If you'd like your organization listed in our PUBLISHED MAGAZINE, please call Teresa at 716-608-8000 x8112 or email to: teastman@metrowny.com If you'd like your organization listed on our WEBSITE please scroll to the bottom of the page.

Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center is seeking persons interested in volunteer opportunities at the Summit Heatlplex on Williams Rdin Wheatfield. Volunteers are need in admitting, hospitality and patient escort services from 8am-2pm weekedays. Call Volunteer Services at 278-4440

AIDS COMMUNITY SERVICES - Always need volunteers to run errands for the clients with AIDS, such as grocery shopping, medical appointments, etc. Contact: Eugene Direct Dial: 332-2268

Buffalo Psychiatric Center seeks volunteers to visit residents 1-2:30 pm Saturdays.
400 Forest Ave. Info: 836-0822

Amateur & Professional performers & musical groups sought to volunteer their time and talent to entertain Roswell Park Cancer Institute patients, 10 am – 2 pm M – F. Info: 1-877-275-7724.

NIAGARA LUTHERAN HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER in Buffalo seeks volunteers, age 16 and older, to help residents in various ways including transporting to and from rehabilitation, the beauty/barber shop, worship services, helping with activities such as Bingo and summer outdoor concerts, sharing a skill or hobby with residents, and visiting. For details, call Vivian Cosentino at (716) 886-4377, ext 365.

GREENFIELD HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER in Lancaster seeks volunteers, age 16 and older, to help residents in various ways including transporting to and from rehabilitation, the beauty/barber shop, worship services, helping with activities such as Bingo and summer outdoor concerts, sharing a skill or hobby with residents, and visiting. For details, call Vivian Cosentino at (716) 886-4377, ext 365.

LUTHERAN CHURCH HOME in Buffalo seeks volunteers, age 16 and older, to help in various ways including assistance with activities and projects, maintenance, and sharing hobbies and interests. For details, call Vivian Cosentino at (716) 886-4377, ext 365.

GREENFIELD MANOR AND COURT seeks volunteers, age 16 and older, to help in various ways especially in their volunteer-run cafe. They are also seeking someone to lead an art class. For details, call Vivian Cosentino at (716) 886-4377, ext 365.

AMERICAN RED CROSS - One of the nation's oldest and largest volunteer organizations that helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. As part of the Blood Services department, we are in constant need of volunteers to support our lifesaving efforts. Contact: Dawn Murray, 878-2397 murraydaw@usa.redcross.org

Second Chance, an all volunteer, no-kill, tax-exempt, 501(C)(3), animal rescue organization located just outside of Buffalo, NY, is seeking volunteers to assist with fund raising activities, animal (mainly cat) maintenance and socialization at showcasing locations (e.g. Petsmart, Petco), and foster homes. For more information please contact 716-652-6051 or go to secondchanceshelteringnetwork

BIG BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF ERIE COUNTY - Volunteers are needed for one-on-one mentoring relationships with children ages 6-16. Volunteers welcome from high school students to senior citizens, and everything in between. Contact: Alicia, 873-5833. beafriend.org

BROTHERS OF MERCY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER - A variety of satisfying and meaningful volunteer assignments are available. Please call for more information. Contact: Valerie Sonnenfeld, Volunteer Coordinator: 759-7617

ERIE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER – Ongoing need for volunteers. A variety of areas and opportunities available including clerical work, help directing patients, assisting in waiting areas. For more information please contact Kathi Mitri, Coordinator 898-5337 kmitri@ecmc.edu

CENTRAL REFERRAL SERVICES INC. - Seeking volunteers to answer our community hotline. If you are interested in helping others, please call 851-5413 for more information.

COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED -
Seeking volunteer support for its Project C.O.A.C.H., to provide telephone support in the form of referral info, crisis intervention and a listening ear to individuals in need of support. Gail Baehre 877-1111

COMPASS HOUSE Seeks volunteers interested in helping runaway and homeless youth. Must be a caring individual over 21 years of age. Many opportunities available.
Contact: Michelle Moore 886-1351 michelle-moore@roadrunner.net

CRADLE BEACH CAMP - Needs volunteers for outdoor labor to help prepare for the summer camping season, including raking, brush clearing, and similar duties. Volunteers also needed for special events and fundraisers throughout the year. Please contact: 549-6307, ext. 205 Or log on to cradlebeach.org


CRISIS SERVICES ADVOCATE PROGRAM Seeking women and men to help provide immediate crisis intervention and support to victims of physical and sexual violence. Extensive training is provided. Contact: 834-2310 Ext. 123, or rstevens@crisisservices

GILDA'S CLUB OF WNY Volunteers needed for a wide range of activities such as teaching a skill, assisting with the children, dusting and odd jobs around the clubhouse and receptionist work.
Please call 332-5900 for a volunteer application.

KIDS ESCAPING DRUGS - Volunteers needed this summer at all our exciting events! Contact our offices at 716-827-9462 or e-mail aleitten@ked.org for more information. Thank you for your support!

NIAGARA HOSPICE – Opportunities include patient related and non-patient related jobs. Volunteers are needed to assist in music & pet visits with patients, deliver supplies, help with mailings, office work or just read or sit with a patient while the caregiver takes a well deserved break. High school teens are also needed to produce Legacy Videos for hospice patients.
All volunteers are provided a complete, free training and one of the most rewarding experiences they may ever have. For more info call 280-0748 or visit niagarahospice.org

MATTHEW FOSTER FOUNDATION- Assists WNY families of children with cancer. Volunteers needed for administrative functions in or near Elma, New York. Contact: Burt Foster, 652-1880.

NIAGARA COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING Volunteers needed for home-delivered meals during the lunch hour. Contact: Thomas Chapman Call 438-4020

NIAGARA FRONTIER RADIO READING SERVICE -
Volunteers needed to record readings of books, magazines and newspapers, and to do two-person "live" readings of daily newspapers. Typical volunteers come in for approximately 90 minutes to record a one-hour reading. There is no minimum requirement of volunteer hours.
Please contact Bob Sikorski at our Cheektowaga studios at: 821-5555.

OLMSTED CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Volunteers needed to help out in the office and clinic weekdays: greeting and talking with patients, assisting in patient scheduling and office work. Please contact: Sarah Blackman at 882-1025, ext. 258,
or e-mail sblackman@olmstedcenter.org

The SCHOFIELD RESIDENCE , a not-for-profit skilled nursing facility at 3333 Elmwood Avenue in the Town of Tonawanda encourages individuals & groups to join our volunteer team.
Help us make a difference by contacting Schofield’s volunteer department at 874-1566 ext. 324 or schofieldcare.org for more information.

WELLNESS INSTITUTE OF GREATER BUFFALO AND WNY INC.
Volunteers needed to assist with office work, keeping our website up to date and occasional special events.
Contact: Phil Haberstro, 851-4052.

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America Did you know that you can play a key role in helping CCFA in its rigorous pursuit of research, treatments and a cure? Our chapter needs volunteers to help with: Education Events, Team Challenge marathon, Take Steps walk events, Camp Oasis, Office Administration and Volunteer Fairs.
Contact: Jeanenne Petri 362.1232 or jpetri@ccfa.org

Meals on Wheels for WNY, Inc.- Drivers and servers needed to deliver meals to homebound elderly and special-need individuals throughout Erie County, especially in the city of Buffalo. A great opportunity for retirees, college students or corporate volunteers. Contact: Debora Frank at 822-2002 ext. 20

RSVP of Erie County is affiliated with 100 sites around the County. Join 1,100 other people over the age of 55 in volunteering at something fun and exiting to make a difference in the community - we match your skills and interests. Call 858-7548 or go to www.erie.gov/rsvp for more information.