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In School Mentor
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Work with students one on one for appoximately one hour per week. Mentors provide support to students by spending time with them playing games, talking, and/or helping with school work. Minimum Age: 16. Contact Nancy Conley, 638-0251.
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GED Tutors Needed
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PEACE,Inc. needs help with basic english and math skills for GED students on tuesdays from 4-6pm.
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Kidz Rule Volunteer
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Participate and assist in planning activities and facilitating a youth group at the PEACE, Inc. office. The ability to work well with children, arts and crafts experience is a plus, yet, not required. Groups are held Monday & Wednesday 3pm-5pm. Minimum Age: 16. Contact: Nancy Conley, 638-0251.
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Helping Families |
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Treasure Go 'Round Sorter
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Sort through clothing and household items, hang and display as needed, assist donors with carrying items, if able (not required), some vacuuming, and light clean up. Volunteers can work anytime, M-F 9:00-4:30. Minimun Age: 12. Contact: Nancy Conley, 638-0251.
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Neighborhood Advisory Council
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Participate in monthly meetings of PEACE, Inc. Family Resouce Center West's advisory body. The NAC oversees and assists the Center in it's mission and operations. NAC members are also required to serve on one committee per year. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of the Month, from 12:00pm- 1:00pm. Contact: Nancy Conley, 638-0251.
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Clothes and Stock Sorter
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Volunteers (aged 12 and over)are needed to help store staff organize clothing, bric-brac, linens and assisting customers at the Rescue Mission Thrifty Shopper Store located at 7905 Crego St. Various 2 hour shifts are available Monday-Saturday and there is a dress code. For more info contact Lisa DeAngelo at 701-3841 or lisa_deangelo@rmsyr.org
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Ste. Marie Among the Iroquois
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Ste. Marie Among the Iroquois is a living
history museum and Jesuit Mission looking for young
people (12-20 yrs. old) and all ages to help with yard
work ,general maintainance,program set up and greeting etc.
Opportunities are available 7 days a week.
We also have a need for adults 18-108 yrs old,to guide tours,help with
special program planning,dress in costume and learn and
demonstrate blacksmithing, carpentry, and much
more. Come join our happy family!!!
Contact:
Mike Sutton
Coordinator of Volunteers and Programs
Ste. Marie among the Iroquois
106 Lake Drive
Liverpool, NY 13088
315-453-6768
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Helping animals |
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Helping to care for cats
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The Pet Smart store on Route 31 in Clay is looking for some dedicated, long-term volunteers to help take care of rescued cats waiting to be adopted. Duties would include feeding, brushing, cleaning cages and playing and spending time with the cats. There are 12 openings on various days from 9-11 a.m. and 7-9 p.m. Volunteers between ages 14-17 will need to be accompanied by an adult. Call Pat Chambers at 626-9959 for more info.
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Helping Senior Citizens |
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Syracuse Home Association
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Many opportunities exist for individuals, families, youth groups, and teens. A sampling of activities include: Activities Helper, Transport Aide, Friendly Visitor, Sports Activities and Outings, Physical Fitness, Trip Escort, Photographer. Contact: Nancy Conley 638-0251
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Meals on Wheels
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Route Drivers are needed mornings to deliver meals to home-bound elderly members of our community. Contact: Nancy Conley 638-0251.
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Driver
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Drivers are needed to transport Senior Citizens to medical appointments. You can choose the number of trips per month and trips are scheduled according to the driver's availablilty. Contact: Nancy Conley, 638-0251
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Activities Helper
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Help with craft and other activities such as facials and manicures at Park Terrace Assisted Living. Activities are usually in the afternonn. Contact: Nancy Conley, 638-0251
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Senior Citizens Food Drive for Christmas Baskets
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There is a special need for single-serving sized cans of fruits, vegetables, stews, pastas and soups that are packed in holidy gift baskets for our seniors who live alone. Food drives should be organized during the months of September-November, with all donations collected and dropped off at the Baldwinsville Volunteer Center by November 30th. Contact: Nancy Conley @ 638-0251
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Administrative Support |
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Office help needed at the Baldwinsville Volunteer
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general office help is needed to answer phones, do filing, copying, mailings, etc. 1 or 2 days a week between september and april from 9-noon. call Nancy Conley at 638-0251 weekdays 9-2
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Protecting the Environment |
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Adopt a Stretch of River or Lake Shoreline
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Volunteers are needed to help stop the spread of nuisance weeds on our local rivers and lakes. Trained volunteers adopt a stretch of Oneida Lake, Onondaga Lake or Seneca River shoreline. Volunteers monitor their adopted shoreline for invasive weeds like water chestnut and frog bit. This is a fun way to combine your time on the water this summer with protecting your local environment. Call Cornell Cooperative Extension for details: (315) 424-9485 ext. 234.
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Community Volunteering opportunities |
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PAC-B Channel 98 needs videographers, interviewers
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