Connections Rounded Recovery: FLACRA
Connections Rounded Recovery in Canandaigua, New York, offers various volunteer opportunities to support individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. Volunteers can become Certified Recovery Peer Advocates, lead health and wellness classes, or conduct educational workshops. They can also facilitate support groups, help with event planning, and provide administrative support. Outreach and advocacy roles, mentorship programs, and creative arts activities are other ways to get involved. Additionally, volunteers can assist with fundraising efforts to support the center’s programs. To get started, contact the center through their website or visit in person to learn more about current opportunities. Volunteering here not only aids those in recovery but also enriches the volunteer’s own life through meaningful connections and experiences. For more information, visit their website.
Embrace Your Sisters
Embrace Your Sisters (EYS) fills a unique niche in breast cancer services by providing short-term emergency financial assistance to residents of 13 counties in the Finger Lakes Region, including Allegany, Cayuga, Chemung, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins, Wayne and Yates. A variety of volunteer opportunities are available throughout the year in conjunction with our fundraising events, which include Tea for Two Fashion Show in the spring and The Positively Pink in Pittsford Breast Cancer Walk in the fall. (Updated 1/2024)
Finger Lakes Care Giver Institute at Lifespan
If you know someone who is caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s/dementia or other forms of memory loss, then you know someone who needs help. Our Partners in Caring program trains and matches volunteers with local families to provide support. With just a few hours per/week, volunteers can give a caregiver some free time to shop, nap, take a walk or visit with a friend while you spend time with their loved one – talking, taking a walk, doing a puzzle, looking at photos, listening to music – just being a friend. This gives the caregiver a few hours to take care of their own needs and “catch a breath” from their caregiving duties. Those interested can sign up by themselves or “buddy up” with a friend, be trained, and then serve together. (Updated 2/2024)
- Rochester, NY
- http://www.lifespan.org
- Mary Alice Schmidt
- maschmidt@lifespan-roch.org
Foodlink
Foodlink is a Rochester-based nonprofit dedicated to ending hunger and building healthier communities by addressing both the symptoms and root causes of food insecurity. We serve as the hub of the emergency food system across a 10-county service area. Volunteers are critical to our mission and we offer an array of opportunities for individuals, families, or groups. Volunteers can register and schedule themselves on our website. Training and orientation will take place during the volunteer shift. Explore how you can get involved and begin your volunteer journey with Foodlink today. (Updated 3/2024)
Gilda's Club of Rochester
Our volunteers create the enthusiastic energy here at Cancer Support Community (CSC) at Gilda’s Club. They are an integral part of helping make CSC run smoothly. There is a wide range of opportunities to share your time and skills to support people affected by cancer. Volunteer opportunities are always changing. Visit the volunteer webpage for the most up-to-date information. (Updated: 2/2024)
Girls on the Run of Greater Rochester
We are looking for a volunteer coach for our spring team at the Innovation Square YMCA . The practices will be Tuesdays and Thursdays 5-6:30pm starting March 18, 2025. You will: Serve as a role model for program participants in 3rd-5th grades; Prepare, organize, supervise 2x/weekly lessons for the 10 week season; Each practice is 1.5 hrs long; Collaborate with other coaches for successful lesson delivery; Facilitate communication with parents/guardians; Participate and help coordinate your site based Girls on the Run 5k. Qualifications include a desire to work with children and an interest in health - physical, emotional, and mental! Also need volunteers for our Spring 5K on May 30th, 6-8pm at MCC! There are many roles available. Groups are welcome! Please email kelly.fisher@girlsontherun.org for more information or to express interest. (Updated 3/2025)
Happiness House - Finger Lakes Cerebral Palsy Association
Volunteers needed to assist with various aspects of running the organization. Happiness House is a day care for children with both educational and developmental needs. In addition to the children's program in Canandaigua we also have a pre-school in Geneva, as well as an adult program for people with disabilities and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). We run a structured day program and offer other services to families in the community. Canandaigua Location: 5415 County Road 30; Canandaigua, NY 14424. Adult Programs: (585) 394-9510. Children's Programs: (585) 394-1190. Fax: (585) 394-5326 Geneva Location: 731 Pre-Emption Rd; Geneva, NY 14456. Administration: (315) 789-6828. Children's Programs: (315) 789-6850. Fax: (315) 789-7750 (Updated 2/2024)
Harbor House
We provide temporary lodging for adult family members who have traveled 50+miles because a loved one is receiving care at a local hospital for a serious medical condition. HOSPITALITY TEAM: friendly, supportive people to help staff the house. Shifts are generally 1-3 hours, & can be done weekly, monthly or occasionally. During your shift, you may be asked to do some light housekeeping. The purpose of the position is to be warm & welcoming to the families. If you have computer, marketing or social networking skills, we have projects that can be done during your shift in these areas. We hope you will consider being part of our Harbor House family. Your presence will do so much to help families during a very difficult time in their lives. (Updated 10/2023)
Hospeace House, Inc
Hospeace House is a two-bed comfort care home. We provide 24-hour care for terminally ill residents and their families. We are seeking volunteers for resident care in 4-hour shifts at your convenience. No experience is necessary; we will provide all of the training you need with the hands-on shadowing of another trained volunteer. Forget what you think the end of life might look like – there is a whole lot of life being lived in those last months. (Updated 2/2024)
- Naples, NY
- http://www.hospeacehouse.org
- Theresa Hays or Kathy Mincer
- (585) 374-2090
- theresa@hospeacehouse.org
House of John
House of John is a two-bed Comfort Care Home for the terminally ill and their families. Potential residents must have a life expectancy of 3 months or less. We open our house, our hearts and our hands to those who need physical care and emotional support as they approach the end of their lives. Students, especially those in Health Care Studies, Human Services, Massage Therapy/ Integrative Health, Nursing, and Psychology, are encouraged to get involved. Volunteers are an essential component. Prospective volunteers complete a 4 week training program at the house and work with a seasoned volunteer with an on-call Nurse available. (Updated: 1/2024)