You can help us to put books into the hands of children growing up in poverty. You or your group will read with patients in the waiting room at Jericho Road Family Practice, a doctor's office that provides excellent healthcare. . . more

Volunteer will read the newspaper headlines and discuss current events with nursing home residents. more

Reader needed to assist professional staff in medical office setting. Reader is needed 2-3 hours a week, preferably on Friday mornings. more

Volunteers meet at a community center or daycare center one day a month, to read to young children individually or in a small group setting. Each child reads along with the volunteer and then reads aloud. Each child is given. . . more

The Reading Rally Program is a remedial reading program for students in grades 1-12 who are experiencing difficulty with reading and writing. Specific individualized learning goals will be developed through on-going assessments in word recognition, fluency, comprehension, meaning vocabulary, and. . . more

The Red Cross is looking for a volunteer to staff our front reception desk at our chapter headquarters located in the Clement Mansion. Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of one four-hour shift per week. The. . . more

We are looking for a volunteer or intern to cover our front receptionist's breaks and days-off. The job duties include answering phones, handling mail and rental inquiries, and greeting and directing clients. On an average day, we get over 200. . . more

Assist and lead group projects, including ceramics, crafts, current events, health educations, story telling, jewelry making, music appreciation, dance therapy, sewing, sports talk, etc. Volunteers with any specific talents (i.e., singing, dancing, sports interests etc.) are encouraged to share. . . more

JOB SUMMARY:

The Medical Advocate of the Refugee Resettlement Program is responsible for ensuring that all new arrivals are linked with medical care as required by USCRI. In addition, the Medical advocate will assist clients in linking to a primary care. . . more

First Care: - Trained by the Case Worker, based on your comfort level and on the training you will be able to: - Welcome newcomers into our Western New York community.. . . more

Our refugee resettlement department aids in the resettlement and adjustment of between 100 - 200 refugees per year. Many of these families come from camps without any Western amenities, and arrive completely unprepared for most aspects of urban American life.. . . more

Registered Nurse needed for weekly blood pressure and glucose screening. Ability to provide health education regarding the management of hypertension and other concerns of aging is desirable. more

Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the Siege of Niagara

On July 3-5 Old Fort Niagara will host a gigantic Living History encampment of the siege of Niagara that took place during the French and Indian War. The event will involve. . . more

Fill in at one of our four food pantries when a regular volunteer cannot make it. Work could involve performing intakes with clients; bagging, sorting and distributing food; signing clients in. This position is based on a as needed basis, so. . . more

GENERAL ASSISTANCE

Assist case managers with shopping for new arrivals, setting up apartments, filling out forms, filing, assisting ESL teachers, tutor students in computer skills, help sort through donations. People could also put together welcome packs with toothpaste, soap, shampoo, etc.,. . . more

I need a volunteer with journalism skills to write stories about the Buffalo Urban League and connect our work to what is going on in the community at large. We have electronic and hard copy newsletters, annual reports and other. . . more