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August 2010 COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES Listed below are Student Volunteer Directories on the web for your convenience. Please feel free to access this list for suggestions on service opportunities in Pittsford and throughout the Rochester area. www.GenerationGiveBack.org www.communitywishbook.com www.pittsfordptsa.net www.rochestercares.org You can download the student service contract and the latest Service Opportunities List from the above PTSA website and www.pittsfordschools.org – Curriculum and Instruction/Other Programs/Community Service **August Opportunities** CP of Rochester – Pool volunteer needed from 2:30-6PM on Tues/Thurs starting August 20th. Volunteer will work with Physical Therapist in an aquatics program helping with the hydraulic lift. Contact: Tina Bennett – 334-6000 x1321 or tbennett@cprochester.org Risen Christ - eers are needed during vacation bible school from 9am-12pm during the weeks of August 2nd-6th and from August 9th-13th. Contact: Jamie Gullo at RCLC@frontiernet.net **On-going Opportunities** CP Rochester – Volunteers needed to assist participants with disabilities during the following events: Saturday Swimming – 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM 1000 Elmwood Ave. Bowling League– 6:30 – 8:00 at Fairview Lanes in Fairport on Wednesdays during March Gym Games – Tuesdays from 5:00 – 6:00 PM Call for dates Group Fitness - Tuesdays from 6:00 – 7:00 PM Call for dates Power Wheelchair Soccer – Saturdays – dates and times available from Tina Bennett Recreational Horseback Riding – at Meadows of Mendon Farms - dates and times available from: Contact: Tina Bennett at 334-6000, ext. 321 or tbennett@cprochester.org (High School) DVDs4Vets – Donate DVDs to benefit our military veterans. website -www.dvds4vets.org for more information Pittsford Food Cupboard - Recyclable shopping bags (new and gently used) are needed for the clients at the Cupboard. The Cupboard provides emergency and supplemental needs in an environmentally responsible way to the growing numbers of local clients. Up to 200 families are served each month. Contact: Emily Nunn at eanunn56@hotmail.com Jewish Family Service — Student volunteers needed to visit elderly clients in their homes; time/day to be determined by your schedule. Other volunteer opportunities are available. Contact: Randi Nunn, Volunteer Coordinator 461-0110 Ext. 107 or rnunn@JFSrochester.org (High School) Heritage Christian Services — · Volunteers needed at the stables to assist with horseback riding lessons Volunteers must feel comfortable around horses · Volunteers needed at Second Thought – resale shop in the Piano Works Mall - East Rochester. · Teen A.T.T.I.T.U.D.E –peer partnership designed to connect teenage girls with developmental disabilities to their non-disabled peers Contact: Kelly Nash at 340-5780 or knash@heritagechristianservices.org (High School- 14 or older) Genesee Region Home Care — Volunteer opportunities for teens - 14 and older. For more information, visit the website at www.grhc.com Contact: Cynthia Edmonds at 214-1444 (High School) James P. Wilmot Cancer Center Many service opportunities available throughout the year at the Cancer Center. Contact: Karen Humbert at 276-4717or khumbert@admin.rochester.edu Cameron Community Ministries @ 48 Cameron St. – Many volunteer opportunities available: After School Tutoring Partners - Mondays –Fridays from 2:30-5PM Lunch program – 9 – 1:30PM – Monday through Saturday Kid’s Café - Monday through Friday 4:30-6:00 PM – Serving and clean up. (May be done as a group or individually) Sunday Celebration (for groups)– 4:30 – 5:30 PM – Help prepare, serve and clean up dinner for 80 people. Contact: Kathleen Quinland at 254-2697 or ccmvolunteerc@gmail.com (Age 16 through Adult) Sojourner House – Many volunteer opportunities available. Please check out the website at www.sojournerhouse.org for details. Asbury First United Methodist Church — The Storehouse 1050 East Ave Clothing and housewares provided for the needy. Students needed to help pre-sort clothing, reshelf items and service clients. Training is available. Storehouse open Tue, Wed, Thurs. during school hours and Saturdays. Contact: Nancy Davidow @ 544-4333 or ndavidow@aol.com, or Betsy DiPaola at 671-5738 (Middle or High School) Have an old computer? To find out how to donate, go to www.micrecycle.org , call 224-4040 from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM- Monday through Friday, or email at amymac@micrecycle.org TextSmart – Student volunteers needed to help educate the public about the bad habits of texting. Contact: Matt Ray at 415-9951 or ContactUs@TextSmart.org (High School age 15 and older) Salvation Army Soup Kitchen – Volunteers are needed on Saturdays and Sundays at 70 Liberty Pole Way from 10:00 am to 1:00pm Contact: Rosemary Davis at 987-9500 Ext. 2309 or www.rochestersalvationarmy.org (High School) RAIHN – Rochester Area Interfaith Hospitality Network- Volunteers needed at the Family Center on Meigs St. to organize donations and provide child care. Contact: Nancy Elliott at 506-9050 or director@RAIHN.org (16 year through Adult) Special Olympics – Volunteer support needed at upcoming fundraisers and athletic events. For more information, please visit the online calendar at www.nyso.org Contact: Joshua Dority at jdority@nyso.org or 586-7400, Ext. 103 (14 and Older) Rochester General Hospital – Volunteer positions available for those interested in a medical career with the emphasis on Nursing. Applicants must be 14 years old and available to work one 2 hour shift per week for one semester during the school year from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Contact: Eva Polito at 922-2927 or at eva.polito@viahealth.org (High School) Gilda’s Club of Rochester – Volunteers needed to answer phones and send out mailings after school/evenings at 255 Alexander St. Contact: Mary Casselman, at 423-9700 Ext. 304 or mcasselman@gildasclubrochester.org or Annette Leutung, at Ext. 316 or aleutung@gildasclubrochester.org (High School) Cobblestone Arts Center - Volunteers needed to assist developmentally disabled adults. Contact: Call 398-0220 or visit their website www.cobblestoneartscenter.com (High School) New Unto Others Consignment Shop - 141 State St., Rochester Volunteers needed to assist with this shop that has furnishings, jewelry and home décor that supports Spiritus Christi Mental Health Center. Contact: Maureen Marlow, Director at 325-1180 (16 years and up) Saint’s Place – Volunteers needed for tutoring program on Wednesday evenings at St Boniface Church on Gregory St 5-6PM and on Thursday evenings at the Greek Church of the Holy Spirit on South Avenue – 5-6PM. Other volunteer opportunities are available at 46 S Main St in Pittsford ( sorting and organizing donations). New clothing closet is located at St John’s of Rochester in Fairport and volunteers are needed to sort, organize, and assist refugees in selections. Contact: Michele Quinn at 385-6860 or Michele@saintsplace.org (16 years and older) EquiCenter - Therapeutic horseback riding for children/adults with disabilities. Service opportunities and volunteer positions with the EquiCorps available for students with or without horse experience. Volunteer positions are available for school staff. For volunteer opportunities and training schedules – Contact: Sara Drennen at equicentersjd@rochester.rr.com or www.equicenterny.org (High School and Adult) The Center for Youth- Volunteers needed to help with various collection drives such as travel size toiletries to hand out with the Street Outreach Program, collect next-to-new winter coats for the Street Outreach Program, new and gently used books, (picture books through chapter books), loose change to support on-going programming. Contact: Kathy Cummins, Volunteer Coordinator at 585-473-2464 (Any grade level through adult) **=Pittsford … If you have any questions regarding these opportunities, please contact Gail Mulkeen, District Service Coordinator, at 267-1616 or at gail_mulkeen@pittsford.monroe.edu **Bushnell’s Basin Fire Dept. – Volunteers needed in many different areas of the organization. More information is available at: www.bushnellsbasinfd.org Contact: William Morris at 248-9403 (14 and older) **Pittsford Community Library – Student volunteers needed to assist with a variety of library projects and duties on the 4th Tuesday (5:30-6:30PM) of each month. Contact: Rhonda Rossman @ 249-5485 (Grades 6-12) **Benincasa– 3880 Rush-Mendon Road. Volunteers needed for two-bed hospice. Contact - Beverly Clark @ 624-8070 or benincasa@frontiernet.net (High School and Adult) **Pittsford TIES Program – (Together Including Every Student) Volunteers are needed to assist children with disabilities who want to participate in community and school activities. Training provided. Contact: Dale Cameron-Kody at 267-3343 or 530-0328 or dale_cameron-kody@pittsford.monroe.edu (Middle and High School) **Pittsford Parks & Recreation - - After School Program - Volunteers (16 and older) to assist at after school program entertaining children ages 8-13. Homework assistance, group games, craft projects, and sports in the gym or outdoors. Contact: D’Arcy Iuppa for all above opportunities at 248-6283 - Aquatics Program - Volunteers (16 and older) needed Monday and Wednesday evenings – 6-9PM or Saturday mornings from 8:30 - noon. Contact: Jessie at 248-6284 (High School – Adult) ** Southeast YMCA – Many service volunteer opportunities -Outdoor Education Aide – Camp Arrowhead (Ropes, Climbing, Nature) -Member Service Center Greeter -Wellness Center Greeter -Sports Aides/Assistants – Baseball, Soccer, Floor Hockey, Basketball, T-Ball, Swim Lessons -Gardener’s Club – at Camp Arrowhead -Special Needs Swim Aide – Thursdays 4:00 – 5:00 PM Contact: Tara Minor at 341-3257 or taram@rochesterymca.org (High School) **Mary Cariola Center- Kreag Road Residence — Volunteers needed. Contact: Mark Rinella @ 223-7847 or mrinella@marycariola.org (High School and Adult) **The Highlands - Volunteer opportunities in a variety of areas also available at The Highlands senior facilities in Pittsford. The Highlands Contact: Lisa Ragucci (Independent Center)-586-7600 or lisa_stephenson@urmc.rochester.edu Kim Bidleman (Living Center and Nursing Home) 383-1700 x240 or kim_bidleman@urmc.rochester.edu (High School-must be 16/Adult) **Pittsford Food Cupboard — Adopt a Shelf Any club, team, organization, business, neighborhood, etc.can Adopt a Shelf to help support the needs of the Cupboard. The Cupboard needs: Kleenex, toilet paper, paper towels, canned fruits/vegetables, canned meats (other than tuna), pasta sauce, peanut butter, jelly, hot/cold cereal and hearty soups. Contact: Jody Miller at cjmiller66@mac.com *For other volunteer opportunities– please call the Food Cupboard at 264-9860.
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