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Fashion Scholarship Fund Gala
Date: January 13, 2010
Time: TBA
Event Location: Midtown Manhattan (location disclosed on an individual basis)
Contact Name: Eve Martinez
Organization: Agent of Change Network
Phone: 347.268.0202
Email: evemartinez75@gmail.com
Event Description: The Fashion Scholarship Fund Gala will highlight the recipients
of the scholarship. This is a large event and a great opportunity to be a part of!
Type of Service: General event production assistance; escorting VIPs to their
seats
Volunteer Fair
Date: January 18, 2010
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Location: Senior Center Office for the Aging 2 Bank Street Batavia,
NY 14020
Contact Name: Lauren Paluta
Organization: Genesee County AmeriCorps
Phone: 585-344-3960
Email: lpaluta@co.genesee.ny.us
Event Description: In the spirit of Martin Luther King Day, the Genesee County
AmeriCorps program, in partnership with RSVP and Reality Check, will be hosting
the “Be a Star-GO Volunteer!” Fair on January 18, 2010: Martin Luther King Day.
Our goal is to invite agencies, programs, groups or clubs who rely on volunteers
to participate in an engaging event that will attract potential volunteers of all
ages from our community. This event will be hosted at the Office for the Aging and
will run from 4:00 to 6:00pm. The first fifty people (ages 13 and up) who come to
the event will be given free movie passes to the Batavia Theater, and all individuals
who pledge to volunteer will receive tickets for raffle items.
Skills Needed: None - agencies will have opportunities for people of all
ages and with all abilities.
MLK Day Mural Event
Date: January 22, 2010
Time: 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Location: Chinatown YMCA Hester Center
Contact Name: Danielle Kwateng
Organization: Pace Community & Volunteer Mobilization AmeriCorps
Phone: 212-347-1877
Email: dkwateng@pace.edu
Event Description: To kick off the new year and celebrate Martin Luther Kind
Jr. Day, Pace University ARRA Community and Volunteer Mobilization AmeriCorps is
hosting an interactive and fun event with the Chinatown YMCA kids. Members along
with the kids will create a mural depicting Dr. King’s dream of equality. The kids
will get a short lesson on the man behind the day and be asked to write adjectives
on the mural that describe him and the civil rights movement. Once finished, the
mural will be presented to CVM’s English Language Literacy adult classes. We believe
this is a great way for the kids to celebrate MLK Day while teaching the adult students,
many of which are Chinese immigrants, about Dr. King.
A Miracle for Marcia
Date: January 23, 2010
Time: 1:00PM - 6:00PM
Event Location: Great Valley Fireman's Clubhouse
Contact Name: Diana Olson
Organization: Ellicottville Central School
Phone: 716-699-2316
Email: dolson@sbu.edu
Event Description: A medical benefit for Marcia Slater. There will be a auctions,
raffles, and drawings.
Allegany & Cattaraugus Counties Hope for Haiti
Date: January 25 - February 5, 2010
Time: N/A
Event Location: Allegany & Cattaraugus Counties
Contact Name: Erica Tuttle, Alicia Budinger
Organization: ACCORD Corporation
Phone: 585-307-8731
Email: etuttle@accordcorp.org
Event Description: County wide collection of goods to be donated to the victims
of the earthquakes in Haiti.
Readers Program Materials Creation
Date: January 27, 2010
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Location: We are centrally located one block from Penn Station at 505
Eighth Avenue, Suite 1100, 10018.
Contact Name: Tanesha Dixon
Organization: Jumpstart
Phone: 212-868-2526 x15
Email: nycvolunteers@jstart.org
Event Description: Did you know that almost 25% of NYC’s adult and children
population are illiterate? Support literacy education in NYC and partake in some
fun arts and crafts-type service! Jumpstart, an early literacy nonprofit, needs
your help to create valuable program materials for our Readers Program. Our curriculum-based
activities accompany each of our children’s storybooks, and are an integral part
of the Jumpstart program model. To create these valuable classroom materials, we
rely almost entirely on the volunteers like you. In making our books exciting and
more interactive for our students, jobs include: coloring, cutting, gluing, and
laminating! Your time and help will directly allow us to provide quality literacy
programs to preschool children in underserved NYC communities. Our next materials
creation volunteer event will be Wednesday, January 27 from 6-8pm. We look forward
to your participation! Please contact nycvolunteers@jstart.org
to sign up, or for more information on volunteering with Jumpstart! Thank you, in
advance, for your interest and support for early literary.
Cards for Our Seniors
Date: February 12, 2010
Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Event Location: Allegany Elementary School
Contact Name: Rachel Elser
Organization: Allegany Public Library
Phone: (716) 244-2559
Email: rae22@pitt.edu
Event Description: Mrs. Clemens kindergarton class will make valentine day
cards for the Senior Residents at the Waters Nursing Home.
Snowshoe Blitz
Date: February 20, 2010
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Event Location: Lillibridge Rd. Portville, NY
Contact Name: Joellen Beatty
Organization: Pfeiffer Nature Center
Phone: (716) 933-0187
Email: director@pfeiffernaturecenter.org
Event Description: Path's, peak's and paddles (tonawanda, ny) will be holding
a snowshoeing training class/hike. Volunteers will help attendee's with fittings,
greeting and hospitality.
OGH Volunteering
Date: February 20, 2010
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Event Location: Olean General Hospital
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: SBU
Phone: (716) 938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: Volunteering at Olean General Hospital
Volunteer at OGH
Date: February 21, 2010
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00pm
Event Location: Olean General Hospital
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: SBU
Phone: (716) 938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: Volunteering at Olean General Hospital
Valentine Card Bonanza
Date: February 22, 2010
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Event Location: New Life Christian School
Contact Name: Esther Dodge, Hope Collins, Tiffany Gilbert
Organization: New Life Christian School
Phone: (914) 960-6401
Email: Madison384@hotmail.com
Event Description: Making Valentine cards for occupants of Underwood Manor.
Cards for Amber
Date: February 22 - March 1, 2010
Time: 3:15pm - 4:45pm
Event Location: Accord/Belfast Community Schools
Contact Name: A. Ralyea
Organization: Accord/Belfast Community Schools
Phone: (716) 244-2559
Email: ARalyea@belf.wnyric.org
Event Description: We are going to make cards for Amber who is very sick
and loves getting mail.
Cards for St. Jude
Date: February 23, 2010
Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Event Location: Ellicottville Central School
Contact Name: Diana Olson
Organization: Ellicottville Central School
Phone: (716) 378-6698
Email: dolson@sbu.edu
Event Description: Students will make cards (Get well, Thinking of you, etc.)
for children at St. Jude's Hospital. Cards will be sent with tabs that were collected
for St. Jude.
Cookies for Community Senior Citizens
Date: February 24, 2010
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Location: Friendship Central School
Contact Name: Charlotte Stoll
Organization: Allegany County Office for the Aging/FCS
Phone: (724) 396-5001
Email: charlotte.stoll@houghton.edu
Event Description: Baking cookies for the Friendship Luncheon Center for
their event on Thursday the 25th. The cookies will be delivered the morning of the
event.
Olean High School Musical
Date: February 26 - February 27, 2010
Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Event Location: Olean High School
Contact Name: Lura Roblee
Organization: Olean Community Schools
Phone: (716) 375-8032
Email: LRoblee@olean.wnyric.org
Event Description: Volunteers will ensure venue security as well as seat
and assist patrons.
Cooking at the Warming House
Date: February 28, 2010
Time: 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Location: Warming House in Olean, NY
Contact Name: Rachel Elser
Organization: Allegany Public Library
Phone: (716) 244-2559
Email: gypsydragon018@yahoo.com
Event Description: Cooking and serve a snack, meal and dessert.
Quilt Design
Date: March 2 - March 5, 2010
Time: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Event Location: Belfast Community Schools
Contact Name: J. Enders
Organization: Accord, Belfast Community Schools
Phone: (585) 365-2646 ext. 1010
Email: Jenders@belf.wnyric.org
Event Description: Belfast Central School 6th graders were asked to help
design quilt squares from works of literature. The quilt squares will then be put
together and raffled for the benefit of Belfast Public Library.
EARTH CELEBRATIONS : Puppet and Costumes Workshops
Date: March 3 - May 22, 2010
Time: Wednesdays 6-9pm and/or Saturdays 12-4pm and on Saturday, May 22nd,
2010
Event Location: The Courtyard Gallery, World Financial Center 200 Vesey Street
(upstairs-2nd floor-near the Winter Garden)- off the Hudson River New York
Contact Name: Felicia Young
Organization: Earth Celebrations
Phone: (212) 777-7969
Email: mail@earthcelebrations.com
Event Description: Teens & adults are welcome to create spectacular costumes,
masks, and giant puppets for the Hudson River Pageant, inspired by the diverse marine
species of the Hudson River. Workshops culminate in Earth Celebrations' Hudson River
Pageant, on Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 (rain date: Sunday May 23rd).
Dime Carnival
Date: March 5, 2010
Time: 6:00 - 8:00
Event Location: Ellicottville Central School (High School Gym)
Contact Name: Diana Olson
Organization: Ellicottville Central School
Phone: (716) 378-6698
Email: dolson@sbu.edu
Type of Service: In need of volunteers for setting up from 4-6, Supervision
for a game from 6-7 or 7-8, and clean up. Volunteers can sign up for one choice
or more than one.
Special Instructions: Please call the number above to sign up to volunteer.
Event Description: Students come and spend dimes to play games. There will
be pop corn, cotton candy, and other treats to purchase. There will also be a bounce
house.
Training Voluteers for River Herring Monitoring Program
Date: March 10 - June 4, 2010
Time: vary by location
Event Location: Volunteer Training Sessions: Quassaick Creek When: Wednesday,
March 10th, 2:15 – 4:15 pm and 6:00 – 8:00 pm Where: Newburgh Free Academy Lecture
Hall, 201 Fullerton Avenue Newburgh, NY 12550-3798. Use the lower parking lot entrance.
The lecture hall is next to the planetarium (see planets) on the second floor. Coeymans
Creek and Hannacrois Creek When: Saturday, March 20th, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Where:
New Baltimore Fire Station (Corner of Gill Rd and New Baltimore Rd., West Coxsackie,
NY 12192) Sprout Brook and Pocantico River When: Thursday, March 25th, 7:00 pm –
9:00 pm Where: Croton Free Library (171 Cleveland Dr., Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520)
Black Creek When: Saturday, March 27th, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Where: Scenic Hudson’s
Black Creek Preserve (US 9W and Winding Brook Rd., Esopus, NY 12429) Fallkill Creek
and Wappingers Creek When: Saturday, March 27th, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Where: Mid-Hudson
Children’s Museum Pavilion (75 N Water St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601) To sign up for
a River Herring monitoring volunteer training contact Jess Kindred at
r3hermon
Contact Name: Jess Kindred
Organization: NYSDEC Hudson River Estuary Program
Phone: (845) 256 3827
Email: r3hermon@gw.dec.state.ny.us
Event Description: The NYSDEC Hudson River Estuary Program and Hudson Rivers
Fisheries Unit are continuing a volunteer-based River Herring monitoring program
this spring. Monitoring will take place between 4/1 - 5/31 during the annual migration
of river herring from the ocean into freshwater tributaries to spawn. Each volunteer
will conduct visual observations for signs of herring, at least twice a week for
15 minutes at a site close to his or her town. Training is provided and begins in
March, no experience necessary. For more information on the program, please visit
the website! http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/41545.html.
Special Insructions: Please RSVP for trainings.
Spring Cleaning Art Room
Date: March 10, 2010
Time: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Event Location: Scio Central School Art Room
Contact Name: Bridgette Tojek
Organization: Literacy West
Phone: (716) 200-2322
Email: BTojek@lwny.org
Event Description: Four students will work together to clean up and organize
the Art classroom for CS Graduation requirement.
Harvey
Date: March 13, 2010
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Event Location: Olean Theater Workshop
Contact Name: Arden Avery
Organization: Olean Community Schools
Phone: (716) 375-8032
Email: AAvery@olean.wnyric.org
Event Description: Volunteers will build the set for the Olean Theater Workshop's
production of Harvey.
Spreading the News About Americorps
Date: March 18, 2010
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Event Location: Belfast Community Schools Open House
Contact Name: J. Enders
Organization: Accord, Belfast Community Schools
Phone: (585) 365-2646 ext. 1010
Email: Jenders@belf.wnyric.org
Event Description: Volunteers will set up a display at the open house casing
Americorps and what the students/volunteers have accomplished or took part in as
Americorps student/volunteer.
Harvey
Date: March 21, 2010
Time: 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Event Location: Olean Theater Workshop
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: Olean Community Schools
Phone: (716) 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: Take down set of Harvey Production.
Storm the Mall/Giving Blood
Date: March 27, 2010
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Event Location: Olean Mall
Contact Name: Gina Oldani
Organization: American Red Cross
Email: OLDANIGM@sbu.edu
Event Description: Taking anyone who wants to give blood to the Olean Mall.
National Service Day
Date: March 27, 2010
Time: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Event Location: Olean NY
Contact Name: Jim Mahar
Organization: Bona Responds
Phone: (585) 307-8340
Email: deragoes@sbu.edu
Event Description: ASPCA, helping out at a local area.
Urban Workshop
Date: March 27, 2010
Time: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Event Location: Urban Roots Community Gorden Center
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: Literacy West
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: Will be presenting workshop on the benefits of keeping
poultry in the city limits to improve health & wealth of family.
Cooking at the Warming House
Date: March 28, 2010
Time: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Event Location: Warming House in Olean NY
Contact Name: Rachel Elser
Organization: Allegany Public Library
Phone: (716) 244-2559
Email: gypsydragon018@yahoo.com
Event Description: Volunteers cook, serve, and clean.
Speakers Bureau Training
Date: March 31, 2010
Time: 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Event Location: PNC Office
Contact Name: Joellen Beatty
Organization: Pfeiffer Nature Center
Phone: (716) 933-0187
Email: volunteers@pfeiffernaturecenter.org
Event Description: Pfeiffer Presenters - Volunteers will learn about Pfeiffer
and how to go out to other community organizations and encourage nature activity
education.
Easter Cards for Our Seniors
Date: April 2, 2010
Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Event Location: Allegany Elementary School
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: Allegany Public Library
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: Kindergarten students will decorate Easter cards for the
residents of The Waters Nursing Home.
Tabs for Tots
Date: April 6 - May 19, 2010
Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Event Location: Belfast Central School 1 King St. Belfast NY 14711
Contact Name: A. Ralyea
Organization: Belfast Central School
Phone: 585-365-2646 ext. 1010
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: Collecting pop tops for the contest through Big Pig station
in olean to help research for St. Jude's Children.
Food 4 Haiti 5k
Date: April 10, 2010
Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Event Location: Buffalo NY
Contact Name: Jim Mahar
Organization: Bona Responds
Phone: (585) 307-8340
Email: deragoes@sbu.edu
Event Description: 5k run/walk to raise money for food for haiti.
Haiti Relief 5k Run and Fun Walk
Date: April 10, 2010
Time: 9:30 AM
Event Location: Delaware Park, Buffalo NY
Contact Name: Carrie J
Organization: Bona Responds
Phone: (614) 403 3415
Email: haitirelief5k@yahoo.com
Event Description: Proceeds: Benefiting disaster relief and recovery in Haiti
through a local organization: BonaResponds. Dedication to helping people - from
the Gulf Coast to residents of Buffalo after the “October Surprise” storm - defines
BonaResponds. NOW, you can help BonaResponds provide food for over 200,000 Haitians!
Details: Sanctioned by USA Track and Field and the course is certified ID: NY02033AM.
The run, beginning at 9:30AM, will be chip timed by Score-This!!! Run is approximately
two loops, and the walk, beginning at 9AM, is approximately one loop. Start is behind
the St. George's Church on Nottingham. Entry fee: Run - $20/Walk - $18/Students
- $15/Haitian descent - FREE Register: Mail postmarked by April 7; Online at score-this.com/onlinereg/haitireg.html;
Day of race from 7am- 8:45am (registration location TBA). Prizes: Top male and female
runners, and top three in standard five year age groups starting at 14 and under
through 80+ More: Haiti Relief T-shirts to the first 200 entrants! More info at
haitirun.weebly.com Thank you for helping the people of Haiti! Questions/Comments:
Contact Carrie at haitirelief5k@yahoo.com
or 614.403.3415
Earth Day Clean-Up
Date: April 12 - April 16, 2010
Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Event Location: Belfast
Contact Name: J. Enders
Organization: BCS
Phone: (585) 365-2646 ext 1010
Email: jenders@belf.wnyric.org
Event Description: Belfast Central School students and teachers will sign
up to be "Earth Day" volunteers. Each class will be assigned a street to clean up.
Hosting Allegany AL & ALA Meeting
Date: April 15, 2010
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Event Location: Fillmore Fire Hall Fillmore, Ny 14735
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: Literacy West
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: The American Legion Aux members will provide food, beverages,
and meeting place for the county members.
Spring Quilt Show
Date: April 17, 2010
Time: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Event Location: Belfast Central School Auditorium
Contact Name: J. Enders
Organization: BCS
Phone: (585) 365-2646
Email: jenders@belf.wnyric.org
Event Description: Volunteers will demonstrate quilts and teach quilting
applications. Volunteers will cook and serve a luncheon. Volunteers will bake and
sell goodies.
Mountain Services
Date: April 17, 2010
Time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Event Location: Mt. Irenaeus West Clarksville NY 14786
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: Bona Responds
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: Clean around the mountain, installing an electric fence
and splitting wood.
Walk MS
Date: April 18, 2010
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Event Location: South Street Seaport
Contact Name: Sasha Wells
Organization: National Multiple Sclerosis
Phone: 212-453-3214
Email: swells@msnyc.org
Event Description: Multiple sclerosis interrupts the flow of information
between the brain and body and stops people from moving. We believe that moving
is not just something you can or can't do, but that moving forward is who we are.
Just by being here, you are connected to the potential, the hope, and the momentum
of the movement toward a world free of MS. With the help of people like you, the
National MS Society addresses the challenges of each person whose life is affected
by MS and helps them stay connected to the great big moving world.
Skills Needed: Ability to lift heavy objects
Planting Precious Plants
Date: April 22, 2010
Time: 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Event Location: New Life Christian School 104 West Forest Avenue Olean, NY
14760
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: New Life Christian School
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: Planting flowers all around the New Life Christian School
that have been donated by families, the school, and other organizations.
Olean Community Schools
Date: April 23 - April 24, 2010
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Event Location: Oak Hill Park Corner of 6th/Washington Streets Olean, NY
14760
Contact Name: Nick Patrone
Organization: Olean Community Schools
Phone: 716-375-8031
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: The Community and Americorps will clean up Oak Hill Park.
DeWitt Planting Project
Date: April 24, 2010
Time: 9am - 3pm (Lunch Provided)
Event Location: DeWitt Recreation Area 115 Cedar Street Batavia, NY 14020
Contact Name: Lauren Paluta
Organization: Genesee County AmeriCorps
Phone: 585-344-3960
Email: lpaluta@co.genesee.ny.us
Event Description: On April 24th from 9-3, we need over 50 volunteers to
help in the care and beautification of DeWitt Recreation Area. This project is especially
appropriate as the 24th is the Saturday immediately following Earth Day as well
as Global Youth Service Day. We will be clearing out invasive plant species and
replacing them with native varieties. The 200+ bushes & trees we will plant will
not only increase the aesthetic value of the park, but they will also attract wildlife
and thereby improve its ecological value as well. There will be activities for children.
Families & groups welcome.
Type of Service: Environmental
Skills Needed: There will be some physical labor.
Special Instructions: Please be sure to contact Lauren if you are interested.
By signing up in this way, we will be able to contact you in the event of a weather
delay to this project.
Mills Norrie Planting with Ramapo's AmeriCorps team
Date: April 24, 2010
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Event Location: Mills Norrie State Park Old Post Road (off US 9) Staatsburg,
NY 12580
Contact Name: Tate Nielsen or Susan Goodman Goldstein
Organization: Ramapo for Children
Phone: 845-876-8519
Email: sgoodgold@ramapoforchildren.org
Event Description: Planting 300 Native trees and shrubs along the Indian
Kill for the Hudson River Estuary Program's Trees for Tribs Initiative
Special Instructions: Must pre-register with Ramapo to attend
Type of Service: Environmental
Ferncliff Forest Preserve Cleanup with Ramapo's AmeriCorps team
Date: April 24, 2010
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Event Location: Ferncliff Forest Preserve Mount Rutsen Road Rhinebeck, NY
12572
Contact Name: Tate Nielsen or Susan Goodman Goldstein
Organization: Ramapo for Children
Phone: 845-876-8519
Email: sgoodgold@ramapoforchildren.org
Event Description: Clean up of the grounds and woods at the Ferncliff Forest
Preserve
Type of Service: Environmental
Cooking at the Warming House
Date: April 25, 2010
Time: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Event Location: The Warming House 110 W State St Olean, NY
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: Allegany Public Library
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: Volunteers will cook, serve, and clean up a meal for the
Warming House.
Montgomery Place Garden Prep with Ramapo's AmeriCorps team
Date: April 25, 2010
Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Event Location: Montgomery Place River Road Annandale-on-Hudson, 12504
Contact Name: Tate Nielsen or Susan Goodman Goldstein
Organization: Ramapo for Children
Phone: 845-876-8519
Email: sgoodgold@ramapoforchildren.org
Event Description: Preparing garden beds will include raking, planting, and
other tasks.
Special Instructions: Free admission to House if volunteering
St. Margaret's Historic Site Improvement with Ramapo's AmeriCorps team
Date: April 25, 2010
Time: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Event Location: St. Margaret's Historic Site 7260 S. Broadway (Rt. 9) Red
Hook, NY 12571
Contact Name: Tate Nielsen or Susan Goodman Goldstein
Organization: Ramapo for Children
Phone: 845-876-8519
Email: sgoodgold@ramapoforchildren.org
Event Description: Improving the grounds at St. Margaret's by removing limbs,
clearing areas for garden plots, and rebuilding rock walls
Type of Service: Environmental
Flag Football
Date: April 27 - May 27, 2010
Time: 3:15 pm - 5:30 pm
Event Location: Belfast Central School 1 King St. Belfast NY 14711
Contact Name: A. Ralyea
Organization: Belfast Central School
Phone: 585-365-2646 ext. 1010
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: Students will volunteer to coach and ref other students
for flag football, they will conduct practices and travel to games on Tuesdays and
Thursdays.
Cleaning Polluted Parks
Date: April 28, 2010
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Event Location: Oak Hill Park 702 Washington Street Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: New Life Christian School
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: Cleaning up trash littered around Oak Hill Park.
Haiti Benefit 2010
Date: April 30 - May 2, 2010
Time: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Event Location: Olean Theater Workshop
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: Olean Theater Workshop
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: Put on a musical variety show to benefit the people of
Haiti.
Charlotte Stoll
Date: April 30, 2010
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Event Location: Friendship Central School 46 S main st Friendship NY 14739
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: Friendship School
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: We will be planting flowers around the Friendship Community.
Family Fun Day
Date: May 1, 2010
Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Event Location: May 1, 2010 11 AM to 3 PM at the Field of Dreams Park (corner
of Southern Boulevard & 167 Street) Bronx, NY
Contact Name: Christina Cedeno
Organization: CHCANYS & Urban Health Plan
Phone: 718-589-2440 ext. 4279
Email: Christina.Cedeno@urbanhealthplan.org
Event Description: This event highlights the importance for children to be
physically active and for families to eat nutritiously. There will be games and
activities for children in addition to musical and dance performances for all.
Skills Needed: We need volunteers that will lead physical activity games
and help set-up activity stations.
Confirmation Retreat
Date: May 2, 2010
Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Event Location: Mount Irenaeus West Clarksville NY
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: Bona Responds
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: The retreat team will give reflections and answer questions
about faith matters for confirmation candidates and a service project will be done
for the Mountain Friars and Community
Work Skills Service Project
Date: May 6 - May 8, 2010
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Event Location: Moreau Lake State Park 605 Old Saratoga Road Gansevoort,
NY
Contact Name: Tanner Snell
Organization: SCA Hudson Valley AmeriCorps
Phone: 845-255-4758
Email: tsnell@thesca.org
Event Description: SCA Hudson Valley AmeriCorps members will be completing
a new trail and constructing wood duck boxes and mallard hen houses for Moreau Lake
State Park. Volunteers are more than welcome to come join in! Please confirm your
interest in participating by emailing or calling Tanner Snell, Program Coordinator,
SCA Hudson Valley. Further details will be provided.
The 62nd Annual Albany Tulip Festival
Date: May 8 - May 9, 2010
Time: 11:00AM - 6:00PM (Each day)
Event Location: Washington Park, Albany, New York
Contact Name: Kaysie Memmer
Organization: The City of Albany Special Events
Phone: 518-434-5411
Email: memmerk@ci.albany.ny.us
Event Description: A highly anticipated spring tradition continues when over
200,000 tulip bulbs blossom into a sea of colors just in time for this Mother’s
Day celebration in Washington Park. Historic events take place annually, including
the street scrubbing on State Street, the tradition of the Tulip Queen Coronation,
Tulip Queen and Court Luncheon and Royal Tulip Ball. As always, Saturday and Sunday
will host the added excitement of children’s activities, craft vendors, delicious
food and multiple stages with nationally acclaimed musical performances. Our events
would not be possible without the help of our amazing volunteers! We need as many
volunteers to help out during the event, please contact Kaysie Memmer for more information!
Tompkins Square Park Clean Up!
Date: May 8, 2010
Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Event Location: Tompkins Square Park, Lower Manhattan
Contact Name: Derek Rury
Organization: Pace University Community & Volunteer Mobilization AmeriCorps
Phone: (212) 346-1061
Email: drury@pace.edu
Event Description: Helping the city clean up our parks! Painting, gardening,
and the like!
Americorps Week
Date: May 11, 2010
Time: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Event Location: St. Bonaventure University 3261 West State Road St. Bonaventure,
NY 14778
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: Ellicotville Central School
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: A presentation will be given to college students using
Americorps presentation kits.
Americorps Week with Jumpstart and Chase
Date: May 13, 2010
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Event Location: Chase offices
Contact Name: Tanesha Dixon
Organization: Jumpstart
Phone: 212-868-2526 x15
Email: tanesha.dixon@jstart.org
Event Description: Jumpstart celebrates AmeriCorps week with regional sponsor
Chase in serving at-risk preschoolers in New York. A book is more than its pages
and words – it’s about the illustrations, what the words mean and how the reader
interprets the story. Chase employees will prepare storybooks by inserting definition
tabs for select vocabulary words, notes on specific actions, comments and questions
for the reader and an accompanying lesson plan. This activity supports Jumpstart’s
Readers Program, a flexible volunteer model geared towards community and professional
volunteers. Preparing these books takes away the guesswork for our volunteer readers,
leading read-alouds and small group activities once a week at a local Manhattan
preschool.
Special Instructions: Due to high response, this event is now closed.
Americorps Week with Jumpstart and Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Date: May 14, 2010
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Event Location: Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Contact Name: Tanesha Dixon
Organization: Jumpstart
Phone: 212-868-2526 x15
Email: tanesha.dixon@jstart.org
Event Description: Jumpstart celebrates AmeriCorps week with regional sponsor
Seyfarth Shaw LLP in serving at-risk preschoolers in New York. A book is more than
its pages and words – it’s about the illustrations, what the words mean and how
the reader interprets the story. Seyfarth employees will prepare storybooks by inserting
translation labels for one of our storybooks. These books, translated in Mandarin,
will include a literacy take-home guide for parents, and will be delivered to one
of Jumpstart’s preschool partners. This activity supports Jumpstart’s English-language
learning families by supporting the needs of its bilingual population, providing
another outlet for parents to share the joy of reading with their children, and
increase home libraries for NYC’s at-risk preschoolers.
Special Instructions: Due to high response, this event is now closed.
Hand-Me-Down Crayons
Date: May 14 - May 27, 2010
Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Event Location: Ellicottville Central School 5873 Rt. 219 Ellicottville NY
14731
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: Ellicottville Central School
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: 4th graders and their teachers are melting down crayons
that were donated in April and putting them into molds to donate to needy communities.
BATES Youth Conference & Theatre Festival
Date: May 15, 2010
Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Event Location: SUNY DownState Health Science Education Building 395 Lenox
Road Brooklyn, NY ( bet. New York ave. & E.34th st.)
Contact Name: Marion Searchwell
Organization: THEO
Phone: 718-270-3992/3203
Email: Marian.Searchwell@downstate.edu
Event Description: The BATES Youth Conference & Theatre Festival is a opportunity
for teens through discussions and non-traditional teaching modalities to work towards
positive goals in their lives. The BATES Conference is coordinated by youth for
youth.
Lillibridge Trail Blazing
Date: May 15, 2010
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Event Location: Lillibridge Rd property Lillibridge Rd. Portville NY 14770
Contact Name: Joellen Beatty
Organization: Pfeiffer Nature Center
Phone: (716) 933-0187
Email: volunteers@pfeiffernaturecenter.org
Event Description: Marking trails on Lillibridge for woods walk & trail run
and general use with white paint circles
Tompkins Square Park Clean Up!
Date: May 15, 2010
Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Event Location: Tompkins Square Park, Lower Manhattan
Contact Name: Derek Rury
Organization: Pace University Community & Volunteer Mobilization AmeriCorps
Phone: (212) 346-1061
Email: drury@pace.edu
Event Description: Help the city clean up our parks at Tompkins Square Park!
Come paint, garden, and help clean up our park!
Jumpstart's Day in the Dirt with Abyssinian Development Corporation's Annie G. Newsome
Headstart
Date: May 15, 2010
Time: 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Event Location: Annie g. Newsome Headstart 129 W. 138th St New York, NY 1003
Contact Name: Tanesha Dixon
Organization: Jumpstart
Phone: 212-868-2526 x15
Email: tanesha.dixon@jstart.org
Event Description: Jumpstart celebrates AmeriCorps week with preschool partner
Annie G. Newsome Head Start in hosting “A Day in the Dirt” Celebration. This day,
celebrating the arrival of spring, is filled with many family-oriented activities
including flower planting, face painting, creating books, making musical instruments,
and feature a fruit and vegetable station. This event will be held on Saturday,
May 15th from 9:30am-2pm. This activity supports Jumpstart’s work in providing enriching,
exploratory activities for NYC’s at-risk preschoolers and families in supporting
literacy, language and social skills.
Type of Service: Literacy, Gardening
Breezy Point Beach Cleanup
Date: May 15 - May 16, 2010
Time: 11:00AM - 5:00 PM
Event Location: Breezy Point, Queens - For exact location and directions
see: http://www.meetup.com/Breezy-Point-Beach-Clean-Up/
Contact Name: Kenneth Gutierrez
Organization: Breezy Point Beach Cleanup
Phone: 347-229-7609
Email: kenpg2@yahoo.com
Event Description: Cleaning up a neglected stretch of beach. Bags and gloves
provided by the American Littoral Society. Collected trash to be removed by Gateway
National Park Rangers. More details can be found at: http://www.meetup.com/Breezy-Point-Beach-Clean-Up/
Special Instructions: Please sign up at website: http://www.meetup.com/Breezy-Point-Beach-Clean-Up/
Mental Health Awareness Walk & Health Fair
Date: May 22, 2010
Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Event Location: Bonaventure Trail
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: Mental Health
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: Walk for Mental Health
Swing into Action
Date: May 22, 2010
Time: 9:00 am - ?
Event Location: Waterways Resort Belfast, NY 14711
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: ACCORD
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: Help obtain sponsors and donations for prizes and volunteer
at golf tournament. Everything donated or raised will benefit Community Action Angels
in an effort to help others that are in need of household items or monetary support
through tough times.
Cooking at the Warming House
Date: May 23, 2010
Time: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Event Location: The Warming House 110 W State St Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: Allegany Public Library
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: will be cooking and serving food to people in need. We
clean up afterward too.
Letters to Our Armed Forces
Date: May 24, 2010
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Event Location: New Life Christian School 103 West Forest Avenue Olean NY
14760
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: New Life Christian School
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: We will be gathering together to write letters to soldiers
to thank them for their courage and bravery in defending our freedom. We will send
the letters out so that they can hopefully get them around Memorial Day.
Virtual Tour
Date: May 26 - May 30, 2010
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Event Location: Olean Community Schools Olean, NY
Contact Name: Nick Patrone
Organization: Olean Community Schools
Phone: 716-375-8062
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: Students will help take pictures and produce a virtual
tour of the Olean Schools to be put on the internet.
Graveyard Cleanup
Date: May 27, 2010
Time: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Event Location: Maple Grove Cemetery RT 20 Friendship NY 14739
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: FCS
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: We will be cleaning up graveyards in the Friendship area.
Memorial Flag Placing
Date: May 27, 2010
Time: 9:45 am - 11:45 am
Event Location: Belfast Cemetary Belfast NY 14711
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: Belfast Central School
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: Placing flags on War Veterans grave sites.
Good Food and Good Friends
Date: May 28, 2010
Time: 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Event Location: The Warming House 110 West State Street Olean NY 14760
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: New Life Christian School
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: Preparing and serving food for people who come to The
Warming House and cleaning up afterward.
Memorial Day Flag attachment
Date: May 29, 2010
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Event Location: TShort Tract Cemetery CO Rd. #4 Short tract, NY
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: Literacy West
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: Youth group will accompany veterans to attach 96 American
Flags on the gravestones of veterans buried at Short Tract Cemetery.
Spring has Sprung
Date: June 3, 2010
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Event Location: Allegany Elementary School 120 Maple St. Allegany, NY 14706
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: Allegany Public Library
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: The Kindergarten students will color spring cards for
the residents at the Waters Nursing Home.
United Way Papers
Date: June 4, 2010
Time: 6:00 am - 9:30 am
Event Location: Cuba, NY
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: Accord
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: Will be selling special editions of Olean Times Herald
for $1.00 to benefit United Way.
Fantastic Father's Day Cards
Date: June 4, 2010
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Event Location: New Life Christian School 102 West Forest Avenue Olean NY
14760
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: New Life Christian School
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: Will be making cards for our fathers to show them appreciation
and thankfulness for all they've done, and do, for us.
Woods Walk & Trail Run
Date: June 5, 2010
Time: 6:30 am - 1:30 pm
Event Location: Eshelman Property 1420 Yubadam rd. Portville NY 14770
Contact Name: Joellen Beatty
Organization: Pfeiffer Nature Center
Phone: (716) 933-0187
Email: volunteers@pfeiffernaturecenter.org
Event Description: Volunteers will act as trail guides, greeters, parking
attendants, timers, etc. for Woods Walk and Trail Run 2010.
Relay for Life
Date: June 5, 2010
Time: 12:00 pm - 12:00 am
Event Location: Ellicottville Central Schools Ellicottville NY 14731
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: Ellicottville Central Schools
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: Relay for life
EITC/VITA/TCE Volunteer Reception
Date: June 7, 2010
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Event Location: Molloy College Suffolk Campus at Republic Airport, Farmingdale,
NY
Contact Name: Diana O'Neill
Organization: Long Island Volunteer Center, an affiliate of HandsOn Network
Phone: 516-564-5482
Email: longislandvc@aol.com
Event Description: This 3rd annual event recognizes the contributions of
volunteers for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites across Long Island. It is sponsored
by the Long Island EITC Coalition led by Health & Welfare Council of Long Island
and supported by Bethpage Federal Credit Union, IRS, and Long Island Volunteer Center,
an affiliate of HandsOn Network
Type of Service: Volunteer Recognition
Skills Needed: VITA volunteers prepare taxes for low income individuals and
families free of charge to ensure eligible participants take advantage of Federal
anti-poverty credits such as EITC and TCE; preparers are certified through IRS Link
and Learn web-based instruction and testing
Special Instructions: Attendees need to register through Health & Welfare
Council of Long Island via constant contact
Moss Lake Nature Preserve
Date: June 7, 2010
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Event Location: Moss Lake Allegany County NY
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: Accord
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: Will be picking up trash and enjoying the outdoors.
Take Steps for Crohn's and Colitis
Date: June 12, 2010
Time: 4:00 pm
Event Location: South Street Seaport
Contact Name: Jenna Rosenfeld
Organization: Crohn's and Colitis Foundation- Greater New York Chapter
Phone: 212-679-1570
Email: jrosenfeldtemp@ccfa.org
Event Description: Take Steps for Crohn’s and Colitis is nation’s largest
event dedicated to finding a cure for digestive diseases. Participants will experience
everything New York has to offer by enjoying our multi-cultural festival and Walk
Through the Boroughs at South Street Seaport- all while raising awareness and the
much needed funding to find a cure for Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis. Take Steps
brings the community together in a fun and energetic atmosphere where participants
are encouraged to make noise and be heard—raising awareness of these little known
diseases in our community and across the nation. Anyone can participate in the Take
Steps walk, including people of all ages and fitness levels. We are also looking
for volunteers of all kinds to help assist throughout the walk.
Type of Service: Volunteering
Skills Needed: All volunteers are welcome
Special Instructions: please contact by email if interested in walking for
volunteering for the Take Steps walk.
Friendly Farewell Help
Date: June 14 - June 16, 2010
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Event Location: New Life Christian School 102 west forest avenue Olean NY
14760
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: New Life Christian School
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: Will be helping to clean and prepare for our seniors'
graduation.
4th of July cards for our Seniors
Date: June 18, 2010
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Event Location: Allegany Elementary School 120 Maple ave Allegany NY 14706
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: Allegany Public Library
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: The kindergartners will color 4th of July cards which
will be handed out to residents of the Waters Nursing Home.
Community Garden Clean up
Date: June 19, 2010
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Event Location: 692 Blake Avenue
Contact Name: Elbert K. Sanders
Organization: Groundwork Inc.
Phone: 347-243-3240
Email: esanders@groundworkinc.org
Event Description: AmeriCorps members will be resurrecting a once thriving
community garden in Brooklyn.
Type of Service: Clean up
Skills Needed: Mobility
Special Instructions: Please RSVP
Cooking at the Warming House
Date: June 27, 2010
Time: 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Event Location: The Warming House W. State Street Olean NY 14760
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: Allegany Public Library
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: Will be Cooking,serving, and cleaning for about 50 people.
Volunteer Soccer Coaches
Date: July 6 - July 31, 2010
Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Event Location: Belfast South st. Belfast NY 14711
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: BCS
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: Volunteers will coach a youth soccer team ages ranging
from 4 - 18. Volunteers will provide practices and take teams to games.
Bringing Smiles to the Elderly
Date: July 15, 2010
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Event Location: New Life Christian School 104 West Forest Avenue Olean NY
14760
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: New Life Christian School
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: Will be making a craft to send to the residents of Pine
Nursing Home. The kids will trace their hands on construction paper, and make it
into a sheep. They will cover the top part with cotton balls, add an eye and a bow.
There will be an inspirational message on the back.
Park It - Nancy Hefti
Date: July 15, 2010
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Event Location: Oak Hill Park Washington St Olean NY 14755
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: Olean Community Schools
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: Nancy Hefti will have her students perform at the park
New Library Sign
Date: July 20, 2010
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Event Location: Friendship Central School 46 Main st Friendship NY 14739
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: Friendship Central School
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: Painting a new hours sign for the Friendship Library
Park It! Bent Brass Style
Date: July 20, 2010
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Event Location: Oak Hill Park Washington St Olean NY 14755
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: Olean Community Schools
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: Will have volunteers perform for people having Lunch in
the park.
Empire State Games
Date: July 21 - July 25, 2010
Time: 8:00am-11:00pm
Event Location: Erie and Niagara County
Contact Name: Antonella
Organization: Covelli
Phone: 716-631-7210
Email: acovelli@amherst.ny.us
Event Description: Empire State Games need volunteers to help make the games
run smoothly. The Empire State Games are a set of annual Olympic style competitions
for amateur athletes from the state of New York, encompassing several divisions
and allowing athletes of all ages to compete. Sports such as tennis, baseball, and
basketball just to name a few will be played by the best athletes around. Volunteers
for general support, opening ceremonies, media center greeter, ticketing, and many
more are needed!
Type of Service: Sport
Special Instructions: www.ESGBuffalo.com
That website has the volunteer form and more information for volunteers who are
interested. You can also call/e-mail Antonella for a form.
Chamber Orchestra - Park It
Date: July 22, 2010
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Event Location: Oak Hill Park Washington St Olean NY 14755
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: Olean Community School
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: Volunteers will be performing in the park during lunch
time.
Columbia Muddy Buddy Ride and Run Series
Date: July 25, 2010
Time: 7:00am - 2:30pm
Event Location: Harriman State Park, Stony Point, New York, 10980
Contact Name: Bethany Glenwinkel
Organization: Competitor - helping Challenged Athletes Foundation
Phone: 818-707-8866 ext28
Email: bethany@mesp.com
Event Description: The N.Y. Columbia Muddy Buddy race is one of 18 races
conducted nationally to benefit the Challenged Athletes Foundation. The event consists
of a 6-mile, 2-person team trail running and mountain bike race with various obstacles
along the course with a mud pit at the end. This event utilizes approximately 80
volunteers who are invaluable to its success. We prefer to work with local non-profit
groups to help them use this event as a fundraiser (we give $20 per teen and $25
per adult), but we welcome anyone who would like to join us for a day of fun in
the sun. Volunteers will be assisting with registration, course obstacles, the mud
pit, and other misc. tasks.
Type of Service: Charity event, outdoors.
Special Instructions: If you would like to get your group involved with this
event as a fundraiser, please note that on your email or when you call. Volunteers
must be teenage or older.
Cooking at the Warming House
Date: July 25, 2010
Time: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Event Location: The Warming House W. State Street Olean NY 14760
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: Allegany Public Library
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: Will be Cooking,serving, and cleaning for over 50 people.
Trail Clean-up
Date: July 31, 2010
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Event Location: Bike Trail near St. Bonaventure Olean NY 14755
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: DSS
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: Will be picking up trash/cleaning up along the walking
trail between St. Bonaventure University and the intersection of W. State and N
21st Streets.
Volunteer Soccer Coaches
Date: August 1 - August 15, 2010
Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Event Location: Belfast South st. Belfast NY 14711
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: BCS
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: Volunteers will coach a soccer team for ages 4 - 18.
Paint Back the Streets Day
Date: August 7, 2010
Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Event Location: Meeting location is at the Central Islip Senior Center(parking
lot) 555 Clayton Street, CI Event begins at 9am and is followed by a celebratory
gathering from 3-5pm.
Contact Name: Sandy Leach
Organization: Central Islip Civic Council
Phone: 631-348-0669 ext.17
Email: sleachcicivic@aol.com
Event Description: The Central Islip Civic Council and its community members
are "Painting Back the Streets in Central Islip". We need your help to make a noticeable
positive impact on our neighborhood, which has been vandalized by graffiti. Together
we can do something about it. Please tell your friends and join us to help make
a difference.
Type of Service: Community
Skills Needed: Able to paint fences and do minor yard cleanup around the
fence. Must be able to stand, bend and be outside for most of the day.
Special Instructions: Rain Date is Sat. August 14th 9am - 2pm with gathering
from 3-5pm. Save the dates.
Crayons for Hait
Date: August 12, 2010
Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Event Location: Olean YMCA Wayne St. Olean NY 14760
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: Allegany Public Library
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: We will melt down old crayons and pour them into molds.
Then Bona Response will take them to the orphanage in Haiti.
Cooking at the Warming House
Date: August 29, 2010
Time: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Event Location: The Warming House W. State Street Olean NY 14760
Contact Name: Melinda Gill
Organization: Allegany Public Library
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: start14755@yahoo.com
Event Description: We cook and serve about 50 people a meal and dessert then
we clean up.
Genesee County: Remember, Prepare, Volunteer
Date: September 11, 2010
Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Event Location: Home Depot parking lot, 4181 Veterans Memorial Drive, Batavia,
NY 14020
Contact Name: Kathy Frank
Organization: Genesee County AmeriCorps
Phone: 585-344-3960
Email: kfrank@co.genesee.ny.us
Event Description: Genesee County AmeriCorps, RSVP and the Emergency Management
Office are collaborating to host a local event on the September 11 National Day
of Service and Remembrance, encouraging people to Remember, Prepare and Volunteer.
Funding is being provided by the Genesee Region Citizen Corps Council. Local emergency
response organizations and other service agencies will gather together to distribute
information, answer questions and recruit volunteers. Fire trucks and other emergency
vehicles will be on display and demonstrations of emergency equipment will take
place. Bring the family to meet those who are already serving, learn how to prepare
for emergencies, and explore volunteer opportunities.
NY Beach Cleanup
Date: September 25 - October 31, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
Event Location: At a beach near you
Contact Name: Barbara Cohen
Organization: American Littoral Society
Phone: (718) 471-2166
Email: alsbeach@aol.com
Event Description: Document and remove what litters the shores of the Atlantic
Ocean, Long Island Sound, the Great Lakes, rivers and streams. Be part of the International
Coastal Cleanup.
Type of Service: Environmental
Skills Needed: No particular skills necessary
Walk for Children
Date: October 16, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM
Event Location: Washington Park Lake House Albany
Contact Name: Jennifer Dailey
Organization: Prevent Child Abuse New York
Phone: 518-445-1273
Email: jdailey@preventchildabuseny.org
Event Description: Step up to prevent child abuse by taking part in the Walk
for Children. An event for the whole family, the Walk for Children features children's
games, activities, arts, crafts, and a walk through the park to support safe and
happy childhoods for all of New York's children. Proceeds to benefit Prevent Child
Abuse New York.
Type of Service: Event planning and management
Skills Needed: Pre-event tasks include organizing teams, raising money, distributing
promotional materials, soliciting in-kind donations and generally spreading the
word. On event day tasks include registration, set-up, helping with children's activities
4th Annual Long Island Volunteer Fair
Date: October 21, 2010
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Event Location: Farmingdale State College, Roosevelt Hall
Contact Name: Tracy Murtagh
Organization: Long Island Volunteer Center
Phone: 516-564-5482
Email: livc.volunteerfair@gmail.com
Event Description: Come and meet Long Island based not-for-profit organizations.
Learn about the needs of the Long Island community and how you can help make a difference.
Also learn how volunteering can boost your career by attending our exciting seminar
titled, "Experience Counts: Jumpstart Your Career through Internships and Volunteering."
Warming House dinner
Date: October 26, 2010
Time: 3 pm - 5pm
Event Location: The Warming House W. State Street Olean NY 14760
Contact Name: Julie Barnes
Organization: START Americorps
Phone:716-701-3569
Email: julieabarnesjd@gmail.com
Event Description: help prepare and serve dinner
Breakfast at the Warming House
Date: October 30, 2010
Time: 8:30 am- 10:30 am
Event Location: The Warming House W. State Street Olean NY 14760
Contact Name: Julie Barnes
Organization: START Americorps
Phone:716-701-3569
Email: julieabarnesjd@gmail.com
Event Description: serve breakfast
Pumkin Carving and Luminary Walk
Date: October 30, 2010
Time: 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Event Location: Pfeiffer Nature Center 1974 Lillibridge rd Portville, NY
14770
Contact Name: Joellen Beatty
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone:716-933-0187
Email: volunteers@pfeiffernaturecenter.org
Event Description: Volunteers will assist with pumpkin carving, leaf testing,
forest luminary walk and "fall" cookie decorating. Children will be ages 5-12.
Fantastic Fall Play
Date: October 31, 2010
Time: 6:30 am - 7:30 pm
Event Location: New Life Christian School 104 W Forest Avenue Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Aaron Childs
Organization: START Americorps
Phone:716-372-1987
Email: jamasmonster@gmail.com
Event Description: Volunteers will be cleaning up after the play. They will
be tearing down the set and chairs. They will also be sweeping and cleaning for
school the next day.
Halloween Clean Up
Date: November 1, 2010
Time: 8:00am- 10am
Event Location: Belfast Community School 1 King St Belfast, NY 14711
Contact Name: Lacie Lavallee
Organization: START- Southern Tier Resource Team
Phone: 585-610-9229
Email: llavallee@belf.wnyric.org
Event Description: weather permitting we will be helping the community to
clean up the Halloween mess
Helping Local Food Pantry
Date: November 5 - November 19, 2010
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Event Location: Belfast Central School
Contact Name: Lacie Lavallee
Organization: START AmeriCorps
Phone: 585-610-9229
Email: llavallee@belf.wnyric.org
Event Description: We will be making boxes on 11/5. Then collect food at
Belfast Central School until 11/19. The food will then be taken to the local food
pantry from 11/19-11/20.
Unlock the Secrets to Energizing Your Volunteer Program
Date: November 4, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Event Location: 56th FighterGroup Restaurant 7160 Republic Airport Farmingdale,
NY 11735
Contact Name: Susan Helmus
Organization: Association of Professional Volunteer Administrators
Phone: 631-444-8590
Email: susan.helmus@stonybrook.edu
Event Description: A full day workshop for Volunteer Administrators interested
in improving their volunteer programs. A renowned speaker who has over twenty years
of non-profit management experience will discuss key trends,creating a pro-volunteer
culture and volunteer motivation.
Benefit for Derek Marsh
Date: November 6, 2010
Time: 12:00pm - ?
Event Location: Randolph Fire Hall 70 Main st Randolph, NY 14772
Contact Name: Diana Olson
Organization: START- Southern Tier Resource Team
Phone: 716-699-2318
Email: dolson@sbu.edu
Event Description: Helping friends and family of Derek Marsh work a benefit.
You can volunteer time, donate baskets, or come to the benefit for the Chinese auction,
silent auction and more.
Repairing Carport for Senior
Date: November 14, 2010
Time: 12:00pm - ?
Event Location: Great Valley Trailer Park Great Valley, NY 14741
Contact Name: Diana Olson
Organization: START- Southern Tier Resource Team
Phone: 716-699-2318
Email: dolson@sbu.edu
Event Description: We are helping to repair an old carport for an elderly
woman on a limited income. We need volunteers to help tear down or to help rebuild.
Thanksgiving Cards
Date: November 17, 2010
Time: 4:30 - 6:00
Event Location: Highland Health Care Center 160 Seneca St Wellsville, NY
14895
Contact Name: Jennifer Greene
Organization: START- Southern Tier Resource Team
Phone: 585-610-5336
Email: STARTAmeriCorps10@gmail.com
Event Description: Volunteers will be making Thanksgiving cards for the residents
and dropping them off.
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes
Date: November 17, 2010
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am and 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Location: Life Christian School 102 W Forest Ave Olean, NY, 14760
Contact Name: Hannah and Hope Collins
Organization: START- Southern Tier Resource Team
Phone: 716-372-1987
Email: hnnh.collins7@gmail.com
Event Description: Volunteers will be wrapping and filling shoe boxes with
toys, school supplies, and hygiene items to send to impoverished children around
the world.
Wreath Decorating
Date: November 20, 2010
Time: 9am - 1pm
Event Location: Pleasant Valley Greenhouses and Nursery
Contact Name: Joellen Beatty
Organization: START - Southern Tier AmeriCorpsResourceTeam
Phone: 716-933-0187
Email: volunteers@pfeiffernaturecenter.org
Event Description: Volunteers will decorate boxwood and fraser fir wreaths
with all natural items such as dried flowers, acorns, berries, etc. Wreaths are
Pfeiffer Nature Center's 2nd largest fund raiser.
Supervision for Children During Parent-Teacher Conferences
Date: November 22, 2010
Time: 8 am - 3 pm
Event Location: Belfast Central School 1 King St Belfast, NY 14711
Contact Name: Lacie Lavallee
Organization: START - Southern Tier AmeriCorpsResourceTeam
Phone: 585-610-9229
Email: llavallee@belf.wnyric.org
Event Description: We will be helping parents during parent -teacher conferences
by supervising their children during that time in order for them to not have to
worry about finding care or being distracted during their meetings.
Thanksgiving Pies
Date: November 24, 2010
Time: 8 am - 1 pm
Event Location: Belfast Central School
Contact Name: Lacie Lavallee
Organization: START - Southern Tier AmeriCorpsResourceTeam
Phone: 585-610-9229
Email: llavallee@belf.wnyric.org
Event Description: Volunteers will be helping the 10th grade prepare pies
to be delivered for Thanksgiving.
Autumn Clean up
Date: November 30, 2010
Time: 9:30- 10:30 am
Event Location: New Life Christian School 102 W Forest Ave Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Aaron Childs
Organization: START - Southern Tier AmeriCorpsResourceTeam
Phone: 716-372-1987
Email: jamasmonster@gmail.com
Event Description: The 6th grade class will be raking leaves and winterizing
shrubs at houses around the neighborhood.
Service Visit to Gowanda Correctional Facility
Date: December 1, 2010
Time: 11:30 - 4:15
Event Location: Gowanda Correctional Facility Gowanda Ny
Contact Name: Br. Bob Struzynkski
Organization: START - Southern Tier AmeriCorpsResourceTeam
Phone: 716-375-2697
Email: fleisea10@bonaventure.edu
Event Description: Tour of Facility then group discussion w/ 3-4 inmates
hoping to shed light on the results of poor decision making/ DWI felonies. They
will discuss their stories with students.
Charles Dickens Festival
Date: December 3 - December 5, 2010
Time: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Event Location: Port Jefferson Village, Por Jefferson, NY
Contact Name: Judy Sochinski
Organization: Greater Port Jefferson Northern Brookhaven Arts Council
Phone: 631 473 5220
Email: jasochinski@optonline.net
Event Description: Seaport Village transformed with street Characters, Victorian
Lanternlight House Tour, Parade, Music, Choral Performances, Dickens Alley Marketplace,
Children's Programs
Skills Needed: Assisting in seating at performances, preparing parade puppets,
assisting in parade, helping coordinate decoration of trees adopted by charities,
helping Lantern light house tours.
Breakfast With Santa
Date: December 4, 2010
Time: 7:30am - Noon
Event Location: Friendship Central School 46 W Main St Friendship, NY 14739
Contact Name: Jennifer Greene
Organization: START- Southern Tier Resource Team
Phone: 585-610-5336
Email: JGreene@friend.wnyric.org
Event Description: Volunteers will be serving breakfast at the school while
families meet Santa and do other activities.
Craft Show
Date: December 4, 2010
Time: 9-4
Event Location: Ellicottville Elementary Gym Rt 219 Ellicottville, NY 14731
Contact Name: Diana Olson
Organization: START- Southern Tier Resource Team
Phone: 716-699-2318
Email: dolson@sbu.edu
Event Description: Volunteers will help set up and clean up, also sales at
tables and serve food and drinks.
Routes to Art Holiday Sale
Date: December 4, 2010
Time: 10-5
Event Location: Seneca Allegany Administation Building Salamanca, Ny 14779
Contact Name: Heather Carroll
Organization: START- Southern Tier Resource Team
Phone: 716-372-7455
Email: heather.ccac@verizon.net
Event Description: Volunteers will be helping artists/ set up and take down
displays, and assist visitors and shoppers in this open showcase/art sale.
Santa's Workshop
Date: December 5, 2010
Time: 8-3pm
Event Location: Ellicottville Library Elicottville, NY 14731
Contact Name: Diana Olson
Organization: START- Southern Tier Resource Team
Phone: 716-699-2318
Email: dolson@sbu.edu
Event Description: Volunteers will help family members pick out gifts for
their family. Volunteers will also wrap the gifts.
Clothing Drive
Date: December 6 - 17, 2010
Time: 8am, 3pm
Event Location: Belfast Central School 1 King St Belfast, NY 14711
Contact Name: Lacie Lavallee
Organization: START - Southern Tier AmeriCorpsResourceTeam
Phone: 585-610-9229
Email: llavallee@belf.wnyric.org
Event Description: Volunteers will be collecting clothing for the school
nurse to distribute to the children and also collecting for the Belfast Community
in general.
Project Christmas
Date: December 11 - December 17, 2010
Time: 8-3pm
Event Location: Ellicottville Central School RT 219 Ellicottville, NY 14731
Contact Name: Diana Olson
Organization: START - Southern Tier AmeriCorpsResourceTeam
Phone: 716-699-2318
Email: dolson@sbu.edu
Event Description: Students will bring in non-perishable food items and then
help deliver them to families. Volunteers can also bring in presents or pick a gift
tag with a childs age to buy for.
Holiday Cards to Pines and Absolut Nursing Homes
Date: December 16 - December 17, 2010
Time: 8-10am
Event Location: Allegany Elementary School Maple Ave Allegany, NY 14706
Contact Name: Joellen Beatty
Organization: START - Southern Tier AmeriCorpsResourceTeam
Phone: 716-375-6660
Email: jbeatty@alli.wnyric.org
Event Description: Two Kindergarten classes and volunteers will be decorating
Christmas cards to take to the residents of the Pines and Absolut Care Nursing homes.
Christmas Clean Up
Date: January 3 - January 7, 2011
Time: 3:00-?
Event Location: Belfast Town Belfast, NY 14711
Contact Name: Maria Fusco
Organization: START - Southern Tier AmeriCorpsResourceTeam
Phone: 585-365-2646
Email: mfusco@belf.wnyric.org
Event Description: Volunteers will be cleaning up the town park and businesses
from the decorations.
Thank Yous and Cookies
Date: January 14, 2011
Time: 3-6pm
Event Location: Belfast, NY 14711
Contact Name: Lacie Lavallee
Organization: START - Southern Tier AmeriCorpsResourceTeam
Phone: 585-365-2646
Email: llavallee@belf.wnyric.org
Event Description: Volunteers will be making thank you cards and cookies
to everyone who helped donate to the Christmas Party and deliver them.
Winter Dance
Date: January 14, 2011
Time: 4-9pm
Event Location: Belfast Central School 1 King St Belfast, NY 14711
Contact Name: Jill Tomlinson
Organization: START - Southern Tier AmeriCorpsResourceTeam
Phone: 585-365-2646
Email: llavallee@belf.wnyric.org
Event Description: Volunteers will be making decorations, setting up, and
cleaning up for the middle school dance.
Badge Breakout for Girl Scouts of America
Date: January 15, 2011
Time: 8am-11am
Event Location: Maple High School 216 Maple Hill Rd Castleton, Ny 12063
Contact Name: Nick Patrone
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-375-8032
Email: aavery@olean.wnyric.org
Event Description: We will help the girls earn badges for advancement in
the program.
Day of Service: Blanket Program
Date: January 17, 2011
Time: 1PM -3PM
Event Location: Genesee County Senior Center, 2 Bank St, Batavia, NY 14020
Contact Name: Kathy Frank
Organization: Genesee County AmeriCorps and RSVP of Genesee County
Phone: 585-344-3960
Email: kfrank@co.genesee.ny.us
Event Description: Volunteers will make fleece blankets that will benefit
Agri-Business Child Development Center. This project is being by the Genesee County
AmeriCorps program and also RSVP of Genesee County.
Skills Needed: This project is good for all ages, If you are unable to come
but would like to make a donation, we need donations of fleece (1 yard or more)
or contributions to help purchase the fleece. Donations can be dropped off to the
Genesee County Youth Bureau at County Building Two located at 3837 W. Main Street
Road, in Batavia. Office Hours are from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday thru Friday.
For more information please call 585-344-3960.
Book Sale Set Up
Date: January 27, 2011
Time: 4pm-6pm
Event Location: Friendship Library 40 West Main St Friendship, NY 14739
Contact Name: Jennifer Greene
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 585-610-5336
Email: jgreene@friendship.wnyric.org
Event Description: Volunteers will be helping the library set up a room for
their book sale.
'Souper' Bowl
Date: January 31 - February 4, 2011
Time: 8am-3pm
Event Location: Allegany-Limestone Elementary
Contact Name: Joellen Beatty
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-376-6600
Email: jbeatty@alli.wnyric.org
Event Description: A 'Souper' Bowl for the Super Bowl. Classes will be bringing
in cans of soup to donate to the Olean Food Pantry. All are welcome to donate.
Long Island Volunteer Hall of Fame Induction
Date: February 6, 2011
Time: 11 am to 3 pm
Event Location: Carlyle on the Green, Bethpage State Park, Farmingdale, Long
Island, New York
Contact Name: Diana O'Neill, Executive Director
Organization: Long Island Volunteer Center, an affiliate of HandsOn Network
Phone: 516-564-5482
Email: longislandvc@aol.com
Event Description: Now in its 9th year, the Long Island Volunteer Hall of
Fame celebrates the humanitarian spirit by inducting volunteer founders of nonprofit
organizations. Their vision, dedication and drive addressed a community need and
began a legacy of service to improve the quality of life for Long Islanders. An
award for Lifetime Achievement in Volunteerism is also presented to a unique individual
who has made a significant impact on the lives of others through a lifetime commitment
of active citizenship, community service, and philanthropy. The Next Generation
Award for youth was created last year through the efforts of the NYIT Carleton Group
to recognize the exemplary volunteer contributions of Long Island’s students. 13
individuals will be inducted on February 6. 108 have been inducted since inception.
See livolunteerhalloffame.org for more information.
Type of Service: Volunteer Recognition
Skills Needed: Appreciation for all things volunteer!
Special Instructions: Advance registration is required.
Warming House Dinner
Date: February 8, 2011
Time: 2:30pm-6:00pm
Event Location: The Warming House State St Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Erica Fleischman
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-375-7643
Email: fleiscea10@bonaventure.edu
Event Description: Volunteers will run the soup kitchen for a night. They
will prepare the meal, share the experience with those who come to eat and then
clean-up after.
The Fantasticks Tech
Date: February 9 - February 13, 2011
Time: 6pm-10pm
Event Location: Olean Theater Workshop 702 Washington St Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Nick Patron
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-373-7469
Email: aavery@olean.wnyric.org
Event Description: We will be doing tech/helping to put on an extraordinary
display of lights and sound.
Annual Snowshoe Blitz
Date: February 12, 2011
Time: 9:30am-2:30pm
Event Location: Pfeiffer Nature Center Portville, NY
Contact Name: Heather Rafan
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-365-9102
Email: rafanhn10@bonaventure.edu
Event Description: Volunteers will be helping with registration and as needed
to benefit Pfeiffer Nature Center, a non-profit organization.
Valentines for Troops Overseas
Date: February 14 - February 18, 2011
Time: 1:30- 2:00pm
Event Location: New Life Christian Troops 102 W Forest Ave Olean, NY 14737
Contact Name: Hannah Collins
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-372-1987
Email: hnnh.collins7@gmail.com
Event Description: We will be mailing cards for U.S. Troops overseas
Food Drive
Date: February 14 - February 25, 2011
Time: anytime
Event Location: Friendship Central School 46 W Main St Friendship, NY 14739
Contact Name: Jennifer Greene
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 585-610-5336
Email: STARTAmeriCorps10@gmail.com
Event Description: Volunteers will be having a food drive to benefit two
different food pantries.
Tab Contest
Date: February 14 - February 25, 2011
Time: 8am-3pm
Event Location: Ellicottville Central School 5873 Route 219 Ellicottville,
NY 14731
Contact Name: Diana Olson
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-699-2318
Email: dolson@sbu.edu
Event Description: Volunteers are having a contest to see how many can tabs
can be collected for St. Judes.
Cards for Troops
Date: February 15, 2011
Time: 2:40pm- 4:15 pm
Event Location: Olean Middle School 410 Wayne St Olean, Ny 14760
Contact Name: Julie Barnes
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-701-3569
Email: innocentbarnes@gmail.com
Event Description: Volunteers will be making cards to send to out troops.
Tally the Tabs
Date: February 16, 2011
Time: 2pm-3pm
Event Location: New Life Christian School 102 W Forest Ave Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Hope Collins
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-372-1987
Email: hopejoyc@hotmail.com
Event Description: Volunteers will be collecting bottle tabs to give to St.
Judes Hospital to help prevent Juvenile Diabetes
Nursing Home Extravaganza
Date: February 16, 2011
Time: 9-11am
Event Location: Underwood Manor 4460 Union Hill Rd Hinsdale, NY 14743
Contact Name: Aaron Childs
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-372-1987
Email: jamasmonster@gmail.com
Event Description: Volunteers from New Life Christian School will be presenting
a program for the residents at Underwood Manor.
Kids to Community Challenge
Date: February 18, 2011
Time: 8:30- 1pm
Event Location: New Life Christian School 102 W Forest Ave Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Esther Dodge
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-372-1987
Email: Madison384@hotmail.com
Event Description: Families will be sending in non-perishable items to donate
to those in need. Students will also be delivering the items.
Painting the Community Hall
Date: February 19, 2011
Time: 8:30am- 3pm
Event Location: Eldred United Methodist Church 24 Main St Eldred, PA 16731
Contact Name: Joellen Beatty
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-375-6600
Email: jbeatty@alli.wnyric.org
Event Description: Volunteers will be painting the gathering hall at the
Eldred United Methodist Church, which plays host to many community organizations.
Penny Carnival
Date: February 21, 2011
Time: 11am-5pm
Event Location: Whitesville Fire Department 496 Main St Whitesville, NY 14897
Contact Name: Ann Tredway
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 814-464-4004
Email: tredwin14@gmail.com
Event Description: Volunteers will be hosting a penny carnival, bake off,
and cookie stand, also making cards for Marines serving in Afganistan.
Special Instructions: For more information check out
AnyMarine.com
Baskets for Dime Carnival
Date: February 25, 2011
Time: 3-5pm
Event Location: Ellicottville Central School 5318 Route 219 Ellicottville,
NY 14731
Contact Name: Diana Olson
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-699-2318
Email: dolson@sbu.edu
Event Description: Volunteers will make baskets out of donations to raffle
in order to benefit the Dime Carnival being held on March 4th.
Cards, Cookies and Supplies to the Troops
Date: March 1 - March 9, 2011
Time: 3pm
Event Location: Belfast Central School 1 King St Belfast, NY 14711
Contact Name: Jill Tomlinson
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 585-365-2646
Email: jtomlinson@belf.wnyric.org
Event Description: Volunteers will be collecting supplies, taking donations
and making cookies and cards to send to our Troops overseas.
Ecological Art: Costume & Puppet Design for Earth Celebrations 3rd Annual Hudson
River Pageant, 2011
Date: March 2 - May 18, 2011
Time: Costume Workshops: WEDNESDAY, 6-9pm with artist, Soule Golden; Puppet
Workshops: SATURDAY, 12-4pm with artist, Lucrecia Novoa.
Event Location: both @ Church Street School for Music and Art, 74 Warren
St. (btw West Broadway & Greenwich) in Tribeca.
Contact Name: Felecia Young
Organization: Earth Celebrations
Phone: 212.777.7969
Email: mail@earthcelebrations.com
Event Description: Join us! Volunteer to participate in our Puppet & Costume
Workshops to create the spectacular river species puppets and costumes for the parade,
inspired by the native species and habitats of the Hudson River. The Hudson River
Pageant on Saturday May 21, 1-5pm (Rain date: Sunday, May 22) is an ecological art
project and performance event engaging youth & community to restore the Hudson River’s
native species & habitats and address climate change In New York City. The Parade
of spectacular costumes, giant puppets, and live musical bands, includes performance,
dance, poetry, and music along the piers and significant sites, celebrating the
history, current issues, and future restoration of the river. Featuring: Oyster
Planting, River Cleansing, Live Fish Release & Boat Dance. EARTH CELEBRATIONS is
a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering ecological awareness through the
arts. Since 1991, Earth Celebrations programs have mobilized communities to address
climate change, river species and habitat restoration, and the preservation of community
gardens, parks, and a healthy urban environment in New York City.
Type of Service: Arts and Crafts
Skills Needed: Enjoying creating and designing colorful costumes and puppets.
Dime Carnival
Date: March 4, 2011
Time: 6-8pm
Event Location: Ellicottville Central School 5318 Route 219 Ellicottville,
NY 14731
Contact Name: Diana Olson
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-699-2318
Email: dolson@sbu.edu
Event Description: Students can come play games and make crafts for 10 cents
each. Food and drinks will be available for purchase as well.
Fish Fry
Date: March 9, 2011
Time: 4-7
Event Location: St. Bonaventure Parish 95 E Main St Allegany , NY 14706
Contact Name: Tarah Eddy
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: STARTAmeriCorps10@gmail.com
Event Description: Volunteers will be helping with all aspects of a fish
fry dinner and assisting patrons to benefit local clothing and food outreaches.
Collecting Prescription Glasses for Lion's Club
Date: March 10 - March 31, 2011
Time: 8am-3pm
Event Location: Belfast Central School 1 King St Belfast, NY 14711
Contact Name: Lacie Lavallee
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 585-365-2646
Email: llavallee@belf.wnyric.org
Event Description: Volunteers will be collecting old prescription glasses
to be refurbished and distributed to those in need.
State Basketball Championship Tournament
Date: March 10 - March 12, 2011
Time: 4:30pm-3pm
Event Location: Olean High and Middle Schools 410 W Sullivan St and 401 Wayne
St Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Aaron Childs
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-372-1987
Email: jamasmonster@gmail.com
Event Description: Volunteers will help run this tournament with admissions
and hosting teams, hospitality and clean up after many different games.
Tech for The Music Man
Date: March 11 - March 12, 2011
Time: 6-10pm
Event Location: Olean High School Auditorium 40 Sullivan St Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Nick Patrone
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-375-8031
Email: aavery@olean.wnyric.org
Event Description: Volunteers will be providing lights and sound for the
High School musical of "Music Man".
Celebrating the Savoy Ballroom's 85th Anniversary
Date: March 12, 2011
Time: 12pm - 3:30pm
Event Location: Wadleigh Performing Arts High School 215 West 114 Street
10026
Contact Name: Ms. B.A. Jones
Organization: The Harlem Swing Dance Society
Phone: 917 - 941 - 0935
Email: theharlemswingdancesociety@yahoo.com
Event Description: Community event focusing on Teens: Film, Swing dance lesson
and Practice Dance/Social to educate and enlighten @ the Savoy Ballroom's rich contribution
to Harlem arts and the world.
Type of Service: Customer Service/Welcome Committee
Skills Needed: Volunteer must have ability to lift moderate weighing objects,
moniter sign sheets, serving of refreshments, assist dance teacher, guide guests
Catt. County Arts Council Move
Date: March 12 - March 30, 2011
Time: 9am-5pm
Event Location: 80 N 4th st to 100 Main St Allegany, NY 14706
Contact Name: Heather Carroll
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-372-7455
Email: heather.ccac@verizon.net
Event Description: Catt. County Arts Council will be moving to a new building
to offer expanded studio space. Volunteers needed to assist with paintin and moving
furniture.
Save the Rainforest With Pennies
Date: March 18 - April 1, 2011
Time: 8:30-4:30
Event Location: Cuba- Rushford Elementary 9114 School St Rushford, NY 14777
Contact Name: Larissa Bainbridge
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: STARTAmeriCorps10@gmail.com
Event Description: Volunteers will be collecting pennies to donate to the
preservation of the rainforest. Rainforest.org
Networking Mixer
Date: March 18, 2011
Time: 5:30PM
Event Location: Inwood House 320 East 82nd Street New York, New York, 10028
Contact Name: Nime Lakoju
Organization: Inwood House
Phone: 646-794-1456
Email: oshiozanime@inwoodhouse.com
Event Description: Inwood House is an organization that serves young adults
and their families by providing various support and motivational based services.
This event is a networking mixer for our young people who are starting their professional
careers. The event is to give them a change to practice their self presentation
skills, and networking skills. However, if you are looking to hire personnel for
entry-level positions, this is a GREAT place to be!
Type of Service: Networking
Skills Needed: Professional attire, and bring information about your company,
comfortable speaking with young adults.
Special Instructions: Please call or email me by Friday, March 18 at 11:30AM
in order to confirm attendance.
St. Joseph's Table
Date: March 19, 2011
Time: 4-8pm
Event Location: St. Bonaventure Parish 95 E Main St Allegany , NY 14706
Contact Name: Tarah Eddy
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: STARTAmeriCorps10@gmail.com
Event Description: Volunteers will be helping to set up, serve, and clean
up after a dinner to benefit the Bridge which provides low-cost services to the
community.
Easter Cards for Troops
Date: March 22, 2011
Time: 2:45-3:45
Event Location: Olean Middle School Wayne St Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Julie Barnes
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-701-3569
Email: innocentbarnes@gmail.com
Event Description: Volunteers will be making Easter Cards to send to the
troops.
Bringing Smiles to the Elderly
Date: March 25, 2011
Time: 1-2pm
Event Location: Pines Nursing Home 2245 W State St Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Esther Dodge
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-372-1987
Email: madison384@hotmail.com
Event Description: Volunteers will be making cards and drawing pictures to
brighten the day of the residents of the Pines Nursing home.
International Day of Service
Date: March 25, 2011
Time: 2:45-4pm
Event Location: Allegany-Limestone Elementary 120 Maple Ave Allegany, NY
14706
Contact Name: Joellen Beatty
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-375-6600
Email: jbeatty@alli.wnyric.org
Event Description: Volunteers will be making cards and writing letters to
the troops and IAVA members.
Beautification #2
Date: March 25, 2011
Time: 4:30-5:30
Event Location: Cuba-Rushford Elementary 9114 School St Rushford, NY 14777
Contact Name: Kaleena Sears
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-474-7630
Email: STARTAmeriCorps10@gmail.com
Event Description: Volunteers will be planting flowers at the school.
Warming House
Date: March 30, 2011
Time: 2:30-5:30pm
Event Location: The Warming House N Union St Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Nick Gooden
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 315-532-4965
Email: antonede09@bonaventure.edu
Event Description: Volunteers will be serving meals to those in need at the
Warming House.
Warm Up to Fill Up
Date: March 31, 2011
Time: 2:45-5:30
Event Location: Olean Middle School Wayne St Olean, Ny 14760
Contact Name: Nick Patrone
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-373-7469
Email: STARTAmeriCorps10@gmail.com
Event Description: Volunteers will help prepare homemade soup, which will
be donated to the warming house.
Cell Phone Collection for Domestic Violence Victims
Date: April 1 - April 30, 2011
Time: Contact Julie for further details
Event Location: Various Collection Sites - Contact Julie for further details
Contact Name: Julie Barnes
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-701-3569
Email: innocentbarnes@gmail.com
Event Description: Members will be collecting cell phones to be donated to
domestic violence victims. The phones will be refurbished by Verizon and then distributed.
Prom Boutique Collection Day
Date: April 3, 2011
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Event Location: 10 sites will be accepting donations: Bloomingdale’s at Roosevelt
Field, Dress Department, Upper Level, Garden City Junior League of Long Island Thrift
Shop, 1395 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn Goodwill, 479 East Main Street, Patchogue
Mulcahy’s, 3232 Railroad Avenue, Wantagh Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Church,
53 Prospect Road, Centerport St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1670 Route 25A, Cold Spring
Harbor St. Mark’s United Methodist Church (parlor), 200 Hempstead Ave., Rockville
Centre St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 309 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station YES
Community Counseling Center, 75 Grand Ave., Massapequa Westy Self-Storage, 2400
Marcus Avenue, Lake Success
Contact Name: Diana O'Neill, Executive Director
Organization: Long Island Volunteer Center, an affiliate of HandsOn Network
Phone: 516-564-5482
Email: longislandvc@aol.com
Event Description: Nassau Community College Marketing & Fashion students
working in conjunction with the Long Island Volunteer Center, an affiliate of HandsOn
Network will be collecting new and gently used prom dresses, bridesmaid’s dresses,
and accessories (including dressy shoes, evening bags, and costume jewelry) for
the 17th annual Prom Boutique. All dresses and accessories will then be distributed
free of charge to girls of families across Long Island who cannot easily absorb
the expense of a new gown for their prom, awards ceremony, or graduation event.
High school guidance counselors, at-risk youth programs, group homes, and church
outreaches make the program available to their constituents. Over 1,200 girls benefited
in 2010 from 60 different schools and nonprofit youth organizations across Long
Island.
Type of Service: Donation drive
Skills Needed: Willingness to donate new and gently used prom dresses, bridesmaid’s
dresses, and accessories (including dressy shoes, evening bags, and costume jewelry)
to help secure a memory marker for young women celebrating high school graduation.
Special Instructions: Donations must be usable and dry-cleaned. Tax receipts
will be provided.
Easter Cards for the Nursing Home
Date: April 4, 2011
Time: 4-6pm
Event Location: Belfast Central School 1 King St Belfast, NY 14711
Contact Name: Maria Fusco
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 585-365-2646
Email: mfusco@belf.wnyric.org
Event Description: Volunteers will be making cards to send or take to the
elderly in the nursing home.
Making Certificates for Volunteers
Date: April 7, 2011
Time: 4-6:30pm
Event Location: Belfast Central School 1 King St Belfast, NY 14711
Contact Name: Jill Tomlinson
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 585-365-2646
Email: jtomlinson@belf.wnyric.org
Event Description: Certificates will be made and delivered by students to
honor local volunteers.
Mt. Iranaeus Spring Work Day
Date: April 9, 2011
Time: 9am-4pm
Event Location: Mt. Iranaeus W Clarksville, NY 14786
Contact Name: Erica Fleischman
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-375-2697
Email: fleiscea10@bonaventure.edu
Event Description: Volunteers will be working on many different projects
that day to include gardening projects.
Allegany Community Clean -up
Date: April 10, 2011
Time: 9am- 10:30am
Event Location: Allegany, NY 14706
Contact Name: Alicia D'Alessandro
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 585-894-5227
Email: dalessal@sbu.edu
Event Description: Volunteers will be cleaning up main street.
Helping to Help Others
Date: April 10 - April 24, 2011
Time: 8am-2pm
Event Location: Salamanca, Great Valley Orders can also be purchased through
the contact.
Contact Name: Diana Olson
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-699-2318
Email: dolson@sbu.edu
Event Description: Volunteers will be making Easter candy to sell at Save-a-lot
in Salamanca,NY. Proceeds will benefit St. Judes Research Hospital and a local family.
Sharpe Reservation Invasive Species Pull with Ramapo's AmeriCorps team
Date: April 16, 2011
Time: 11am-3pm
Event Location: Sharpe Reservation Wildlife Refuge 436 Van Wyck Lake Road,
Fishkill, NY 12524
Contact Name: Tate Nielsen
Organization: Ramapo for Children
Phone: 845-876-8519
Email: tnielsen@ramapoforchildren.org
Event Description: Invasive species management
Type of Service: Environmental
Special Instructions: Closed-toed shoes, long sleeves, long pants, and bug
spray required.
Montgomery Place Garden Prep with Ramapo's AmeriCorps team
Date: April 16, 2011
Time: 10am-2pm
Event Location: Montgomery Place Historic Estate River Road Annandale on
Hudson, NY 12504
Contact Name: Tate Nielsen
Organization: Ramapo for Children
Phone: 845-876-8519
Email: tnielsen@ramapoforchildren.org
Event Description: Preparing garden beds will include raking, planting, and
other tasks.
Type of Service: Environmental
Special Instructions: Free admission to House if volunteering
Books for Little Warriors
Date: April 18 - May 13, 2011
Time: any
Event Location: AMVETS Ladies Auxilary I, Cuba & ALES 120 Maple Ave Allegany,
NY 14706
Contact Name: Joellen Beatty
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-375-6600
Email: jbeatty@alli.wnyric.org
Event Description: Volunteers will be collecting books for the children ages
birth to 18 for the'Books for Little Warriors' program'
Skills Needed: These books go to Fort Drum in Watertown, NY to help children
of military families adjust to the diployment of one or both of their parents.
Easter Eggs for the Elderly
Date: April 20, 2011
Time: 4-6:30pm
Event Location: Belfast Central School 1 King St Belfast, NY 14711
Contact Name: Lacie Lavallee
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 585-365-2646
Email: llavallee@belf.wnyric.org
Event Description: Volunteers will decorate Easter eggs and put them in baskets
to take to the elderly.
Encouragement Baskets
Date: April 20 - April 21, 2011
Time: 8am-5pm
Event Location: New Life Christian School 102 W Forest Ave Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Hannah Collins
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-372-1987
Email: hnnh.collins7@gmail.com
Event Description: Volunteers will be putting together baskets of treats
along with encouraging notes for community members.
Hope Collins
Date: April 28, 2011
Time: 1pm-3pm
Event Location: New Life Christian School 102 W Forest Ave Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Lacie Lavallee
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-372-1987
Email: hopejoy@hotmail.com
Event Description: Volunteers will be planting flowers around the school
in order to care for our earth and the school and to foster good stewardship in
the community.
The True Meaning of Easter
Date: April 28, 2011
Time: 7pm-8pm
Event Location: New Life Christian School 102 W Forest Ave Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Esther Dodge
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-372-1987
Email: madison384@hotmail.com
Event Description: Volunteers will be putting on a presentation about Easter.
They will be acting and singing for the community.
'May Day' Letters of Appreciation
Date: April 28, 2011
Time: 12:45- 1:20pm
Event Location: New Life Christian School 102 W Forest Ave Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Aaron Childs
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-372-1987
Email: jamasmonster@gmail.com
Event Description: Volunteers will be writing letters of appreciation to
their elderly friends or grandparents or church members for 'May Day'!
Arbor Day Tree & Flower Planting
Date: April 29, 2011
Time: 1-2:15pm
Event Location: Allegany-Limestone Elementary 120 Maple Ave Allegany, NY
14706
Contact Name: Joellen Beatty
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-375-6600
Email: jbeatty@alli.wnyric.org
Event Description: Volunteers will be planting flowers outside the school
for Arbor Day.
Food Distribution
Date: April 29, 2011
Time: 9am- noon
Event Location: Wellsville Access Center 289 N Main St Wellsville, NY 14895
Contact Name: Theresa Roesile
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 585-268-7605
Email: STARTAmeriCorps10@gmail.com
Event Description: Volunteers will be distributing free boxes of food to
community members.
Warming House
Date: April 29, 2011
Time: 3-6pm
Event Location: The Warming House N Union St Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Nick Goodell
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-372-2805
Email: ngoodell@sbu.edu
Event Description: Volunteers will prepare, serve, and clean up after meals
and also sit and visit with families.
March of Dimes
Date: April 30, 2011
Time: 10am-1pm
Event Location: War Veterans Park Front St Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Cindy Proctor
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: cproctor@sbu.edu
Event Description: Volunteers will participate in a walk to raise funds for
research to ensure full term pregnancies and to prevent premature births.
Town Clean Up Day
Date: April 30, 2011
Time: 8am-5pm
Event Location: Belfast, NY 14711
Contact Name: Lacie Lavallee
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 585-365-2646
Email: llavallee@belf.wnyric.org
Event Description: Volunteers will be cleaning up the town cemetary and store
fronts.
River Trail Cleanup
Date: April 30, 2011
Time: 1pm-3pm
Event Location: Allegany River Trail Allegany, NY 14706
Contact Name: Courtney Robinson
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 607-222-9739
Email: robinscm10@bonaventure.edu
Event Description: Volunteers will be picking up garbage along the Allegany
River Trail.
Buffalo Gives Back
Date: May 7, 2011
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Event Location: 104 Maryland Street Buffalo, NY 14201
Contact Name: Pamela James
Organization: The Belle Center
Phone: 716-845-0485
Email: pjames@thebellecenter.org
Event Description: This spring the “City of Good Neighbors” will join forces
for “Buffalo Gives Back”- A Fun Family Resource Festival & Giveaway Event!” We are
excited about this collaboration between local agencies to give back to the Buffalo
community. During the event 1000 bags of groceries will be distributed to event
goers. There will be: Interactive Exhibits from More Than 15 Organizations, a Live
Cooking & Urban Farm demonstration, Face Painting, A Special Make My Mom a Card
For Mother’s Day table and more!
Type of Service: Grocery Distribution, Community Debris Clean Up
Lights/ Sound of Quilters
Date: May 12 - May 15, 2011
Time: 5:30pm
Event Location: Olean Theater Workshop 702 Washington St Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Nick Patrone
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-375-8031
Email: aavery@olean.wnyric.org
Event Description: Volunteers will be providing the lights, sound, seating,
and set- up for the play 'Quilters'.
PTO can drive
Date: May 20 - May 21, 2011
Time: 3-4, 10-noon
Event Location: Ellicottville Central School 5873 Rte 219 Great Valley, NY
14741
Contact Name: Diana Olson
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-699-2318
Email: dolson@sbu.edu
Event Description: Volunteers will be helping with the PTO can drive and
passing out a facts sheet about AmeriCorps and what they do for the community.
Cleaning Up Olean
Date: May 20, 2011
Time: 11am-noon
Event Location: North Union St Park Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Esther Dodge
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-372-1987
Email: Madison384@hotmail.com
Event Description: Volunteers will be cleaning up the park on Union Street.
Book Drive to Benefit Long Island Head Start
Date: May 20 - June 17, 2011
Time: On-going
Event Location: Several drop off locations in Nassau County and Suffolk County.
Information is posted at
longislandvolunteercenter.org
Contact Name: Tracy Murtagh, Youth Programs Coordinator
Organization: Long Island Volunteer Center
Phone: 516-564-5482
Email: longislandvc@aol.com
Event Description: The Long Island Volunteer Center is organizing a book
drive to benefit Head Start. Coordinators being sought to collect new and gently
used childrens books at their organizations, businesses, schools, churches, synagogues,
or neighborhoods. Books will be distributed to children at Head Start and to their
siblings.
Type of Service: Book Drive
Skills Needed: Desire to advance the learning experiences of children who
live in poverty and who don't have access to books. Ability to coordinate drives
and rally people to donate books.
Special Instructions: Books can be gently used but must be in good condition.
Reading level is zero - twelve. No encyclopedias or magazines please.
AmeriCorps Week
Date: May 21, 2011
Time: 1-2:30 pm
Event Location: ALES Elementary School 120 Maple Ave Allegany, 14706
Contact Name: Joellen Beatty
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-375-6600
Email: jbeatty@alli.wnyric.org
Event Description: Students will learn about AmeriCorps and service inside
and outside of the military for Armed Forces Day. They will learn what they can
do for their community, country, and the world.
Routes to Art
Date: May 21, 2011
Time: 10am-5pm
Event Location: Cattaraugus County Arts Council, Cattaraugus County NY, 14760
Contact Name: Heather Carroll
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-372-7455
Email: Heather@myartscouncil.net
Event Description: Routes to Art artists will serve as artistic mentors for
area high school students during the Routes to Art open studio weekends. Student
apprentices with demonstrated interest will have the opportunity to learn from the
artist paired with.
Flags for Veterans
Date: May 21, 2011
Time: 12-4pm
Event Location: Olean Area Cemeteries Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Julie Barnes
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-701-3569
Email: innocentbarnes@gmail.com
Event Description: Volunteers will help put flags on veterans' graves for
Memorial Day.
Cleaning Exravaganza
Date: May 21, 2011
Time: 10am-5pm
Event Location: New Life Christian School 102 W Forest Ave Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Hope Collins
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-701-3569
Email: hopejoy@hotmail.com
Event Description: Volunteers will work together to clean the school as the
school does not have a janitor. Working together will benefit each other and teach
to care for the school and community.
Clean Sweep
Date: May 21, 2011
Time: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Event Location: Cobbs Hill Park, corner of Culver Road at Norris Drive--right
off Rt. 490
Contact Name: Marilyn
Organization: Rochester AmeriCorps
Phone: 585-428-5990
Email: mrosche@monroecc.edu
Event Description: Help with a spring clean-up of Rochester's southeast quadrant.
Free coffee and donuts, t-shirt, and picnic lunch. Tools provided, but bring your
own if you can (gloves, rakes, etc.).
Type of Service: neighborhood clean-up
Special Instructions: register online at www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?ekfrm=8589947219
BBQ at town hall
Date: May 21 - May 22, 2011
Time: 5/21 12-? 5/22 1-5
Event Location: Belfast Fire Hall Belfast, NY 14711
Contact Name: Jill Tomlinson
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 585-365-2646
Email: jtomlinson@belf.wnyric.org
Event Description: Volunteers will helping to prep food and then serving
and selling BBQ's the following day.
Zumba thon
Date: May 21, 2011
Time: 9-5
Event Location: 70 South Main st Franklinville, NY 14737
Contact Name: Angel Rupert
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 585-403-6217
Email: angel@therupertsonline.com
Event Description: Participants will be Zumba-ing all day for the Roller
girls.
LI Head Start Book Drive
Date: May 23 - June 12, 2011
Time: N/A
Event Location: Sid Jacobson JCC 300 Forest Drive East Hills, NY 11548
Contact Name: Bridgette Adair
Organization: Sid Jacobson JCC
Phone: 516-484-1545 ext.116
Email: Badair@sjjcc.org
Event Description: Did you know? …that according to the National Center for
Education Statistics, nearly two-thirds of low-income American families do not own
any books for their children. Please help us collect NEW or GENTLY USED books for
infants, toddlers, pre-teens & teens. [No adult books, encyclopedias, magazines,
comics or textbooks please] For campaign details please visit
www.longislandvolunteercenter.org. For additional information about Long
Island Head Start, go to www.liheadstart.org.
Benefit for Felicia
Date: May 27 - June 9, 2011
Time: 8am-8pm
Event Location: Elicottville Central School 5873 RTE 219 Ellicottville, NY
14731
Contact Name: Diana Olson
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-938-2595
Email: STARTAmeriCorps10@gmail.com
Event Description: Volunteers will be having a Volleyball Tournament, Spaghetti
Dinner, Theme basket auction and more to support Falicia.
Relay for LIfe bake sale
Date: June 4, 2011
Time: 9am-4pm
Event Location: Belfast Town Park Belfast, NY 14711
Contact Name: Lacie Lavallee
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 585-365-2646
Email: llavallee@belf.wnyric.org
Event Description: Volunteers will be making and having a bake sale for Relay
for Life.
Empire State Senior Games
Date: June 6 - June 12, 2011
Time: All Day
Event Location: SUNY Cortland, Various Cortland community locations
Contact Name: Machell Phelps
Organization: Cortland Regional Sports Council
Phone: 607-756-1864
Email: crsc@cortlandsports.org
Event Description: Various sporting events - Bowling, Golf, Pickleball, Tennis,
Track & Field, Ping-Pong, Shuffleboard, etc.
Skills Needed: Volunteers are needed to help with timing, set up, and other
sport specific tasks.
Special Instructions: Volunteers are needed mainly during the day...Please
contact us for event specifics!
Rebel Race
Date: June 10 - June 13, 2011
Time: 7am-10pm
Event Location: Hurd's Family Farm 2187 Route 32 Modena, NY 12548
Contact Name: Jon
Organization: Rebel Race
Phone: 267-994-8526
Email: charity@rebelrace.com
Event Description: The Rebel Race Series is coming to Modena, NY on June
10th, 11th, & 12th. We organize weekend get-aways for athletes that want to run
a 5k or 15k with military-style obstacles.
Type of Service: Event Volunteer
Skills Needed: None required Anyone can volunteer and we will make a donation
to the non-profit/charity organization(s) of your choice (or we can choose one for
you). Volunteers will be asked to assist with parking, food/beverage, course marshaling,
registration/info tent, gear check, or general assistance at the venue area. Rebel
Race will provide you with free tickets for food/beverage. The shifts we are looking
to fill are: Friday, June 10th: 5pm – 9pm (4hrs) Saturday, June 11th: 7am – 3pm
(8hrs) Saturday, June 11th: 2pm – 10pm (8hrs) Sunday, June 12th: 10am – 6pm (8hrs)
Sunday, June 12th: 6pm - 8pm (2hrs) Monday, June 13th: 8am - 12pm (4hrs)
Special Instructions: If you can help out, please email us at charity@rebelrace.com
with the following information: + Contact Info: Name, Phone Number, Email Address
+ Desired Shifts (in order of preference): please use our scheduled times + Charity
Organization you would like us to donate to
Take Steps
Date: June 11, 2011
Time: 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Event Location: Marjorie Post Park 451 Unqua Road Massapequa, NY 11762
Contact Name: Kate Butler
Organization: Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
Phone: 516-222-5530
Email: kbutler@ccfa.org
Event Description: The Take Steps Walk is the largest fundraising walk for
the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. Register today!
Gently Used School Supplies for Haiti
Date: June 16 - June 23, 2011
Time: 2pm-5pm
Event Location: Olean City School District 410 W Sullivan St Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Nick Patrone
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-375-8032
Email: aavery@olean.wnyric.org
Event Description: Volunteers will be collecting, inventorying, packaging,
and shipping gently used school supplies to Haitian Students.
Skills Needed: If your school is not involved in a program like this but
would like to donate supplies at the end of the year please contact us!!
Relay for Life
Date: June 17, 2011
Time: 6pm-6am
Event Location: Olean Middle School Track Wayne st Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Maria Fusco
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 585-365-2646
Email: mfusco@belf.wnyric.org
Event Description: Volunteers will be helping for Relay for Life.
Summer Bird Feeders
Date: June 17, 2011
Time: 1pm-2:30pm
Event Location: ALES 120 Maple Ave Allegany, NY 14706
Contact Name: Joellen Beatty
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-375-6600
Email: jbeatty@alli.wnyric.org
Event Description: Volunteers will be making pine cone and peanut butter
bird feeders to take home to watch over summer.
Appreciating Fathers
Date: June 17, 2011
Time: 11am-noon
Event Location: New Life Christian School 102 W Forest Ave Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Hope Collins
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-372-1987
Email: hopejoyc@hotmail.com
Event Description: Volunteers will be making cards for fathers, grandfathers,
and godfathers to show appreciation for all that they do.
Governors Ball Music Festival
Date: June 18 - June 19, 2011
Time: 12:00pm - 12:00am
Event Location: Governor's Island, NYC
Contact Name: Volunteers@govball.com
Organization: Governors Ball Music Festival
Phone: please email
Email: Volunteers@govball.com
Event Description: The Governors Ball Music Festival is seeking volunteers
to join the visual design team! Can you swing a hammer? Use a can of spray paint?
Tie stuff together? If yes, then we need you! Even more skills? GREAT! However,
no experience is required. A love of art, music and hard work will suffice. Work
with emerging and established visual artists from all over the world! Use your skills
to help build large scale sculptures! Assist artists to paint site-specific pieces!
See the behind-the-scenes festival action! EARN A FREE TICKET TO THE FESTIVAL! We
need visual art volunteers the day of the festival (June 18th) as well as the week
before and after. A day's help will earn you a free ticket to the festival. JOIN
THE TEAM TODAY! Email volunteers@govball.com
with VISUAL ART in the subject line. Please explain any installation or other experience
in the email. www.govball.com
Yearly Thank-you's
Date: June 21, 2011
Time: 4:30-6:30
Event Location: BCS 1 King St Belfast, NY 14711
Contact Name: Jill Tomlinson
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 585-365-2646
Email: jtomlinson@belf.wnyric.org
Event Description: Volunteers will be making Cards to thank school and other
people who have helped out throughout the year.
Gardening
Date: June 22, 2011
Time: 11am-2pm
Event Location: Friendship, NY 14739
Contact Name: Jennifer Greene
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 585-610-5336
Email: jgreene@friend.wnyric.org
Event Description: Volunteers will be weeding flower beds around town.
Park Revamping
Date: June 28, 2011
Time: 10am-2pm
Event Location: Olean Parks Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Hannah Collins
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-372-1987
Email: hnnh.collins7@gmail.com
Event Description: Volunteers will be cleaning up garbage and getting rid
of graffiti in local parks.
Painting the Park
Date: June 30, 2011
Time: 10am-noon
Event Location: Oak Hill Park Corner of 4th and Laurens st Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Esther Dodge
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-372-1987
Email: Madison384@hotmail.com
Event Description: Volunteers will be collecting supplies needed to paint
the picnic table at Oak Hill Park/ remove graffiti.
Bookmarking for the Library
Date: July 1 - July 31, 2011
Time: 8am-8pm
Event Location: Great Valley/ Ellicottville Rec Programs/ Anywhere
Contact Name: Diana Olson
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-699-2318
Email: dolson@sbu.edu
Event Description: Volunteers will take a blank bookmark and decorate it.
They will be laminated and donated to the local libraries.
Ride for the Rescue
Date: July 16, 2011
Time: 6:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M.
Event Location: Inner Harbor Syracuse, NY
www.ridefortherescue.org
Contact Name: Lisa DeAngelo
Organization: Rescue Mission
Phone: 315-701-3841
Email: lisa_deangelo@rmsyr.org
Event Description: This is an opportunity for individuals to raise pledges
then hit the pavement on bicycles. There will be different routes for all kinds
of bike riders!
Book Give Away
Date: July 18 - July 23, 2011
Time: 10am-10pm
Event Location: Allegany Co. Fair Angelica, NY
Contact Name: Ann Tredway
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 585-268-5213
Email: tredwin14@gmail.com
Event Description: Volunteers will be giving away free books to any and all
fair attendees.
WE GOT NEXT: 3 on 3 Bball Tournament
Date: July 23 - July 24, 2011
Time: 8AM-5PM(SAT)-1PM-5PM(SUN)
Event Location: LINCOLN PARK SPORTS COMPLEX-72 E. GRAHAM AVE, HEMPSTEAD,NY
Contact Name: Lonnie L. Mills II
Organization: Hempstead Rebirth CDC
Phone: (516)539-2210
Email: llmills@hempsteadrebirth.org
Event Description: This event is a fundraiser for Hempstead Rebirth CDC's
Youth Initiative. HRCDC is a non profit in the village of Hempstead looking to do
its part in their community.
Type of Service: SCORER TABLES,CLEANUP,CONCESSION STAND
Skills Needed: friendly,people person,courteous,able to follow instructions
Owen Reed Charity Bow Shoot
Date: July 24, 2011
Time: 10am-5pm
Event Location: Double J Archery Plato Rd & Jackman Hall rd West Valley,
NY
Contact Name: Frank
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-818-8233
Email: dolson@sbu.edu
Event Description: Volunteers will be helping to collect money and w/ food
and drinks to benefit a child in Children's Hospital.
Car Wash
Date: July 25, 2011
Time: 9-4
Event Location: Autozone 10008 W State St Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Aaron Childs
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-372-1987
Email: jamasmonster@gmail.com
Event Description: Volunteers will by having a car wash to clean up community
vehicles and donate the proceeds to a humanitarian trip.
Harborfest
Date: July 28 - July 31, 2011
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m
Event Location: Many different venues within the city of Oswego, NY. Our
physical address is 41 Lake Street Oswego, NY 13126. The volunteer office is located
in the west end of the McCrobie Building at Breitbeck Park. Stop in Monday thru
Friday between 10 and 4.
Contact Name: Michael Petrilli
Organization: Oswego Harbor Festivals, Inc.
Phone: 315-342-7113
Email: mpetrilli@oswegoharborfest.com
Event Description: Harborfest is a 4-day/night admission free festival held
annually during the last full weekend of July. This year’s festival is July 28-31
and will feature live music and entertainment on three different stages, the Family
Park at East Park, featuring the Children’s Musical along with programming and activities
for families. Riverwalk East will again feature our Arts and Crafts venue and the
Historic Maritime District (West 1st and Lake Streets) will be home to the Go Green
Expo. Every year, in addition to the great music and entertainment featured at Harborfest,
an educational cultural component/theme is chosen; last year it was France, this
year it’s Great Britain/England. The 25th Anniversary of Harborfest will be in 2012,
which coincidently is also the Bicentennial of the War of 1812. The French and British
were the two main adversaries because of trade restrictions the British introduced
to impede trade between the French and United States during the early 1800’s. Thus
the cultural theme for Harborfest has been France and Great Britain the past two
years, all leading up to the 2012 festival and the Bicentennial of the War of 1812.
The theme is used throughout the festival in various ways, including the children’s
parade held on the Friday of Harborfest, the festival’s annual poster, program and
merchandise, as well as music and programming.
Skills Needed: When: Harborfest runs from July 28 to July 31, 2011. Hours
of operation are between 9 a.m. and midnight, depending on the venue. Volunteer
shifts are usually 4 hours long. Where: The office is located on 41 Lake Street,
in the McCrobie Building, in Oswego, NY, but Harborfest venues are spread out over
six locations along the Oswego waterfront. Positions: It takes over 500 volunteers
to help make Harborfest a success. The following positions are available: Park Manager,
raffle ticket seller, floater, clean team, hospitality, memorabilia seller/cashier,
parking attendant, park crew, trolley host/helper, information center, T-shirt workshop
and more. For more information, or to download an application, log onto our website
at www.oswegoharborfest.com. You can
also request more information and an application by contacting Michael Petrilli
at 315-342-7113. Some benefits of volunteering are learning new skills, meeting
new people, building a stronger résumé, and the best reason…it’s FUN!
Special Instructions: The sooner you can get yoour applications in the better.
Training sessions will be held for all volunteers on Tuesday, July 12; Monday, July
18, and Wednesday, July 20th...we will start the short intro promptly at 5pm. Please
come up to a half an hour early. For more info please call me, Michael Petrilli
(Volunteer Coordinator) at 315-342-7113. Thank you
Craft Fundraiser
Date: July 30, 2011
Time: 9-3
Event Location: New Life Christian School and Allegany Community area 102
W Forest Ave Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Hannah Collins
Organization: START- Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-372-1987
Email: hnnh.collins7@gmail.com
Event Description: Volunteers will be selling crafts to raise funds for a
humanitarian trip to a developing country.
Bring Back The Pride Community Event
Date: July 30, 2011
Time: 1-6pm
Event Location: UB's South Campus Rotary Field @ Bailey and Winspear, Buffalo.
Contact Name: Geraldine Griffin
Organization: Rounds Avenue Association Inc.
Phone: 716-440-4547
Email: Roundsave@gmail.com
Event Description: Outdoor festival that is open to the public. Free food,
games, prizes and live music. Volunteers are need to help with set up, registration
and break down.
Skills Needed: Like working with people.
Skills Needed: Like working with people.
National Night Out
Date: August 2, 2011
Time: 6PM to 8PM
Event Location: Lincoln Park between Morton Ave Eagel and Warren Street Albany
NY
Contact Name: JoAnn Morton
Organization: South End Neighborhood Association
Phone: 518-427-8066
Email: SOUTHENDNEIGHBORHOODASSOCIATION@HOTMAIL.COM
Event Description: National Night Out is a unique crime prevention event
that takes place each year on the first Tuesday in August. This year, National Night
Out will take place on Tuesday August 2, 2011. Previous National Night Out events
have involved citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, neighborhood organizations,
Faith Based Community, and local official from all over the city. The event is designed
to generate support for and participation in local anti-crime programs, strengthen
neighborhood spirit and to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness. We use
the Night Out event as an opportunity to bring the community together to promote
building lasting partnerships with businesses, local government and other agencies
throughout our community, it is also an opportunity for people in the community
to come together to share information and enjoy an evening filled with entertainment,
fun activities and information.
Skills Needed: Willingness to assist where needed. Volunteers needed to assist
with setup, cleanup, cooking (hotdogs) on grill or helping with games.
Type of Service: Community Event
Workshop -- The Next Generation of Volunteers: Pro Bono Engagement Strategies
Date: August 4, 2011
Time: 6:30 pm-8:30pm
Event Location: CultureFix 9 Clinton Street New York, NY 10010
Contact Name: Alice
Organization: Grassroots.org & Catchafire
Phone: (800) 252-0015
Email: alice@grassroots.org
Event Description: Register/RSVP here:
http://grassrootstech.eventbrite.com/ Catchafire is dedicated to providing
social good organizations with the knowledge and tools to build capacity effectively
and learn how to utilize pro bono. In this workshop, Catchafire's Community Manager,
Ruti Wajnberg, will discuss the following topics: How to get the most out of your
experience with a pro bono professional How to start projects off on the right foot
Troubleshooting tipcs How to retain their support so they become lifelong advocates
of your organization
Special Instructions: RSVP here:
http://grassrootstech.eventbrite.com/
Paddle The River 2011
Date: August 5, 2011
Time: 8:00AM
Event Location: Peconic Lake Estates Civic Organization (PLECO), Calverton,
NY
Contact Name: Julie Nace
Organization: NYS Dept. of Env. Conservation
Phone: 1-631-444-0871
Email: jsnace@gw.dec.state.ny.us
Event Description: “Paddle The River” 2011: In search of invasive Ludwigia!
Who: Folks who love to Canoe and kayak What: Paddle the Peconic River & hand pull
any remaining ludwigia-an invasive aquatic plant When: Friday, August 5th at 8AM
Where: Meet at Peconic Lake Estates Civic Organization (PLECO), Calverton, NY. Directions
will be provided to those who register. Bring: your own canoe or kayak or sign up
to reserve a spot in one we provide (though seats are limited), life jackets will
be provided. Join us for a boxed lunch at PLECO after the paddle! For more info
and to register, contact: Julie Nace at 631.444.0871 or
jsnace@gw.dec.state.ny.us. Check www.peconicestuary.org
for event updates and more information. Please note: You MUST register at least
1 week prior to event!
Type of Service: Volunteer
Blood Drive August 8
Date: August 8, 2011
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Event Location: Sid Jacobson JCC 300 Forest Drive East Hill, NY 11548
Contact Name: Bridgette Adair
Organization: Sid Jacobson JCC
Phone: 516-484-1545 ext 116
Email: Badair@sjjcc.org
Event Description: Save a life, donate blood at Sid Jacobson JCC on August
8 2:30pm-8:30pm. For more information or to make an appointment contact Bridgette
Adair at Badair@sjjcc.org (516) 484-1545 ext.
116
Friendship Town Clean up
Date: August 18, 2011
Time: noon-1
Event Location: Friendship, NY 14739
Contact Name: Jennifer Greene
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 585-610-5336
Email: JGreene@friend.wnyric.org
Event Description: Volunteers will be walking around the town of Friendship
cleaning up trash.
Skills Needed: willingness to help
Helping at the House
Date: August 25, 2011
Time: 3-7pm
Event Location: The Warming House 164 N Union St Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Esther Dodge
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 914-960-6401
Email: Madison384@hotmail.com
Event Description: Volunteers will be assisting with all aspects of serving
a meal at the Warming House.
First Annual Fashion Show
Date: August 26, 2011
Time: 3:30-9:00
Event Location: 982 Hegeman Ave Brooklyn N.Y. 11208
Contact Name: Shirley Lee
Organization: Youth's Ladder Organization
Phone: 800 494 8729
Email: fashionshow@youthsladder.com
Event Description: We are hosting a fashion show in effort to acquire a building
and expand services. We are a privately funded , non profit organization consisting
of 28 volunteers.
Skills Needed: Volunteer Models, Directors, and Help between ages 13 to 21
Type of Service: Community Event
Special Instructions: Parental consent required
Humanitarian Outreach
Date: August 26, 2011
Time: 9am-4pm
Event Location: Buffalo City Mission Meeting at New Life Christian School
102 W Forest Ave Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Hannah Collins
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-372-1987
Email: hnnh.collins7@gmail.com
Event Description: Volunteers will be going to the Buffalo City Mission to
help out as needed for the day.
Blueberrying
Date: August 29, 2011
Time: 9am-10am
Event Location: Blueberry Meadows Rte 417 Westons Mills, NY
Contact Name: Aaron Childs
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-372-1987
Email: jamasmonster@gmail.com
Event Description: Volunteers will be picking blueberries to donate to the
Warming House.
Free Hot Meal
Date: August 30, 2011
Time: 11am-2pm
Event Location: Cuba Cultural Center 2 West Main St Cuba, NY 14727
Contact Name: Angel Rupert
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 585-209-0052
Email: angel@therupertsonline.com
Event Description: Volunteers will serve a hot meal to community members.
Dresses for Haiti
Date: September 1 - September 30, 2011
Time: 9am- 9am
Event Location: New Life Christian School 201 W Forest Ave Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Esther Dodge
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 914-960-6401
Email: Madison384@hotmail.com
Event Description: Volunteers will be making dresses out of pillow cases
for girls in Haiti. Will also be collecting new and slightly used dresses to donate
also.
Skills Needed: Donations will be accepted all month long.
6X6 Artwork Fundraiser
Date: Fridays in September
Time: 9am-11am
Event Location: Cattaraugus County Arts Council 100 W Main St Allegany, NY
14706
Contact Name: Heather Carroll
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-372-7455
Email: Heather@myartscouncil.net
Event Description: Volunteers will create orginal artwork each Friday in
September from 9-11am tha twill be sold at CCAC's fall fundraiser o Nov 19th.
Skills Needed: None, all artwork will be a 6" square and all materials will
be provided by the CCAC.
Eden Heights
Date: September 9, 2011
Time: 4pm-6pm
Event Location: Eden Heights Nursing Home 161 S 25th St Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Dodi McIntyre
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-307-4773
Email: abaker@salamancany.org
Event Description: Volunteers will be visiting the residents of the nursing
home, will entertain them with manicures and woodworking activities.
The Warming House
Date: September 9, 2011
Time: 2:30-5:30 pm
Event Location: N Union St Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Nick Goodell
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 315-532-4965
Email: antonede09@bonaventure.edu
Event Description: Volunteers will be serving a meal to guests at the Warming
House.
Cleaning up the River
Date: September 10, 2011
Time: 10am-?
Event Location: Ischua Creek Rt 16 Hinsdale, NY 14743
Contact Name: Diana Olson
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-699-2318
Email: dolson@sbu.edu
Event Description: Volunteers will be handing out trash bags to boaters entered
in the 2011 Regatta. They will also go down the river and collect trash and recyclable
cans.
The 3rd Annual Cristian Rivera Foundation Gala
Date: September 12, 2011
Time: 6pm-11pm
Event Location: The Copacabana in Times Square - 268 West 47th Street (BTWN
Broadway & 8th Avenue)
Contact Name: Solange Osorio
Organization: The Cristian Rivera Foundation
Phone: 347.524.1669
Email: abaker@salamancany.org
Event Description: The Cristian Rivera Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization that is dedicated to raising awareness and funds in order to find a
cure for DIPG, a rare and fatal pediatric brain stem tumor. Between 200-300 children
between the ages of one and nine are diagnosed with this disease that has no known
cure. On Monday September12, the Cristian Rivera Foundation will be holding its
3rd annual gala that will take place at the Copacabana Supper Club in Times Square.
This event is being hosted by Saturday Night Live star Kenan Thompson and award-winning
actor Luis Guzman, and will begin with a cocktail hour at 6 pm, followed by a sit
down dinner, a performance by pop singer Brenda K. Starr and a silent/Live auction
with many more one of a kind items.
Skills Needed: We are looking for outgoing and friendly volunteers to assist
guests with any questions, concerns and general information for this event. This
is an amazing opportunity to help out an organization fighting for an important
cause.
Special Instructions: Please visit
www.cristianriverafoundation.org
Southern Tier Biennial Opening Reception
Date: September 17, 2011
Time: 2pm-7pm
Event Location: Olean Public Library and JCC Center Gallery 134 N 2nd st
/ 260 N Union st Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Heather Carroll
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-372-7455
Email: Heather@myartscouncil.net
Event Description: Volunteers are needed to assist with aspects before, during
and after the dual receptions of a judgfed exhibition of contemporary art from the
Southern Tier.
Cystic Fibrosis Walk
Date: September 17, 2011
Time: 10am- 11:30am
Event Location: St. Mary's Episcopal Church 99 Wildwood Ave Salamanca, NY
14779
Contact Name: Alicia D'Alessandro
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 518-894-5227
Email: dalessal@sbu.edu
Event Description: Volunteers will be walking in a fundraiser for the Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation.
Food Blessing
Date: September 17, 2011
Time: 5pm-8pm
Event Location: Community Center Rt 16 Franklinville, NY 14737
Contact Name: Aaron Childs
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-372-1987
Email: jamasmonster@gmail.com
Event Description: Volunteers will be selling "groceries" for families in
need. The money collected will go towards a planned humanitarian trip.
9/11 Day of Remembrance Blood Drive
Date: September 19, 2011
Time: 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Event Location: Nassau County Firefighters Museum (located along Museum Row,
Charles Lindbergh Blvd. off the Meadowbrook Parkway Exit M-4 West)
Contact Name: Diana O'Neill, Executive Director
Organization: Long Island Volunteer Center
Phone: 516-564-5482
Email: longislandvc@aol.com
Event Description: In honor of those who perished and with grateful thanks
to first responders & volunteers, the Long Island Volunteer Center, an affiliate
of HandsOn Network, in partnership with the Nassau County Firefighters Museum are
proud to offer an opportunity for you to help save lives by donating blood. Your
donation will help to save up to THREE lives. Our community hospitals need your
help. Please share this lifesaving gift! To schedule an appointment & for more information,
visit longislandvolunteercenter.org
or call 516-564-5482
Type of Service: Donate Blood
Dumbo Arts Festival
Date: September 23 - September 25, 2011
Time: Friday 6pm to 9pm, Saturday 12pm to 8pm, Sunday 12pm to 6pm and 6pm
to midnight
Event Location:DUMBO, Brooklyn
Contact Name: Diana O'Neill, Executive Director
Organization: Dumbo Arts Festival
Phone: 212-647-1877
Email: dumbovolunteers@gmail.com
Event Description: The DUMBO Arts Festival is a feast for the senses that
attracts 200,000 visitors over 3 days with the participation of over 500 artists
from a variety of disciplines, 100 studios, 50 galleries and stages and 100 programming
partners. This year, the Festival will take place on Friday, September 23rd, Saturday,
September 24th and Sunday, September 25th. We are reaching out in hopes that you
will join the 2011 Dumbo Arts Festival Volunteer Team! This year we are searching
for volunteers who can devote some of their time between Friday, September 16th
and Thursday, September 22nd, as well as, the three days of the Festival itself.
The activities you might engage in include assisting exhibiting artists with installation
of their works, guiding attendees through and between the various exhibits, lending
a hand at one of our performance stages, or helping the next generation of artists
at our children’s creation station. We are also looking for a number of volunteers
to start early on in September, to work on specific projects. This is an amazing
opportunity to get involved with one of the biggest and most cutting-edge art festivals
in New York City. For more information or if you are interested in applying, please
visit http://dumboartsfestival.com/volunteer/,
or call 718-488-8588. Website: http://dumboartsfestival.com/volunteer/
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC RBC Race for the Kids part of the Nickelodeon Worldwide
Day of Play
Date: September 24, 2011
Time: 7:30am - 11:30am; 11:00am - 2:00pm
Event Location: Riverside Park at 72nd St
Contact Name: Angela Pearson
Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters NYC
Phone: 212-994-7701
Email: apearson@bigsnyc.org
Event Description: Thousands of New Yorkers will lace up their sneakers for
the 7th Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City RBC Race for the Kids part
of Nickelodeon's Worldwide Day of Play. Come out and run (or walk) 4k to help BBBS
of NYC reach its goal of $1 million to provide one-to-one mentoring relationships
for the more than 400,000 young people throughout the five boroughs who need caring
adult role models in their lives. Race for the Kids Picnic follows the run. The
event lasts from 7:30am - 2:00pm. There are two volunteer shifts, first from 7:30am
- 11:30am, and second from 11:00am - 2:00pm.
Type of Service: Race Day Registration, Check-in, Directional Guides, Water
& Food stations, Baggage check, Informational and Directional Guides, Activity Stations
at post-race picnic, Finish line
Skills Needed: Volunteer training session will take place in mid September.
A schedule for these sessions will be provided upon sign up.
Benefit for Kathy Musall
Date: September 24, 2011
Time: noon-?
Event Location: Holiday Valley Ellicottville, NY 14731
Contact Name: Diana Olson
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-699-2318
Email: dolson@sbu.edu
Event Description: Volunteers will be helping with all aspects of a benefit
to aid the Musall family in time of need after their tragic loss.
Bonagany Sidewalk Chalk Art
Date: September 24, 2011
Time: 10am-4pm
Event Location: 100 W Main st Allegany, NY 14706
Contact Name: Heather Carroll
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-372-7455
Email: Heather@myartscouncil.net
Event Description: Volunteers will create sidewalk chalk art to beautify
Main St in Allegany for the Bonagany Community Festival.
Surprise Cleaning
Date: September 24, 2011
Time: 10am-4pm
Event Location: Olean Community, Meeting at New Life Christian School 102
W Forest Ave Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Hope Collins
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-372-1987
Email: hopejoy@hotmail.com
Event Description: Teens from the school and other volunteers will be surprising
the elderly volunteer teachers by helping them with projects that they cannot do
anymore.
Stomp Out Hunger
Date: September 24, 2011
Time: 10am-4pm
Event Location: Starting at the Warming House N Union St Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Nick Goodell
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 315-532-4965
Email: STARTAmeriCorps10@gmail.com
Event Description: People will be walking in an event to raise money for
the Warming House that provides meals and more for homeless and others in need in
the community.
Reading for Fun
Date: September 27, 2011
Time: 2pm-3pm
Event Location: Friendship Central School' 46 W Main St Friendship, NY 14739
Contact Name: Jennifer Greene
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 585-610-5336
Email: JGreene@friend.wnyric.org
Event Description: Older Students will be reading to the Kindergarten Class.
River Trail Cleanup
Date: October 2, 2011
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
Event Location: Allegany River Trail/ St. Bonaventure College
Contact Name: Courtney Robinson
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 607-222-9739
Email: robinson10@sbu.edu
Event Description: Volunteers will be picking up trash/ cleaning up along
the Allegany River Trail.
The Warming House
Date: October 4, 2011
Time: 2:30-5:30 pm
Event Location: The Warming House 164 N Union St Olean, NY 14760
Contact Name: Nick Goodell
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-372-2805
Email: ngoodell@sbu.edu
Event Description: Volunteers will be preparing and serving a hot meal for
guests at the Warming House.
Gowanda Correctional Facility
Date: October 5, 2011
Time: 11:30-?
Event Location: Gowanda Prison Meeting at St. Bonaventure University
Contact Name: Br. Bob Struzynski
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-375-2613
Email: antonede09@bonaventure.edu
Event Description: As a preventative measure and outreach a group will be
going to Gowanda Correctional Facility to talk with inmates about their experiences.
Univ 101 Academic Evening Away
Date: October 5, 2011
Time: 4pm-10pm
Event Location: Mt. Iranaeus
Contact Name: Courtney Robinson
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 607-222-9739
Email: robinson10@sbu.edu
Event Description: Volunteers will be facilitating the hospitality at Mt.
Iranaeus for Education 101 classes at St. Bonaventure.
The Warming House
Date: October 6, 2011
Time: 2:30-5:30 pm
Event Location: The Warming House 164 N Union St
Contact Name: Nick Goodell
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-701-3569
Email: antonede09@bonaventure.edu
Event Description: Volunteers will be preparing and serving a meal for guests
at the warming house with a group of students from St. Bonaventure.
Walk for Children
Date: October 15, 2011
Time: 9 am - 1 pm
Event Location: Washington Park Lake House Albany
Contact Name: Jennifer Dailey
Organization: Prevent Child Abuse New York
Phone: 518-445-1273
Email: jdailey@preventchildabuseny.org
Event Description: Capital Region individuals, families, businesses and organizations
will step up to prevent child abuse on October 15 by taking part in the 2011 Walk
for Children. Join us for an event for the whole family, featuring children's games,
activities, arts, crafts, and a walk through the park to support safe and happy
childhoods for all of New York's children.
Skills Needed: Imagine a world without child abuse - a world where all families
live in prosperous communities that value kids and support parents in the important
job of raising their children. You can take a step toward creating that world by
volunteering for the 2011 Walk for Children on October 15! Volunteer opportunities
include: * Fundraising: Serving as a team leader, recruiting teammates and raising
money *Pre-event publicity: Distributing brochures and posters to community places;
spreading the word through social networking and interpersonal channels. * On-site
help: Assisting on the day of the walk with set-up, registration, refreshments,
or children's activities.
5th Annual Volunteer Fair @ Farmingdale State College
Date: October 20, 2011
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Event Location: Farmingdale State College- Roosevelt Hall; 2350 Broadhollow
Rd, Farmingdale, NY 11735
Contact Name: Tracy Murtagh
Organization: Long Island Volunteer Center
Phone: (516) 564-5482
Email: longislandvc@aol.com
Event Description: On October 20, Farmingdale State College will host the
5th Annual Long Island Volunteer Fair from 10:30am – 1:30pm in Roosevelt Hall. The
fair which is co-sponsored with the Long Island Volunteer Center, draws over 300
attendees, including students, business leaders and community members. Over 65 nonprofit
agencies will exhibit, showcasing a wide array of volunteer activities. There is
no charge to attend. The Fair provides the opportunity to learn about the needs
of the Long Island Community and how people can help. A kickoff rally will be held
prior to the Fair from 10:00am – 10:30am in the Little Theater. Speakers from academia,
business, government, nonprofit and youth will highlight the societal impact of
volunteerism, advance the conviction that volunteering is not nice but necessary,
and contribute to a cultural shift in the way Long Islanders work together in solving
community problems.
Make a Difference Day
Date: October 22, 2011
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Event Location: Mount Hope Cemetery--meet at the entrance across from the
Distillery.
Contact Name: Amin Choukairi
Organization: Rochester AmeriCorps
Phone: 585.262.1778
Email: achoukairi002@monroecc.edu
Event Description: Fall clean-up, Mount Hope Cemetery. Pre-register via phone
or email. Family-friendly event.
Type of Service: fall clean-up
Special Instructions: gloves and rakes provided, but bring your own if possible
IVPA Global Volunteering Fair
Date: October 27, 2011
Time: 5:00-8:00pm
Event Location: North Hall at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice -
445 West 59th Street, New York, NY
Contact Name: Erin Barnhart
Organization: Effective Altruism, LLC
Phone: 503-272-1352
Email: erin@effectivealtruism.com
Event Description: On Thursday, October 27th, the International Volunteer
Programs Association (IVPA) will be hosting a Global Volunteering Fair with John
Jay College of Criminal Justice. This FREE event offers individuals the unique opportunity
to meet one-on-one with organizations that coordinate volunteer projects around
the globe as well as attend FREE workshops – sponsored by Cross-Cultural Solutions
– on topics like the basics of volunteering abroad and strategies for making volunteering
in another country affordable. Here are the details of the event: What: IVPA Global
Volunteering Fair When: Thursday, October 27th, 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Where: North
Hall at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice (445 West 59th Street) Cost: FREE!
More Information: For a schedule of the day, including attending organizations,
and to register, please visit
www.nycglobalvolunteerfair.eventbrite.com.
Type of Service: International
Helping Teachers with Fall Classroom Activities
Date: November 1 - November 3, 2011
Time: 8am-3pm
Event Location: Belfast Central School 1 King St Belfast, NY 14711
Contact Name: Maria Fusco
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-445-4280
Email: STARTAmeriCorps10@gmail.com
Event Description: Students will be helping Teachers prep for their fall
classroom activities. The middle school students ill act as helpers for the elementary
students.
NYC Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis
Date: December 4, 2011
Time: 7:00am-12:30pm
Event Location: Historic Battery Park, NY
Contact Name: Kathy Flynn
Organization: Arthritis Foundation - NY Chapter
Phone: 212-984-8724
Email: kflynn@arthritis.org
Event Description: 2011 NYC Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis is a 5k (3.1-mile)holiday-themed
fun run/walk. It is a fundraiser for the Arthritis Foundation's NY Chapter. Proceeds
are used for medical research, community education programs and public advocacy.
Type of Service: route marshals, cheerleaders, water station, refreshments,
etc.
Skills Needed: Just a desire to help... some volunteer roles require a person
to be on his/her feet for 2 hours. This is an outdoor event and it may be cold outside...
but it will be lots of fun!
Special Instructions: We need 100 volunteers, so please help us spread the
word!!!!
Storage Cleaning - P.S. 69, Bronx NY
Date: December 17, 2011
Time: 9AM-2PM
Event Location: 560 Thieriot Avenue Bronx, 10473
Contact Name: Elizabeth Leong
Organization: Jumpstart
Phone: 212-868-2526 x20
Email: elizabeth.leong@jstart.org
Event Description: A public school is seeking volunteers to help maintain
and organize supplies in the storage room. Free breakfast and lunch will be served
for all participating volunteers.
Type of Service: community service
Skills Needed: none required
Dr King's Community Dinner
Date: January 15, 2012
Time: 4pm-8pm
Event Location: Olean First Presbyterian Church 212 Laurens st Olean, NY
14760
Contact Name: Nick Patrone
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-375-8032
Email: NPatrone@olean.wnyric.org
Event Description: Volunteers will be providing a dinner and entertainment
for the community to honor the legacy and exemplify the values instilled by Dr.
King.
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service - Long Island VC Sports Equipment
Drive
Date: January 16 - January 21, 2012
Time: Regular Store Hours @ Specified Modell's Sporting Goods Stores
Event Location: Equipment may be dropped off at these Modell's Sporting Goods
stores on Long Island:
Lake Success - 1510 Union Turnpike
Farmingdale - 206 Airport
Plaza
Contact Name: Tracy Murtagh
Organization: Long Island Volunteer Center
Phone: 516-564-5482
Email: TracyMurtagh@longislandvolunteercenter.org
Event Description: In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service,
the Long Island Volunteer Center in conjunction with Modell’s Sporting Goods and
the Children’s Sport Connection is sponsoring a Gently Used Sports Equipment Drive.
Here is your chance to make a difference in the lives of children by allowing them
to stay active in organized sports during difficult times. The equipment collected
will support SCO Family of Services and other youth organizations throughout Long
Island. The boys and girls at SCO can use: Basketballs, Soccer Balls, Footballs,
Tennis Balls, Tennis Rackets, Lacrosse Balls, Lacrosse Sticks.
Shoveling for those in need
Date: January 22, 2012
Time: 1pm-3pm
Event Location: Belfast, meeting at Belfast Central School 1 King St Belfast,
NY 14711
Contact Name: Lacie Lavallee
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 585-365-2646
Email: llavallee@belf.wnyric.org
Event Description: Volunteers will be shoveling driveways and sidewalks for
the elderly and anyone who needs the service throughout the entire town.
Special Instructions: Please bring your own or an extra shovel with you.
Concern's Annual Spring Run needs volunteers!
Date: January 23 - April 14, 2012
Time: flexible up until April; April 14th, volunteers report at 7:15 am
Event Location: Central Park Central Park West & 86th St, NEW YORK, NY 10024
Contact Name: Dara Burke
Organization: Concern Worldwide
Phone: 212-557-8000 x 2210
Email: events.usa@concern.net
Event Description: Concern's annual Spring Run needs volunteers! Concern Worldwide US, an international humanitarian agency committed to fighting extreme poverty around the world, needs over 100 volunteers to organize and help execute its annual SPRING RUN fundraising event. This 4 mile run/walk through Central Park will take place on April 14th, at 9:30AM. All of the proceeds from the Spring Run will support Concern's education programs in Haiti, where Concern has been working since 1994. Each year, in preparation for the event, Concern relies on volunteers for a variety of promotional tasks, namely helping distribute posters and brochures to local businesses to spread awareness of the event. On the day of the run volunteers will also help in the setup and execution of the day's events. For information on how you can get involved, please write us at events.usa@concern.net or call Dara Burke at 212 557 8000 ext 2210. You can also visit www.concernusa.org to learn more about our organization! We look forward to working with you!
Type of Service: Promotional + Event set-up & execution
Skills Needed: No particular skills required! Groups welcome!
Special Instructions: Our most urgent need is volunteers to help distribute flyers and brochures! Please contact us for more information!
Little Red Riding Hood Set Design
Date: January 26 - February 16, 2012
Time: 2:45pm- 4pm
Event Location: BAllegany- Limestone Elementary School 120 Maple Ave Allegany, NY 14706
Contact Name: Heather Carroll
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 716-372-7455
Email: Heather@myartscouncil.net
Event Description: Volunteers will be helping students in the after-school advanced program design and assemble a set and props for their production of Little Red Riding Hood.
Special Instructions: The Project will take place every Thursday from 1/26/12 - 2/16/12.
Behind the Scenes at the Library
Date: January 28, 2012
Time: 10am-12:30pm
Event Location: Belfast Library Childrens' Annex Main st Belfast, NY 14760
Contact Name: Adrienne Evans
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 585-365-2646
Email: a_evans_65@yahoo.com
Event Description: Volunteers will be showing children the various services,
resources and functions/jobs within a library. Kids will be helping with shelving,various
jobs,and learning how to find particular books.
Teacher and Local Volunteers Appreciation Valentines
Date: February 13, 2012
Time: 3:30pm-5pm
Event Location: Belfast Central School 1 King St Belfast, NY 14711
Contact Name: Lacie Lavallee
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 585-365-2646
Email: llavallee@belf.wnyric.org
Event Description: Volunteers including students and their parents will make
and deliver Valentines to teachers and community volunteers including fire dept
to thank them for all that they do to help the community.
How to Impress Yourself
Date: February 21, 2012
Time: 10am-1pm
Event Location: Belfast Central School 1 King St Belfast, NY 14711
Contact Name: Jill Tomlinson
Organization: START-Southern Tier AmeriCorps Resource Team
Phone: 585-365-2646
Email: llavallee@belf.wnyric.org
Event Description: Volunteers will be teaching students proper hygiene and
donating items to help the students maintain what they have learned for practical
purposes and also to learn how to take care of themselves and feel positive.
Skills Needed: experience in hygiene, health, or cosmetology/ aesthetics
If you would like to donate supplies for the students please contact Jill.
AmeriCorps Week
Date: March 10 - March 18, 2012
Time: All Day
Event Location: Contact the AmeriCorps programs in your region. To learn about AmeriCorps in New York State, visit the National Service page of this website.
Contact Name: Beth Tailleur
Organization: New Yorkers Volunteer
Phone: 518-473-8882
Email: newyorkersvolunteer@newyorkersvolunteer.ny.gov
Event Description: AmeriCorps Week, shines a spotlight on AmeriCorps' impact in communities across the country in order to motivate more Americans to join AmeriCorps or volunteer in their communities.
15th Annual Bengal 5k Scholarship Run
Date: March 31, 2012
Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Event Location: Buffalo State Sports Arena on the Buffalo State College campus.
Contact Name: Landrum Beard
Organization: Buffalo State Alumni Association
Phone: (716) 878-6001
Email: beardlw@buffalostate.edu
Event Description: The Bengal 5k Scholarship Run raises money for scholarships
that go directly to Buffalo State students. We are looking for approximately 150
volunteers to help ensure a smooth, successful race day.
Skills Needed: *Pre-Race Packet Pick-up (Thursday March 29, 2012 10:00am--4:30pm)
Fleet Feet Sports (distribute runner numbers and bags) *Pre-Course preparations
(Friday March 30, 2012 evening)(place no parking signs along the course) Pre-Race
Registration setup (computer skills necessary) Start/Finish Line (help runners get
properly placed for their expected pace, cheer runners on at the finish line) Traffic
control / Course Marshals (assist police with car and participant traffic) Water
Stations (hand runners water, restock water, and encourage the runners) Post Race
Reception (remove the timing chip, congratulate the runners, and hand them a bottle
of water)
Special Instructions: The volunteer form can be accessed at the following
link:
http://alumni.buffalostate.edu/s/1430/index.aspx?sid=1430&gid=1&pgid=430&cid=1139&post_id=0
NAMI Queens/Long Island Walk
Date: May 5, 2012
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Event Location: Jones Beach Long Island area 5
Contact Name: Ralph Gonzalez
Organization: Talk Therapy Television, Inc.
Phone: 631-780-2807
Email: ralph@talktherapytv.org
Event Description: The Queens Long Island Walk for mental health awareness takes place on Jones Beach (area 5). There will be live musical entertainment.
Type of Service: Making calls and manning booths
Skills Needed: Personal interactive skills involving speaking with people in a pleasant and attentive manner.
Special Instructions: Send email prior to calling. Identify yourself and let us know how many hours you can participate.