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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities:
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•Our center is SAFE and secure. •Our services are confidential. •Our services include advocacy, civil legal assistance, safety planning, counseling, shelter referrals, medical examinations, access to criminal and civil courts. •No appointments necessary. •Our services are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. •Our center is open to all victims and survivors of domestic or intimate partner violence in Buffalo and Erie County, regardless of gender, race, age, culture, marital status, sexual orientation, immigration status, or disability. Step behind our doors and witness first-hand what the FJC is all about. See what we do, why we do it, and how our one-stop, free, wrap-around model works. To attend a tour, contact Julie Doerr at jdoerr@fjcsafe.org or (716) 558-5281. B_Team Buffalo Who we are: B_Team Buffalo is a community of young leaders who create and execute high impact projects aimed at improving the Greater Buffalo Area. Become a Big Brother or Big Sister Mentor!
 The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie County is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported mentoring relationships. Being a volunteer "Big Brother" or "Big Sister" is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding things you will ever do. You and your “Little” will create a number of wonderful memories sharing activities you both enjoy. It’s rewarding to know that the time you volunteer, can have a BIG impact in the life of your Little. We realize that every volunteer’s life and commitments are different. That is why we offer two options for getting involved as a Big Brother or Big Sister. The Community-Based Program allows you to share activities with a child 2-3 times a month for a few hours each time. This time could be shared afternoons, evenings or on weekends. You and your Little decide. Your time together might include bike riding, making dinner, helping with a school project, visiting a local museum or attending a local sporting event. The agency will provide a Case Manager to make all of the initial introductions. The Case Manager will continue to keep in touch to lend support and help your friendship grow. We also offer a number of group activities and freebies, like tickets to local events, for you & your Little to enjoy!
The Site-Based Mentoring Program volunteers meet with their Little at a City of Buffalo school or community center from 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM, one day a week. This is a chance to build and share a friendship in a structured setting. Matches will enjoy a variety of educational, recreational, cultural and community service projects planned by a BBBS staff coordinator.
To discuss our volunteer opportunities or to schedule a volunteer interview, you can contact the Community Relations Department at 716/873-5833 ext 25 or complete an interest form at: www.beafriend.org
Mentors needed! There is no specific business experience needed, just a desire to see our entrepreneurs succeed. The Vendor Relations Committee will provide you with training and all of the materials and assistance you need to help your new business owner. The time requirement will vary throughout the process but will never be excessive and you will be backed up the whole time by the committee. Call Bonnie Smith at 870-6843 to ask questions about volunteering for this important mission. Build Your Community and Your Resume! Junior Achievement is a non-profit organization that places volunteers in local classrooms to help students learn about business and the importance of staying in school. JA programs focus strongly on financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work readiness. JA staff provide training, lesson plans, materials and support to guide participants through the volunteer experience. Volunteers choose the grade level and subject matter, and are placed in a classroom that is close to home or work. The time commitment is minimal – less than an hour for five to eight weeks – but the impact is monumental!
To learn more about Junior Achievement, visit http://wny.ja.org or contact Alycia Ivancie at 716-853-1381 x15 or Shannon Bloomquist, x16.
Check out the community blood drive listing for the month of August and make an appointment today!
The American Red Cross, Greater Buffalo Chapter is a volunteer-driven organization that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. When a disaster strikes, Red Cross volunteers are on the scene providing shelter, food, and clothing.
Volunteers are trained to establish disaster shelters, conduct damage assessments; meeting the immediate needs of disaster victims. Red Cross volunteers are available to Americas Service Members. Volunteers provide emergency communications and assistance to members of the armed forces and their families. Volunteer workforce opportunities are available to become trained in Local Disaster Response and /or as an Emergency Communication Specialist to the Armed Forces.
Contact: Mary E. Walls, Volunteer Coordinator, American Red Cross Greater Buffalo Chapter 716-878-2140 / wallsma@usa.redcross.org Board & Committee Leadership Opportunities: Partial FJC Sustainability Committee Team Member Description: CMH Counseling is a dynamic, private, not-for- profit organization that provides counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Founded by the Episcopal Diocese of WNY in 1922 we now function as an independent, non-sectarian agency that is fortunate to be one of fourteen Episcopal Community Services recipient agencies. They are currently looking for new board members! Check out more information here and contact Amy Schmit at amschmit@buffalo.edu if you are interested. |
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Volunteering provides the opportunity to help people and worthy organizations in the region, helping you to grow and develop as a person and as a professional. Volunteer opportunities are a great way to meet new people, those who share your interests and concerns, and network and make new friends. When committing to be a volunteer, you have the ability to choose what really interests you and who (or what) is most deserving of your time.
Looking for a volunteer experience? Build your resume and sharpen your public speaking and group management skills by volunteering for Junior Achievement of WNY! When you work with a JA school, you are changing the lives of children, as well as making a difference in the community in which you live or work.
Upstate New York Transplant Services Community Blood Service is proud to announce its open-to-the-public blood drives. In keeping the blood program community-based, Upstate New York Transplant Services Community Blood Service ensures that local donations go to local patients in need at local hospitals. In addition, the service is saving area hospitals as much as 30% per unit with projected five-year savings to the region totaling $20 million. Outside of personnel, transfusion costs are among the highest regional hospitals face. By giving blood at Upstate New York Transplant Services you are making sure your family, friends, neighbors and other members of the community have blood available when they need it. Take the time to donate blood. Make a difference in someone’s life.