Needs From: Niagara University

Our Day of Caring volunteers will help to paint our office at 1081 Broadway.

We have invested in our programming over the years, and our physical space has been neglected.  We are in desperate need of a refresh! 

Learn more about Matt Urban Human Services Center here: https://urbanctr.org/about/

**Open Invitation: Board of Directors – Attorney Position**

The Epilepsy Association of Western New York is seeking a dedicated and community-minded attorney to join our Board of Directors.

For over 70 years, our organization has provided vital support, education, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by epilepsy across Western New York. As we continue to grow our impact, we are looking for a legal professional who can help guide our governance and strategic direction.

**Ideal candidates will bring:**

* Legal expertise (experience in nonprofit, healthcare, compliance, or corporate law is a plus)
* A commitment to community service and mission-driven work
* Interest in supporting individuals living with epilepsy and their families
* Willingness to actively participate in board meetings and initiatives

**Board member responsibilities include:**

* Providing guidance on governance, policies, and risk management
* Supporting strategic planning and organizational growth
* Serving as an ambassador for the organization in the community

This is a meaningful opportunity to use your professional skills to make a lasting difference in the lives of others.

If you are interested in learning more or would like to be considered, please contact us at jirwin@epilepsywny.org.

We welcome and encourage inquiries from individuals who are passionate about strengthening our community.

**Together, we can make a difference.**

**Open Invitation: Board of Directors (Community Member)**

The Epilepsy Association of Western New York invites community members to express interest in joining our Board of Directors.

For over 50 years, we have supported individuals and families affected by epilepsy through education, advocacy, and direct services across Western New York. We are seeking passionate, committed individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in their community.

**We welcome candidates with experience in areas such as:**

* Business, finance, or operations
* Marketing, communications, or fundraising
* Healthcare, education, or social services
* Community leadership or nonprofit involvement

**Ideal candidates will bring:**

* A strong commitment to community service
* Interest in advancing our mission and expanding our impact
* Willingness to actively participate in board meetings and events
* Ability to serve as an ambassador for the organization

**Board member responsibilities include:**

* Supporting strategic planning and organizational growth
* Assisting with fundraising and community outreach
* Providing oversight and guidance to ensure mission success

This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute your time, talent, and perspective to an organization dedicated to improving lives.

If you are interested in learning more or being considered, please contact us at jirwin@epilepsywny.org

**Your voice and leadership can help strengthen our community.**

Help us operate the cafe during weekday lunch service! No prior hospitality experience required. Volunteer tasks may include plating guest meals, taking orders at the register, brewing coffee, and washing dishes.

Currently, shifts are available on Thursdays and Fridays.

If you'd like to help in the kitchen, available shifts are 10-12:30pm and 12:30-3pm.

If you'd like to help front-of-house (taking orders at the register, serving guests), available shifts are 10:30-1pm and 1-3:30pm.

Volunteers must be at least 17 years of age.

Ready to change a life from the comfort of home? 

Help With Buffalo Audubon at Beaver Meadow's 2nd Annual SpringFest

We are currently recruiting individuals and groups to help with our SpringFest at Beaver Meadow fundraising event! SpringFest is scheduled for Saturday, June 6th and will include hourly themed hikes, live music, ambassador animal presentations, raffles, refreshments, nature-based art projects, and more!

Day-of volunteer roles include:

Coffee, doughnuts, pizza, and soft drinks will be provided for volunteers.

Our 19th Annual citywide clean up. Last year over 750 people spent the day cleaning up Niagara Falls.

We provides bags, gloves, water, and snacks.

Join us for the after party at the Aquarium of Niagara.

We manage and support gardens throughout Niagara Falls. We need help:

Community Gardens

Grassroots Gardens Partner Gardens

Help us promote the work we're doing in Niagara Falls. 

Learn from a marketing director with over 20 years of experience. Some of the tasks you can learn:

Our volunteers are integral to the success of UBCFA events by creating a positive, welcoming and safe experience for patrons and visitors. UBCFA Volunteers have a passion for the arts, enjoy contributing to the local community and have a strong customer service attitude.  Our volunteers greet and welcome visitors, act as ushers and ticket takers for theatre events, assist visitors in navigating the UBCFA and occasionally participate in special projects.

"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*

Be part of the "Try One Ride" Program

Interested in volunteering? Not sure you can commit? 

Let's talk about the "Try One Ride" Program

Canopy provides rides through vetted volunteers to medical appointments, physical therapy, and more — ensuring the ability to be proactive with your health and giving support when you need it. 

We also provide rides for personal needs such as grocery shopping, banking, and general errands — ensuring peace of mind and the ability for seniors to remain independent.

Call Wendy at (716) 235-8133 or email me at wendy@canopyofneighbors.org to talk about one time opportunities to volunteer. 

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.

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!

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!

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.

Hear More From a Current Volunteer!

Come and join the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and help us put an END to MS! Volunteers are needed for setup help, participant assistance, and event tear down. We would absolutely love to have you join us for this awesome event! Volunteers are provided snacks and drinks on site, and volunteer shirts will also be available!

We are also looking or these specialized roles:
First Aid 
Photography

CANOPY OF NEIGHBORS 

Be a Canopy Volunteer Driver!  Volunteering with Canopy is flexible and based on your schedule and availability.  It's a perfect opportunity to volunteer when you want without pressure. Canopy allows flexibility to volunteer if you are a snowbird, in school, travel or have other life commitments.  Call Wendy Fredricks @716-235-8133 to discuss the possibilities.

Our services include vital transportation to medical and other places necessary to age in place gracefully. Interactions with our volunteers – who often become friends – also provide a crucial social touch. The other component of our services includes the social programming necessary to stave off the social isolation that often affects an older population and leads to poor health outcomes.   

Become a Canopy volunteer today!

Formed in 1859, Concordia Cemetery is one of the oldest cemeteries in Western New York and one of only 4 that still remain in the City of Buffalo. The historic cemetery is listed on both the New York State and National Registers of Historic Places and its buildings are designated Buffalo Landmarks.        

Encompassing 15 acres, the cemetery is the final resting place for thousands of early residents of Buffalo, including over 500 war veterans. There are over 21,000 people of all ethnic backgrounds, cultures and religions reflecting this area's vast diversity at rest here.

 Staffed entirely by volunteers, this historic site was saved from abandonment in 2003.

We are in the process of developing our events for the year and planning a promotional campaign for the historic cemetery. In addition to what will be happening this season at Concordia, we were also invited to serve on a committee reporting to the Erie County Historical Commission and tasked with creating events in honor of the country's semiquincentennial, and so we have created a county-wide project that is currently awaiting approval. Once approved, we will need to begin its promotion.

We would like the intern/s to research and develop stories to be used in social media and on tours, write press releases and promotional materials, help with videos and events and help develop a manual for volunteers joining our team. 

What the interns will get: exposure to a wide range of media, free access to webcasts and workshops to develop PR skills, and networking with other nonprofits, local community leaders, government representatives and media professionals.

The cemetery is closed for the winter so our meetings are currently being held on Zoom. 

Please contact us at  Concordia1859@gmail.com if interested.

Lockport CARES Emergency Shelter | Lockport, NY

Lockport CARES operates the only emergency homeless shelter serving Eastern Niagara County. Behind every stable shelter operation is strong administrative support that ensures accuracy, organization, and responsible stewardship.

We are seeking detail-oriented volunteers to assist with office and administrative tasks that help keep our operations running smoothly and efficiently.

Administrative Support Volunteers may assist with:

Filing and organizing paperwork

Preparing and mailing donor letters or communications

Data entry and record organization

Assembling informational materials

Light clerical support for program staff

Special organizational projects as needed

Tasks are assigned based on current needs and volunteer skill sets.

Strong administrative systems:

Support accurate documentation and compliance

Strengthen donor stewardship and communication

Allow program staff to focus on guest care and housing navigation

Contribute to the long-term sustainability of the ministry

Your behind-the-scenes support plays a direct role in maintaining operational excellence.

We are seeking volunteers who:

Are organized and detail-oriented

Have basic office or clerical skills

Are comfortable handling confidential information

Can work independently with clear direction

Are dependable and professional

Have a heart aligned with our Christ-centered mission

Some tasks may require basic computer proficiency.

Administrative Support Volunteers provide clerical and organizational assistance only. Volunteers do not provide counseling, guest supervision, or case management services.

Confidentiality and discretion are essential due to the sensitive nature of shelter operations.

Flexible scheduling based on availability

Ideal for volunteers with limited but consistent time

Project-based opportunities may also be available

Accurate records, organized systems, and timely communication strengthen the integrity and effectiveness of Lockport CARES. Your administrative support helps ensure that our shelter remains responsive, accountable, and sustainable.

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

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!

*Weekday and Day time availability NEEDED*

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!

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*

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

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!

Interested in learning more about architecture, history, and Frank Lloyd Wright? Would you like to share the knowledge you gain with visitors from around the globe?

Graycliff’s guided tour program is led by a group of enthusiastic volunteer Docents who uniquely interpret our historic site. Our docents lead publicly available tours, as well as group, school, and specialty tours. Graycliff Docents present our lakeside property to visitors, animating the many stories of this very special place. Volunteering in this capacity is an excellent opportunity to learn all about Frank Lloyd Wright, Ellen Biddle Shipman, the Martin family, and the specific context of Graycliff. You’ll perfect skills you already have, while developing new ones, and join a community of talented and passionate individuals.

Graycliff offers in-person docent training classes that will instill confidence in you to lead a tour at Graycliff with knowledge of the architecture and history. In addition, you will learn skills on how to give a great tour and provide an exceptional guest experience. Our 2026 Docent training begins on April 14th. Click the link to fill out our docent application by April 10th, 2026 to be considered for the 2026 Docent Training class: https://forms.gle/RdctTUQEKZiBU4zP8

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!

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!

The WSA is having a national convention in Buffalo, NY, from 7-11 July 2026 at the Buffalo Convention Center. We provide informational/educational sessions for parents/caregivers, while individuals with WS of all ages participate in programming with the help of volunteers.  Volunteers can work with an age group of their choice, from infants/toddlers, teens, and adults with WS. Half-day, full-day, and full-week shifts available.  

Our St. Patrick food pantry provides food and other essential goods to individuals and families facing food insecurity. 

We are currently looking for volunteers to assist in the pantry. Volunteering tasks include greeting costumers , organizing and stocking the shelves, unloading deliveries, bagging food items, and assisting with organization.

ability to lift stock and client food bags of up to 40 pounds helpful but not required

Wednesday availability ... morning and afternoon (8:30-5:30) "shifts" 

please send availability to acarlson@peaceprintswny.org to get started 

In April 2026, we will be selling fragrant, locally-made soy candles for $12 each.  Proceeds from this fundraiser will support our projects in rural Uganda.  We need several volunteers to help us sell candles in April.  Candles will be delivered in early May, in time for Mother's Day.