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Have you always wanted to swing a hammer but your spouse doesn't want you to?

Sponsor: Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum | Location: North Tonwanda, NY 14120

We are in need of people with some basic maintenance/carpentry skills. We have a part time paid person who cannot do all of the maintenance required in a national historic site such as ours. We need basics such as light. . . more

Have you ever wanted to run an amusement ride? We need a carousel operator.

Sponsor: Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum | Location: North Tonwanda, NY 14120

The volunteer will be able to operate the historic 1916 Herschell Carrousel. In addition to families, many school groups, senior groups, group homes and tour groups come through the museum and are delighted when their tour ends with a ride. . . more

Health and Safety Instructor

Sponsor: American Red Cross, Greater Buffalo Chapter | Location: Buffalo, NY 14209

The American Red Cross has the nation's largest educational network, training almost 12 million people in lifesaving skills annually. Courses are designed to teach the exact skills people need to know in an emergency. Volunteer instructors teach courses such as. . . more

Health Care Professionals Needed

Sponsor: Harvest House | Location: Buffalo, NY 14210

Physicians, Dentists, Optometrists, Opticians, Hygienists, Nurses etc. are needed to volunteer for one three hour shift per week or month at free health clinic on the East Side.

Attention Retired Dentist: we have a grant to provide you with free. . . more

Health Fair Assistant

Sponsor: Weinberg Campus Senior Care Facility | Location: Getzville, NY 14068

To help increase community relations, Weinberg Campus is represented at several health fairs or expos throughout the year. Staff members distribute material about our programs and services and answer attendee questions. We like to encourage people to visit Weinberg Campus. . . more

Health Fair Coordinator

Sponsor: Crohn's And Colitis Foundation Of WNY | Location: Tondawanda, NY 14227

The health fair coordinator would contact sites in WNY and establish times/locations for their Health Fairs. They would create a committee of volunteers able to attend and share information to attendees. They would also be responsible for ordering supplies and/or. . . more

Health Fair Tables

Sponsor: Lupus Alliance Of America, Upstate New York Affiliate | Location: Cheektowaga, NY 14215

Volunteers are needed to give out information about lupus and the Lupus Alliance services at wellness and health fairs. Our presence at events such as these provides education and awareness to the community at large. Early diagnosis and treatment. . . more

Help Children Explore the Orchestra in the Instrument Zoo!

Sponsor: Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Education Department | Location: Buffalo, NY 14201

In collaboration with the BPO Women's Committee, the Buffalo Philharmonic Instrument Zoo introduces children and adults to the configuration of an orchestra as well as the components of the instrumental families. People of all ages have the opportunity to. . . more

Help Combat Childhood Obesity

Sponsor: Niagara County Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) | Location: Niagara Falls, NY 14301

The HANCI Childhood Obesity Prevention Program is looking for senior volunteers to help administer the Body Mass Index (BMI) measurement and the PACER tests to children who attend the Niagara Falls City School District. These tests help us determine whether. . . more

Help feed hungry families

Sponsor: Concerned Ecumenical Ministry | Location: Buffalo, NY 14222

A warm, nutritious meal is often a rare luxury for many people in Western New York. Loaves & Fishes Dining Room serves over 2,000 meals each month to hungry or homeless individuals and families living in the Buffalo area. You. . . more

Help feed the hungry in our community

Sponsor: Food Shuttle of Western New York, Inc. | Location: Buffalo, NY 14240

Thousands of people in our community benefit from the food we transport. You will feel good knowing that a child is not going to bed hungry and that an empty stomach has been filled because you.

Volunteer drivers pick up. . . more

Help Hit a Home Run for Headway.

Sponsor: Headway Of Western New York, Inc. | Location: Buffalo, NY 14209

Volunteers are needed in many different areas for our annual Spring fundraiser. Hit a Home Run for Headway fundraiser has a silent and Basket auction. This event will take place in early May and is usually held in the evening. . . more

Help make a difference for hungry people in our community!

Sponsor: Joan A. Male Family Support Center | Location: Buffalo, NY 14206

Many residents in our community can't quite make ends meet in today's tough economy. As a result, they visit our food pantry to supplement their family's food supply. Our food pantry is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from. . . more

Help Make the Lumber City a Dynamic Center of Cultural Tourism

Sponsor: Niagara County Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) | Location: Niagara Falls, NY 14301

Seeking volunteers to serve as active working trustees of the the exciting and rapidly growing North Tonawanda History Museum. From the 1880s through the 1930s, North Tonawanda was a dynamic center of commerce. The goal now is to be. . . more

Help out in the offices of the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy

Sponsor: Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy | Location: Buffalo, NY 14214

What type of work are you interested in doing? We have ongoing weekly opportunities in the Olmsted Parks in the many areas of interest including:

Administrative Volunteers-office work including mailing, filing, computer data entry, some projects can be done. . . more

Help Spruce up Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House Complex

Sponsor: Martin House Restoration Corporation | Location: Buffalo, NY 14214

Imagine being "up close and personal" with a great work by Frank Lloyd Wright! Come join the fun as we prepare the Martin House complex for visitors from around the world. We are looking for volunteers interested in being involved. . . more

Holiday Gifts and Entertainment for Adults Wanted

Sponsor: Buffalo Psychiatric Center | Location: Buffalo, NY 14213

Individuals receiving inpatient services at the Buffalo Psychiatric Center greatly appreciate being remembered during the holiday season. Our gift drive makes it possible to provide "extra" items for individuals whose financial resources are very limited. Some of the most requested. . . more

Home Bureau/Craft Volunteers to decorate living areas

Sponsor: Erie County Home | Location: Alden, NY 14004

We are looking for individuals or groups to "adopt" a Unit and help decorate seasonally. The Erie County Home has 14 designated Units, which function as neighborhoods for the 586 residents living there. Having the neighborhoods decorated contributes. . . more

Home Visitor Volunteer

Sponsor: Wyoming County Office For The Aging | Location: Warsaw, NY 14569

Provide a friendly visitor depending on skills and interests. The amount of service hours is entirely volunteer directed. more

Homestead Festival - September 13 & 14

Sponsor: Buffalo Audubon Society, Inc | Location: North Java, NY 14113

Come join us at Buffalo Audubon's Beaver Meadow nature Center on September 13 and/or 14 and "Step back in time to early America - a time of simple, home made crafts and craftsmanship." Perhaps you would like to set. . . more