Each semester CSRC receives new volunteer job descriptions for area agencies and organizations.  The Center can assist you in getting involved in volunteer opportunities that interest you or best suit your academic needs.  It is important that you sign up through the Center in order to make certain that the agencies we work with are kept informed. 

 Please stop by the Center in Alumni Hall 101C to see our list of volunteer opportunities or call a CSRC Coordinator at X-2651 or 2098  to sign up.

Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all volunteer opportunities listed below are ongoing.

 Admissions [SUNY Oneonta]

The Admissions Office is seeking volunteers to serve as “admissions ambassadors,” to assist with registration and tours (November 8).  Volunteers are also needed to help with office work, mailings and phone calls.

American Red Cross [Oneonta]

Volunteers needed to assist with emergency services casework, telephone and reception.  (Training provided.)

ARC Otsego [Oneonta]

ARC Otsego is looking for volunteers to assist their disabled consumers with transportation.  Also seeking volunteers interested in helping consumers in activities and when going out into the community.

 For more information go to their Website.

 Bassett HealthCare [Oneonta, Cooperstown]

Volunteers needed for various duties at regional health care sites.

Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Chenango County [Norwich]

Volunteers are needed to work with youth, providing case management, home visits and assisting with office work.  (Own transportation needed.)

Big Buddy Program [Delaware County]

Delaware Opportunities is looking for volunteers to mentor youth ages 5-16.

Brace Residential Center [Masonville]

Volunteers to work with boys ages 14-17, joining in activities, games, sports and crafts.

Brookwood School [Cooperstown]

Volunteers to serve as teachers’ aides.

Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care [Oneonta]

Volunteers must possess a compassionate heart and willingness to help make someone’s life easier.  (Training provided; confidentiality a MUST!)

Catskill Area School Study (CASSC)

Click here for information on BOCES.

Catskill Rural AIDS Services (CRAS) [Oneonta]

CRAS is seeking volunteer drivers to provide client transportation (flexible schedule).  Also looking for HIV/AIDS educators to provide prevention education in schools and various venues for students of all ages and the general public.

CHOICES (Choosing Healthy Options in the College Environment Successfully) [SUNY Oneonta]

CHOICES is looking for peer educators to develop, implement and evaluate campus peer education programs.  Volunteers asked to attend monthly meetings and participate in two health promotion events per semester.  CHOICES volunteers will be given 12 hours of CPE training.

Cooperstown/Charlotte Valley Railroad [Milford]

Volunteers needed to assist with rail track restoration (training provided).

Cornell Cooperative Extension [Cooperstown]

Volunteers to serve as 4H program youth educators (training provided).

Da’Vida: The Communities’ Center for Fair Trade [Oneonta]

Da’Vida, which means “give life,” is a nonprofit community/college organization providing an outlet for Third World cooperatives and local producers.  This Fair Trade Center opened in late 2001 in cooperation with Hartwick College.  They are seeking volunteers to help in the sale of fair trade items in a retail setting and the promotion of Fair Trade through discussion with customers.

For more information, see the Da’Vida Website.

Delaware Valley Hospital [Walton]

Volunteers to visit with patients, help at reception and assist with fundraising and special events.  (Own transportation necessary.

The Enrichment Seminar
Time: 8:30am-noon
Date: October 18, 25; Nov. 1,8 2008
Location: On Campus, IRC
Description: Courses offered: American Idol Jr.; Karate and self-discipline; arts and crafts; babysitting training; dance; dramas; Spanish

Family Service Association [Oneonta]

Holiday program volunteers needed: Fall coat drive; Thanksgiving food project.

First United Methodist Church [Oneonta]

Volunteers are needed in their Kindergarten through Grade 6 after-school program (Thursdays only.)

Girl Scouts [Oneonta]

The Indian Hill Council is looking for a co-leader (two Fridays a month).  Candidates must like to work with kids and possess office and people skills.

Click here for national information.

 Habitat for Humanity [Oneonta & Otsego County]

Habitat for Humanity is looking for volunteers (Thursdays and Saturdays) to help in the building of houses or to serve as committee members to assist in fundraising, publicity and public relations.  Habitat is currently working on houses here in Oneonta, in addition to having sites elsewhere in Otsego County. 

          Click here for information on the national site.

Hampshire House [Oneonta]

Hampshire House is looking for help in organizing entertainment for residents.  Also seeking volunteers for one-on-one visits; to assist with activities; serve as drivers; teach computer skills to seniors; help with swimming and arts & crafts (days and times flexible).

Hanford Mills Museum [East Meredith]

Various volunteer opportunities, including support for special events; curatorial and office work; ticket and food sales; cleanup.

High School Equivalence Program (HEP) [SUNY Campus]

HEP is looking for tutors for the GED program.  Two to three tutors needed to help students with general academic studies (flexible hours).  All programs are offered at Bugbee Hall.

For additional information on HEP, see hep.oneonta.edu.

LEAF Council on Alcoholism/Addiction [Oneonta]

LEAF is looking for volunteers to assist in setup and registration at the SADD conference hosted by SUNY Oneonta at Craven Lounge in Morris Hall.  (Date TBA.)

Click on LEAF Council on Alcoholism/Addictions for more information.

Leatherstocking Railway Historical Society [Oneonta]

Volunteers needed to preserve and restore railroad equipment.

Literacy Volunteers of Chenango County [Norwich]

Volunteers needed for tutoring.  Opportunities to learn about community action and nonprofit educational organizations.

The Lord’s Table [Oneonta]

The Lord’s Table at St. James Episcopal Church meets a critical need in the Oneonta area.  This project demonstrates the spirit of giving, hospitality and caring for others that exists in our home community.  Weekdays (between 4 and 7 p.m.), volunteers at The Lord’s Table prepare and serve meals and assist with cleanup.

Mothers of Preschoolers International [Oneonta]

Volunteers needed to play with children and assist during gym and music times. 

National Soccer Hall of Fame [Oneonta]

Volunteers needed to assist in coordination of Hall of Fame elections, publicity, and the upkeep of museum archives.  (September through December.)

Ninash Foundation [Oneonta]

Volunteers needed to help with fundraising.  Interns interested in working with local nonprofits are welcome.

Oneonta Community Christian School [Oneonta]

Teachers’ aides needed for after-school program; also interpreters for exchange students from Japan and Korea.

Oneonta Concert Association [Oneonta]

Concert workers needed: usher, tickets and tech (sound and lighting) workers.

Oneonta Job Corps [Oneonta]

Tutors needed for students in GED preparation program: math, reading and other subjects. 

Operation Holiday Child [SUNY Oneonta]

Collect shoeboxes containing gifts for children in Third World countries (now through November 12). Please contact Ashley at ozemab53@oneonta.edu. This is her project and you need to work with her.

Opportunities for Otsego [Oneonta]

Center Classroom Associates:  Assist staff at Head Start and Early Head Start centers with various duties and activities.

Violence Intervention Program:  Volunteers needed to provide support for domestic violence and rape crisis victims at the safe house shelter.  A 35-hour training course is offered three times each year.  (Contact CSRC to learn the date for the next training program.)

Otsego County Conservation Association (OCCA) [Cooperstown]

Volunteers needed for special events; trails cleanup; recycling initiatives; and office work.

Otsego County Emergency Services [Cooperstown]

Seeking County Animal Response Team (CART); EMT’s and firefighter volunteers.

PAIRS (Providing Advocacy and Intervention Regarding Sexual Assault) [SUNY Oneonta]

PAIRS is looking for volunteers to join their committee and attend monthly meetings.  Office support is also needed for mailings, assembly of awareness ribbons, etc.

Pathfinder Village [Edmeston]

Volunteers to assist with Halloween and Christmas holiday events and activities at this unique village residential community for people with down syndrome.  (Negative PPT test required; students should have own transportation to and from activities.)

Red Dragon Bookstore  [SUNY Oneonta]

Riverside School [Oneonta]

After-school volunteers (weekdays) to assist with homework and play games with kids.

Robynwood Home for Adults [Oneonta]

Volunteers to read to residents and engage in games and other activities.

The Salvation Army Corps [Oneonta]

The Salvation Army Oneonta Corps is in need of volunteers to assist with their food pantry and youth activities.  The food pantry position (weekdays) involves keeping the pantry stocked and packing food baskets for families.  Youth activities assistants help with after-school recreation and crafts programs, in addition to serving snacks (Wednesdays only).

  Saturday’s Bread [Oneonta]

Saturday’s Bread, Oneonta’s “premier soup kitchen,” is looking for volunteers Saturdays (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) at the First United Methodist Church.  Volunteers may go individually or with a group and are asked to stay throughout because their service is needed for setup, food preparation and cleanup.  (All volunteers must be placed on the Saturday’s Bread schedule through the CSRC office before reporting at the site.)

Southern Tier AIDS Program (STAP) [Otsego & Delaware Counties]

Volunteers and interns needed for various positions in both counties: transportation, arts & crafts and other activities; reception, and mailings.  (Negative TB results required and training in HIV/AIDS 101 Confidentiality.  References also required.)

Student Disability Services (SDS) [SUNY Oneonta]

SDS is in need of note-takers and volunteers to read books onto tapes and record them for disabled students. 

If interested in note-taking, email your name, phone number and course CRN numbers to www.oneonta.edu/development/sds/.  SDS will  contact you if your help is needed.  Volunteer hours are shown on student transcripts.

SUCO'S CHILDREN CENTER, BUGBEE SCHOOL

Volunteers needed for Classroom assistant and other work. This is a day care for children from 6 weeks - pre-K.

 United Way of Delaware & Otsego Counties [Oneonta]

Volunteers needed periodically to assist with campaign and special events mailings and fundraising activities.

Upper Catskill Community Council of the Arts (UCCCA) [Oneonta]

Volunteers are needed to greet customers, process sales, maintain the store and assist with light cleaning and organization (Saturdays).

West Kortright Center [East Meredith]

Looking for a projects volunteer to assist staff with special projects.  (Own transportation needed.)

Women in Community Service [Oneonta]

Volunteers needed for tutoring high school English and GED preparations.

YMCA  [Oneonta]

The Oneonta Family YMCA is seeking volunteers to serve in the following areas:

Child Care and Preschool Aides: caring for children and ensuring their safety; must be mature and responsible.  (Training provided.)

Fitness Attendant: must have fitness background and be responsible and neat in appearance.

Youth & Adult Sports:  basketball, soccer, volleyball and gymnastics.

Special Events & Holiday Programs: includes the Fox Hospital Gala.

Swim Lessons Assistant: help Water Safety Instructor (WSI); must like children and swimming and hold current lifeguard certification.  (One hour of training required.)

Maintenance/Cleaning: small maintenance jobs, light lifting, painting.

Visit www.oneontaymca.org for further information.

The Zone Community Center [Richfield Springs]

Volunteers needed to mentor local youth at the center (a 45-minute drive; volunteers must have own transportation). Volunteers must have the desire to have fun and interact with local youth.  Activities include playing pool, ping pong, video games, cards and listening and giving feedback to youth. 

Go to www.rszone.org for further information.