Buffalo ReUse Needs Volunteers!!!!

SPECIAL CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!!!!

DECONSTRUCTION AND SALVAGE ALERT!

There is a rare opportunity for you to help out ON SITE THIS WEEK - Wednesday Sept 29th through Friday Oct 1st!! Buffalo ReUse be deconstructing and processing materials on their current green demolition project located at 529 Colvin Ave near Taunton. It’s a very large cinder block warehouse and they need help denailing, loading the truck, and palletizing block, brick and other materials. Amanda is the project manager and she will be directing volunteers on-site. Please wear work clothes, remember to dress for the weather - wear layers and heavy soled boots/shoes for your own safety (steel toe–if you have them). Extra kudos for bright safety orange or yellow! Please arrive on-site at 529 Colvin Ave anytime after 9am. Hard hats and other safety gear will be available, but volunteers are encouraged to bring their own if they have them.

There is a port-o-jon on-site. It’s a good idea to pack a lunch and bring extra water. Be ready to sweat!


MATERIAL PROCESSING @ THE ReSOURCE

A big salvage job like this means there is plenty to do in the store as well. If you are available anytime - Tuesday through Saturday 10-6 or Sunday 12-4 - please join them to process materials at the ReSource. They need to make room for new stock and process donated materials coming in this week.

PROJECTS IN THE OFFICE

Are you an excellent organizer? Marsha, our Office Manager could use your help! Please email volunteer@buffaloreuse.org if you can help her out in our office, located at 158 Eaton St. behind the ReSource.

Are you a data cruncher? A numbers junkie? Business management, math or economics student or professional? Marsha is also looking for someone to do a "forensic" analysis of our deconstruction data. If you are interested in investigating the real cost of deconstruction please email Buffalo ReUse - they have a very important job for you!

GARDEN PROJECTS

The time has come to put the gardens to bed. Buffalo ReUse is calling for help to get everything in shape for cold weather. They could use help pulling dead plants, turning compost into beds, and covering everything up snuggly tight with leaves. Please join them for their open garden workdays Wednesdays 2-5pm. If you aren't available then, please email Brad, the Greenspaces Coordinator, and let him know when you can help out!

To contact Brad email greenspaces@buffaloreuse.org or call the office at (716) 885-4131.

ANNUAL ART SHOW EVENTS COMMITTEE

Buffalo ReUSE will hold their annual art exhibition at ArtSPACE this year on Thursday October 21 from 7-10pm. ReFINDArts is proud to present ReTHREAD: A City Wide Trashion Show--an exhibition of garbage couture. They are currently developing a planning committee for this event. If you are available to plan and organize this event with them - please email Danielle at volunteer@buffaloreuse.org ASAP!!

If you can't help plan but would like to help the night of the event, please let them know when you can help out--they need setup, bartenders, cleanup, paparazzi, traveling minstrels, maybe a makeup artist and a dressing room aide among other details. Also, if you know a local fashionista, designer, or garbage picker, please encourage them to submit their creation and review the call for work. Stay tuned to the website for more info on this spectacular occasion!!


BUFFALO REUSE CONTINUES TREE PLANTING INITIATIVE ON THE EAST SIDE

In an effort to beautify Buffalo’s east side, Buffalo ReUSE will partner with Re-Tree Western New York for a fall tree care and planting event. Buffalo ReUSE invites volunteers to join them in this community-wide effort on Saturday November 6, 2010, from 9:00am to 1:00pm. A potluck meal will follow the day’s work.

Buffalo ReUSE is teaming up with Re-Tree WNY for its sixth tree planting on the east side. As part of the Buffalo ReUSE mission, the organization works to “green” east side neighborhoods by planting trees, community gardens, and vegetable plots. This fall, the tree care event will feature pruning, re-staking, and tree condition evaluation, in addition to planting. Everyone is encouraged to help; training will be available on-site during the event.

Danielle Rovillo, Volunteer Coordinator for Buffalo ReUSE had this to say about the 2010 tree care effort, “This event is great for Buffalo ReUSE and the community. Tree planting is an important part of neighborhood revitalization. This event helps beautify our streets but also raises morale, unites neighbors, promotes energy conservation, and improves air quality. ” During their partnership with Re-Tree, Buffalo ReUSE has successfully planted over 1,000 trees in east side neighborhoods.

Buffalo ReUse invites groups, families, friends, and individuals to sign up for this volunteer opportunity. Anyone interested in helping should arrive at the Buffalo ReUSE office, located at 158 Eaton Street, on November 6th at 9:00am. Volunteers are encouraged to bring a dish to pass for the post-planting potluck celebration. For additional information, please contact the main office of Buffalo ReUSE at (716) 885-4131 or email at volunteer@buffaloreuse.org.


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Roswell Park Cancer Institute - Volunteer Opportunities

The YRoswell Street Team is now accepting applications for the 2010-11 school year. They are looking for responsible, motivated young people to help promote the Roswell mission. You can earn volunteer hours while making a difference and meeting others who want to play a part in creating a world without cancer. Contact Megan Militello at 845-1671 or email: yroswell@roswellpark.org

Other ways to get involved are listed below. Check out the websites and then use the contact information to get involved!

Carly's Club
www.CarlysClub.org
robin.hace@roswellpark.org

Carly's Crossing
www.CarlysCrossing.org
robin.hace@roswellpark.org

Goin' Bald for Bucks
www.BaldforBucks.org
misha.russo@roswellpark.org

The Ride for Roswell
www.RideForRoswell.org
RideForRoswell@roswellpark.org

Team Cure Challenge
www.teamcurechallenge.com
emily.smaldino@roswellpark.org

YRoswell
www.yroswell.com
megan.militello@roswellpark.org

YTeam Cure
www.TeamCure.com
misha.russo@roswellpark.org