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American Red Cross Blood Services- Apheresis Department is seeking volunteers to assist in recruiting Apheresis blood donors in WNY. Volunteer duties include educating potential donors about the benefits of Apheresis blood donations, including platelets, plasma, and double red cell donations, and filling out donation scheduling appointment cards at various blood drives in the Buffalo area. For details please contact Mylinda McCrady at (716) 878-2028 or by Email at McCradyM@usa.redcross.org.
Compeer Niagara Program- Both the adult and youth Compeer Niagara programs match a trained volunteer with a child or adult who receives mental health services. The volunteers role is to be a supportive friend/mentor by spending approx. 4 hours a month together. Ongoing supervision and monthly programs are provided. For information call 716-433-3780 or visit www.mhanc.com.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Niagara County
-Adult men and women are needed to serve as role models for at-risk youth, ages 7/15 years of age. Contact: Annemarie Bettino or LeeAnna Owens at 434-1855 email: bbbsnc@roadrunner.com Website: bbbsniagaracounty.homestead.com
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center is seeking persons interested in volunteer opportunities at the Summit Heatlplex on Williams Rd in 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.
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.
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 www.secondchanceshelteringnetwork.com
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. www.beafriend.org
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.
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
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.org
Gilda's Club Western New York's mission is to provide social and emotional support for men, women and children living with cancer and their families and friends, entirely free of charge. We have a number of volunteer opportunities available on an ongoing, or one-time basis. Please call Heidi Billittier 332-5900 x212 for more information.
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 www.niagarahospice.org
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 SIGHT
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 Marché at 882-4532,
or e-mail hr@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 www.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.
If you'd like your organization listed in our PUBLISHED MAGAZINE, please call Teresa at 716-608-8000 x8112
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