Volunteers offered variety of opportunities. Call for details. Serves Broome, Chenango, Chemung, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Tioga and Tompkins Counties.

Cornell Botanic Gardens is alive with plants, purpose, and a presence that truly distinguishes the university among its peers. The mature botanic garden, arboretum, and diverse network of nature preserves help make Cornell one of the most beautiful campuses anywhere. Cornell leadership in environmental conservation and education is helping protect native species and habitats in Cornell Botanic Gardens' natural areas, throughout the region, and beyond.

Supports Ithaca City School District teachers and students by: developing community and private sector relationships with the school district finding, managing and distributing financial and non-financial resources to enhance educational opportunity for all students

To enhance residents overall quality of life by offering individualized activities tailored to mutual areas of interest between volunteers and residents. Volunteers help wheelchair residents to Sunday services on campus. Volunteers visit with residents.

Provides physical, emotional, and spiritual care to persons with advanced illnesses and their families throughout Chenango County. Care available 24 hrs/7 days/week regardless of ability to pay.

Coronavirus Update as of 3/20:All classes, lessons, ensembles, school break programs, and events in our spaces have been suspended for the immediate future Private instruction and classes in music, visual arts, language arts, theater and dance for people of all ages. available to any community member resource for local artists

Helps women and young girls experiencing an unexpected pregnancy. Offers alternative to abortion and referrals for medical care, diapers, formula, maternity clothes and baby clothing. Offers pregnancy self-test. All services are free and confidential.

Troy Boys & Girls Club has opportunities available for volunteers in almost every capacity. Working with children in their groups during after school programs (mentoring, tutoring), providing specialized programs for youth and teens (arts/crafts, science, technology, dramatic arts, dance, career exploration, job preparedness), administrative support (data entry, database management, prepare mailings, office assistant, etc.), capital improvement projects, and much more.

Volunteers needed for toy shop, soup kitchen, and bell ringers at Christmas time.

ICAN is the New York State Ombudsman program for people with Medicaid long-term care services - through either a Medicaid Managed Care Plan or Managed Long-Term Care Plan. All services are free and confidential. Services include: Private, one-on-one counseling about health insurance options that provide long-term care services in the home and skilled nursing facility (nursing home) whether in person at AOP's offices, over the phone, or in your home. Assistance can include appeals of denied services, approved but incomplete services, fair hearings, issues related to Medicaid transportation services, etc. Educational sessions for consumers and caregivers Professional training for social services organizations Educational material provided through this website

Volunteer opportunities include clerical, assisting with fundraisers, mentoring, and general building and property maintenance/cleaning.

Provides a safe environment for young people to focus on academic success, healthy lifestyles and good character/citizenship. Members rotate every 45 minutes through each area (homework room, gym/outdoors, social games, dining area, etc.). Services include dinner each evening, homework help, daily education and recreational activities.

Offers gently used clothing, accessories, some kitchenware and household goods at affordable prices.Easy Drop-off Locations in Oneonta261 Main St297 River St Service Rd

A planning/granting agency for youth (birth-21 yrs) and families whose primary goal is youth development.

Offers volunteer opportunities for people who are available to do painting, carpentry, cleaning or office work.

Theatre experiences plus education and training programs.

Volunteers to help with food collections, Hunger Walk and fundraisers. Also volunteers serve at 30 pantries throughout area. Pantry volunteers are asked to fill out monthly paperwork and attend one meeting/month during business hours.

Provides City of Rensselaer low-income residents with clothing grants as well as new mothers with grants for baby clothing, wipes and a large basket of new clothing and supplies.

Provides clothing, household goods, and basic necessities. Can be accessed once a month.Asks for $2 donation for each adult to help keep lights on and building heated.

Administers the Urgent Rx Program. Uninsured patients are identified for vouchers for generic medicine from a formulary. Vouchers provided at the Ithaca Free ClinicVouchers are for acute conditions and medications for no more than fourteen (14) days.If an individual DOES NOT receive an Urgent Rx voucher with his/her prescriptions at the time of discharge, he or she must contact the location which issued the prescriptions to verify that the medications are covered by Urgent Rx.Prescriptions can be filled ONLY in Tompkins County at specific pharmacies listed on the voucher.Medications for chronic conditions, e.g., diabetes, asthma, cancer, heart conditions, are not covered.NOTE TO CALL SPECIALISTS: If a caller needs help in obtaining medication for chronic conditions, refer him/her to the Community Health Advocates Program of the Human Services Coalition or to Needymeds.org or Rx Outreach.

Open for full services on: Monday 10-1, Tuesday 10-1, Wednesday 10-1, Thursday 1-6, Friday 10-1. self-administered pregnancy tests educational guidance help with shelter community resource information maternity and baby clothes medical and legal referrals referrals for professional counseling adoption information for pregnant women

Volunteers help with event planning. No age restriction. Call for information.

2024 Update: The Alcohol and Drug Council has closed permanentlyThe Council offers hope and recovery to people struggling with addiction and strengthens our community through prevention and education programs.Education and prevention programs include, but are not limited to: Opiate Overdose Prevention Program (NARCAN) Community Education & School Based programs Impaired Driver Program BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening & Intervention for College Students) training for businesses and other interested organizationsEvidence-based and treatment programs, such as trauma informed treatment adolescent treatment recovering professionals treatment relapse prevention dual recovery (individuals with mental health and alcohol/chemical dependency issues) stress reduction and spirituality relationships in recovery twelve-step program basic education (general information about alcohol and drug abuse and addiction and the recovery process)

Volunteer opportunities include the weekend welcome and merchandise booth, assistance with events and in the office. Ambassador opportunities include tour guides for formal tours, and for informal (walk-up) tours and off-site speaking engagements, including help for the Farmer's Market which runs from June through October.

Gilda's Club is always looking for energetic and enthusiastic volunteers to assist with special events, fundraising, and other program activities.