Needs From: Niagara University

Volunteer: AP Data & Dashboard Developer

The American Red Cross – WNY Region is seeking a skilled volunteer with strong Excel and data analysis skills to build an Accounts Payable tracking and dashboard solution.

You’ll work with data from SAP Concur and Coupa, consolidate reports into an Excel-based data model, and create an operational dashboard (Excel or Power BI) to track invoice status, aging, and at‑risk payments. The project includes dashboard development, data transformation, and documentation for ongoing use.

Skills Needed:
Advanced Excel, data analysis / BI experience. Finance or AP experience and Power BI are a plus

Time Commitment: ~5 hrs/week for 2–3 months (flexible).
Location: Remote or in-office.

This is a portfolio‑worthy project with real impact—helping the Red Cross improve vendor relationships, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York

The American Red Cross – WNY Region is seeking a skilled volunteer with strong Excel and data analysis skills to build an Accounts Payable tracking and dashboard solution.

You’ll work with data from SAP Concur and Coupa, consolidate reports into an Excel-based data model, and create an operational dashboard (Excel or Power BI) to track invoice status, aging, and at‑risk payments. The project includes dashboard development, data transformation, and documentation for ongoing use.

Skills Needed:
Advanced Excel, data analysis / BI experience. Finance or AP experience and Power BI are a plus

Time Commitment: ~5 hrs/week for 2–3 months (flexible).
Location: Remote or in-office.

This is a portfolio‑worthy project with real impact—helping the Red Cross improve vendor relationships, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 14209

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Sound the Alarm one day event

Just one day of your life can change someone else's forever!  A few hours is all it takes to install free smoke alarms for our neighbors in Erie County. We gather at the office, get a quick training, and then head out into the community. 

Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York

Just one day of your life can change someone else's forever!  A few hours is all it takes to install free smoke alarms for our neighbors in Erie County. We gather at the office, get a quick training, and then head out into the community. 

Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 2, 2026

Zip Code: 14209

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Prepare your neighbors for local disasters. Join our Instructor Team today!


"Be Red Cross Ready" is a course designed to teach people how to prepare for and respond appropriately to disasters likely to occur in a community, such as floods, blizzards, hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, tornadoes, etc.

With an increased occurrence of larger disaster responses in the WNY community, be a part of the solution and become an instructor today!

If you enjoy public speaking, teaching, and visiting with community organizations, this is the volunteer role for you!

Training is FREE and provided by the Red Cross.

*Weekday and weekend availability*


Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York


"Be Red Cross Ready" is a course designed to teach people how to prepare for and respond appropriately to disasters likely to occur in a community, such as floods, blizzards, hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, tornadoes, etc.

With an increased occurrence of larger disaster responses in the WNY community, be a part of the solution and become an instructor today!

If you enjoy public speaking, teaching, and visiting with community organizations, this is the volunteer role for you!

Training is FREE and provided by the Red Cross.

*Weekday and weekend availability*


Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 14209

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Support your local blood drive in LeRoy today!

Assist blood donors during the blood donation process, providing excellent and enthusiastic customer service, setting the stage for a long-term commitment to regular blood donations. Donor Ambassadors help ensure lifesaving blood is available for cancer and transplant patients, premature babies, accident victims and other who need live-saving blood or blood products.

Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York

Assist blood donors during the blood donation process, providing excellent and enthusiastic customer service, setting the stage for a long-term commitment to regular blood donations. Donor Ambassadors help ensure lifesaving blood is available for cancer and transplant patients, premature babies, accident victims and other who need live-saving blood or blood products.

Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 14482

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Enjoy DRIVING? Come help deliver lifesaving blood in your community.

Turn your love of driving into a lifesaving experience!

Blood Services Transportation Specialists transport blood and blood products throughout the region in a safe and timely manner.

Whether transporting blood from blood drives to the processing facility in West Henrietta, or distributing blood product from West Henrietta to area hospitals, this role is essential to making life-saving blood product readily available! Non-driving position of Transportation Navigator is also available, making this a great dual role for couples!

We are in need of a driver for Thursday mornings every week or drivers during the afternoon any day of the week!

Hear More From a Current Volunteer!

Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York

Turn your love of driving into a lifesaving experience!

Blood Services Transportation Specialists transport blood and blood products throughout the region in a safe and timely manner.

Whether transporting blood from blood drives to the processing facility in West Henrietta, or distributing blood product from West Henrietta to area hospitals, this role is essential to making life-saving blood product readily available! Non-driving position of Transportation Navigator is also available, making this a great dual role for couples!

We are in need of a driver for Thursday mornings every week or drivers during the afternoon any day of the week!

Hear More From a Current Volunteer!

Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 14209

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: See how you can help at Batavia blood drives today!

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

We are looking to fill two shifts in the area. 

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

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

Genesee County Social Services Department: Batavia, 14020

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


Must have weekday availability

Hear More From a Current Volunteer!

 

Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York

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

We are looking to fill two shifts in the area. 

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

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

Genesee County Social Services Department: Batavia, 14020

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


Must have weekday availability

Hear More From a Current Volunteer!

 

Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 14525

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Support your local blood drive in Ellicottville today!

Blood Drive Donor Ambassadors provide excellent customer service and enhance the donor experience by being that friendly presence. Each blood donor deserves to be treated as an honored guest! You'll engage with donors to make the donation experience fulfilling and set the stage for a long-term commitment to regular blood donations.

*This position is needed for blood drives throughout Cattaraugus County, especially in Ellicottville! Needed shift: Third to last Friday, every other month, 1-6pm

Hear More From a Current Volunteer!

Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York

Blood Drive Donor Ambassadors provide excellent customer service and enhance the donor experience by being that friendly presence. Each blood donor deserves to be treated as an honored guest! You'll engage with donors to make the donation experience fulfilling and set the stage for a long-term commitment to regular blood donations.

*This position is needed for blood drives throughout Cattaraugus County, especially in Ellicottville! Needed shift: Third to last Friday, every other month, 1-6pm

Hear More From a Current Volunteer!

Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 14731

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Falconer Neighbors! Lend a Hand and join our Disaster Action Team today!

Be the Calm in the Storm -- Join the American Red Cross Disaster Action Team (DAT) as a volunteer and become an essential part of emergency response efforts in Falconer, NY. As a Disaster Action Team Volunteer, you will play a vital role in providing immediate assistance, comfort, and support to individuals and families experiencing a crisis, particularly house fires!

Disaster Action Teams respond within two hours to the scene of a house fire, meeting the immediate basic needs of those affected and beginning recovery casework.
    
Volunteers must be able to provide empathetic support to individuals experiencing distress and uncertainty through challenging times, present strong verbal communication skills, willingness to work collaboratively and be dependable in responding to disasters calls and fulfilling assigned responsibilities.

*This is an on-call position with need for volunteers willing to travel throughout Chautauqua County!*

To see a current Disaster Action Team Member at work, please watch this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yamNDUbsn0&feature=youtu.b

Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York

Be the Calm in the Storm -- Join the American Red Cross Disaster Action Team (DAT) as a volunteer and become an essential part of emergency response efforts in Falconer, NY. As a Disaster Action Team Volunteer, you will play a vital role in providing immediate assistance, comfort, and support to individuals and families experiencing a crisis, particularly house fires!

Disaster Action Teams respond within two hours to the scene of a house fire, meeting the immediate basic needs of those affected and beginning recovery casework.
    
Volunteers must be able to provide empathetic support to individuals experiencing distress and uncertainty through challenging times, present strong verbal communication skills, willingness to work collaboratively and be dependable in responding to disasters calls and fulfilling assigned responsibilities.

*This is an on-call position with need for volunteers willing to travel throughout Chautauqua County!*

To see a current Disaster Action Team Member at work, please watch this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yamNDUbsn0&feature=youtu.b

Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 14733

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Help WNY YOUTH learn how to prepare for emergencies! Join our Instructor Team today.

If you enjoy teaching and working with youth, this volunteer role is for you!

Our "Prepare with Pedro" course is geared towards Kindgarten-2nd graders where they follow Pedro the Penguin and his friends as they learn how to be prepared and take action during an emergency.

Through visiting community organizations, schools, and others, we can make a difference!

Training is FREE and provided by the Red Cross

*Weekday and Day time availability NEEDED*

Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York

If you enjoy teaching and working with youth, this volunteer role is for you!

Our "Prepare with Pedro" course is geared towards Kindgarten-2nd graders where they follow Pedro the Penguin and his friends as they learn how to be prepared and take action during an emergency.

Through visiting community organizations, schools, and others, we can make a difference!

Training is FREE and provided by the Red Cross

*Weekday and Day time availability NEEDED*

Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 14209

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Join your Neighborhood Fredonia Disaster Action Team!

Show up for your community in their darkest hour.

Provide comfort and care when your neighbors experience a crisis, particularly house fires! Disaster Action Teams respond within two hours to the scene of a house fire, meeting the immediate basic needs of those affected and beginning recovery casework. 

**This is an ON-CALL position. Requires willingness to travel throughout Chautauqua County!*

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

Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York

Show up for your community in their darkest hour.

Provide comfort and care when your neighbors experience a crisis, particularly house fires! Disaster Action Teams respond within two hours to the scene of a house fire, meeting the immediate basic needs of those affected and beginning recovery casework. 

**This is an ON-CALL position. Requires willingness to travel throughout Chautauqua County!*

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

Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 14063

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Learn how to SAVE A LIFE with HANDS ONLY CPR! Become an instructor TODAY!


We are stronger together when we prepare ourselves on how to respond. More than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside a hospital each year. Help us share the word and educate others on how to respond.

Learn how to deliver lifesaving CPR care without rescue breaths and be prepared. It’s easy to learn and YOU can increase the chance of someone surviving a cardiac emergency. When you immediately provide Hands-Only CPR, YOU can increase the chance of survival.

Training is FREE and you'll learn how to teach this Red Cross 30-minute class to the larger community. 

*Current certification in Adult CPR/AED (or higher) is recommended, but not required. Will provide necessary training*


Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York


We are stronger together when we prepare ourselves on how to respond. More than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside a hospital each year. Help us share the word and educate others on how to respond.

Learn how to deliver lifesaving CPR care without rescue breaths and be prepared. It’s easy to learn and YOU can increase the chance of someone surviving a cardiac emergency. When you immediately provide Hands-Only CPR, YOU can increase the chance of survival.

Training is FREE and you'll learn how to teach this Red Cross 30-minute class to the larger community. 

*Current certification in Adult CPR/AED (or higher) is recommended, but not required. Will provide necessary training*


Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 14209

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Make a real difference in the community—one shift, one shelter, one family at a time

Disaster Services – Sheltering Volunteer

Position Summary
Support the Regional Disaster Cycle Services team by assisting with day-to-day operations in a Red Cross shelter before, during, and/or after a disaster. This in-person role helps ensure individuals and families feel safe, supported, and informed during emergencies.

Location
Western New York Region

Key Duties

Support shelter operations in areas such as reception, registration, dormitory, feeding, information, or supplies

Provide compassionate, respectful customer service to shelter clients

Work as part of a team under the guidance of a supervisor

Complete required virtual training (3.5 hours)

Qualifications

At least 16 years old

Willing and able to volunteer in person during disaster responses

Comfortable working in fast-changing environments

Able to interact with people from diverse backgrounds experiencing crisis

Available for consecutive shifts (4, 8, or 12 hours)

Able to follow written and verbal instructions in English

Willing to comply with Red Cross and public health policies

Valid driver’s license required for divisional or national deployments

Growth Opportunities

Shelter Supervisor

Additional Disaster Services volunteer roles

Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York

Disaster Services – Sheltering Volunteer

Position Summary
Support the Regional Disaster Cycle Services team by assisting with day-to-day operations in a Red Cross shelter before, during, and/or after a disaster. This in-person role helps ensure individuals and families feel safe, supported, and informed during emergencies.

Location
Western New York Region

Key Duties

Support shelter operations in areas such as reception, registration, dormitory, feeding, information, or supplies

Provide compassionate, respectful customer service to shelter clients

Work as part of a team under the guidance of a supervisor

Complete required virtual training (3.5 hours)

Qualifications

At least 16 years old

Willing and able to volunteer in person during disaster responses

Comfortable working in fast-changing environments

Able to interact with people from diverse backgrounds experiencing crisis

Available for consecutive shifts (4, 8, or 12 hours)

Able to follow written and verbal instructions in English

Willing to comply with Red Cross and public health policies

Valid driver’s license required for divisional or national deployments

Growth Opportunities

Shelter Supervisor

Additional Disaster Services volunteer roles

Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 14203

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Support your Neighborhood this Spring and join our Disaster Action Team in Genesee County!

Spring into Action and show up for your neighbors in their darkest hour.

Provide comfort and care when your neighbors experience a crisis, particularly house fires! Disaster Action Teams respond within two hours to the scene of a house fire, meeting the immediate basic needs of those affected and beginning recovery casework. 

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

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

Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York

Spring into Action and show up for your neighbors in their darkest hour.

Provide comfort and care when your neighbors experience a crisis, particularly house fires! Disaster Action Teams respond within two hours to the scene of a house fire, meeting the immediate basic needs of those affected and beginning recovery casework. 

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

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

Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 14036

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Join the Olean Disaster Action Team

Show up for your community in their darkest hour.

Provide comfort and care when your neighbors experience a crisis, particularly house fires! Disaster Action Teams respond within two hours to the scene of a house fire, meeting the immediate basic needs of those affected and beginning recovery casework. 

**This is an ON-CALL position. Requires willingness to travel throughout Cattaraugus County!*

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

Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York

Show up for your community in their darkest hour.

Provide comfort and care when your neighbors experience a crisis, particularly house fires! Disaster Action Teams respond within two hours to the scene of a house fire, meeting the immediate basic needs of those affected and beginning recovery casework. 

**This is an ON-CALL position. Requires willingness to travel throughout Cattaraugus County!*

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

Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 14760

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Help YOUR NEIGHBOR! Join our Disaster Action Team in Jamestown!

Lend a hand to a neighbor in need.

Provide comfort and care when your neighbors experience a crisis, particularly house fires! Disaster Action Teams respond within two hours to the scene of a house fire, meeting the immediate basic needs of those affected and beginning recovery casework. 

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

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

Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York

Lend a hand to a neighbor in need.

Provide comfort and care when your neighbors experience a crisis, particularly house fires! Disaster Action Teams respond within two hours to the scene of a house fire, meeting the immediate basic needs of those affected and beginning recovery casework. 

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

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

Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 14701

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Be BUFFALO strong! Join the Neighborhood Disaster Action Team!

Lend a hand and help your neighbor!

Provide comfort and care when your neighbors experience a crisis, particularly house fires! Disaster Action Teams respond within two hours to the scene of a house fire, meeting the immediate basic needs of those affected and beginning recovery casework. 

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

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

Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York

Lend a hand and help your neighbor!

Provide comfort and care when your neighbors experience a crisis, particularly house fires! Disaster Action Teams respond within two hours to the scene of a house fire, meeting the immediate basic needs of those affected and beginning recovery casework. 

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

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

Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 14212

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Help provide expert comfort and care to YOUR neighbor. Join our Disaster Health Services team!

Licensed healthcare professionals needed! Your neighbors need your expert care and comfort within our shelters and here at home. TRAINING IS FREE and CE CREDIT IS AVAILABLE.   

**For those able to travel outside of their local area, a commitment of at least 10 consecutive days, with shifts of 8 or 12 hours each (we'll cover travel, food, and accommodations).

Licenses required: RN, LPN, LVN, EMT, Paramedic, MD, DO, PA, NP, APRN.

If you are available to help your neighbors, apply to be a volunteer today. The need may come today, tomorrow, or next week. 

Hear More From a Current Volunteer! Go to www.redcross.org/volunteer to get started!

      

Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York

Licensed healthcare professionals needed! Your neighbors need your expert care and comfort within our shelters and here at home. TRAINING IS FREE and CE CREDIT IS AVAILABLE.   

**For those able to travel outside of their local area, a commitment of at least 10 consecutive days, with shifts of 8 or 12 hours each (we'll cover travel, food, and accommodations).

Licenses required: RN, LPN, LVN, EMT, Paramedic, MD, DO, PA, NP, APRN.

If you are available to help your neighbors, apply to be a volunteer today. The need may come today, tomorrow, or next week. 

Hear More From a Current Volunteer! Go to www.redcross.org/volunteer to get started!

      

Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 14085

Allow Groups: No