Current Opportunities
AutismUp
AutismUp
Description
We are looking for our annual iCan Bike Camp, where individuals with Austism Spectrum Disorder and other disabilities learn to ride a conventional bike without training rooms.
Volunteers will act as spotters. You would walk/jog/run alongside a rider as they are learning to ride a bike during a 75-minute session (with short breaks) for 5 days Monday through Friday. You will provide encouragement and physical support, as needed. We do understand this is not always a possibility and will welcome volunteers any days they can attend. Please note: Volunteer spotters will walk/jog approximately 1-3 miles during each 75-minute session so please keep this in mind if considering volunteering for multiple sessions.
Please plan to attend our 1-hour orientation on July 13, 2025 at 3:00PM at Golisano Training Center at Nazareth University 4245 East Ave Rochester, NY 14618
Must be at least 15 years of age
Interests
- Disability
- Athletics
- Youth
Time of Event
July 14, 2025-July 18, 2025
Address of Event
4245 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14618
Contact Information
Amy Aldrich, volunteer@autismup.org
Agency Website: https://autismup.org/
Event Specific Website: https://autismup.org/events/icanbike-camp
C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Association
C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Association
Description
C.U.R.E. is hosting their Annual Recipe for a C.U.R.E. Sunday Brunch on September 28th at Arbor at the Port. This event is our biggest fundraising event, partnering with the American Culinary Federation to put on a brunch spread. We will need volunteers helping to set up, clear tables, and tear down at the end of the event. If you are interested, please reach out to Sammi Jo Uhrmacher - SamanthaJo.Uhrmacher@curekidscancer.com .
Interests
- Other
- Youth
Time of Event
July 14, 2025-July 18, 2025 11A
Address of Event
Arbor @ The Port
Contact Information
Sammi Jo Uhrmacher, SamanthaJo.Uhrmacher@curekidscancer.com
Agency Website: https://www.curekidscancer.com/
Event Specific Website: https://www.curekidscancer.com/recipe-for-a-cure-sunday-brunch
Harbor House of Rochester
Harbor House of Rochester
Description
The Day of Caring will focus on an outdoor "spring" cleanup project involving de-weeding and mulching our garden and flower beds. If any volunteers have the skill set, we would also like to do some touchup painting of exterior entry doors. Commitment would be 3-4 hours and lunch would be provided.
Interests
- Health and Wellness
- Environment
- Other
Time of Event
July 14, 2025-July 18, 2025 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Address of Event
89 Rossiter Road
Contact Information
Carol Anthony, carol@harborhouserochester.org
Agency Website: https://www.harborhouseofrochester.org/
Harbor House of Rochester
Harbor House of Rochester
Description
We have ongoing events and projects that require professional quality photo and/or video recording and editing. Any video editing software fluency is fine as long as the output can be in file format suitable for website and other social media posting. The volunteer can stipulate specific hours and availability for these projects and does not need to be available for all projects. The most important upcoming event for which availability is critical is Saturday September 27, 6-10 pm at ARTISANworks in Rochester. This is our main annual fundraising event. Great opportunity for a student to develop or expand diverse portfolio. Creative work for a great cause!
Interests
- Art
- Environment
- Educational
- Health and Wellness
Time of Event
April 7, 2025-September 30, 2026
Address of Event
89 Rossiter Road
Contact Information
Carol Anthony, carol@harborhouserochester.org
Agency Website: https://www.harborhouseofrochester.org/
Harbor House of Rochester
Harbor House of Rochester
Description
We are looking for some volunteers to help with general spring planting and grounds maintenance as well as touchup outdoor painting on Day of Caring Thursday May 15 preferably between 10 am and 5 pm, but we are flexible. A Saturday or Sunday can also be arranged at volunteer's convenience, but this project needs to be done sometime in May or early June. No specific skills required, but knowledge of and interest in gardening as well as general outdoor painting are highly preferred.
Interests
- Environment
- Educational
- Health and Wellness
Time of Event
April 7, 2025-September 30, 2026 Spring Outdoor Clean Up, Garden maintenance and Painting
Address of Event
89 Rossiter Road
Contact Information
Carol Anthony, carol@harborhouserochester.org
Agency Website: https://www.harborhouseofrochester.org/
Agape Haven of Abundance
Agape Haven of Abundance
Description
Agape Haven of Abundance is seeking volunteers to support our Out of School Time program, which serves youth and families in the Rochester community all throughout the year. We are looking for someone to serve as Youth Mentor, Literacy Coach, Food Server, Homework Help
Interests
- Art
- Youth
- Educational
- Health and Wellness
- Poverty
- Faith
- Athletics
- Race
Time of Event
April 1, 2025-December 19, 2025
Address of Event
289 Driving Park Ave
Contact Information
Julia Oakley, agapehavenofabundance18@gmail.com
Agency Website: www.agapehavenofabundance.org
Agape Haven of Abundance
Agape Haven of Abundance
Description
We are requesting students support to serve the community by providing help with educational resources, food, set up tables and tents, engaging community members, tabling etc
Interests
- Health and Wellness
- Educational
- Race
- Poverty
- Athletics
- Faith
- Elderly
- Art
- Environment
Time of Event
April 1, 2025-December 19, 2025 12noon-4pm
Address of Event
289 Driving Park Ave
Contact Information
Julia Oakley, info@agapehavenofabundance.org
Agency Website: www.agapehavenofabundance.org
The Daffodil project at Mount Hope Cemetery
The Daffodil project at Mount Hope Cemetery
Description
The volunteers in the fall plant daffodil bulbs. In the spring we will be doing kettle cleanup and getting ready for all the blossoms. We can 15 and older. There are educational segments for younger people. We have equipment to use for the volunteers.
Interests
- Environment
- Educational
Time of Event
April 1, 2025-December 19, 2025 10:00
Address of Event
Mount Hope Cemetery Rochester, New York
Contact Information
Dianne Mack, ladydiwee3@gmail.com
Event Specific Website: TheDaffodilprojectatmounthopecemetary,instagram
Agape Haven of Abundance
Agape Haven of Abundance
Description
Agape Haven of Abundance is a community-based, small scale, grassroots organization located in the Northwest Quadrant of the City of Rochester. Agape provides Out of School Time program to youth ages 7 years to 18 years old, when school is out of session. We are seeking help to assist us during the afterschool hours or during school breaks. We currently serve 30 youth, throughout the school year. Volunteers will assist with small group discussion, homework help, literacy coach, gardening, serve food, create lesson plans for educational activities
Interests
- Art
- Health and Wellness
- Environment
- Educational
- Youth
- Poverty
- Race
Time of Event
December 2, 2024-December 24, 2025
Address of Event
289 Driving Park
Contact Information
Julia Oakley, info@agapehavenofabundance.org
Agency Website: www.agapehavenofabundance.org
Event Specific Website: www.agapehavenofabundance.org
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
United Against Inequities in Disease
United Against Inequities in Disease
Description
Public Health Leadership Opportunity
United Against Inequities in Disease (UAID) is a 501(c)3 national nonprofit organization that empowers students to eliminate health inequities locally.
Members of UAID benefit from a number of opportunities including:
Training in health equity with an opportunity to earn a certificate
Training in designing, executing, and evaluating community health projects
Real-world experience working to reduce local health inequities
Leadership opportunities and development of professional skills required by most health professions programs (e.g., AAMC core competencies)
Experience writing research papers, creating research posters, and presenting research projects
Monthly mentorship opportunities with experts in public health
Fulfillment of academic credit, practicum, or capstone requirements
Please visit www.uaid.org for more details.
We are pleased to announce 3 open leadership positions on the UAID National Board. If you are interested in social justice and are looking for a leadership opportunity in public health, please apply here by June 15th: uaid.org/boardapplication.
If you are a student or advisor interested in starting a chapter of UAID on your campus, please submit an application through the following link by July 1st: uaid.org/chapterapplication.
Interests
- Health and Wellness
- Political
- Educational
Time of Event
July 15, 2024-July 15, 2025 Ongoing
Address of Event
Remote
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/
InterVol
InterVol
Description
InterVol is a 501(C)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting the world’s neediest to materials, people, and opportunities. By recovering and redistributing medical supplies and equipment, InterVol is able to further its mission to engage humanitarian efforts worldwide.
We reduce our carbon footprint by keeping usable medical supplies and equipment out of the landfill.
We collect unused medical supplies and equipment from area hospitals and individuals in the community. These supplies are then re-distributed to others in need all around the world. To date, we have shipped medical supplies to 84 countries.
Volunteers are needed to assist in the sorting, organizing and packaging of the medical donations. No medical experience is necessary! We are here to help and assist with the sorting.
Volunteers are invited to join InterVol anytime between the hours of 8:30-3:30 Monday thru Friday for as little as two hours at a time to as many hours as you would like to share. Opportunites to volunteer are ongoing.
Interests
- Health and Wellness
- Environment
- Poverty
Time of Event
October 13, 2022-January 1, 2030 8:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m.
Address of Event
100 Kings Highway, Suite 1200, Rochester, N.Y. 14617
Contact Information
Megan Amos, megan.amos@intervol.org
Agency Website: https://www.intervol.org/
Event Specific Website: https://www.intervol.org/volunteer
Susan B. Anthony Center
Susan B. Anthony Center
Description
Raking of leaves and general clean up outside for the facility. No special qualifications necessary.
Please send your name, e-mail, phone number and class year to sbac@ur.rochester.edu by Oct 31st.
Interests
- Health and Wellness
- Environment
- Disability
- Elderly
Time of Event
October 13, 2022-January 1, 2030 11am-2pm
Address of Event
255 Alexander St, Rochester, NY 14607
Contact Information
Kirsten Buscetto, kbuscetto@u.rochester.edu
Agency Website: https://cscrochester.org/