreation
Thompson Health
Canandaigua, NY
Phone: 585-396-6000 350 Parrish Street Canandaigua, NY 14424
Unit helpers (nursing), transport (in house), office help. all days, and all times.
To Become a Volunteer:
Once you have submitted your application, please follow up with a call the next day to ensure that your application was received. You may also stop in and pickup an application at the hospital lobby information desk. 1. Submit an application(available on the website) and call us to schedule an appointment for an interview 2. Call 396-6660, Monday - Friday 3. Make a commitment at least 3 - 4 hours each week (winter/summer volunteers also needed) 4. Attend the Hospital Orientation Program 5. Complete the health assessment steps
For more information visit Thompson Health
(Updated: 12/9/2011)
Categories:
Health Related
Veterans Affairs - Outpatient Pharmacy
Canandaigua, NY
Volunteers needed to assist with daily Pharmacy activities. Opportunity for exposure to Pharmacy operations. Includes: receiving, labeling and stocking of small medication orders, reviewing medication expiration dates, assuring shelf stock identification accuracy, documenting medication removal and more.
For more information, visit VA Medical Center Services
(Updated 12/9/2011)
Categories:
Health Related
Victim Resource Center of the Finger Lakes, Inc.
Newark, NY
132 Harrison Street Newark, New York 14513-1234 Email: vrc132@verizon.net Phone: (315) 331-1171
8am - noon, Noon - 5pm. Manual labor, office work, outdoors work.
VRC volunteers must be 18 years or older, must complete an application form (on website), pass criminal and other background checks, and attend an interview prior to the training program.
For more information visit their website at Victim Resource Center of the Finger Lakes, Inc.
(Updated 12/9/2011)
Categories:
Health Related
Victor Historical Society/Valentown Museum
Victor, NY
7370 Valentown Square PO Box 472 - Victor, NY 14564
Phone: 924-4170
Help with cleaning, painting, grounds and garden maintenance, as well as helping to move/sort/archive old furniture, picture frames, and tools. Also opportunities to act as tour guides during the week as well as on the weekends.
For more information visit their website at Victor Historical Society/Valentown Museum
(Updated 12/9/2011)
Categories:
Arts and Culture
Wayne County Action Program Inc. (Head Start)
Lyons, NY
28 Canal Street, Lyons, NY 14489, 315-946-1259
Head Start/Early Head Start Director, Sandy Virts
Assist with childcare for parent education classes. Times vary throughout the year, either during the day or evening. Assist with mentoring teaching children
For more information visit their website at Wayne County Action Program Inc.(Head Start)
(Updated 12/9/2011)
Categories:
Children/Youth,Education / Literacy,Health Related
Wayne County Historical Society
Lyons, NY
The Wayne County Historical Society operates The Museum of Wayne County History located at 21 Butternut Street Lyons NY in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region, just a short walk up from Erie Canal Lock #27. As a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization, our 500+ members and business sponsors support our mission to preserve and present the history of Wayne County and the surrounding area.
Volunteer work needed at the museum includes BAKING/SPECIAL EVENTS, DOCENT/SCHOOL TOURS, FILING, FUND RAISING EVENTS, LAWN MOWING-PURE OIL STATION, PAINTING, SCANNING PHOTOS ODD JOBS AROUND THE MUSEUM. Museum hours are 10-4 Tues. - Sat.
For more information visit Wayne County Historical Society
(Updated: 12/7/2011)
Categories:
Arts and Culture,Children/Youth,Computers/Technical
Wayne County Public Health Dept.
Lyons, NY
Wayne County Public Health is looking for people who would be willing to work as medical and non-medical volunteers at mass vaccination clinics or also known as Points of Dispensing Sites (PODS)
Non-Medical Volunteers there is no training requirement or experience needed to volunteer. Medical Volunteers there is required training. Call Wayne County Public Health for more information regarding training.
Contact name: Christine Bilynski RN Wayne County Public Health Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 315-946-5749 ext. 5679
Email: cbilynski@co.wayne.ny.us
For more information visit their website at Wayne County Public Health Dept.
(Updated: 12/9/2011)
Categories:
Health Related
Wood Library Association
Canandaigua, NY
Re-shelving library materials, pulling library materials for inter-library loans, gardening, working in the library's cafe, making phone calls, helping with the library booksale, giving tours, serving refreshments at library events, helping to distribute library literature in the community, home delivery to shut ins, being a computer tutor, etc.
For more information, please contact Anne Delforte at (585) 394-1381 or visit Wood Library, or email Ann Delforte at adelforte@pls-net.org. (Updated April 2012)
Categories:
Animals/Environment,Arts and Culture,Computers/Technical,Education / Literacy,Group Opportunities,One-time Opportunities,Seniors
WXXI Public Broadcasting
Rochester, NY
Volunteer for Membership Drives: TV: December, March, August, Radio: October, February, May Take telephone pledges, and enter into into computer. 10-15 needed for each shift.
If you have further questions, please contact our Membership and Volunteer Manager, Carolyn Reynolds, at (585) 258-0249 or email volunteer@wxxi.org.
For more information visit their website at wxxi.com
(Updated: 12/9/2011)
Categories:
Arts and Culture
