Volunteer Opportunity Calendar

Diner Dash 4 Miler

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , September 05, 2008:

Help us with our first annual race to support the Loaves & Fishes Dining Room. The foot race/walk will start and finish at Lafayette Presbyterian Church near the corner of Elmwood and Lafayette Avenues. We need volunteers to help with registration, traffic control at the intersections along the race route and with post race party. This is a great opportunity for youth groups, famili ...

Homestead Festival - September 13 & 14

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , September 13, 2008:

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 up a booth to share a skill such as quilting, spinning wool, wool dyeing, black smith demonstrations, "natural" toy making, or other old time crafting projects. We are a ...

Take Steps for Crohn's and colitis

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , September 13, 2008:

Volunteer to help organize and plan the Annual Walk Sept 13th, 2008 at the Buffalo Zoo. We need to get sponsors, organize the day and create gift baskets.

WALK: Take Steps for Crohn's and Colitis

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , September 13, 2008:

The annual walk for Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis is September 6th, 2008. We are looking for volunteers in many categories. We need help in getting sponsorships, advertising, theme baskets, general management of event from registration to food, or set-up/clean-up. It will be held at the Buffalo Zoo. If you have any interest in helping out we will have a general walk meeti ...

2008 Fall Praise-A-Thon

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , September 14, 2008:

Praise-A-Thon is a one week event, to raise money for WNYB-TV26 - TCT (Total Christian Television)a non-profit Christian TV Station. The money raise from this event helps keep the network and shows on the air. Volunteers are needed to answer the phones and take pledges from callers. Praise-A-Thon will be shown on our network in over 170 countries, and volunteers can expect to rec ...

Homestead Festival - September 13 & 14

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , September 14, 2008:

Weinberg Campus 15th Anniversary Celebration

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , September 14, 2008:

Weinberg Campus will be celebrating its 15th anniversary on September 14, 2008. The celebration will take place across campus in four different tents! Volunteers will be needed for any shift from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to transport seniors in wheelchairs, serve food, clean-up, decorate, and assist with games and activities. Volunteers are invited to assist with the festivities an ...

2008 Fall Praise-A-Thon

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , September 15, 2008:

2008 Fall Praise-A-Thon

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday , September 16, 2008:

2008 Fall Praise-A-Thon

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, September 17, 2008:

2008 Fall Praise-A-Thon

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , September 18, 2008:

2008 Fall Praise-A-Thon

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , September 19, 2008:

2008 Fall Praise-A-Thon

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , September 20, 2008:

2008 Fall Praise-A-Thon

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , September 21, 2008:

Memory Walk Volunteer

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , September 27, 2008:

Do you want to spend a delightful fall morning in a lovely setting, having a great deal of fun? If so, volunteering for the Alzheimer's Association's Annual Memory Walk can be just the right match for you! The chapter will hold 5 walks on Saturday, September 27, 2008 in Erie, Niagara, Genesee, Chautauqua and Orleans Counties. Volunteers are needed to serve on planning committees i ...

Enchanted Forest - Magical Night Time Experience for all Ages

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , October 10, 2008:

"Several years ago I volunteered for the first time to help with the Enchanted Forest. I was a "firefly" guide leading families around pumpkin lit trails at Buffalo Audubon's Beaver Meadow Nature Center. We stopped at stations along the way to listen to costumed animal actors tell their animal's life story. I don't know who was more spell bound - me or the children and their paren ...

Enchanted Forest - Magical Night Time Experience for all Ages

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , October 11, 2008:

Enchanted Forest - Magical Night Time Experience for all Ages

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , October 12, 2008:

Love a good party? Then check this out...

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , October 17, 2008:

Volunteers are needed to help plan and implement our 9th annual Heartlight Gala, which will be held on Friday, October 17th at Kleinhans Music Hall. The money raised from this event stays right here in Western New York to help some of the neediest members of our community -- mistreated and neglected children, abused women and at-risk families. Our five event committees (Sponsorship ...

Academic Tutors/Mentors Needed

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , October 18, 2008:

LEAP - a remedial reading program for students in grades 1 to 12 is seeking tutors in all subjects. Volunteers will commit 3 - 4 hours a week on 5 consecutive Saturdays beginning October 18th. Help students with homework, school projects & writing assignments. 15 vols for each Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. Contact: CHeryl Jessel-Yates at 716.873.0429, or Cheryl@leapofwny.org LEAP is Literacy Empowerment Action Plan of WNY

Academic Tutors/Mentors Needed to Help Struggling Students Succeed in School

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , October 18, 2008:

LEAP is looking for volunteers to be academic tutors/mentors to help assist students in grades 1-12 with learning in all subjects. Volunteer will commit 3-4 hours for five consecutive Saturdays, beginning October 18, 2008. Included is helping struggling students with homework, school projects, writing assignments, reading skills or whatever else may be hindering academic success. Did ...

Academic Tutors/Mentors Needed

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , October 25, 2008:

Academic Tutors/Mentors Needed to Help Struggling Students Succeed in School

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , October 25, 2008:

Academic Tutors/Mentors Needed

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , November 01, 2008:

Academic Tutors/Mentors Needed to Help Struggling Students Succeed in School

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , November 01, 2008: