Volunteer: Mock Interview Volunteer – Goodskills Career Builder (Goodwill of WNY)Goodskills Career Builder, a workforce readiness program through Goodwill Industries of Western New York, is seeking volunteers to support job seekers preparing for careers in manufacturing and tech-enabled roles. A key component of the program is the mock interview – an essential step participants must complete before meeting with hiring employers. In addition to being a program requirement, these interviews provide participants with valuable, real-time feedback to help them build confidence and strengthen their interview skills. We are looking for professionals or retirees with interviewing or hiring experience to serve as mock interviewers. Volunteers will conduct practice interviews and offer constructive feedback to help participants succeed in real hiring environments. Agency: Goodwill of Western New York Goodskills Career Builder, a workforce readiness program through Goodwill Industries of Western New York, is seeking volunteers to support job seekers preparing for careers in manufacturing and tech-enabled roles. A key component of the program is the mock interview – an essential step participants must complete before meeting with hiring employers. In addition to being a program requirement, these interviews provide participants with valuable, real-time feedback to help them build confidence and strengthen their interview skills. We are looking for professionals or retirees with interviewing or hiring experience to serve as mock interviewers. Volunteers will conduct practice interviews and offer constructive feedback to help participants succeed in real hiring environments. Agency: Goodwill of Western New York Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 14206 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Danceability Summer Program VolunteerIf you're looking for a fun opportunity this summer, consider volunteering with danceability! You'll work one-on-one with our amazing dancers once a week, and no previous dance experience is required. In the summer, classes are held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4:30 to 7 PM, so you can choose a day and time that works best for you. Agency: danceability, Inc. If you're looking for a fun opportunity this summer, consider volunteering with danceability! You'll work one-on-one with our amazing dancers once a week, and no previous dance experience is required. In the summer, classes are held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4:30 to 7 PM, so you can choose a day and time that works best for you. Agency: danceability, Inc. Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 14043 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Newstead Historical Society- Helping to Build a Memorial Rock GardenWe are establishing a Memorial Rock Garden for our main benefactress who passed away last year. Our building is named after her. Our volunteers will help us build the garden! Learn more about Newstead Historical Society here: https://newsteadhistoricalsociety.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County We are establishing a Memorial Rock Garden for our main benefactress who passed away last year. Our building is named after her. Our volunteers will help us build the garden! Learn more about Newstead Historical Society here: https://newsteadhistoricalsociety.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 17, 2026 Zip Code: 14001 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Gateway Longview - Sorting and Organizing ClothingWe would love our Day of Caring volunteers to help sort and organize clothing. Having this project completed will allow us to efficiently distribute the clothing to the youth in need, in our residential and foster care programs. Learn more about Gateway-Longview here: https://www.gateway-longview.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County We would love our Day of Caring volunteers to help sort and organize clothing. Having this project completed will allow us to efficiently distribute the clothing to the youth in need, in our residential and foster care programs. Learn more about Gateway-Longview here: https://www.gateway-longview.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 17, 2026 Zip Code: 14201 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Brothers of Mercy Foundation - Sacred Heart Home - Spend a Day with our Residents!Our Day of Caring volunteers will spend a day with our residents: Craft, art, or visit 1:1 with residents. Two volunteers on each side of the building, can use a gathering room or "neighborhood" (will make sense when you see the building) to do a project. If doing 1:1 visits, can meet in the residents room, common room, or day room! Learn more about Brothers of Mercy Foundation here: https://brothersofmercy.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Our Day of Caring volunteers will spend a day with our residents: Craft, art, or visit 1:1 with residents. Two volunteers on each side of the building, can use a gathering room or "neighborhood" (will make sense when you see the building) to do a project. If doing 1:1 visits, can meet in the residents room, common room, or day room! Learn more about Brothers of Mercy Foundation here: https://brothersofmercy.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 17, 2026 Zip Code: 14031 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Park Gardeners Needed!The Richardson Olmsted Campus seeks volunteers to join its incredible park beautification team! Volunteers will be working on the south lawn to restore its original beauty! More information is available at https://richardson-olmsted.com/support/get-involved/. Agency: Richardson Olmsted Campus The Richardson Olmsted Campus seeks volunteers to join its incredible park beautification team! Volunteers will be working on the south lawn to restore its original beauty! More information is available at https://richardson-olmsted.com/support/get-involved/. Agency: Richardson Olmsted Campus Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 14213 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Theatre of Youth - Tidying and Organizing the Production WorkshopStep into the heart of where theatre magic begins! Our Day of Caring Volunteers will help tidy and organize our production workshop --- the space where sets, props, and creative ideas come to life. By helping us refresh this important workspace, you’ll support the artists and craftspeople who build the world our young audiences experience on stage. Learn more about Theatre of Youth here: https://theatreofyouth.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Step into the heart of where theatre magic begins! Our Day of Caring Volunteers will help tidy and organize our production workshop --- the space where sets, props, and creative ideas come to life. By helping us refresh this important workspace, you’ll support the artists and craftspeople who build the world our young audiences experience on stage. Learn more about Theatre of Youth here: https://theatreofyouth.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 17, 2026 Zip Code: 14207 Allow Groups: Yes |
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.
Disaster Action Team (DAT) members provide 24-hour immediate support and assistance to individuals and families who have been impacted by a home fire or other local disaster. We help meet the immediate basic needs of those affected and beginning recovery casework. Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York Spring into Action and show up for your neighbors in their darkest hour.
Disaster Action Team (DAT) members provide 24-hour immediate support and assistance to individuals and families who have been impacted by a home fire or other local disaster. We help meet the immediate basic needs of those affected and beginning recovery casework. Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 14036 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: 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! 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! 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: 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: Join our Disaster Action Team in Jamestown and help your neighborsLend a hand to a neighbor in need.
Disaster Action Team (DAT) members provide 24-hour immediate support and assistance to individuals and families who have been impacted by a home fire or other local disaster.
Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York Lend a hand to a neighbor in need.
Disaster Action Team (DAT) members provide 24-hour immediate support and assistance to individuals and families who have been impacted by a home fire or other local disaster.
Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 14701 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! This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. Save lives and prevent injury by providing leadership and/or support to Disaster Cycle Services (DCS) team members by supporting the Prepare with Pedro program. The 30-45-minute presentation provides emergency preparedness education to youth in grades K-2 (ages 4-7) in school classrooms and other settings by following Pedro the Penguin as he learns how to be prepared and take action during an emergency. Team member roles include either being a presenter, presentation assistant, administrative support, or presenter trainer. 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! This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. Save lives and prevent injury by providing leadership and/or support to Disaster Cycle Services (DCS) team members by supporting the Prepare with Pedro program. The 30-45-minute presentation provides emergency preparedness education to youth in grades K-2 (ages 4-7) in school classrooms and other settings by following Pedro the Penguin as he learns how to be prepared and take action during an emergency. Team member roles include either being a presenter, presentation assistant, administrative support, or presenter trainer. 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 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). This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. The Disaster Health Services (DHS) Service Associate (SA) is a temporary position assigned to work in person before, during and/or after a disaster event this hurricane/wildfire season. Volunteers in this role provide assistance and healthcare to shelter residents as needed. 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). This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. The Disaster Health Services (DHS) Service Associate (SA) is a temporary position assigned to work in person before, during and/or after a disaster event this hurricane/wildfire season. Volunteers in this role provide assistance and healthcare to shelter residents as needed. 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 |
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 or other local disasters! 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 or other local disasters! Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 14733 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 (6:15a - 10a) or drivers during the afternoons on 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 (6:15a - 10a) or drivers during the afternoons on 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: Be BUFFALO strong! Join the Disaster Action Team!Lend a hand and help your neighbor when emergencies happen!
Provide comfort and care when your neighbors experience a crisis, particularly house fires or other local disasters. Disaster Action Teams respond within two hours to the scene of an emergency and start meeting the immediate basic needs of those affected and beginning recovery casework. Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York Lend a hand and help your neighbor when emergencies happen!
Provide comfort and care when your neighbors experience a crisis, particularly house fires or other local disasters. Disaster Action Teams respond within two hours to the scene of an emergency and start meeting the immediate basic needs of those affected and beginning recovery casework. Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 14212 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Compass House - Painting at the ShelterOur shelter is in need of painting. We would love to have a team come in and paint one of our bedrooms at the Emergency Shelter. Learn more about Compass House here: https://www.compasshouse.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Our shelter is in need of painting. We would love to have a team come in and paint one of our bedrooms at the Emergency Shelter. Learn more about Compass House here: https://www.compasshouse.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 17, 2026 Zip Code: 14209 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Ronald McDonald House - Planting Flowers, Laying Mulch, General Outdoor CleanupWe would love help planting flowers, laying mulch, and overall outdoor clean up of our property. Learn more about Ronald McDonald House Buffalo here: https://www.rmhcwny.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County We would love help planting flowers, laying mulch, and overall outdoor clean up of our property. Learn more about Ronald McDonald House Buffalo here: https://www.rmhcwny.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 17, 2026 Zip Code: 14222 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Buffalo Prenatal Perinatal Network - Painting the Donation Room & Assembling Small Shelving UnitsWe need our back room reconfigured as our donation room, so we can use our current donation area as a resource center for our clients. This will include painting and the assembly of small shelving units. Learn more about Buffalo Prenatal Perinatal Network here: https://www.bppn.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County We need our back room reconfigured as our donation room, so we can use our current donation area as a resource center for our clients. This will include painting and the assembly of small shelving units. Learn more about Buffalo Prenatal Perinatal Network here: https://www.bppn.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 17, 2026 Zip Code: 14203 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Friends Inc. (Dorothy J. Collier Community Center) - Planting; Beautifying the Garden; Cleaning & OrganizingOur building has undergone a lot of construction --- we would love our Day of Caring volunteers to help with cleaning and organizing; planting flowers & plants in our planters; and beautifying our garden. Learn more about Friends Inc. at: https://www.dorothyjcolliercommunitycenter.com/ : Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Our building has undergone a lot of construction --- we would love our Day of Caring volunteers to help with cleaning and organizing; planting flowers & plants in our planters; and beautifying our garden. Learn more about Friends Inc. at: https://www.dorothyjcolliercommunitycenter.com/ : Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 17, 2026 Zip Code: 14209 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Durham Memorial Outreach Center - Landscaping Our Day of Caring team will be helping to landscape the front and side of the building. Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Our Day of Caring team will be helping to landscape the front and side of the building. Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 17, 2026 Zip Code: 14204 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Goodwill of Western New York - *Afternoon - Sorting DonationsWe would love our Day of Caring volunteers to help sort items at our Outlet store (4255 Mckinley Parkway Hamburg, NY 14075). Learn more about Goodwill of WNY here: https://www.goodwillwny.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County We would love our Day of Caring volunteers to help sort items at our Outlet store (4255 Mckinley Parkway Hamburg, NY 14075). Learn more about Goodwill of WNY here: https://www.goodwillwny.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 17, 2026 Zip Code: 14075 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Brothers of Mercy Foundation - Skilled Nursing Facility - Organizing and Tidying up the Activity CenterOur Day of Caring volunteers will organize and tidy up our Activity Center. Learn more about Brothers of Mercy Foundation here: https://brothersofmercy.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Our Day of Caring volunteers will organize and tidy up our Activity Center. Learn more about Brothers of Mercy Foundation here: https://brothersofmercy.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 17, 2026 Zip Code: 14031 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Martha Mitchell Community Center - Painting our Hallway and ClassroomsOur Day of Caring volunteers will help to paint some of our classrooms and our hallway. Learn more about the Martha Mitchell Community Center here: https://www.mmccbuffalo.com/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Our Day of Caring volunteers will help to paint some of our classrooms and our hallway. Learn more about the Martha Mitchell Community Center here: https://www.mmccbuffalo.com/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 17, 2026 Zip Code: 14215 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Little Portion Friary - Painting Common Sitting Rooms, Dining Rooms, and HallwaysLittle Portion Friary is in the midst of a renovation project. Our Day of Caring volunteers will be painting the common use hallways on both the men's and women's side of the building, as well as the common area sitting rooms and dining rooms. The day may also include cleaning and organizing, if time allows Learn more about Little Portion Friary here: https://www.littleportionfriary.com/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Little Portion Friary is in the midst of a renovation project. Our Day of Caring volunteers will be painting the common use hallways on both the men's and women's side of the building, as well as the common area sitting rooms and dining rooms. The day may also include cleaning and organizing, if time allows Learn more about Little Portion Friary here: https://www.littleportionfriary.com/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 17, 2026 Zip Code: 14209 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: OLV Human Services - Landscaping and Removing MulchOur Day of Caring team will help with landscaping and removing mulch on our campus. Learn more about Our Lady of Victory Human Services here: https://www.olvhs.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Our Day of Caring team will help with landscaping and removing mulch on our campus. Learn more about Our Lady of Victory Human Services here: https://www.olvhs.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 17, 2026 Zip Code: 14218 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: The Rural Outreach Center - Preparing the Grounds for our Summer Camp!For this service project we are asking for volunteer who can help us prepare our grounds for our 6 week summer experience Dream Big!. This will entail grounds keeping work (clearing sticks/brush, weeding, etc.), carrying boxes/equipment from our attic storage to active program storage, assembling picnic tables and other equipment, inventory of supplies, and any other tasks that may arise based on the above preparations Learn more about The Rural Outreach Center here: https://theroc.co/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County For this service project we are asking for volunteer who can help us prepare our grounds for our 6 week summer experience Dream Big!. This will entail grounds keeping work (clearing sticks/brush, weeding, etc.), carrying boxes/equipment from our attic storage to active program storage, assembling picnic tables and other equipment, inventory of supplies, and any other tasks that may arise based on the above preparations Learn more about The Rural Outreach Center here: https://theroc.co/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 17, 2026 Zip Code: 14052 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: The Salvation Army, Temple Corps - Painting our Meeting Room; Organizing the Food Pantry; Planting the Outdoor PlantersOur Day of Caring volunteers will be helping us to paint a meeting room, organize our food pantry, and plant the outdoor planters Learn more about The Salvation Army here: https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/empire/buffalo/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Our Day of Caring volunteers will be helping us to paint a meeting room, organize our food pantry, and plant the outdoor planters Learn more about The Salvation Army here: https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/empire/buffalo/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 17, 2026 Zip Code: 14213 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Coles House Project - Maintaining and Restoring the GardensVolunteers will help restore and maintain the Gardens at the Coles House, Studio, and Gardens. We will be hands-on weeding, clearing, and maintaining the multiple gardens throughout the site. Additionally, we may rebuild particular parts of the wood around the landscape edges. Learn more about Cole House Project here: https://www.coleshouseproject.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Volunteers will help restore and maintain the Gardens at the Coles House, Studio, and Gardens. We will be hands-on weeding, clearing, and maintaining the multiple gardens throughout the site. Additionally, we may rebuild particular parts of the wood around the landscape edges. Learn more about Cole House Project here: https://www.coleshouseproject.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 17, 2026 Zip Code: 14208 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Theatre of Youth - Deep Cleaning, Organizing, and Refreshing Spaces in the TheatreHelp us prepare our theatre for the thousands of students and families who visit each year! Volunteers will assist with deep cleaning, organizing, and refreshing public spaces so every guest feels welcomed the moment they walk through our doors. Your work will directly support Theatre of Youth’s mission to inspire creativity and imagination in young audiences. Learn more about Theatre of Youth here: https://theatreofyouth.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Help us prepare our theatre for the thousands of students and families who visit each year! Volunteers will assist with deep cleaning, organizing, and refreshing public spaces so every guest feels welcomed the moment they walk through our doors. Your work will directly support Theatre of Youth’s mission to inspire creativity and imagination in young audiences. Learn more about Theatre of Youth here: https://theatreofyouth.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 17, 2026 Zip Code: 14201 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: YMCA Camp Weona - Getting the Grounds Ready for Summer Camp!Our Day of Caring volunteers will help to get the grounds ready for summer camp! Landscaping,General cleaning,Organizing camp suppliesPainting and stainingOther tasks to help campgrounds open for camper arrival!Learn more about YMCA Summer Camps here: https://www.ymcabn.org/day-camps Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Our Day of Caring volunteers will help to get the grounds ready for summer camp! Landscaping,General cleaning,Organizing camp suppliesPainting and stainingOther tasks to help campgrounds open for camper arrival!Learn more about YMCA Summer Camps here: https://www.ymcabn.org/day-camps Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 17, 2026 Zip Code: 14066 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: YMCA Camp Kenan - Getting the Grounds Ready for Summer Camp!Our Day of Caring volunteers will help to get the grounds ready for summer camp! Landscaping,General cleaning,Organizing camp suppliesPainting and stainingOther tasks to help campgrounds open for camper arrival!Learn more about YMCA Summer Camps here: https://www.ymcabn.org/day-camps Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Our Day of Caring volunteers will help to get the grounds ready for summer camp! Landscaping,General cleaning,Organizing camp suppliesPainting and stainingOther tasks to help campgrounds open for camper arrival!Learn more about YMCA Summer Camps here: https://www.ymcabn.org/day-camps Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 17, 2026 Zip Code: 14012 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northtowns - Painting of Bleachers, Picnic Tables, and RampsWe will be painting and staining our bleachers, picnic tables, and ADA ramp. Learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northtowns here: https://www.bgcnt.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County We will be painting and staining our bleachers, picnic tables, and ADA ramp. Learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northtowns here: https://www.bgcnt.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 17, 2026 Zip Code: 14202 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: OLV Charities - Organizing, Sorting, Cleaning, and PaintingWe have a number of projects for our Day of Caring volunteers! You can choose that morning which of the three you would like to work on -- and you can also switch to another project during the day, if you'd like! 1.Catholic Academy of West Buffalo is being consolidated into Our Lady of Victory Elementary School, which will create an influx of students into the building. The space needs to be cleaned, organized, reconfigured, and possibly painted to prepare for the new students. OLV Elementary is on the OLV Charities campus. Learn more about OLV Charities here: https://www.olvcharities.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County We have a number of projects for our Day of Caring volunteers! You can choose that morning which of the three you would like to work on -- and you can also switch to another project during the day, if you'd like! 1.Catholic Academy of West Buffalo is being consolidated into Our Lady of Victory Elementary School, which will create an influx of students into the building. The space needs to be cleaned, organized, reconfigured, and possibly painted to prepare for the new students. OLV Elementary is on the OLV Charities campus. Learn more about OLV Charities here: https://www.olvcharities.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 17, 2026 Zip Code: 14218 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Center for Handicapped Children (CHC) Learning Center - Gardening; Painting; CleaningOur Day of Caring projects include: Install shade cloth in the courtyardTrim bushes in the courtyardWeed and mulch the gardens in the courtyardGrind and paint the railing in the back parking lotPaint 4 exterior doorsWash windows outsideDrain and clean fish tankWash windows insideClean gym floorTouch up paint walls (last resort due to numerous colors and locations)Learn more about CHC here: https://www.chclearningcenter.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Our Day of Caring projects include: Install shade cloth in the courtyardTrim bushes in the courtyardWeed and mulch the gardens in the courtyardGrind and paint the railing in the back parking lotPaint 4 exterior doorsWash windows outsideDrain and clean fish tankWash windows insideClean gym floorTouch up paint walls (last resort due to numerous colors and locations)Learn more about CHC here: https://www.chclearningcenter.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 17, 2026 Zip Code: 14226 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Compeer Buffalo - Participate in a Picnic and Yard Games Day with our Clients!We would like to host a Compeer Wellness Picnic and Yard Games --- a picnic‑style social event designed to foster connection and belonging United Way Day of Caring volunteers will help create a welcoming, energetic space where Compeer clients can socialize, participate in activities, and build friendships. Volunteers will welcome and engage clients throughout the event. Facilitate simple icebreakers and conversation starters. Run outdoor and table‑top game stations, such as corn hole, ladder ball, Uno, etc. Support wellness‑themed activities, including aromatherapy roller ball making, gratitude journaling and reflection, and participate in a “Why I Volunteer” social media moment by sharing short reflections on what motivates you to volunteer and support your community and Compeer Buffalo, (optional, consent‑based).Learn more about Compeer Buffalo here: https://compeerbuffalo.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County We would like to host a Compeer Wellness Picnic and Yard Games --- a picnic‑style social event designed to foster connection and belonging United Way Day of Caring volunteers will help create a welcoming, energetic space where Compeer clients can socialize, participate in activities, and build friendships. Volunteers will welcome and engage clients throughout the event. Facilitate simple icebreakers and conversation starters. Run outdoor and table‑top game stations, such as corn hole, ladder ball, Uno, etc. Support wellness‑themed activities, including aromatherapy roller ball making, gratitude journaling and reflection, and participate in a “Why I Volunteer” social media moment by sharing short reflections on what motivates you to volunteer and support your community and Compeer Buffalo, (optional, consent‑based).Learn more about Compeer Buffalo here: https://compeerbuffalo.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Jun 17, 2026 Zip Code: 14225 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: The Tool Library - Pocket Park - Planting & MaintenanceOur Day of Caring volunteers will be planting and helping with maintenance of our Pocket Park just outside our building. Learn more about The Tool Library here: https://thetoollibrary.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Our Day of Caring volunteers will be planting and helping with maintenance of our Pocket Park just outside our building. Learn more about The Tool Library here: https://thetoollibrary.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 17, 2026 Zip Code: 14214 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Tabernacle of Praise Church - Cleaning; Gardening; Painting; Laying Down FlooringOur Day of Caring team will give our Church a Spring Spruce up! CleaningRaking and mulching of flower bedPlanting flowersPainting 7 bathrooms. Laying down flooring in a community wellness roomLearn more about Tabernacle of Praise here: https://www.tabernacleofpraisebuffalo.com/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Our Day of Caring team will give our Church a Spring Spruce up! CleaningRaking and mulching of flower bedPlanting flowersPainting 7 bathrooms. Laying down flooring in a community wellness roomLearn more about Tabernacle of Praise here: https://www.tabernacleofpraisebuffalo.com/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 17, 2026 Zip Code: 14211 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Delavan Grider Community Center - Clean Up Pocket Park; Painting; Planting; DecoratingOur Day of Caring team will: Help to clean up the pocket park directly across the street from the Community Center Sand and paint the trash receptacle in front of the center Plant perennials in raised planters around the centerDecorate the Little Free LibraryWeed and apply weed barrier at level plots and cover with mulch on sides of Community CenterLearn more about Delavan Grider Community Center here: https://delavangridercc.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Our Day of Caring team will: Help to clean up the pocket park directly across the street from the Community Center Sand and paint the trash receptacle in front of the center Plant perennials in raised planters around the centerDecorate the Little Free LibraryWeed and apply weed barrier at level plots and cover with mulch on sides of Community CenterLearn more about Delavan Grider Community Center here: https://delavangridercc.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 17, 2026 Zip Code: 14215 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: MVP (Most Valuable Parents of Buffalo) - Immersive Obstacle Course with the YouthOur project is an immersive obstacle course where youth navigate stations like mystery rooms, making choices that shape their path forward. Each station is designed to challenge and develop life skills ranging from critical thinking to mindfulness. Learn more about MVP here: https://www.facebook.com/MVPBuffalo/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Our project is an immersive obstacle course where youth navigate stations like mystery rooms, making choices that shape their path forward. Each station is designed to challenge and develop life skills ranging from critical thinking to mindfulness. Learn more about MVP here: https://www.facebook.com/MVPBuffalo/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 17, 2026 Zip Code: 14211 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Haircuts For Those In Need Inc. - In Need of Barbers & Hairstylists for Free Haircutting and Braid EventWe are hosting a Free Haircutting and Simple Protective Braid Event. We need need 5 barbers and hairstylists, and 1 person to offer braids. Barbers & Cosmetologists must hold a current respective NYS license. We will need 2 volunteers to assist with taking names, directing guests, and sweeping hair. Learn more about Haircuts For Those In Need here: https://haircutsforthoseinneed.org/contact-us Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County We are hosting a Free Haircutting and Simple Protective Braid Event. We need need 5 barbers and hairstylists, and 1 person to offer braids. Barbers & Cosmetologists must hold a current respective NYS license. We will need 2 volunteers to assist with taking names, directing guests, and sweeping hair. Learn more about Haircuts For Those In Need here: https://haircutsforthoseinneed.org/contact-us Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 17, 2026 Zip Code: 14209 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Friends of Reinstein Woods - Trail MaintenanceJoin the Reinstein Woods staff as we care for our trails! Tasks will include removing invasive species to improve habitats and other trail maintenance needs to make trails accessible to all. Learn more about Friends of Reinstein Woods here: https://dec.ny.gov/places/reinstein-woods-center Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Join the Reinstein Woods staff as we care for our trails! Tasks will include removing invasive species to improve habitats and other trail maintenance needs to make trails accessible to all. Learn more about Friends of Reinstein Woods here: https://dec.ny.gov/places/reinstein-woods-center Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 17, 2026 Zip Code: 14043 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Mutual Riverfront Park - Landscaping and Cleaning of MuseumOur Day of Caring volunteers will be helping with landscaping and the cleaning of the museum. Learn more about Valley Community Center Parks here: https://thevalleycenter.com/parks/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Our Day of Caring volunteers will be helping with landscaping and the cleaning of the museum. Learn more about Valley Community Center Parks here: https://thevalleycenter.com/parks/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 17, 2026 Zip Code: 14204 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Harmonia Collaborative Care - Helping our Seniors with Home Tasks (Yardwork, Weeding, etc.)Our Day of Caring volunteers will be helping our seniors with tasks inside or outside of their home- like cleaning windows, weeding, yard work, etc. Learn more about Harmonia Collaborative Care here: https://harmonia-care.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Our Day of Caring volunteers will be helping our seniors with tasks inside or outside of their home- like cleaning windows, weeding, yard work, etc. Learn more about Harmonia Collaborative Care here: https://harmonia-care.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 17, 2026 Zip Code: 14047 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Matt Urban Human Services Center of WNY - Painting the OfficesOur 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/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County 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/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 17, 2026 Zip Code: 14212 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Cradle Beach - Getting Ready for Summer Camp! Outdoor Landscaping, Painting, and CleanupWe will be painting the floors of the cabins. If weather allows, outdoor work will include: Leaf BlowingWeed WhackingPower WashingRakingCleaning Windows & ScreensLearn more about Cradle Beach here: https://www.cradlebeach.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County We will be painting the floors of the cabins. If weather allows, outdoor work will include: Leaf BlowingWeed WhackingPower WashingRakingCleaning Windows & ScreensLearn more about Cradle Beach here: https://www.cradlebeach.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 17, 2026 Zip Code: 14006 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Star Wars Night at the Buffalo Bisons GameVolunteers will be selling raffle tickets and lightsabers to guests in attendance at the game. Agency: Compass House Volunteers will be selling raffle tickets and lightsabers to guests in attendance at the game. Agency: Compass House Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 13, 2026 Zip Code: 14203 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Join the Olean Disaster Action Team Today!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. 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. Agency: American Red Cross of Western New York Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 14760 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Virtual Opportunity: Boost Your Community's Volunteer Engagement!Make a Difference in Your Community — Right from Home! Are you passionate about your local community and want to help others discover how to give back? We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us update and enrich local pages on Ways to Connect, our national directory of volunteer sites. Ways to Connect is a crowdsourced platform that makes it easier for people to find local volunteer opportunities. With just a bit of online research and your enthusiasm, you can help neighbors quickly find nearby service clubs, nonprofit organizations, mutual aid groups, and more — making it simpler than ever for everyone to make a local impact. Volunteer contributors have already helped us identify 3,000+ volunteer resources across 380 communities in the US! What You'll Do: Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community. Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers. Optional: Share your community’s page on social media to help friends and family find a path to service. Why Volunteer with Inspiring Service? Easy and flexible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience. Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute. Small commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like. Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program. Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering more accessible for everyone. Agency: Inspiring Service Make a Difference in Your Community — Right from Home! Are you passionate about your local community and want to help others discover how to give back? We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us update and enrich local pages on Ways to Connect, our national directory of volunteer sites. Ways to Connect is a crowdsourced platform that makes it easier for people to find local volunteer opportunities. With just a bit of online research and your enthusiasm, you can help neighbors quickly find nearby service clubs, nonprofit organizations, mutual aid groups, and more — making it simpler than ever for everyone to make a local impact. Volunteer contributors have already helped us identify 3,000+ volunteer resources across 380 communities in the US! What You'll Do: Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community. Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers. Optional: Share your community’s page on social media to help friends and family find a path to service. Why Volunteer with Inspiring Service? Easy and flexible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience. Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute. Small commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like. Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program. Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering more accessible for everyone. Agency: Inspiring Service Need Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Jul 15, 2026 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Compeer Cruiser- Volunteer DriverCompeer clients need rides to social activities so they can connect, build friendships, and feel part of the community. You’ll pick up Compeer clients at their home, drive them to social activities, join in the fun if you’d like, and make sure they get home safely. Your ride helps clients living with mental health challenges stay connected, build friendships, and feel included. Volunteers will communicate with a member of the Compeer staff using a secure transportation database tool to fulfill shifts & coordinate efficient pick-up and drop-off routes. Monthly Milage reimbursement provided to drivers* Key Responsibilities: Drive Compeer clients and approved family members to a Compeer sponsored activity. Optional- Drivers are offered the opportunity to stay at the Compeer activity, participate and build relationships with compeer clients. Participate in positive interactions with all passengers, including greeting and engaging in conversation throughout sessions, listening non-judgmentally and empathetically. Provide safe, comfortable, and dignified transportation. Eligibility Requirements: Licensed driver with a minimum of 3 years of driving experience.21 years of age or olderDriving record in good standing.Must be punctual and dependable.Ability to demonstrate empathy and effective communication skills.General knowledge of Erie County, including navigating various roads throughout the region.Screening & Training Requirements: Volunteer ApplicationMotor Vehicle Record Check, Proof of License and Auto Insurance; Background Checks to include sex offender registry, criminal history, and child abuse registry Facilitated by CompeerReferences CheckVolunteer InterviewCompeer OrientationMental Health First Aid TrainingBackground checks are funded by Compeer and the NYS Office of Mental Health. There is no cost to a volunteer applicant. Agency: Compeer of Greater Buffalo Compeer clients need rides to social activities so they can connect, build friendships, and feel part of the community. You’ll pick up Compeer clients at their home, drive them to social activities, join in the fun if you’d like, and make sure they get home safely. Your ride helps clients living with mental health challenges stay connected, build friendships, and feel included. Volunteers will communicate with a member of the Compeer staff using a secure transportation database tool to fulfill shifts & coordinate efficient pick-up and drop-off routes. Monthly Milage reimbursement provided to drivers* Key Responsibilities: Drive Compeer clients and approved family members to a Compeer sponsored activity. Optional- Drivers are offered the opportunity to stay at the Compeer activity, participate and build relationships with compeer clients. Participate in positive interactions with all passengers, including greeting and engaging in conversation throughout sessions, listening non-judgmentally and empathetically. Provide safe, comfortable, and dignified transportation. Eligibility Requirements: Licensed driver with a minimum of 3 years of driving experience.21 years of age or olderDriving record in good standing.Must be punctual and dependable.Ability to demonstrate empathy and effective communication skills.General knowledge of Erie County, including navigating various roads throughout the region.Screening & Training Requirements: Volunteer ApplicationMotor Vehicle Record Check, Proof of License and Auto Insurance; Background Checks to include sex offender registry, criminal history, and child abuse registry Facilitated by CompeerReferences CheckVolunteer InterviewCompeer OrientationMental Health First Aid TrainingBackground checks are funded by Compeer and the NYS Office of Mental Health. There is no cost to a volunteer applicant. Agency: Compeer of Greater Buffalo Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 14217-2843 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Help Global African Village connect with high school and college students needing to complete service projectsGlobal African Village is a small, all-volunteer nonprofit doing humanitarian work in rural Uganda. Help us connect with high school and college students, clubs, and groups needing to complete service hours. We have no office or staff; just three of us run Global African Village outside our full-time jobs in other fields. This means that our time to research and make phone calls is rather limited. This volunteer opportunity involves researching and making outreach phone calls. You can do as much or as little as you'd like; we welcome any and all help with this task. Agency: Global African Village Global African Village is a small, all-volunteer nonprofit doing humanitarian work in rural Uganda. Help us connect with high school and college students, clubs, and groups needing to complete service hours. We have no office or staff; just three of us run Global African Village outside our full-time jobs in other fields. This means that our time to research and make phone calls is rather limited. This volunteer opportunity involves researching and making outreach phone calls. You can do as much or as little as you'd like; we welcome any and all help with this task. Agency: Global African Village Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 14214 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Halloween Masquerade Gala VolunteersThe BHSC Foundation is looking for volunteers for our 2026 Halloween Masquerade Gala on October 24th. Volunteers will be needed the day prior for set up and for the event on the 24th to help with raffle ticket sales, runners for auction items, tech help for online bidding and many more roles. Agency: Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center The BHSC Foundation is looking for volunteers for our 2026 Halloween Masquerade Gala on October 24th. Volunteers will be needed the day prior for set up and for the event on the 24th to help with raffle ticket sales, runners for auction items, tech help for online bidding and many more roles. Agency: Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center Need Type: Volunteer Date: Oct 23, 2026 through Oct 24, 2026 Zip Code: 14202 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: English Conversation ClubThe International Institute of Buffalo is looking for volunteers to help New Americans practice English in our Conversation Club program! In this activity, volunteers are given a guide to work with recently arrived immigrants and refugees to help them develop their English language skills in a relaxed, casual environment. No teaching experience is required! You may email us at volunteers@iibuff.org to join and call our offices at 716-883-1900 for any questions. You can also receive regular updates and be added to our volunteer email list by filling out our volunteer application form here! Agency: International Institute of Buffalo The International Institute of Buffalo is looking for volunteers to help New Americans practice English in our Conversation Club program! In this activity, volunteers are given a guide to work with recently arrived immigrants and refugees to help them develop their English language skills in a relaxed, casual environment. No teaching experience is required! You may email us at volunteers@iibuff.org to join and call our offices at 716-883-1900 for any questions. You can also receive regular updates and be added to our volunteer email list by filling out our volunteer application form here! Agency: International Institute of Buffalo Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 14209 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Employment BuddiesThe International Institute of Buffalo is looking for volunteers to help New Americans on the job hunt in our Employment Buddies program! In this activity, volunteers are matched with recently arrived immigrants and refugees to help them build resumes, create Indeed accounts and apply for jobs. You may email us at volunteers@iibuff.org to join and call our offices at 716-883-1900 for any questions. You can also receive regular updates and be added to our volunteer email list by filling out our volunteer application form here! Agency: International Institute of Buffalo The International Institute of Buffalo is looking for volunteers to help New Americans on the job hunt in our Employment Buddies program! In this activity, volunteers are matched with recently arrived immigrants and refugees to help them build resumes, create Indeed accounts and apply for jobs. You may email us at volunteers@iibuff.org to join and call our offices at 716-883-1900 for any questions. You can also receive regular updates and be added to our volunteer email list by filling out our volunteer application form here! Agency: International Institute of Buffalo Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 14209 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Community Representative (Outreach)Alzheimer's Association Community Representatives are community engagers that raise awareness of Alzheimer's Association programs, provide basic disease information, and link consumers to Alzheimer’s Association services. They represent the Alzheimer's Association at community events and can offer general overview Awareness Presentations to various groups, organizations, clubs, etc.! Help us to promote support groups, education programs, awareness events, Walk to End Alzheimer’s, etc. using your local connections, bulletin boards, social media and physical displays in your community. Agency: Alzheimer's Association WNY Alzheimer's Association Community Representatives are community engagers that raise awareness of Alzheimer's Association programs, provide basic disease information, and link consumers to Alzheimer’s Association services. They represent the Alzheimer's Association at community events and can offer general overview Awareness Presentations to various groups, organizations, clubs, etc.! Help us to promote support groups, education programs, awareness events, Walk to End Alzheimer’s, etc. using your local connections, bulletin boards, social media and physical displays in your community. Agency: Alzheimer's Association WNY Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 14109 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: 1st Saturday Chores&ChucklesJoin us the first Saturday of each month (10am-noon) for some gardening chores and accidental fun. Tasks vary but may include: weeding, watering, light carpentry, planting, harvesting, collecting seeds, starting seed trays, turning soil/compost, transplanting, raking, deadheading, putting up groundhog deterrent fencing, pruning trees and shrubs. Bring your favorite work gloves and water bottle.
NO SKILLS/TOOLS NECESSARY! We will train you. Agency: Pelion Outdoor Classroom Join us the first Saturday of each month (10am-noon) for some gardening chores and accidental fun. Tasks vary but may include: weeding, watering, light carpentry, planting, harvesting, collecting seeds, starting seed trays, turning soil/compost, transplanting, raking, deadheading, putting up groundhog deterrent fencing, pruning trees and shrubs. Bring your favorite work gloves and water bottle.
NO SKILLS/TOOLS NECESSARY! We will train you. Agency: Pelion Outdoor Classroom Need Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 14204 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Grassroots Gardens WNY - Gardening; Repair Farm Stand; Litter RemovalWe would like to host Day of Caring United Way volunteers at our Resource Center Garden, where we host our gardeners for meetings and use it as a hub for materials distribution for our network of 117 gardens. Volunteers will help repair our farm stand, which was damaged this winter, so we can better distribute fresh produce to the Pratt-Willert neighborhood, and will also assist with general garden upkeep/repairs to support our elderly gardeners. This will include basic construction with wood, gardening, weeding, trimming, and litter removal. Learn more about Grassroots Gardens here: https://www.grassrootsgardens.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County We would like to host Day of Caring United Way volunteers at our Resource Center Garden, where we host our gardeners for meetings and use it as a hub for materials distribution for our network of 117 gardens. Volunteers will help repair our farm stand, which was damaged this winter, so we can better distribute fresh produce to the Pratt-Willert neighborhood, and will also assist with general garden upkeep/repairs to support our elderly gardeners. This will include basic construction with wood, gardening, weeding, trimming, and litter removal. Learn more about Grassroots Gardens here: https://www.grassrootsgardens.org/ Agency: United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 17, 2026 Zip Code: 14203 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Board of Director Positions**Open Invitation: Board of Directors – Attorney Position** Agency: Epilepsy Association of WNY **Open Invitation: Board of Directors – Attorney Position** Agency: Epilepsy Association of WNY Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 14222 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Board of Directors Positions**Open Invitation: Board of Directors (Community Member)** Agency: Epilepsy Association of WNY **Open Invitation: Board of Directors (Community Member)** Agency: Epilepsy Association of WNY Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 14222 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Pay-As-You-Can Cafe ShiftHelp 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. Agency: Big Big Table Community Café Inc 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. Agency: Big Big Table Community Café Inc Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 14201 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer Online as a Conversation PartnerReady to change a life from the comfort of home? Join ENGin as a conversation partner and be matched with a learner in Ukraine for weekly one-on-one English conversations. In just one hour a week, you can help someone build confidence, break the language barrier, and feel supported, all while discovering a new culture and making a genuine human connection. We’ll pair you up with a learner in Ukraine for weekly one hour videochats at times that are convenient for you. During your conversations, you’ll facilitate English practice for your partner, learn about each other’s cultures, and offer an empathetic, authentic space for connection. Our only requirements for volunteers are English fluency, a strong internet connection, and the ability to commit to one hour a week for a minimum of 12 weeks. No prior tutoring experience or knowledge of Ukrainian language is needed to volunteer with ENGin. We offer ample training resources, session materials, and total flexibility to customize your sessions to fit your/your partner’s goals and preferences. Our friendly team is available to support you throughout your time with us. Since our launch in 2020, ENGin has matched over 30,000 volunteers with Ukrainians for authentic English-language connection across borders, and we continue to grow every day. 99% of our learners report feeling they were able to break the language barrier as a participant in our program, and 79% of our participants form lasting friendships. We're incredibly proud of these results, and we can't wait to welcome you into this global community of volunteers making them possible. Here's what three ENGin volunteers say about their experience. "I made a friend in Ukraine and we are teaching each other about our culture, our language, and our humor. We're even trading dad jokes! Both of us look forward to our chats and have a hard time wrapping it up." “Fantastic organization doing great work. So happy to be a small part of it. My partner and I have worked together for two years and have become good friends! Her English has become better, and I have become more knowledgeable about Ukraine!” "This program has been, I think, life-changing for both of us. I really consider her more like my daughter right now. That's how close we have become!" Ready to Get Started? To learn more about ENGin and become a volunteer, please visit www.enginprogram.org/volunteer. Still curious what volunteering with ENGin looks like? Watch our short Introduction to Volunteering video to learn more about ENGin and the role of Conversation Partners. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our team at info@enginprogram.org. Agency: ENGin Ready to change a life from the comfort of home? Join ENGin as a conversation partner and be matched with a learner in Ukraine for weekly one-on-one English conversations. In just one hour a week, you can help someone build confidence, break the language barrier, and feel supported, all while discovering a new culture and making a genuine human connection. We’ll pair you up with a learner in Ukraine for weekly one hour videochats at times that are convenient for you. During your conversations, you’ll facilitate English practice for your partner, learn about each other’s cultures, and offer an empathetic, authentic space for connection. Our only requirements for volunteers are English fluency, a strong internet connection, and the ability to commit to one hour a week for a minimum of 12 weeks. No prior tutoring experience or knowledge of Ukrainian language is needed to volunteer with ENGin. We offer ample training resources, session materials, and total flexibility to customize your sessions to fit your/your partner’s goals and preferences. Our friendly team is available to support you throughout your time with us. Since our launch in 2020, ENGin has matched over 30,000 volunteers with Ukrainians for authentic English-language connection across borders, and we continue to grow every day. 99% of our learners report feeling they were able to break the language barrier as a participant in our program, and 79% of our participants form lasting friendships. We're incredibly proud of these results, and we can't wait to welcome you into this global community of volunteers making them possible. Here's what three ENGin volunteers say about their experience. "I made a friend in Ukraine and we are teaching each other about our culture, our language, and our humor. We're even trading dad jokes! Both of us look forward to our chats and have a hard time wrapping it up." “Fantastic organization doing great work. So happy to be a small part of it. My partner and I have worked together for two years and have become good friends! Her English has become better, and I have become more knowledgeable about Ukraine!” "This program has been, I think, life-changing for both of us. I really consider her more like my daughter right now. That's how close we have become!" Ready to Get Started? To learn more about ENGin and become a volunteer, please visit www.enginprogram.org/volunteer. Still curious what volunteering with ENGin looks like? Watch our short Introduction to Volunteering video to learn more about ENGin and the role of Conversation Partners. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our team at info@enginprogram.org. Agency: ENGin Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 06907 Allow Groups: No |
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