Volunteer Opportunities From: United Way of the Greater Capital Region

The Executive Assistant is to ensure the efficient operation of administrative tasks for CEK RN Consulting, Inc.  The incumbent will work under broad guidelines, select the best course of action from a number of alternatives, and set their own priorities based on a review of the work to be performed and their knowledge of program and office procedures.  The incumbent will perform a wide range of administrative tasks related to correspondence, files, and calendar management; work coordination; customer service; fielding of questions; information gathering; and compilation of reports.

The Executive Assistant will work directly for the Executive Director and the Director of Operations.  They must be able to work independently, prioritize work assignments, and demonstrate an office professionalism and be able to work well with all staff and the public.  They must be proficient and knowledgeable in Word, Excel, PDF and other software systems as required.

Typical duties include, but not limited to:

Are you interested in becoming a volunteer? We have front desk shifts available. In this role, you will assist support staff, answer phones, interact with our houseguests, help with donations, participate in activities, and perform light cleaning. Available hours are Mondays, 12 pm - 4 pm, Wednesdays 8 am -12 pm, and 4 pm - 8 pm Monday - Fridays. 

CoNSERNS-U operates a food pantry community members in need in Renssealer.  

We are in need of volunteers to take appointments for food pantry visits. This consists of desk work, checking voicemails, calling clients and taking their food pantry order needs over the phone. You can choose to do one or more days a week.

This is a need for volunteers Mondays through Thursdays from 9am-2pm and Fridays 9am-12pm. 

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Catholic Charities Tri-County Services coordinates an array of essential basic needs and youth services in Albany, Rensselaer and Schenectady Counties.

Catholic Charities, a ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Albany, is committed to active witness on behalf of the Scriptural values of mercy and justice.

Catholic Charities, recognizing human need at all stages of life, responds to all persons regardless of race, creed, or lifestyle, with special emphasis on the economically poor and the vulnerable.

Catholic Charities serves and empowers persons in need, advocates for a just society, calls forth and collaborates with women and men of good will in fulfillment of its mission.

What is the Saratoga Senior Center?

Since 1955 the mission of the Saratoga Senior Center is to empower seniors to achieve and maintain personal independence and individual well-being by providing the program structure and support services necessary for healthy recreation, companionship, social involvement, and problem solving.

Opportunity Description

Not every superhero wears a cape or a unitard! A majority of them are everyday heroes who help senior citizens get to their medical appointments, pharmacies or even grocery shopping! Some of these heroes paint, do handy work, clean or bring their families to assist with yardwork! Other heroes use their super hearing to simply listen to seniors and give reassurance. While these small acts of kindness may seem like nothing to you, they could quite possibly change the day, week or month for a senior citizen with limited mobility or without transportation. Imagine the burden of having to see your doctor and not being able to get there!?

Your time will make an impact not only on individual lives but the senior community as a whole and that's a cause we all care about! We realize time is money and we don't want to take advantage of your generosity. Your time commitment is yours. We have people who volunteer 2 hours a month and others who volunteer 2 hours a day! Many of our volunteers do "one offs", stepping in to help a senior with a singular task!

There are obvious benefits to our seniors but did I mention the studies that show people who volunteer live happier, healthier lives!? We would love to have you and your super abilities here at the Saratoga Senior Center. Please contact us through the portal or contact Lawrence @ 518.584.1621 x209 M-F 8am-4pm!

The Roarke Center operates a food pantry for community members in Troy, NY. 

We are in need of volunteers to help with various food pantry activities such as sorting donations, packing bags of food, stocking shelves, light cleaning, distributing food to those in need. Our needs are ongoing on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays 1pm - 3pm. 

One day, weekly, groups or individuals - all are welcome and needed! Please reach out to Robin at (518) 273-8351 or via email at robinr@ccalbany.org.

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Catholic Charities Tri-County Services coordinates an array of essential basic needs and youth services in Albany, Rensselaer and Schenectady Counties.

Catholic Charities, a ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Albany, is committed to active witness on behalf of the Scriptural values of mercy and justice.

Catholic Charities, recognizing human need at all stages of life, responds to all persons regardless of race, creed, or lifestyle, with special emphasis on the economically poor and the vulnerable.

Catholic Charities serves and empowers persons in need, advocates for a just society, calls forth and collaborates with women and men of good will in fulfillment of its mission.

To serve as a member of the board for both the museum and Print Club of Albany

Shaker Heritage is seeking new volunteer Trustees to help guide and grow the organization. In 2020, Shaker Heritage signed a new 50-year lease for the Church Family site where our offices are located. As we enter this exciting new phase, we seek Trustees who will contribute their skills and leverage their connections to raise our visibility in the community and help us grow our capacity through fundraising, advocacy, and community outreach efforts. Expertise in the Shakers is not required, but interest in and commitment to the fields of history, preservation, and education is essential.

Shaker Heritage Society is a non-profit organization founded in 1977 that stewards the Watervliet Shaker National Historic District, the site of America’s first Shaker settlement. The Church Family site (located right next to the Albany International Airport), where the Society’s offices are located, is the heart of the 770-acre Historic District. The property is an urban oasis that includes nine remaining Shaker buildings, an herb garden, apple orchard, and the Shaker cemetery where the founder, Ann Lee, is buried. Our museum and shop are open seasonally, and our grounds are open dawn to dusk every day. Current Organizational Projects include: Working with Albany County (which owns the site) to implement a one million dollar economic development grant for capital improvements Developing new strategies for preservation of open land and access between the three surviving Shaker Family Sites Hosting annual Craft Fairs that help sustain over 100 local small businesses Developing K-12 and adult education programs that illuminate Shaker history through the lenses of contemporary crafts, ecology, and invention and innovation Redesigning our onsite exhibits and improving storage conditions for our object and archival collections Expanding digital learning opportunities through our websites and social media

Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting struggling. They assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. Some of their programs consist of providing: Food Pantry Assistance, Meals-on-site, ReStyle Store, A Child’s Place, Domestic Violence Shelter, and much more.

Project Description:

All programs also need basic toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, deodorant, lotion, sunscreen) and baby items (diapers sizes 2-6 especially 5 and 6, formula, and baby food) Any amount is greatly appreciated. Or if you prefer to order items online, you may ship them directly to Unity House’s main building at 2431 Sixth Avenue, Troy, New York 12180, c/o the Development Team.

Upon completion, please call 518-274-2607 to arrange for a contact free pick up or you may email Volunteer@unityhouseny.org to inform the agency that the items will be mailed. All mailed items can be sent to the main building at 2432 Sixth Avenue, Troy, NY,12180 c/o Development Team.

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Post on social media using #518Day and tag United Way of the Greater Capital Region on Facebook (@UnitedWayGCR), Instagram (@UnitedWay_GCR), Twitter (@UnitedWay_GCR) and LinkedIn

Email 518Day@Unitedwaygcr.org with any questions.

We need groups to sponsor blood drives on campus.  There is no cost associated.  We need groups to do sign up tables to recruit and sign up blood donors, hang posters, volunteer the day of the blood drive. 

Please email UAlbany Red Cross President: smondesir2@albany.edu

What is Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership (HOBY)?

We believe in the potential of today’s youth. The HOBY mission is to inspire and prepare future young leaders for a life dedicated to leadership, service, and innovation. HOBY empowers young people to dream big, make an impact, and change the world. Our leadership programs are designed to educate, motivate and activate students, giving them the tools they need to turn their ideas into action and reach their goals. Each program adheres to the five core HOBY values: Volunteerism, Integrity, Excellence, Diversity, and Community Partnership.

Description:

Due to COVID we are in need of an assortment of supplies for our students. These items include:

Contact Amanda at nyechair@hobyny.org to schedule item drop-off

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What is Schenectady Habitat for Humanity?

As one of 1,500 affiliates of Habitat for Humanity International, Schenectady Habitat is a nonprofit organization that works throughout Schenectady County to bring generous donors and hardworking volunteers together with qualified, working families. The result is dramatic, positive differences in the lives of family members and in neighborhoods.

Description:

We are in need of simple things like hand tools - knives (box cutters), tape measures, saw horses, stud-finders, power tools, painting supplies (brushes, rollers, roller pans, extension poles), etc. Certain things like knives and tape measures, we literally can't have enough of. We would need these things to be in decent/new condition. There are probably other building supplies that we could take, but those are simple things that come to mind.

We've also welcome companies to donate their services to us (ex. a roof installation, etc). Anyone interested in donating building supplies or something related to construction could call 518-395-3412 at ext. 104 to reach James Gekakis our construction manager.

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What is Schenectady Habitat for Humanity?

As one of 1,500 affiliates of Habitat for Humanity International, Schenectady Habitat is a nonprofit organization that works throughout Schenectady County to bring generous donors and hardworking volunteers together with qualified, working families. The result is dramatic, positive differences in the lives of family members and in neighborhoods.

Description:

We are always looking for donations to our ReStore which is located at 115 N. Broadway in Schenectady. All donations are sold, and the money is put back into building affordable homes for working-class families. Individuals can call 518-395-3412 at 101 to get approval for a donation to the ReStore.

People can visit our website at https://www.schenectadyrestore.org/donations/ to learn more about which donations we accept.

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This volunteer opportunity entails picking up Kosher meals from the Colonie Price Chopper's Kosher Deli Department (1892 Central Ave. Albany NY 12205) and delivering to 2 individuals.  One person lives in Latham and the other lives in Troy near the Brunswick border.  Must be able to drive, GPS is helpful, although not necessary.  Must be able to climb a short uneven set of steps.  These are both private residences, no apartment buidlings!  Stay socially distant. If you are interested please call or email Lisa Gally, Director of Essential Services for Jewish Family Services, NENY.  518-516-1107  lgally@jfsneny.org for more info.

Looking for help Tuesday and Friday afternoons.  This will only take 1.5 hours of your time, at the most and you will have performed a big mitzvah!  Helping to feed two people in need.  Looking forward to hearing from you. 

Virtual Opportunities Available! No prior experience needed!

Learn to prepare tax returns for individuals and families in your community. Anyone can volunteer whether you've never seen a tax return before or you've been doing taxes for years. We provide flexible training opportunities and resource materials to help you learn everything you need to know about taxes. Gain a useful skill while helping families in your community save money and increase their financial stability.

Virtual volunteer opportunities are available this year to ensure the safety of our volunteers and the communities we serve

Tax Preparer Responsibilities:

Learn at your own pace with our electronic training guides and website and pass short exams in ethics and basic tax knowledge. 

Use information and tax documents gathered from clients to prepare an accurate tax return in our easy-to-use software

What is CAPTAIN Community Human Services?

CAPTAIN Community Human Services supports and empowers young people, adults and families in their journey to personal growth and self-sufficiency. Our services include Family Assistance and Development programs, a Runaway and Homeless Youth Shelter, CAPTAIN's Treasures, an Employment Readiness Program, a used bicycle donation and distribution program, a food pantry, a Street Outreach program, a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site, and a teen leadership program. We also provide holiday assistance for families in need.

Project Description:

We all have time, talent, and treasures that we enjoy sharing with others to help them grow personally and professionally in their lives.  Why not use some of your time, talent, and treasure, to help train CAPTAIN Staff to better themselves in order to better serve their community.  Why not host a virtual one-hour presentation on your skills for time management, being an engaged manager, technology, marketing, social media awareness, grant writing, and more. 

To set up a Zoom to share your time, talent, and treasures please contact Ava Martin at ava@captaincares.org

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What is Mt. Ida Community Food Pantry?

We are a community food pantry helping those in the Mt. Ida Hill section of Troy. We help our neighbors gain access to fresh produce, non-perishable food items, and personal hygiene items. 

Project Description:

We are in GREAT need of personal hygiene items at this time:

We are also always in need of non-perishable food items:

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What is 2Harts One Soul? 

2 Harts One Soul, Inc. was founded by Ashley Hart in memory of her sister, Nikki Hart, who was brutally murdered by the hands of someone she loved. The mission of 2 Harts One Soul is to raise awareness about domestic violence  and support local non-profit organizations, such as Equinox and Unity House, in their efforts to provide assistance to victims.

Project Description: 

This collaborative effort amongst 2Harts One Soul and Unity House will help purchase holiday gifts for teens in the programs.  We are asking that you or your office will put out a collection box for helping with collecting some of the suggested items below.  We are hoping to collect all items by December 14th to allow time for distribution to Unity House.  To arrange drop-off, please email Ashley Hart at 2hartsonesoul@gmail.com

Some of these items that are being suggested are: 

Items are requested to be no more thank $30 at the maximum. 

About Equinox: 

"Equinox is a dynamic human services organization with deep roots in New York's Capital Region. Our mission is: Changing lives and strengthening communities in the Capital Region through a continuum of human services. We provide critical support and life-enhancing opportunities to help those we serve move forward on their paths to recovery, healing, and independence."

Project Description:

Community drives collecting needed items can be organized by businesses, associations, churches, schools and other groups. All donated items will help individuals and families in our local community.

To find out what things are most needed at this time, please contact Development and Community Relations at 518.434.6135 x5302.

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About Equinox: 

"Equinox is a dynamic human services organization with deep roots in New York's Capital Region. Our mission is: Changing lives and strengthening communities in the Capital Region through a continuum of human services. We provide critical support and life-enhancing opportunities to help those we serve move forward on their paths to recovery, healing, and independence."

Project Description:

"Our programs and services focus on helping the people we serve to move forward on their paths to recovery, healing, and independence. These items make a world of difference to someone who may be going without." 

The following items are needed for our Domestic Violence Shelter (children & adults), Youth Services (ages 13-24), Transitional Living Program (ages 16-21), and Adult Residences (serving adults living with mental illness:

New Items Only Please

List of Items:

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What is RISSE? 

To equip refugees and recent immigrants to build sustainable, independent lives by offering language and literacy instruction, as well as support with life skills and integration into U.S. culture and community.

Project Description:

We are looking for someone to help with volunteering as a bus driver Monday-Friday for the non-profit.  This position is asked to be voluntary, but a small stipend could be provided.  

Please contact Rifat Filkins, Executive Director, at rifatf@risse-albahy.org to learn more. 

What is CEK RN Consulting?

We are a small non-profit that serve as a patient advocate. When you need someone to accompany you to your medical appointments or help you understand your treatment, turn to CEK RN Consulting, Inc. in Albany, New York. We provide personalized assistance for individuals going in for surgery and adult patients who need to go to the doctor.

Project Description:

With being a new non-profit we are looking for some in-kind assistance with legal services as we are starting this organization. We are looking for any services that could be provided to assist. Please contact Coretta Killikelly corettakillikelly@gmail.com to discuss details.

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What is USCRI?:

We believe that our American character is based on fundamental values that embrace the newcomer with equal rights and equal opportunity. In return, America prospers—built by those who have placed their bets on the idea of America, e pluribus unum ("from many, one").

Project Description: 

Refugee Youth Mentors:

We are currently looking for mentors for our Making A Connection (MAC) refugee youth mentoring program. This program matches community members with refugee youth ages 15-24 to help them achieve social and educational/vocational goals. We are seeking dedicated adults to serve as a positive role model for their mentee. If you’re interested in helping, please contact Jillian at jhanlin@uscrimail.org

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What is USCRI?

We believe that our American character is based on fundamental values that embrace the newcomer with equal rights and equal opportunity. In return, America prospers—built by those who have placed their bets on the idea of America, e pluribus unum ("from many, one").

ESL Geek Squad: 

We are looking for tech-savvy volunteers to help newly arrived refugees navigate the world of remote work. Volunteers will teach clients how to effectively use technology platforms and help them troubleshoot tech issues for work and school, helping with Zoom and other programs. If you’re good with technology and interested in helping, please contact Jillian at jhanlin@uscrimail.org

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What is USCRI?:

We believe that our American character is based on fundamental values that embrace the newcomer with equal rights and equal opportunity. In return, America prospers—built by those who have placed their bets on the idea of America, e pluribus unum ("from many, one").

Project Description:

Refugee Family Mentor:

We are looking for people to serve as family mentors for newly arrived refugee families. Family mentors help with everyday activities such as transportation, shopping and English language practice. Mentors act as an important resource to families that need assistance navigating their new life in the US. If you’re interested in helping, please contact Jillian at jhanlin@uscrimail.org

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What is Albany Cam Code?

AlbanyCanCode was established in the summer of 2016 to serve two key stakeholder groups: local employers of software and IT professionals, and local folks who have the aptitude to work in software but lack local options for training. Our initial 12-week course in Front End Web Development attracted more than 80 applicants. A majority of the ten final students were income-qualified for a full grant of the $1,500 tuition. Following course completion in late January 2017, nearly half of our students have now been hired or are in the process of interviewing for internships at area software employers

Project Description:

Become an advocate for Albany Can Code by taking a moment to browse our website and social media channels. Share a post on your personal social media about the work we do and reach out to us about more exciting opportunities! 

Our website is: Albany Can Code

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What is Veterans & Community Housing Coalition?: 

To provide housing and support services to all homeless military veterans and their families and to advocate on behalf of all military veterans and their families and to provide housing opportunities for low income households.

Project Description: 

Please take a moment to learn about our agency by taking a moment to browse our website and social media. We encourage you to share a post to your personal social media about what you have learned by browsing our site. 

You may visit our website at: Veterans and Community Housing Coalition Site

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It's easy! We provide free online training & support - all you need is an internet connection to get started.

VISIT:  HTTPS://WWW/7CUPS.COM/    TO LEARN MORE AND TO REGISTER FOR SERVICE.

It's easy! We provide free online training & support - all you need is an internet connection to get started.

We have the need for a volunteer or two to organize our clothing donations and prepare an inventory of what is available. 

A team of young professionals in the Albany, NY area has agreed to assist with helping those who are recently graduated, transitioning careers, or in need of a fresh start to assist with resume consultation. They will work with you for 30 minutes and review your resume and provide you tips and tricks to make it better! 

The Children's Museum has a small vegetable garden that needs to be tended. Weeding, harvesting, transplanting and more!

Who is CAPTAIN?

“CAPTAIN Community Human Services supports and empowers people of all ages to reach their goals of personal growth and self-sufficiency. We strengthen communities.  As a volunteer-driven organization, CAPTAIN CHS strives to be a recognized leader in finding effective solutions to social issues in the communities we serve.” Some programs consist of: Summer Meals, Cheryl’s Lodge, Senior Services, and Runaway and Homeless Youth.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Help to empower kids in the community by designing a positive poster of encouragement and empowerment for CAPTAIN programs. 

Some examples of encouragement or empowerment phrases are, but not limited too:

You make the world smile!

Remember how wonderful and smart you are!

I think I can. I know I can!

Be Kind! Be Humble! Be Yourself! 

Learn to Love yourself! 

“Make each day your masterpiece.”-John Wooden

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WHAT IS THE MISSION OF C.R.E.A.T.E COMMUNITY STUDIOS?

"C.R.E.A.T.E. Community Studios is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit dedicated to providing a space where the benefits of art-making impact both the individual and the community as a whole. We offer low-cost art workshops and groups, community wellness activities, and open studios to promote art-making and the creative process as a vehicle for personal growth, communication, and social change. We believe that the beneficial experience of art-making should be affordable and accessible to everyone. Our goal is to use expressive arts as an equalizer across cultural and economic barriers, and for participants to learn how to use art as an expressive medium to increase their general well-being. We focus on the process of the art-making, not the product. Unlike other art studios, our expectations are not rooted in a product or an image. We focus on the evolution of a piece and encourage conversation about its meaning."

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

In this virtual opportunity, we ask that you please record yourself for 10-15 minutes talking about what you do for your a career, how you got there, what you like about it, and then close with a positive piece of advice that you would give kids and young adults. 

We ask that you please shoot video in horizontal format, and upload the link and email to heatherkhutchison@gmail.com.

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WHAT IS THE MISSION OF C.R.E.A.T.E COMMUNITY STUDIOS?

"C.R.E.A.T.E. Community Studios is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit dedicated to providing a space where the benefits of art-making impact both the individual and the community as a whole. We offer low-cost art workshops and groups, community wellness activities, and open studios to promote art-making and the creative process as a vehicle for personal growth, communication, and social change. We believe that the beneficial experience of art-making should be affordable and accessible to everyone. Our goal is to use expressive arts as an equalizer across cultural and economic barriers, and for participants to learn how to use art as an expressive medium to increase their general well-being. We focus on the process of the art-making, not the product. Unlike other art studios, our expectations are not rooted in a product or an image. We focus on the evolution of a piece and encourage conversation about its meaning."

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Help to empower kids in the community by designing a positive poster of encouragement and empowerment for C.R.E.A.T.E to display in their studios.  Some examples of encouragement or empowerment phrases are, but not limited too:

You make the world smile!

Remember how wonderful and smart you are!

I think I can. I know I can!

Be Kind! Be Humble! Be Yourself! 

Learn to Love yourself! 

“Make each day your masterpiece.”-John Wooden

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United Way of the Greater Capital Region fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community. 

Learn about the impact United Way of the Greater Capital Region does for the community region by reading our social media pages and visiting our website,www.unitedwaygcr.org. Then please feel free to share on your social media to show the good work we do.

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“CAPTAIN Community Human Services supports and empowers people of all ages to reach their goals of personal growth and self-sufficiency. We strengthen communities. As a volunteer-driven organization, CAPTAIN CHS strives to be a recognized leader in finding effective solutions to social issues in the communities we serve.” Some programs consist of: Summer Meals, Cheryl’s Lodge, Senior Services, and Runaway and Homeless Youth.

Learn about the impact CAPTAIN Community Human Services has on the Saratoga County region by reading their social media pages and visiting their website. Then please feel free to share on your social media to show the good work they do.

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Help American Diabetes Association and your community #moveyournumbers

 #MoveYourNumbers Challenge

To support the diabetes community during this time, participate in a purpose-driven social campaign on called the #MoveYourNumbers Challenge. This video-based, social campaign will get  community members including people with diabetes up, off the couch…and moving—for their blood glucose numbers and their health.

 All you have to do is:

 We can’t wait to see your posts!

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AlbanyCanCode’s Virtual Digital Literacy program was designed to create a bridge for underserved populations to take their first steps towards careers in technology. Now more than ever this program has the opportunity to change the lives of those who can participate.

Help us reach more people about our programs!

Volunteers are needed between Noon and 3 pm to pack supply bags to be distributed the following day. There is no heavy lifting involved. A supervisor will instruct volunteers as to the contents that should be in each bag. Typically, we pack one set of bags with perishable items (meats, produce) and a second set of bags with non-perishables. Perishables are kept in a refrigerated truck over-night. We anticipate packing 600 – 800 bags per day.

and other volunteers are needed:

Volunteers that have certification to operate a forklift are needed periodically, to assist in transferring product that is delivered from the Regional Food Bank to our on-site storage trucks.

We are operating out of the new Boys & Girls Club located on Education Drive in Mont Pleasant, adjacent to Mont Pleasant Middle School and Pleasant Valley Elementary. Parking is plentiful. The facility is large, enabling us to ensure that volunteer work spaces are physically distant, and operated with the safety of volunteers and staff as our priority. All volunteers are asked to wear masks, which can be provided upon request. We also have hand sanitizer, gloves and other protective measures in place to ensure safety.

Mt. Ida Food Pantry is committed to providing help for their neighbors in the Rensselaer County area!

Project Description:

We are looking for the creation of a website for the Food Pantry so that we can get the word out to those looking to donate pantry items , but also for those who are in need of the pantries services.

We also would like to create a link so guests of the pantry could "shop online" for their groceries and then come in to pick them up instead of waiting in our very long lines. We would also like to use this link to promote on our Facebook about the online shopping feature. 

We are seeking someone who knows how to create website, links, and content that is user-friendly, visually appealing, and makes life more convenient for our guests. 

Call for Volunteers: People are coming together, now more than ever, and we invite you to join our volunteer team as we remain open to meet a growing need for our services. For more information or to volunteer, please:

call 518-449-7119

email volunteers@albanydamiencenter.org

or visit http://albanydamiencenter.org/volunteer.html

Help is needed with staffing the front desk, preparing and delivering meals, assembling and delivering pantry bags.

Sort donated books and media into specified categories. Box up donations. Must be able to lift/move small boxes of books onto flatbed or cart and then push/pull cart to exterior storage shed. Time commitment is flexible, 1 hour per week or more. Hours are available anytime the Library is open: M-Th 9-9; F 9-6; Sat 10-4; Sun 1-5 (except July-August). Training provided.

The Ballston Spa Soccer Club (BSSC) is always looking for committed, knowledgeable coaches to help our players achieve a high level of individual skills and tactical knowledge of the game. 

At Capital District LATINOS we believe every vote counts and YOUR voice matters.

We are looking for volunteers to help set up and promote a voter registration event at CDL. The goal is to inspire excitement for the voting process, educate others on the importance of voting and register community members to vote!!

If you are passionate about community empowerment, organizing, politics and ensuring everyone is counted and matters, this event is for you!!!

Capital District LATINOS is looking to bring more visibility to the organization and work in the community. We want our community to know what resources we offer and they have access to. (Both online and in real life)

If you want to get to know the Albany area and are outgoing, easy to talk to and great with people this volunteer opportunity is for you!

We need help flyering at local shops, businesses and organizations. Volunteers will learn about CDL, our mission and goal. After we will provide volunteers with flyers and brochures to take to the designated locations in the Albany area.

WE ALSO need help on social media platforms, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Tik Tock and even other forms of communications, if volunteers would like to share. If you love creating content, playing with images and video to perfect and image or message this experience is for you!!

The Sister Maureen Joyce Center operates a food pantry and soup kitchen for community members in the Upper Arbor Hill/West Hill of the City of Albany, NY. 

We are in need of volunteers to help with food prep & cleanup, washing dishes, rolling silverware, etc. One day, weekly, groups or individuals - all are welcome and needed! 

Our Soup Kitchen is open for volunteers on Mondays and Thursdays from 10am-2pm and open to the public for lunch from 12-1pm on these days. 

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Catholic Charities Tri-County Services coordinates an array of essential basic needs and youth services in Albany, Rensselaer and Schenectady Counties.

Catholic Charities, a ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Albany, is committed to active witness on behalf of the Scriptural values of mercy and justice.

Catholic Charities, recognizing human need at all stages of life, responds to all persons regardless of race, creed, or lifestyle, with special emphasis on the economically poor and the vulnerable.

Catholic Charities serves and empowers persons in need, advocates for a just society, calls forth and collaborates with women and men of good will in fulfillment of its mission.

We have an exciting opportunity to volunteer with the ROTO Foundation, Inc. and the Black Theater Troupe of Upstate New York! Volunteers have the opportunity to learn about theater and work backstage under the direction of the director, Jean-Remy Monnay. There will also be acting classes/workshops for those that are interested. The ROTO Foundation's goal in collaborating with the Black Theater Troupe of Upstate New York is to provide disadvantaged people with an opportunity to have an escape from the harsh realities by experiencing entertainment through acting. Upon completion of all classes, workshops, and/or theatrical performances, the ROTO Foundation will have a designated representative conduct various sorts of outreach in the area of the class/workshop/performance. The locations will either be at 405 Quail Street in Albany NY or at Siena College. Jean-Remy Monnay will inform volunteers of which location they are to check in at prior to each engagement. 

Volunteers are needed to sort product in our 22,000 square foot warehouse for Jezreel International shipments and for the Veterans Miracle Center.  Sorting of the following products are  food, clothing, furniture, personal care and hygiene products, baby products, toys, new shoes and sneakers, cleaning, school and office, paper and household products.

Cheryl's Lodge is located in Clifton Park and provides many services to children and families, such as: after school programs, family assistance, summer meals, VITA Tax Assistance, and much more.  

Cheryl's Lodge needs help with some fall clean up in the front of the building to prep it for the change of seasons.  Please consider sparing two hours during the week (or a weekend could be arranged through Erica Warner at 518-640-2376) to help clean up the lodge for the kids and families! 

Program Description

Making A Connection (MAC) is a new mentorship program of USCRI Albany aimed at matching vulnerable refugee youth ages 15-24 with positive adult volunteer mentors.

Mentees

In its first year, The MAC program will serve 25 refugee youth ages 15-24. Eligible participants are those who have been in the U.S. for five years or less, with priority given to those who have been here less than one year. Mentees come from Burma, Afghanistan, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Iraq, Nepal, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, and other countries.

Mentors

Mentors must commit to one year of volunteering. Weekly hours will vary, though mentors can expect to spend 4-6 hours per month with their mentee. While everyone who is interested in becoming a mentor is encouraged to apply, favored candidates will be people who are immigrants themselves, are willing to learn about other cultures, speak the same language(s) as potential mentees, have prior experience or interest in refugee populations, and are empathetic.

For more information and to apply to become a mentor, please contact:

Sandon Mims

Volunteer Coordinator

smims@uscrimail.org

(518) 459 – 1790 ext. 8021

Patient Navigator Volunteer’s (PNV's) perform a vital role at USCRI-Albany by transporting refugee families to important medical and other appointments.

In general, most PNV's sign-up for one or two trips per week, or every other week. All PNV trips are done weekdays during business hours, with many involving taking refugees to Refugee Health Assessment (RHA) appointments. The RHA process is a very comprehensive medical screening conducted within the first 90 days of a refugee's arrival.  It is done at either St. Peter's or Whitney Young, and involves three separate appointments. 

Other PNV trips involve taking clients who have on-going medical issues to their appointments.  These are generally scheduled through Medical Coordination Program coordinator or our "Services to Older Refugees Program".    

Finally, our clients also have miscellaneous appointments that require transportation:  These can involve taking newly-arrived refugees to the Social Security Administration office in Albany, taking parents & their children to WIC program appointments at Whitney Young, etc.  

We look forward to you joining our volunteer team! 

We are looking for a volunteer with a knowledge of American Sign Language who would be willing to tutor and mentor a gentleman we recently resettled from Afghanistan who is deaf. He has no prior experience with sign language, which has made it extremely difficult for him to assimilate to his new life in the U.S. 

The Treasure Chest is looking for a volunteer who enjoys social media and can help manage and improve their presence.  

Please contact, Walter Mastan if interest, 518-331-3752. wmastan@albanydamiencenter.org

TREASURE CHEST THRIFT STORE (non for Profit) (Albany)

The Treasure Chest is a Not for Profit thrift shop located at: 295 Hamilton St. Albany NY
All benefiting the Albany Damien Center that help maintain our programs for our members. we accept donations of good usable household items such as furniture, dishware, decorative, rugs, lighting, etc. 100% of all proceeds go to the programs of the Albany Damien Center. The shop is run solely by volunteers. Each day is set up in two 4-hour shifts and we are looking for volunteers for all shifts. Saturdays are usually 5 hours. Sometimes Sundays and Mondays are needed to pick up donations.
We are looking for fun motivated individuals to help

The Treasure Chest helps table at many community events! Sign-Up to spread the word on the benefits of the Treasure Chest Thrift Store and the positive impact it has on the community!  

The Treasure Chest is a Not for Profit thrift shop located at: 295 Hamilton St. Albany NY

All benefiting the Albany Damien Center that help maintain our programs for our members. we accept donations of good usable household items such as furniture, dishware, decorative, rugs, lighting, etc. 100% of all proceeds go to the programs of the Albany Damien Center. The shop is run solely by volunteers.

Each day is set up in two 4-hour shifts and we are looking for volunteers for all shifts. Saturdays are usually 5 hours. Sometimes Sundays and Mondays are needed to pick up donations.
We are looking for fun motivated individuals to help

TREASURE CHEST THRIFT STORE (non for Profit) (Albany)

The store needs energized people to help with tidying up the store, organizing donations that come in, and also with cash register help! 

The Treasure Chest is a Not for Profit thrift shop located at: 295 Hamilton St. Albany NY

All benefiting the Albany Damien Center that help maintain our programs for our members. we accept donations of good usable household items such as furniture, dishware, decorative, rugs, lighting, etc. 100% of all proceeds go to the programs of the Albany Damien Center. The shop is run solely by volunteers.

Each day is set up in two 4-hour shifts and we are looking for volunteers for all shifts. Saturdays are usually 5 hours. Sometimes Sundays and Mondays are needed to pick up donations.
We are looking for fun motivated individuals to help

TREASURE CHEST THRIFT STORE (non for Profit) (Albany)

Pick-Ups are around the Capital Region.

The Treasure Chest is a Not for Profit thrift shop located at: 295 Hamilton St. Albany NY

All benefiting the Albany Damien Center that help maintain our programs for our members. we accept donations of good usable household items such as furniture, dishware, decorative, rugs, lighting, etc. 100% of all proceeds go to the programs of the Albany Damien Center. The shop is run solely by volunteers.

Each day is set up in two 4-hour shifts and we are looking for volunteers for all shifts. Saturdays are usually 5 hours. Sometimes Sundays and Mondays are needed to pick up donations.
We are looking for fun motivated individuals to help

TREASURE CHEST THRIFT STORE (non for Profit) (Albany)

The Treasure Chest is a Not for Profit thrift shop located at: 295 Hamilton St. Albany NY

All benefiting the Albany Damien Center that help maintain our programs for our members. we accept donations of good usable household items such as furniture, dishware, decorative, rugs, lighting, etc. 100% of all proceeds go to the programs of the Albany Damien Center. The shop is run solely by volunteers.

Each day is set up in two 4-hour shifts and we are looking for volunteers for all shifts. Saturdays are usually 5 hours. Sometimes Sundays and Mondays are needed to pick up donations.
We are looking for fun motivated individuals to help

Request for Volunteers! 

Volunteers are asked to assist with representing our organization at special events in the community. We also recruit teams of volunteers to maintain our community space adjacent to our headquarters, Sheridan Hollow Commons. Sheridan Hollow Commons is an open garden and outdoor area, used frequently by the community for special events. It features a large-scale mosaic mural, seasonal plantings, picnic area, and more. We ask volunteers to maintain the garden beds, picnic area, and do seasonal maintenance on the adjacent plantings. To volunteer, please contact Tina Ross, Office Administrator, at (518) 436-8586 X810 or via email at tina@mycommunityloanfund.org

Background on how the Community Loan Fund Supports the Community:

Since 1985, the Community Loan Fund has loaned more than $56 million to small businesses and non-profits, to promote equitable economic development in the Capital Region. This money has financed more than 900 community projects, including 322 MWBE businesses. These projects supported affordable housing, essential community services, programs for at-risk adults and children, historic and green space preservation, health services, energy efficiency and sustainability for business owners and their employees. The Community Loan Fund also provides valuable business training, counseling, and technical assistance to new and emerging businesses – all free of charge. To assist with our mission, we work with volunteers from the community

SCCAP is looking for a talented web designer to help volunteer to clean and spruce up their current website.  To learn more on how you can help please call Jeanette Spaulding at (518) 234-2568

Volunteer to be part of the team serving delicious meals to men, women and children!  We typically serve around 700 meals every day to hungry people in our community. There are a variety of shifts available 7 days a week. 

Potential tasks include, but aren't limited to, serving a meal, clearing plates, food preparation, cleaning, and general kitchen support. Sometimes it's even sitting to share a meal with folks who come to our dining center.  Our staff member on duty will provide oversight & direction to exactly what you will be doing that day!

Children 10 and older are welcome to volunteer when accompanied by an adult.  We also have opportunities for groups of up to 22 people.

Please CLICK HERE to view and sign up for volunteer opportunities.

Athletic Haven is a volunteer-based non-profit organization created to support youth athletes in New York’s Capital Region. Founded in 2016 by area coach Scott McIntyre, the organization offers low-cost camps, open gyms, coaching and training opportunities.

Through its Awareness Athletics program, it also provides opportunities for youth athletes to participate in area travel teams. In exchange, participants are expected to pay-it-forward and raise funds for local charities.  

Our mission is to provide a philanthropic outlet through community events and athletics to help meet the financial and emotional needs of aspiring young student-athletes.

Athletic Haven has also established the tsm Fund and grants scholarships annually to athletes who display outstanding sportsmanship in memory of McIntyre’s son, Tyler, who passed away in 2012.

We are in need of volunteers to help with social media.

We need volunteers to help with recruitment

We need volunteers to help with programming

Are you passionate about nature? Eager to pass that love on to others? Then an Environmental Education Internship may be for you!
Also known as interpreters, environmental educators teach students about the natural world around them.

The Albany Pine Bush Environmental Education Internship is a volunteer seasonal program. We offer a 10-week program in both spring and fall with a minimum requirement of 40 hours per semester. We also offer a 12-week full time summer position, 37.5 hours per week. There is a Friends of the Pine Bush Community internship stipend upon completed requirements. Housing available.

The Albany Pine Bush Education Intern represents the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission in many different facets. This position requires interaction with people of all ages in a variety of settings in an interpretive capacity. Interns must possess an interest in the ecology of the Albany Pine Bush, environmental education/interpretation and an enthusiastic attitude. Experience as an educator or with public speaking is helpful but not required. Training will be provided.

Intern Responsibilities

Requirements

APPLICATION DEADLINES
SPRING: NOVEMBER 1
FALL: AUGUST 1
SUMMER: MARCH 1

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity please send a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to the
Lead Educator, Jackie Citriniti, at jcitriniti@albanypinebush.org. Jackie can also be reached at 518-456-0655 ext. 1227. 

Help in Our Farm to Food Pantry Program with various volunteer opportunities i.e., gleaning, pick up produce from farms, organize/clean food pantry, organize drive for items that are in need in our pantry, fill food pantry requests

General office support. Answering phones, filing, mailings, data entry, other general office duties

Goal Of The Program:  The goal of the program is to pair up 75 high school aged students from the Albany school district with local college students for a mentor/mentee relationship.  The high school students participating in this program are often labeled “troubled”, however it is our goal that through the mentorship program, these middle school youth will be able see their full potential and achieve at their fullest capacity through the guidance of a current college student.   It is our hope that they gain insight on steps they need to take to graduate from middle school and high school and build the confidence to know that college may be an option following High School. To participate in the mentorship program, please fill out the attached Student Volunteer Application form and submit it to Reverend Maurice Drowns (518)424-8787 or by email at Mauricedrown267@gmail.com  Once you have submitted the form, you will be contacted and given your mentee assignment. 

Days, Times, and Location Of Need: Once you receive your mentee assignment, it is recommended that you reach out to them and schedule to meet with your mentee for at least 1 hour a week during a day and time that works best for both of you.   We also recommend that this weekly meeting be held in the Arbor Hill Library located on 148 Henry Johnson Blvd.

The Church is working closely with youth from Edmund J. Oneal Middle School Of Excellence (There Website is: https://www.albanyschools.org/schools/O'Neal/O'Neal.htm)

As a Volunteer Counselor/Advocate and/or intern with our agency, you will answer calls that come into our 24-hour sexual assault and crime victim’s crisis hotline. You will help victims and secondary victims regain control of their lives by providing emotional support, information and referrals, active listening, and crisis intervention, and will complete an initial screening of clients for an elder abuse shelter. Additionally, you will be available to meet survivors at local hospitals where they receive medical treatment following a violent crime. Volunteers and interns are required to take 3 twelve-hour shifts per month on our hotline, attend monthly case meeting/in-services, and complete 10 hours of continuing education credit annually.