Volunteer Opportunity Details:

The Catholic Charities Service Corps (CCSC) invites young adults to use their gifts and skills to address poverty for one year, from August 2009 - August 20010. The CCSC offers its members the opportunity to work in agencies that advocate for and work with low-income populations of all ages. Housing, health insurance, transportation, room and board are provided, as well as a small stipend. Many former volunteers feel as Valentine (2005) does, that "the CCSC wasn't just a year of service, it was a life-changing experience. It has challenged me to live, love, and grow."

Volunteers are required to live simply for the year, with other volunteers. Trainings are offered throughout the year, beginning with Orientation in August.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Catholic Charities Service Corps

Volunteers will work with the following groups Adults (26-54) Men Families / Parents Minorities Infants / Preschoolers (0-4) Older Adults (55+) Low-income / Poverty Women This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Advocacy & Human Rights Literacy Children & Youth Poverty Disabilities Seniors Education & Technology Teen Pregnancy Housing Women's Legal We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Advocacy Public Speaking Caregiver Reading Child Care Teaching Counseling / Information Support Tutoring Public Relations / Outreach Writing / Editing

Contact Person: Amy Vossen Vukelic, Program Director, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

525 Washington St. Buffalo, NY 14203 (See a map)

Directions:

We are located in the Catholic Charities headquarters at the corner of Washington and Huron Sts.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Fountain Plaza,   Walk distance (in minutes): 2

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Buffalo
Counties:		Erie Niagara
Zip codes:		14203,   14209,   14210,   14215