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Volunteer opportunities are posted on ORCA, the Career Development Center’s Online Resource for Career Advancement. Enter ORCA Once you are in ORCA:
Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper will be promoting rain barrels at the upcoming Phantasia: A Garden Party, the premier garden and landscape show of Western New York. They are looking for volunteers to take on 4-hour shifts at the rain barrel exhibit to educate the public about Riverkeeper and sell rain barrels. Phantasia will be held the weekend of March 26-29 from 10am to 9pm at the Agri-Center at the Hamburg Fair Grounds. Volunteers will receive a free t-shirt. Personal transportation is required. For more volunteer information, e-mail Krissy at kingleman@bnriverkeeper.org. The New York Central Terminal in Buffalo was a key railroad station from 1929 to 1979. The 17-story Art Deco style station was designed by architects Fellheimer & Wagner for the New York Central Railroad. The building was abandoned for several years but is now owned by the Buffalo Central Terminal Restoration Corporation. The Corporation is looking for volunteers to assist in its Dyngus Day Celebration and upcoming season. Volunteers are needed on the following days:
PUSH Buffalo is a grassroots, non-profit community organization working to rebuild the West Side of Buffalo. They are seeking volunteers for to assist with property rehabilitation and community outreach efforts. Contact: Aaron at aaron@pushbuffalo.org.
Meals on Wheels distributes 800,000 meals to homebound elderly and disabled WNYers each year. Volunteers are needed to serve a warm midday meal and a cold supper each day to residents in need. Volunteers meet at the Church of the Assumption located at 435 Amherst St. and carry out their delivery routes from there. A car and license are preferred, but those without are still able to volunteer. The church is located within walking distance of Buffalo State's Campus. Contact: Linda Naylor at 716-822-2002 x21 or by e-mail at lnaylor@mealsonwheels.org.
Tifft Nature Preserve is a 264-acre nature refuge dedicated to conservation and environmental education. The Preserve was created in 1972 from land purchased by the City of Buffalo for a landfill site. Tifft is looking for volunteers to assist with various programs, communications, and fundraisers. Examples of volunteer positions include Education Facilitator, Camp-In Assistant, Camp Wee Explorers Gallery Attendant, and Public Greeter. Visit their website: http://www.sciencebuff.org/tifft_nature_preserve.php Contact: 716-662-1342 or by e-mail at tifftfriends@yahoo.com
Buffalo ReUse is a not-for-profit organization, established in 2006 in response to the City of Buffalo's plans to develop deconstruction as a competitive alternative to the demolition of abandoned housing stock. Volunteers have been critical to envisioning, building and expanding the program in Buffalo. With the help of many volunteers, Buffalo ReUse has deconstructed its first five houses, raised over a quarter of a million dollars in seed funding and established an organizational structure for future endeavors. The best way to plug into the program is to come to 298 Northampton St. in Buffalo any Saturday after 9 am and meet us-just show up and be ready to get dirty.
Please join HandsOn Greater Buffalo and Western New York AmeriCorps in celebrating Earth Week with a week of events and service projects from April 18-25! Events will include beautification projects at Gallagher Beach and throughout the Olmstead Parks, the greening of 10 low-income homes on Buffalo's East Side, and an EnviroFair highlighting environmentally responsible programs and organizations throughout greater Buffalo. Visit The Hands On website at http://www.handsongreaterbuffalo.org. Contact: Sarah Mitchell at 716-558-3322
Check ORCA www.buffalostate.edu/offices/cdc/vslc for more opportunities. Or contact the Volunteer and Service-Learning center for more assistance at 878-5811 or by email at vslc@buffalostate.edu Feel free to contact us for additional volunteer ideas and opportunities.
Updated: 7/12/2004 |
