Current Opportunities
Begin Again Horse Rescue in Lima, NY
Begin Again Horse Rescue in Lima, NY
Description
Super Saturday Volunteers are volunteers on the first Saturday of each month, year-round. These volunteers do a variety of barn chores and upkeep, including but not limited to: cleaning stalls, bedding stalls, de-cob webbing stalls and the barn, sweeping the barn aisle, washing all water and feed buckets and re-hanging, cleaning the run-in sheds, filling water buckets and outside water troughs, and organizing the tack/supply room with blankets, brushes, etc. In addition, following the work session, participants may have time to groom one or more of the rescue residents with the barn supervisor. Summertime may lend to weeding or trimming branches off of the fence line. Group size is limited to 10. Anyone under age 16 must have a guardian/parent present. All volunteers must sign up on the website as we can only host 10 volunteers at a time on each Super Saturday. Thank you for your interest in Begin Again, where we rescue, rehabilitate, and work to rehome equines in the greater Rochester, NY area.
Interests
- Other
Time of Event
October 3, 2026-October 2, 2027 10am
Address of Event
2828 Plank Rd (Route 15A) Lima, NY 14485
Contact Information
Jennifer Lilly, President/Founder, info@beginagainrescue.org
Agency Website: https://www.beginagainrescue.org/
Center for Professional Development and Education Reform
Center for Professional Development and Education Reform
Description
Preparation: approximately 3 hours per semester
- Participate in one initial orientation event.
Classroom Engagement: approximately 2 hours per week
- Attend one Algebra class per week, on the same day and same time each day.
- Support the classroom teacher as needed, including but not limited to answering student questions and working with individual and small groups of students within the classroom.
Reflection: approximately 4 hours per semester
- Participate in 3 reflective seminars through each academic semester.
Interests
- Educational
Time of Event
September 28, 2026-May 7, 2027
Address of Event
Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School
Contact Information
Melissa Staloff, mstaloff@warner.rochester.edu
Cancer Support Community at Gilda's Club Rochester
Cancer Support Community at Gilda's Club Rochester
Description
We are looking for volunteers at various events held at Cancer Support Community at Gilda's Club Rochester. All events are listed on the website calendar (https://cscro.gnosishosting.net/Events/Calendar).
A general overview of volunteering areas include:
- Administrative tasks
- Youth and family focused events
- Fundraising events
- Community Tabling events
- Food pantry
Volunteers must go through a background check and must come in on-site for an initial tour. The latter can be flexible based on student's and staff's schedules.
We are flexible in whether students are interested in a one-time or long-term volunteering! Volunteers have an opportunity to support those impacted by cancer (whether as a client or a caregiver) and participate in a holistically-informed approach to community-based care.
Interests
- Health and Wellness
- Art
- Elderly
- Educational
- Youth
- Other
Time of Event
September 15, 2026-May 10, 2027
Address of Event
255 Alexander St., Rochester NY 14607
Contact Information
Shivani Patel, spatel@cscrochester.org
Agency Website: https://cscrochester.org/en
Event Specific Website: https://cscro.gnosishosting.net/Events/Calendar
Phillis Wheatley Library/ Rochester Public Library
Phillis Wheatley Library/ Rochester Public Library
Description
The tutoring program at Philis Wheatley Library is focused on children aged 5-12, grades K through 6. Children typically bring their homework, but the library also has worksheets on hand. The subjects are primarily math, English and reading. When homework is done, the tutor engages the children with learning games that the library has on hand.
The library can host tutors any day other than Friday as they close at 5pm. Children tend to come around 4pm or after. The priority is a consistent schedule that way we can easily market when the services are available. The library has found that if patrons know that a tutor will be present, they will come to the library to benefit from these services.
Interests
- Educational
- Youth
Time of Event
October 5, 2026-May 21, 2027
Address of Event
33 Dr Samuel McCree Way, 14608
Contact Information
Lori Frankunas, Lori.Frankunas@Libraryweb.org
Event Specific Website: https://www.facebook.com/PhillisWheatleyLibrary
CASH - Empire Justice
CASH - Empire Justice
Description
Join CASH - an IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program - and be a part of our mission to empower the community by providing free, year-round tax prep, tax advice and financial education that leads toward financial security. As a Tax Preparer Intern, you'll receive expert training and IRS certification while working directly with clients, offering free tax advice and preparation. Make a difference by helping low-income working families in Monroe County achieve financial stability, one tax return at a time.
SEE ATTACHED POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION
Interests
- Poverty
- Other
Time of Event
December 1, 2026-May 31, 2027
Address of Event
CASH Office: Central Library of Rochester, Bausch & Lomb Building (4th Floor), 115 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604
Contact Information
David Langley, dlangley@empirejustice.org
Agency Website: https://empirejustice.org/cash/
Event Specific Website: https://www.facebook.com/CASHRochester/
Rochester City School District MLK School #9
Rochester City School District MLK School #9
Description
We are looking for volunteers to push in to the lunch periods to play board games with students.
Interests
- Art
- Youth
Time of Event
September 14, 2026-June 7, 2027
Address of Event
485 N. Clinton Ave.
Contact Information
Cheryl Lee, Cheryl.Lee@rcsdk12.org
Italian American Community Center (IACC)
Italian American Community Center (IACC)
Description
The Italian American Community Center (IACC) to present a valuable community service and volunteer opportunity for University of Rochester students dedicated to philanthropy and service, particularly those interested in hands-on support, including critical kitchen help.
This partnership is an excellent way for engaged students to log tangible community service hours, build local visibility, and directly apply their commitment to the Rochester community. Volunteers will assist our team with essential community support tasks, which include:
Kitchen/Event Support: Assisting our lead chef with professional food preparation (chopping, measuring, and scaling ingredients), meal assembly and service, and maintaining a clean and efficient workspace for large-scale events.
Administrative Support: Assisting with general administrative tasks and organizing records.
Community Outreach: Supporting IACC's general community outreach and fundraising initiatives.
We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate students’ busy academic calendars. This experience allows students to gain practical skills and make a direct, positive impact on a key community institution.
If you have any questions regarding the specifics of the roles, please have interested students contact Carolena Coppola at ccoppola1122@gmail.com or call/text her at 585-415-0157.
Interests
- Educational
- Other
Time of Event
April 20, 2026-December 31, 2026
Address of Event
150 Frank Dimino Way, Rochester NY 14624
Contact Information
Carolena Coppola, Ccoppola1122@gmail.com
Event Specific Website: Italian American Community Center on Facebook
Freedom Scholars Learning Center, Inc.
Freedom Scholars Learning Center, Inc.
Description
Word RICH (Reading Intervention through Cultural Heritage) is a literacy intervention program specifically tailored to accompany and empower the Freedom School Literacy Model. The program marries the cultural and linguistic values of our children with effective and commonly-used literacy diagnostic and intervention practices. This includes rhythmic, kinesthetic, multimedia, and cultural knowledge-based approaches to further develop scholars’ reading abilities. While a primary goal of Word RICH is to help scholars accomplish grade-level literacy through the science of reading, the ultimate goal is to help students wield the gift of literacy to practice the science of freedom
Word R.I.C.H. (Reading Intervention through Cultural Heritage) volunteers will be trained to lead students one on one through a research-proven fluency exercise done through a sequence of decodable texts. They will also be trained to guide students through successfully completing literacy sub-skill activities through BOOST reading game platform.
Day-to-day task will include building reading relationships with scholars, daily one-to-one interventions each day, literacy supervision meetings, preliminary analysis and reporting.
Interests
- Educational
- Youth
Time of Event
February 9, 2026-February 9, 2027
Address of Event
1245 Culver Road
Contact Information
Jeremy Smith, jsmith@freedomscholarslc.org
Agency Website: https://freedomscholarslc.webflow.io/about
The Sunset House
The Sunset House
Description
Student volunteers at The Sunset House will support a nonprofit comfort care home providing end-of-life care to terminally ill patients. Responsibilities may include assisting staff with both clinical and non-clinical patient support, offering companionship to residents and families, helping with administrative and outreach tasks, supporting special events, and contributing to remote projects such as website design, communications, or data organization.
No prior clinical experience is required, though an interest in healthcare, palliative care, or service to vulnerable populations is preferred. Training and orientation are provided. Volunteers should be reliable, mature, and comfortable working in a hospice setting. Strong communication skills, empathy, and respect for confidentiality are essential.
Interests
- Health and Wellness
Time of Event
January 24, 2026-January 23, 2027
Address of Event
3756 St Paul Blvd, Irondequoit, NY, 14617
Contact Information
Adam Ghraizi, aghraizi@sunsethouse.info
Agency Website: www.sunsethouse.info
Event Specific Website: https://form.jotform.com/233236491784160
Ronald McDonald House Charities, Rochester NY
Ronald McDonald House Charities, Rochester NY
Description
Volunteers on the Pediatric Hospitality Cart will be responsible for handing out pre-packaged snack bags to pediatric patients and their families while visiting the Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics Building for outpatient appointments. These snack bags provide comfort and nourishment to patients and families who often are traveling 30+ miles for these appointments. The volunteer shift is 12pm - 4pm, weekly, on any weekday Monday - Friday. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, and submit an application on our website to be considered for the role.
Interests
- Health and Wellness
- Youth
- Other
Time of Event
March 2, 2026-February 22, 2027
Address of Event
200 E River Rd., Rochester, NY 14623
Contact Information
Lexi Wilkas-Magnussen, lexiwm@rmhcrochester.org
Agency Website: rmhcrochester.org
Event Specific Website: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/#/join-party?k=yszdwdobeoxk9u
Ronald McDonald House Charities, Rochester NY
Ronald McDonald House Charities, Rochester NY
Description
Volunteers on the Pediatric Hospitality Cart (affectionately known as the Thompson Trolley), will navigate a medium-sized cart through the hospital, handing out toys, snacks, and books to pediatric patients at Thompson. The volunteer shift is 4pm - 8pm, weekly, on any weekday Monday - Friday. Volunteers will engage in restocking, data collection, and wiping down the cart as well. Volunteers must be 14 years old or older to volunteer in this program.
Interests
- Health and Wellness
- Youth
- Other
Time of Event
March 2, 2026-February 22, 2027
Address of Event
350 Parrish St., Canandaigua, NY 14424
Contact Information
Lexi Wilkas-Magnussen, lexiwm@rmhcrochester.org
Agency Website: rmhcrochester.org
Event Specific Website: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/#/join-party?k=ri1b2bnahh7bly
Rochester Hope
Rochester Hope
Description
Rochester Hope is a grassroots organization striving to bring services and caring hands to the heart of the city of Rochester by connecting people in need with existing services and working to create opportunities to help meet unmet needs. We are located on the campus of Saint Michael's Church, at 869 N Clinton Ave, in the northeast area of the city of Rochester. Among other efforts, we operate a food pantry on Saturdays from 9am-3:30pm, serving 400-500 households each week. While providing food, our main goal is to build the dignity and worth of everyone who walks through our door. In conjunction with the pantry, we also provide meals and wrap-around services for those both shopping at the pantry and those unhoused in our neighborhood. We are looking for volunteers of all faiths and walks of life, and in this way, foster a culture of encounter. Assistance is needed in helping individuals' shop, stocking shelves, helping people to check in, assist with hospitality, and helping individuals connect with the service agencies present. Especially helpful, but not required, is the ability to speak Spanish, Arabic, or Persian.
Instagram: Rochester_Hope
Facebook: RochesterHopeNY
Interests
- Health and Wellness
- Poverty
- Other
Time of Event
January 17, 2026-June 30, 2027
Address of Event
868 N Clinton Ave
Contact Information
Dawn Burdick, dawn.burdick@dor.org
Agency Website: https://www.rochesterhope.org/
Event Specific Website: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084CABA829A5FEC07-rochester#/
Project Level the Field
Project Level the Field
Description
Our 501(c)(3), non-profit organization has one mission: make sure everybody has access to FREE high-quality college application resources regardless of their race, ethnicity, or financial background.
We match collegiate mentors with local mentee from underserved areas to provide assistance with college applications, guidance on summer programs and much more!
Interests
- Health and Wellness
- Educational
- Youth
- Athletics
- Poverty
- Race
Time of Event
August 9, 2024-August 6, 2027
Address of Event
University of Rochester
Contact Information
Krish Patel, kpatel46@u.rochester.edu
Agency Website: https://www.projectlevelthefield.com/
St. Ann's Community
St. Ann's Community
Description
Community Volunteers provide event and program support, friendly visiting with elders, can bring and share talents, go for walks with elders, choose to support faith based activities or life enrichment based activities. Volunteers are allowed to create their own schedules with opportunities 7 days a week ranging from about 9am - 8pm
Interests
- Health and Wellness
- Disability
- Elderly
- Faith
Time of Event
July 5, 2024-December 31, 2028 On your own schedule
Address of Event
1500 Portland Ave, Rochester, NY 14621
Contact Information
Colleen Holcomb, cholcomb@mystanns.com
Agency Website: www.stannscommunity.com
Event Specific Website: www.stannscommunity.com/apply-now
TheHub585
TheHub585
Description
TheHub585 is looking for volunteers to participate in our Youth Mentoring Program for Youth 13-18 aging out of foster care. The minimum age for participation is 21. The mentoring is done in groups of 2-4 adults engaging one youth. You can encourage friends/family members to participate with you, or you will be paired with another group.
The commitment is 3 to 8 hours per month. This entails at least one weekly check-in over phone/text and one monthly in-person activity. We request that volunteers are trauma informed or willing to be trauma informed. The application process will include a reference check, background check, and at least one mentor training prior to being matched with a youth.
Interests
- Youth
- Poverty
- Race
- Other
Time of Event
March 18, 2024-December 31, 2027 Anytime
Address of Event
Anywhere
Contact Information
Keyondra Myricks, kmyricks@thehub585.org
Agency Website: https://www.thehub585.org/
Event Specific Website: https://www.thehub585.org/events/
TheHub585
TheHub585
Description
Summer of Hope Camp for vulnerable and system impacted youth is a 4-week camp for youth engaged with TheHub585. We are looking for camp counselors for the entire duration of each camp cohort.
Activities will include; theme parks, kayaking, dance classes, high ropes courses, bike touring, and more.
The first cohort will run from July 8 to July 19, 2024. The second cohort will run from July 29 to August 9, 2024. Volunteers are encouraged to volunteer for both cohorts so the youth have consistent and familiar staff.
Interests
- Youth
Time of Event
March 18, 2024-December 31, 2027 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Address of Event
111 N Chestnut St, Rochester, NY 14604
Contact Information
Shalese Cotton, scotton@thehub585.org
Rochester Hope
Rochester Hope
Description
Rochester Hope is a grassroots organization striving to bring services and caring hands to the heart of the city of Rochester by connecting people in need with existing services, and working to create opportunities to help meet unmet needs.
We are located on the campus of Saint Michael's Church, at 869 N Clinton Ave, in the northeast area of the city of Rochester. Among other efforts, we operate a food pantry on Saturdays, serving 250-300 households each week. While providing food, our main goal is to build the dignity and worth of everyone who walks through our door. In conjunction with the pantry we also provide meals and wrap-around services for those both shopping at the pantry and those unhoused in our neighborhood.
We are looking for volunteers of all faiths and walks of life, and in this way, foster a culture of encounter. Assistance is needed in helping individuals shop, stocking shelves, helping people to check in, assist with hospitality, and helping individuals connect with the service agencies present. Especially helpful, but not required, is the ability to speak Spanish.
Interests
- Health and Wellness
- Poverty
- Other
Time of Event
October 7, 2023-December 31, 2030 9am-3:30pm
Address of Event
869 N Clinton Ave, Rochester NY
Contact Information
Dawn Burdick, dawn.burdick@dor.org
Agency Website: https://www.rochesterhope.org/
Event Specific Website: www.facebook.com/RochesterHopeNY
Compeer Rochester
Compeer Rochester
Description
It is as simple as being a friend. If you have four hours a month to spend with an individual in our community who has a mental health challenge, please contact us today!
We offer ongoing training and support, as well as free and low-cost activities for you and your Compeer Friend, including tickets to local sporting events, shows, and amusement parks!
Compeer Rochester uses community volunteers to provide guidance and support to individuals who are looking to improve their well-being as a supplement to mental health treatment. For 50 years, we have helped people in our community who are isolated and lacking socialization, all through the power of 1:1 mentoring relationships.
Help us make the world less lonely!
Interests
- Health and Wellness
- Disability
- Art
- Elderly
- Environment
- Educational
- Athletics
- Race
- Poverty
- Other
Time of Event
June 21, 2023-June 21, 2050 Open to your availability
Address of Event
259 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14607
Contact Information
Gabriel Perez, gperez@compeerrochester.org
Agency Website: https://www.compeerrochester.org/