Riverkeeper Fall Shoreline Sweep - volunteers needed on Saturday, September 20th

With the support of the HSBC Water Programme, Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper has opened registration for the second leg of our the region's largest Shoreline Cleanup program where in the spring and fall they have over 2,000 volunteers at 40 waterfront sites throughout Western New York.

This event re-connects people to their greatest natural asset, fresh water. This direct form of engagement is the foundation of our transition from a rust belt city to one with a thriving Great Lakes Blue Economy.

Volunteer Registration
CLICK HERE to register online for one of 40 Sites for our Spring Shoreline Cleanup. On the morning of the cleanup, volunteers will meet the Site Captain at the designated meeting place at their site.

Questions? Contact Jarrett Steffen by email at jsteffen@bnriverkeeper.org or by phone at 716-852-7483 ext. 19.

Westminster Economic Development Initiative - always looking for volunteers/tutors

  ENERGY - A Volunteer Opportunity

Program description

The ENERGY program is a comprehensive after school program that addresses the academic, nutritional, and social needs of young, immigrant students mostly from central Africa and Burma and from various religious backgrounds.  As English Language Learners - very new to the US - they require help just getting the basics of communication skills.  Recommended mostly by BPS counselors, 25 students, grades 1-6, are bussed to Westminster Presbyterian Church, which provides study spaces  for the program including a library and kitchen. ENERGY begins when students join volunteers for a family-style/volunteer prepared meal. After dinner (filled with directed conversation) students with their assigned volunteer sit down to read together and talk and read some more.  Students then do their homework with volunteer support. With a broad spectrum of qualified volunteers, each student (ELL) receives individualized attention to address his/her particular needs in speaking, understanding and reading.

Program schedule

Following the Buffalo Public School calendar, ENERGY is in session Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 4:15 - 6:30.  A detailed calendar is in the Handbook.

Program starts Tuesday, September 16

The Program Director schedules volunteers.

What skills are needed by volunteers

Reliability/Consistency: Volunteers must be able to devote a specific time to the students.  As much as possible, students find success more easily when they are with the same volunteer.

Responsibility: Volunteers must be role models and exhibit responsible behavior to the student.  Volunteers need to communicate concerns and accomplishment to the Program Director and record them for smooth transition day-to-day. 

Training

Volunteer training: Sept 9, 10 or 11

In depth orientation, review of Volunteer Handbook, Rules and Expectations, guidance leading to successful interaction with recent immigrant students, teaching tips

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Contact:  Carol Greetham, Program Director: 716-507-8216 or carol@wedibuffalo.org

Head to the WEDI web page and click on the volunteer banner for more opportunities.

Music is Art Festival needs volunteers - 9/13

3 Shifts are available:
- Morning (10am-2pm)
- Afternoon (2pm-6pm)
- Evening (6pm-10pm)

Tasks available:

- Auction Crew – help sell raffle tickets, outgoing personality a must!
- Artist Assistance – assist displaying artists take a break or move supplies
- Dance Assistance – assist dance crews and guard changing room door
- Kids Village – assist with art projects, march in a parade, safety of children
- Merchandise Tent – help us sell our MiA merchandise
- Volunteer Tent – keep volunteer area clean, supplied and secured
- Passport Stamper – monitor a post for kids passport stamp activity
- Water Kiosk – sell bottles of water
- Security – various positions throughout the festival to ensure no access
- Set Up Crew – place tents, tables, chairs, get things where they need to be
- Tear Down Crew – tear it down and pack it up

Email volunteer@musicisart.org and let them know what task & shift you’d like to volunteer for.
Please include your name, email address and cell phone number. Someone will contact you to confirm.

Westminster Economic Development Initiative needs volunteers at Music is Art - 9/13

On September 13, WEDI will be at Music is Art and they need YOU to help spread the word about all the great work WEDI is doing on the West Side.

Music is Art will be taking place September 13, 10am-10pm in Delaware Park behind the Albright Knox Art Gallery.  Sign-up HEREto volunteer. 

Woodlawn Beach Cleanup sponsored by Starbucks

Starbucks is sponsoring a cleanup of Woodlawn Beach, Hamburg, NY on Friday, August 8th at 5 pm. If you can assist, please email Nicole from the Delaware Kenmore Starbucks at: npanek1@yahoo.com. Additionally, please email Mr. Moses and let him know that you will be attending.

Volunteers needed at Days Park fundraiser

A chicken barbeque is being held at Days Park from 3:00-6:30 pm on Thursday, June 19th and volunteers are needed to assist. If you can help out, please call Courtney Mercer at 430-3231 or Deb Grine at 861-4374 as soon as possible.

Volunteers would be helping with set-up, serving, grilling, take down, etc....

Volunteers needed at Spelling Bee on June 14th

The India Association of Buffalo is conducting a Spelling Bee fundraising event in Buffalo for students in kindergarten through 4th grade on June 14th from approximately 10 am - 4 pm.

They are in need of students who can help with registrations, ushering, helping the participants in the green room, and older students to serve as "pronouncers" at the Spelling Bee.

Please email the co-chair of the event, Smita Chutke, if you can assist.