Volunteer opportunity in walking distance from City Honors

The American Red Cross is looking for volunteers to perform the following tasks:

Prepare University at Buffalo Blood Drive materials for Spring semester. Volunteers would:

                Use computer template to customize each drive and print posters/3ups

                Use computer template to customize Burma sign papers-for each drive print papers and clip together

                Put together a packet of needed items for each drive, list on a checklist, check off what is in packet and top packet with checklist

                Get volunteer sheets ready for each drive by filling out top portion for each drive

 

All tasks are not too difficult, but are very time consuming. The tasks require a detail oriented person, comfortable working with office equipment like computer, copier, and cutter (to cut the 3up sheets)

 

This would need to be done at the Red Cross office, back building, at 786 Delaware Ave. (on the corner of Delaware and Summer). 

 

They are looking for 2-4 students to work together at the same time over the same 2 hours.

 

Some tentative availability is as follows:

Mon., Dec. 16 after school for 2 hours (not sure when this is, but I have a flexible day)

Tues., Dec. 17 after school for 2 hours (not sure when this is, but I have a flexible day)

Mon., Dec. 22 after school for 2 hours (not sure when this is, but I have a flexible day)

 

Other days could also work.

 

If you are interested, please contact Krista Goldsmith at 716.390.6936

 

SAGE is coming to City Honors! (eligible for CAS)

What is SAGE?
SAGE Stands for: Students for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurship. SAGE provides students with an opportunity to complete business and social ventures to improve their communities. At the end of the academic year, the student teams showcase their efforts at regional, national and world competitions.

Who Can Participate in SAGE at CHS?
CHS students aged 13 and up.

Why Should I Join SAGE at CHS?
Whatever your career interests, there are benefits to be had from SAGE, for yourself and your community. A dynamic SAGE team consists of students interested in business, political science, design, public administration, cultures, languages, natural sciences and social sciences.

Who will be running SAGE at CHS?
Graduate students from D’Youville College and a representative from SAGE USA.

How often will we meet?
Usually once a week, perhaps more as the end of the year and competition approaches.

How can I learn more or join?
Attend an informational meeting on Monday, December 9 at 2:35pm in the LGI Room. If you want to learn more prior to the meeting visit http://www.sageglobal.org

Volunteer Opportunity in South Buffalo

The Seneca Street Community Development Corporation (SSCDC) in South Buffalo is looking for help. They are a small nonprofit in the Seneca Babcock neighborhood of South Buffalo and provide FREE after-school programming for the children of the neighborhood.

Volunteers would be placed with a group of our students to assist with homework and act as a mentor. They especially need volunteers during the months of January and May, when they are without our college students. 

 

They are also in severe need of volunteers during the week of March 10-13. 

 

However, volunteers are welcome at anytime. Mentors work with students M-Th from 3:30-5:30.

If you can volunteer, please contact Kristin Cook, Director of Youth Programs, at 716-462-0117 or email her at: kcookssccdc@gmail.com

Volunteeers needed for December 3rd

The WNY Grantmakers Association is hosting its 25th anniversary party on December 3rd from 5-7 at the Museum of Science.

They are look for 4-6 students that might be able to help with registration and directing guests. Students would come right after school and help set up.

They are also looking for a student with photography skills that might wish to volunteer their time to take some pictures at the event. They will supply the camera.

Please email Beth Gosch if you can volunteer: bgosch@wnyfoundation.org

Elmwood Festival of the Arts needs volunteers!

The Elmwood Arts Festival is looking for volunteers on August 24th and 25th for Kids Fest. Contact Jim Montour if you are interested in volunteering: 259-5918, or by email at jimmontour@communitycanvases.org

Volunteers needed

The Erie County Democratic Committee is looking for volunteers as primary elections approach. Opportunities exist for CHS students to gain CAS hours while learning about the democratic process (which will lead to meaningful reflection on your hours). Please contact marisa@ecdems.com if you are interested in phone banking, door knocking, or just helping out around their office.

Music & Memory Program at St. John Baptist Hospice – Volunteers Needed

Established in July 2013, Music & Memory is an expressive therapies program operating at St. John Baptist Hospice In-Patient Unit in downtown Buffalo. Having received a generous grant, The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care was able to purchase several iPods, docking stations, and headphones in order to provide patients with personalized music playlists. The connection patients have to music, and the therapeutic benefit music provides, is undeniable. 

Caitlin Lachaal, Program Coordinator for Music & Memory, is looking for reliable and dedicated volunteers to help facilitate this program. Volunteers would be expected to have a general knowledge of Apple products and be comfortable interacting with patients and their families. We are looking for volunteers ages 16 and older.

For more information on Music & Memory, visit http://www.musicandmemory.org

For more information on St. John Baptist Hospice In-Patient Unit, visit http://www.hospicebuffalo.com/sjbhospicehouse

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Caitlin Lachaal at clachaal@palliativecare.org

Organize a TEDx Youth Day event - Great idea for a CAS Project!

TED stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design and is a series of talks that are "Ideas Worth Sharing". Visit www.ted.com for thousands of TED videos.

A TEDx event is an independently organized event, sometimes a TEDx event is organized around a specific TED conference.

TEDYouth will be held on November 16th and this is a great opportunity for a group of individuals in Buffalo to organize a TEDxYouthDay to watch TEDYouth and offer a stage for local speakers.

Organizing a TEDx event is a big undertaking, but there are two other TEDx events in Buffalo and the organizers of those events (TEDxBuffalo in October and TEDxBuffaloWomen in December) will help.

If you are interested in organizing a TEDxYouthDay event to be held on November 16th visit    http://www.ted.com/tedx/licenses to read the guidelines and rules and to apply for a license.  If you have questions about hosting a TEDx event you can contact Diana Cihak (mom of 9th grader Sage Cihak) at diana.cihak@gmail.com.

EC Dems looking for petition volunteers

The Erie County Democratic Committee is looking for volunteers to help out with its petitioning efforts. Through petitioning, students can get the opportunity to communicate with the constituents of Erie County while collecting necessary signatures to help candidates secure a place on the ballot.

They are especially interested in students that are registered Democratic voters, or who have a car available to them. Petitioning usually takes place Mondays-Thursdays at 5pm, and all day on the weekends. Please contact marisa@ecdems.com with any questions or interest.

You must be 18 or older to participate.

Elephant Run - in Memory of CHS Alumna - Marcena Lozano

Marcena graduated from City Honors in 1998. 

 The race is Mother's Day - May 12th - at the Marcy Casino. Information is available on www.marcenasmiracles.com and volunteers can sign up there.

Volunteers are needed for:

Set Up: 6:00-8:30 am

Balloon arch prep and decorating: race day 6:30am - 8:00am

Food prep/service - post race party: 7:00am-11:00am

Registration: 7:30-9:30am

Kids Activities: 9:30am-12:30pm

Kids Race: 9:45am-10:45am

Race Course Traffic Control: 8:30am-10:30am

Water Table: 8:30am-10:30am

Clean Up: 12pm-1:00pm

Community Service Opportunity with Miles for Hope

Volunteers are needed from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm for event setup & breakdown, registration, breakfast, and donation tables, as well as water stops and photography.

The 2013 Miles for Hope Run will take place on Saturday, June 15 at 10:30 am (registration at 9:30 am) at Delaware Park (84 Parkside Avenue).

If you can volunteer, please email Sylvia Thoma at sylvia@milesforhope.org

Journey's End Refugee Services - Volunteers needed

Madelaine Hamilton and Leanna Gradolph are heading a project through Philanthropy Club at school with Journey's End Refugee Services. The "Home Again" program works with community organizations to arrange the complete set up of apartments for families coming to this country for the first time. 

Responsibilities include gathering all furniture and household goods and setting up the apartment the day of moving in. People on the team receive one week's notice before the family is due to arrive, but should be prepared for that to happen at any time.  

Mr. DiLeo and Mrs. Collesano are co-faculty advisers. 

If you are interested in volunteering, contact Mr. DiLeo, Mrs. Collesano, Leanna at: leannagradolph@yahoo.com, or Madelaine at: madelaine.hamilton@yahoo.com

Volunteers needed for CHS Basketball Tournament on 3/23

Volunteers are needed for the Basketball Tournament and Family Carnival being held at City Honors on Saturday, March 23, 2013 to help benefit the Speech and Debate team. The festivities begin at 10 AM. Specifically, they are looking for volunteers to referee, keep score, help sell food, set up and clean up. If you can help, please contact Luis Castro.

The YWCA of Western New York is looking for young women to volunteer at an event it is holding on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at the Larkin at Exchange Building.

Specifically, juniors and seniors are needed to: 

·         help clear & setup room (before event-3pm to 5pm)

·         help clean up during event-throwing out paper plates & cups & debris (5:30-8:30pm)

·         help break down buffet and clean-up room after event (8:30-9pm) various other duties during event-directing people to right places-helping out

·         Attire is black pants or skirt and white shirt.

You can volunteer for part of the time or for the entire event (3 pm - 9 pm). 

If interested, please email Nadine DiStefano at nadine@aviju.com and let her know what times you can assist. 

 

Volunteers needed to pick up donations from a donor's house

A volunteer or two is needed to help pick-up donated items from a donor's house. See Mrs. Banas if you can help out. 

Boys & Girls Club needs assistance

The Boys & Girls Club located at Elmwood Village Charter School is looking for reliable student volunteers. Please email Jasmine Smith at: jsmith@bgcbuffalo.org if you would like to volunteer.