Needs From: Engage UAlbany - Get Connected to Volunteer Opportunities

Each spring, volunteers come together to care for the community gardens in the South End and prepare them for the growing season. Over the last 15 years it’s developed into so much more, with free food and drinks, local entertainment, and an array of community resources. We’d love for you to join us.

Volunteers will meet at Radix at 10 a.m., form groups for each garden site, and team up with a Crew leader. We’ll provide all the tools and supplies needed to freshen up garden beds and remove debris that has accumulated over the winter.

At 1 p.m. the Block Party starts, with food and refreshments, music and dancing going until 4 p.m. Countless community-based organizations will be there, eager to share what they have to offer including free health screenings, clean energy job resources, soil testing, and more.

If you are interested in volunteering, setting up a table, having an activity, or sponsoring this event please RSVP here or reach out to haley@radixcenter.org for more information. We hope to see you there!

This event is hosted by Radix Ecological Sustainability Center and AVillage, Inc, with the support of: the Albany Community Land Trust, Capital Region Clean Energy Hub, City of Albany Love Your Block & Office of Sustainability, The Collaboratory at ACPHS, Giffen Elementary School, Historic Cherry Hill, Hudson Valley Community College's Educational Opportunity Center, Red Bookshelf, SEAT Center, and Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region.

Join UAlbany's Off-Campus Student Services in helping to clean up Pine Hills. This is a great opportunity to help give back to a neighborhood that hosts many of our fellow Great Danes!

South End Earth Day (Seed) is an annual Block Party and gardening centered event aimed at kick starting various community gardens in Albany's South End Neighborhood along with promoting environmental information and resources and of course celebrating Earth Month.

The first half of the event from 10 am to 1 pm will involve volunteering at up to 8 different community gardens to remove weeds, prepare beds for planting, pick up litter, prune back overgrowth, and transplant starts and sow seeds.

The second half will be Block Party Festivities from 1 - 4 pm with food, music, live performances, tabling, organizations, games and activities for all ages. Radix needs volunteers to assist with event set up, participate in community gardening, help with Block Party facilitation (i.e. grilling and serving food, managing waste, and handing out information and materials), and clean up after the end of the event.

This event sign up is for Community Gardening ONLY. To sign up to volunteer at the Block Party Festivities please search for "Radix South End Earth Day (SEED) - Block Party Festivities". 

South End Earth Day (SEED) is an annual Block Party and gardening centered event aimed at kick starting various community gardens in Albany's South End Neighborhood along with promoting environmental information and resources and of course celebrating Earth Month.

The first half of the event from 10 am to 1 pm will involve volunteering at up to 8 different community gardens to remove weeds, prepare beds for planting, pick up litter, prune back overgrowth, and transplant starts and sow seeds.

The second half will be Block Party Festivities from 1 - 4 pm with food, music, live performances, tabling, organizations, games and activities for all ages. Radix needs volunteers to assist with event set up, participate in community gardening, help with Block Party facilitation (i.e. grilling and serving food, managing waste, and handing out information and materials), and clean up after the end of the event.

This event signup is for Block Party Festivities ONLY. If you are interested in volunteering at one of the Community Gardens, please search for "Radix South End Earth Day (SEED) - Community Gardens". 

THE BIG CLIMB is an event hosted by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as a fundraiser to combat these forms of blood cancer. 

Volunteers are needed from 8am-12pm on the day of THE BIG CLIMB (April 18th) to assist with registration, cheering on participants, distributing medals, monitoring the climbers on the stairs, bag check, and set-up/breakdown. 

The event occurs at the Empire State Corning Tower in Downtown Albany and involves participants climbing 42 flights of stairs for charity. Volunteers will NOT be climbing the stairs with the participants. However, they will be assisting with managing the event  

SAVE THE DATE for Project BCNI: Earth Day 2026. 

Join BCNI as we mark Earth Day 2026 with Spring Beautification, Clean-Up & Neighborhood Improvement in the Hamilton Hill Neighborhood of Schenectady.

Please use the barcode below to REGISTER TODAY or call BCNI at 518-372-7616.

On Saturday, April 18, the annual SOMOS Conference will return to the Empire State Plaza Concourse for a series of panel discussions, workshops, receptions, and networking events. Volunteers will be needed to assist with registration, recording sessions, taking notes, directing pedestrian traffic, set-up/breakdown, and various other tasks. 

Volunteer shifts include a morning and an afternoon shift (8am-1pm & 12pm-5pm, respectively). Volunteers will be expected to find their own transportation to/from the Empire State Plaza Concourse.  

Once a volunteer has registered to participate on EngageUAlbany, the conference's volunteer coordinator will reach out via email with additional instructions.  

Love Your Block is partnering with Albany Law to host a Litter Pick up to help clean up the surrounding neighborhood and street to Albany Law School. Volunteers will break out into 3 separate groups with predetermined routes. Love Your Block will supply all necessary tools and materials and all garbage bags will be dropped off at designated corners for pick up by the City's Department of General Services. All participants should plan to arrive on time so they can be assigned to a group and start at the same time. The starting location will be the Albany Law School Parking Lot. 

The Welcome Experience Team is looking for faculty, staff, and students to assist with Accepted Student Open House on Sunday, April 19th. Volunteers are needed to help guide prospective students and their family members around campus. Therefore, please plan to spend your shift outside directing people to events.

Join us for a presentation on Caring Communities: Guidance for Supporting Survivors of Suicide Loss!  

This one-hour presentation is designed to provide actionable insights on navigating conversations, addressing cultural considerations, and implementing practical support strategies across diverse settings for loss survivors, especially someone who has experienced a recent loss to suicide. The program is suitable for community groups who want to learn how to build more supportive environments for survivors of suicide loss. 

Date: Tuesday 4/21

Time: 1-2:00 p.m.

Location: Thrive Hub, Campus Center 1st floor, to the right of the Damien Head Statue

Love Your Block is partnering with Albany Barn to host an Earth Day Clean Up to make the surrounding neighborhood and streets to Albany Barn cleaner and safer for residents. Volunteers will be split into 3-4 separate groups with predetermined routes. Love Your Block will supply all necessary tools and materials. All trash bags will have designated drop off corners to be collected by the City's Department of General Services. Please arrive on time so we can assign you to a group and have everyone start at the same time. We hope to see you there to celebrate Earth Day! 

Love Your Block is partnering with Giffen Elementary School for their annual Earth Month Garden Party to kick off their various school garden sites for the season and host outdoor environmental and gardening related educational activities. We need volunteers to help coordinate activities and engage with students along with event set up, breakdown, and event run of show facilitation. This is a great way to gain experience with children, spend time outdoors and get your hands in the dirt! 

Join our Community Clean-Up Day! Lend a Hand - Love Your Land!

Let's work together to make our community shine! We'll be focusing on Giffen Memorial Elementary School and surrounding areas - trash sorting and recycling, removing litter, including menthol/nicotine products, and building a stronger community bond. 

To join the clean-up, visit the NAACP table at the Giffen Garden Party (event immediately prior to the clean-up). 

UAlbany Green Scene and NAACP Youth & College. 

Contact jayaprivott@gmail.com with any questions or concerns. 

Join UAlbany's Off-Campus Student Services in helping to clean up Pine Hills. This is a great opportunity to help give back to a neighborhood that hosts many of our fellow Great Danes!

Volunteer with Eden's Rose Foundation to support Earth Day events in the City of Albany.

Multiple community partners participating and providing meaningful activities for community members.

Drum Circle, Seed Planting, Music, Food and Refreshments, FUN!

Contact Melissa Milton for additional information at mel@edensrose.org or (518) 414-7383

Join us and help assemble care kits to donate to the Unity House of Troy to benefit victims of Domestic Violence. We will assemble kits with items like Lotion, Shampoo, Conditioner, Nail Polish, Facial Scrub, Toner, manicure kit, etc. and write notes to give as gifts. We will also learn some about Unity House and then share a free meal together.

Join us for the UAlbany and AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk! Shifts will include helping to set up, registration, monitoring craft tables, walking folks from the parking lot to the event, and clean up. Before the event, please register at afsp.org/ualbany. Natalie Jackson or another member of the planning committee will reach out with detailed instructions, so please check your email!

Please do not sign up for overlapping shifts. If you would like to be there for an amount of time not seen in the options, the organizer will remove you from overlapping shifts and adjust your hours to accurately account for the number of hours you will volunteer. Email ualbanyootd@albany.edu with questions or to sign up for a specific shift. 

Distribute easels,  poster boards, and signage around the Broadview Arena.

Distribute easels,  poster boards, and signage around the LC Concourse.

Breakdown easels and poster boards, return them to storage, clear check-in tables and return extra items to storage. Visit Showcase locations to ensure any Showcase materials have been collected, etc.

Assigned to registration table and other day-of needs. 

Distribute easels,  poster boards, and signage around the Campus Center. (Ballroom, Assembly Hall/Fireside Lounge, Great Hall, Multi-Purpose Room, Board Room).  Post signage throughout. 

Assigned to registration table and other day-of needs. *Please have easy access to showcase app/schedule. 

Assigned to registration table and other day-of needs. *Please have easy access to showcase app/schedule. 

Breakdown easels and poster boards, return them to Showcase storage, clear check-in tables and return extra items to Showcase storage, visit Showcase locations to ensure any Showcase materials have been collected, etc.

Assigned to the Broadview Arena to answer questions and help Showcase guests find their way.

Assigned to the Campus Center to answer questions and help Showcase guests find their way.

Assigned to the Campus Center to answer questions and help Showcase guests find their way.

Assigned to the Lecture Center Concourse to answer questions and help Showcase guests find their way.

Assigned to the Lecture Center Concourse to answer questions and help Showcase guests find their way.

Breakdown easels and poster boards, return them to Showcase storage, clear check-in tables and return extra items to Showcase storage, visit Showcase locations to ensure any Showcase materials have been collected, etc.

Assigned to registration table and other day-of needs.  Assignment may include secondary sites (e.g., Massry Center)

Assigned to registration table and other day-of needs.  Assignment may include secondary sites (e.g., Massry Center)

Assist presenters and guests parking in Dutch Quad to find their way to Broadview.

Assigned to registration table and other day-of needs. 

Assigned to registration table and other day-of needs. 

Assigned to assist with day-of needs. Check in at Dean's Office, BB303

Assigned to assist with day-of needs. Check in at Dean's Office, BB303

Make a Difference in Your Community—Right from Home!

Are you passionate about your local community and want to help others discover how to give back? We're looking for seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us update and enrich local pages on Ways to Connect, our national directory of volunteer sites.

Ways to Connect is a crowdsourced platform designed to boost traffic and engagement to local volunteer websites—like this one! With just a bit of online research and your enthusiasm, you can help neighbors easily find volunteer opportunity platforms, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and more—making it simpler than ever for everyone to make an impact locally.

Volunteer contributors have already helped us identify 1,200+ volunteer resources across 330 communities in the US!

What You'll Do:

Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community.

Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers.

Optional: Promote your community’s page on social media to help friends and family find a path to service.

Why Volunteer with Inspiring Service?

Easy and flexible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute.

Small commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program.

Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering more accessible for everyone.

Junior Achievement brings quality volunteers from the community into a classroom to deliver proven, hands-on programming on financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship. JA inspires and prepares young people with the real-life competencies they need to succeed.

One volunteer is assigned a classroom at an elementary grade level for 5 classroom visits of 45 minutes each. Materials provided. The volunteer works out their schedule with the teacher. All volunteer experiences take place during the school day. Virtual training is provided. It is 1/2 hour. Dates and times of training are discussed with Loriann Kondracki - Resource Manager for K-5 programs.

Transportation is needed.

Join UAlbany's Off-Campus Student Services in helping to clean up Pine Hills. This is a great opportunity to help give back to a neighborhood that hosts many of our fellow Great Danes!

Join Historic Cherry Hill, the Underground Railroad Education Center, and Schuyler Mansion for Albany History Fair on May 3rd!

Choose a craft station to man for the fair duration; see presenters, make connections, and help kids learn about history! 

All Greek Council would be assisting the Capital Roots Spring Brunch by helping serve food and lending a hand where needed. We're looking for 10 volunteers to assist on May 3rd from 12pm to 3:30pm.

Join us in making a difference in our community! We’re seeking dedicated volunteers to assist in distributing food and essential items to families in need who reside in AHA residences - Townsend Park, Steamboat Square, and Ezra Prentice. Your support ensures that no one in our community goes hungry and that every person is treated with dignity and care.

Volunteer roles:  

Calling on all capital region stewards, we need your help to manage bittersweet on the Albany County Rail Trail! This volunteer workday will require the use of basic hand tools to cut back these overgrown vines. We will be working outside so dress appropriately for the weather. In the event of rain, the workday will be cancelled with ad least an hours' notice. We will be working outside so there is a risk of contact with poison ivy, mosquitos, and sunburn. This local green space needs your help! Please register here: Program: Volunteer - Rail Trail Stewardship (5/9)

Calling on all capital region stewards, we need your help to manage bittersweet on the Albany County Rail Trail! This volunteer workday will require the use of basic hand tools to cut back these overgrown vines. We will be working outside so dress appropriately for the weather. In the event of rain, the workday will be cancelled with ad least an hours' notice. We will be working outside so there is a risk of contact with poison ivy, mosquitos, and sunburn. This local green space needs your help! Please register here: Program: Volunteer - Rail Trail Stewardship (5/16)

This opportunity is for schools and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations who wish to host a station at Union College's Free Community Carnival - Sunday, May 17 from 1pm-4pm at Union College. 

Station Info

Stations can be used to promote the services and upcoming events of your organization, but must also include a hands-on activity for children in attendance. We encourage you to think beyond just coloring sheets and create an engaging station that families will enjoy as part of their experience (e.g. ring toss, small crafts, etc. - we can help you brainstorm). 

Organizations planning to take part in this event must staff their table for the full length of the program 1pm-4pm. Event setup begins at 12pm. If you need assistance setting up your station, please let us know and we can provide Union students to support you. 

Signing Up

When signing up for this opportunity, please include your organization name in the Response Notes or your request may not be approved. If you already know your activity plans, you can include them in the Response Notes. If you are still planning your activity, please be sure to let us know by May 8 so we can ensure we have adequate space assigned to your organization. 

If you have questions, or need activity ideas, feel free to reach out to Ben DeAngelis at deangelb@union.edu. 

Community Carnival Details

Community Carnival is a fun-filled afternoon hosted by Union College clubs, teams, and organizations on the Library Lawn outside Nott Memorial. Children and families are invited to enjoy games, music, crafts, sports, snacks, and giveaways. Special appearances by Mr. Twisty, Jani Poppins' Bubbles, and more! This event is free and open to the public. Parking is available at the corner of Nott Street and Seward Place.

Get event updates at our Facebook Event Page

Calling on all capital region stewards, we need your help to manage bittersweet on the Albany County Rail Trail! This volunteer workday will require the use of basic hand tools to cut back these overgrown vines. We will be working outside so dress appropriately for the weather. In the event of rain, the workday will be cancelled with ad least an hours' notice. We will be working outside so there is a risk of contact with poison ivy, mosquitos, and sunburn. This local green space needs your help! Please register here: Program: Volunteer - Rail Trail Stewardship (5/23)

Calling on all capital region stewards, we need your help to manage bittersweet on the Albany County Rail Trail! This volunteer workday will require the use of basic hand tools to cut back these overgrown vines. We will be working outside so dress appropriately for the weather. In the event of rain, the workday will be cancelled with ad least an hours' notice. We will be working outside so there is a risk of contact with poison ivy, mosquitos, and sunburn. This local green space needs your help! Please register here: Program: Volunteer - Rail Trail Stewardship (5/30)

Join us in making a difference in our community! We’re seeking dedicated volunteers to assist in distributing food and essential items to families in need who reside in AHA residences - Townsend Park, Steamboat Square, and Ezra Prentice. Your support ensures that no one in our community goes hungry and that every person is treated with dignity and care

Volunteer roles:  

Calling on all capital region stewards, we need your help to manage bittersweet on the Albany County Rail Trail! This volunteer workday will require the use of basic hand tools to cut back these overgrown vines. We will be working outside so dress appropriately for the weather. In the event of rain, the workday will be cancelled with ad least an hours' notice. We will be working outside so there is a risk of contact with poison ivy, mosquitos, and sunburn. This local green space needs your help! Please register here: Program: Volunteer - Rail Trail Stewardship (6/6)

Happy New Year! Scholastic Talent is seeking volunteers for our spring afterschool programs. We are a nonprofit supporting youth through music, sports, and enrichment.

Programs run 4:00–6:00 PM:
• Music (Mon/Wed)
• Sports (Tue/Thu)
• Fun Fridays (6:00–8:00 PM, optional)

Spring chess and dance programs and a full-day summer camp are coming soon.

Volunteer hours are available. Please complete the attached volunteer form to get started.

Thank you for supporting our students!

Join us in making a difference in our community! We’re seeking dedicated volunteers to assist in distributing food and essential items to families in need who reside in AHA residences - Townsend Park, Steamboat Square, and Ezra Prentice. Your support ensures that no one in our community goes hungry and that every person is treated with dignity and care

Volunteer roles:  

Join us in making a difference in our community! We’re seeking dedicated volunteers to assist in distributing food and essential items to families in need who reside in AHA residences - Townsend Park, Steamboat Square, and Ezra Prentice. Your support ensures that no one in our community goes hungry and that every person is treated with dignity and care.

Volunteer roles:  

Join us in making a difference in our community! We’re seeking dedicated volunteers to assist in distributing food and essential items to families in need who reside in AHA residences - Townsend Park, Steamboat Square, and Ezra Prentice. Your support ensures that no one in our community goes hungry and that every person is treated with dignity and care.

Volunteer roles:  

Join us in making a difference in our community! We’re seeking dedicated volunteers to assist in distributing food and essential items to families in need who reside in AHA residences - Townsend Park, Steamboat Square, and Ezra Prentice. Your support ensures that no one in our community goes hungry and that every person is treated with dignity and care

Volunteer roles:  

Join us in making a difference in our community! We’re seeking dedicated volunteers to assist in distributing food and essential items to families in need who reside in AHA residences - Townsend Park, Steamboat Square, and Ezra Prentice. Your support ensures that no one in our community goes hungry and that every person is treated with dignity and care

Volunteer roles:  

Virtual Opportunities Available! No prior experience needed!

Learn to prepare tax returns for individuals and families in your community. Anyone can volunteer whether you've never seen a tax return before or you've been doing taxes for years. We provide flexible training opportunities and resource materials to help you learn everything you need to know about taxes. Gain a useful skill while helping families in your community save money and increase their financial stability.

Virtual volunteer opportunities are available this year to ensure the safety of our volunteers and the communities we serve

Tax Preparer Responsibilities:

Learn at your own pace with our electronic training guides and website and pass short exams in ethics and basic tax knowledge. 

Use information and tax documents gathered from clients to prepare an accurate tax return in our easy-to-use software

As a Volunteer Counselor/Advocate and/or intern with our agency, you will answer calls that come into our 24-hour sexual assault and crime victim’s crisis hotline. You will help victims and secondary victims regain control of their lives by providing emotional support, information and referrals, active listening, and crisis intervention, and will complete an initial screening of clients for an elder abuse shelter. Additionally, you will be available to meet survivors at local hospitals where they receive medical treatment following a violent crime. Volunteers and interns are required to take 3 twelve-hour shifts per month on our hotline, attend monthly case meeting/in-services, and complete 10 hours of continuing education credit annually.

LPRSP is seeking mentors and tutors to provide support to youth in grades 6-12 at our partner schools. We are seeking interested individuals to help mentor and/or tutor youth once or twice per week for 2-8 hours per week. Mentors help support youth, encourage them to complete coursework and attend class and be a positive role model. Tutors will help provide support for youth based on academic needs (i.e. completing homework, studying for exams, etc.).

Our program serves students through lunch time programming 10am-2pm and afterschool 3pm-5pm Mondays- Thursdays.

We also have some volunteer opportunities on some weekends to help chaperone trips.

Patient Navigator Volunteer’s (PNV's) perform a vital role at USCRI-Albany by transporting refugee families to important medical and other appointments.

In general, most PNV's sign-up for one or two trips per week, or every other week. All PNV trips are done weekdays during business hours, with many involving taking refugees to Refugee Health Assessment (RHA) appointments. The RHA process is a very comprehensive medical screening conducted within the first 90 days of a refugee's arrival.  It is done at either St. Peter's or Whitney Young, and involves three separate appointments. 

Other PNV trips involve taking clients who have on-going medical issues to their appointments.  These are generally scheduled through Medical Coordination Program coordinator or our "Services to Older Refugees Program".    

Finally, our clients also have miscellaneous appointments that require transportation:  These can involve taking newly-arrived refugees to the Social Security Administration office in Albany, taking parents & their children to WIC program appointments at Whitney Young, etc.  

We look forward to you joining our volunteer team! 

Help adults in your community with their reading, writing, and English speaking skills. No prior teaching or tutoring experience is necessary. We will train you to become a literacy tutor to adults and we will support you after you have been matched with a learner who has shown the interest and initiative to enroll in our program. Visit our website to learn more and see when our next Tutor Orientation Training is: https://lvcapreg.org/events/

Goal Of The Program:  The goal of the program is to pair up 75 high school aged students from the Albany school district with local college students for a mentor/mentee relationship.  The high school students participating in this program are often labeled “troubled”, however it is our goal that through the mentorship program, these middle school youth will be able see their full potential and achieve at their fullest capacity through the guidance of a current college student.   It is our hope that they gain insight on steps they need to take to graduate from middle school and high school and build the confidence to know that college may be an option following High School. To participate in the mentorship program, please fill out the attached Student Volunteer Application form and submit it to Reverend Maurice Drowns (518)424-8787 or by email at Mauricedrown267@gmail.com  Once you have submitted the form, you will be contacted and given your mentee assignment. 

Days, Times, and Location Of Need: Once you receive your mentee assignment, it is recommended that you reach out to them and schedule to meet with your mentee for at least 1 hour a week during a day and time that works best for both of you.   We also recommend that this weekly meeting be held in the Arbor Hill Library located on 148 Henry Johnson Blvd.

The Church is working closely with youth from Edmund J. Oneal Middle School Of Excellence (There Website is: https://www.albanyschools.org/schools/O'Neal/O'Neal.htm)

We are looking for a volunteer with a knowledge of American Sign Language who would be willing to tutor and mentor a gentleman we recently resettled from Afghanistan who is deaf. He has no prior experience with sign language, which has made it extremely difficult for him to assimilate to his new life in the U.S. 

Help in Our Farm to Food Pantry Program with various volunteer opportunities i.e., gleaning, pick up produce from farms, organize/clean food pantry, organize drive for items that are in need in our pantry, fill food pantry requests

Are you passionate about nature? Eager to pass that love on to others? Then an Environmental Education Internship may be for you!
Also known as interpreters, environmental educators teach students about the natural world around them.

The Albany Pine Bush Environmental Education Internship is a volunteer seasonal program. We offer a 10-week program in both spring and fall with a minimum requirement of 40 hours per semester. We also offer a 12-week full time summer position, 37.5 hours per week. There is a Friends of the Pine Bush Community internship stipend upon completed requirements. Housing available.

The Albany Pine Bush Education Intern represents the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission in many different facets. This position requires interaction with people of all ages in a variety of settings in an interpretive capacity. Interns must possess an interest in the ecology of the Albany Pine Bush, environmental education/interpretation and an enthusiastic attitude. Experience as an educator or with public speaking is helpful but not required. Training will be provided.

Intern Responsibilities

Requirements

APPLICATION DEADLINES
SPRING: NOVEMBER 1
FALL: AUGUST 1
SUMMER: MARCH 1

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity please send a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to the
Lead Educator, Jackie Citriniti, at jcitriniti@albanypinebush.org. Jackie can also be reached at 518-456-0655 ext. 1227. 

We are in need of volunteers to help with social media.

We need volunteers to help with recruitment

We need volunteers to help with programming

Athletic Haven is a volunteer-based non-profit organization created to support youth athletes in New York’s Capital Region. Founded in 2016 by area coach Scott McIntyre, the organization offers low-cost camps, open gyms, coaching and training opportunities.

Through its Awareness Athletics program, it also provides opportunities for youth athletes to participate in area travel teams. In exchange, participants are expected to pay-it-forward and raise funds for local charities.  

Our mission is to provide a philanthropic outlet through community events and athletics to help meet the financial and emotional needs of aspiring young student-athletes.

Athletic Haven has also established the tsm Fund and grants scholarships annually to athletes who display outstanding sportsmanship in memory of McIntyre’s son, Tyler, who passed away in 2012.

Athletic Haven is a volunteer-based non-profit organization created to support youth athletes in New York’s Capital Region. Founded in 2016 by area coach Scott McIntyre, the organization offers low-cost camps, open gyms, coaching and training opportunities.

Through its Awareness Athletics program, it also provides opportunities for youth athletes to participate in area travel teams. In exchange, participants are expected to pay-it-forward and raise funds for local charities.  

Our mission is to provide a philanthropic outlet through community events and athletics to help meet the financial and emotional needs of aspiring young student-athletes.

Athletic Haven has also established the tsm Fund and grants scholarships annually to athletes who display outstanding sportsmanship in memory of McIntyre’s son, Tyler, who passed away in 2012.

We need groups to sponsor blood drives on campus.  There is no cost associated.  We need groups to do sign up tables to recruit and sign up blood donors, hang posters, volunteer the day of the blood drive. 

Please email UAlbany Red Cross President: smondesir2@albany.edu

Volunteer to be part of the team serving delicious meals to men, women and children!  We typically serve around 700 meals every day to hungry people in our community. There are a variety of shifts available 7 days a week. 

Potential tasks include, but aren't limited to, serving a meal, clearing plates, food preparation, cleaning, and general kitchen support. Sometimes it's even sitting to share a meal with folks who come to our dining center.  Our staff member on duty will provide oversight & direction to exactly what you will be doing that day!

Children 10 and older are welcome to volunteer when accompanied by an adult.  We also have opportunities for groups of up to 22 people.

Please CLICK HERE to view and sign up for volunteer opportunities.

Request for Volunteers! 

Volunteers are asked to assist with representing our organization at special events in the community. We also recruit teams of volunteers to maintain our community space adjacent to our headquarters, Sheridan Hollow Commons. Sheridan Hollow Commons is an open garden and outdoor area, used frequently by the community for special events. It features a large-scale mosaic mural, seasonal plantings, picnic area, and more. We ask volunteers to maintain the garden beds, picnic area, and do seasonal maintenance on the adjacent plantings. To volunteer, please contact Tina Ross, Office Administrator, at (518) 436-8586 X810 or via email at tina@mycommunityloanfund.org

Background on how the Community Loan Fund Supports the Community:

Since 1985, the Community Loan Fund has loaned more than $56 million to small businesses and non-profits, to promote equitable economic development in the Capital Region. This money has financed more than 900 community projects, including 322 MWBE businesses. These projects supported affordable housing, essential community services, programs for at-risk adults and children, historic and green space preservation, health services, energy efficiency and sustainability for business owners and their employees. The Community Loan Fund also provides valuable business training, counseling, and technical assistance to new and emerging businesses – all free of charge. To assist with our mission, we work with volunteers from the community

TREASURE CHEST THRIFT STORE (non for Profit) (Albany)

The Treasure Chest is a Not for Profit thrift shop located at: 295 Hamilton St. Albany NY

All benefiting the Albany Damien Center that help maintain our programs for our members. we accept donations of good usable household items such as furniture, dishware, decorative, rugs, lighting, etc. 100% of all proceeds go to the programs of the Albany Damien Center. The shop is run solely by volunteers.

Each day is set up in two 4-hour shifts and we are looking for volunteers for all shifts. Saturdays are usually 5 hours. Sometimes Sundays and Mondays are needed to pick up donations.
We are looking for fun motivated individuals to help

TREASURE CHEST THRIFT STORE (non for Profit) (Albany)

Pick-Ups are around the Capital Region.

The Treasure Chest is a Not for Profit thrift shop located at: 295 Hamilton St. Albany NY

All benefiting the Albany Damien Center that help maintain our programs for our members. we accept donations of good usable household items such as furniture, dishware, decorative, rugs, lighting, etc. 100% of all proceeds go to the programs of the Albany Damien Center. The shop is run solely by volunteers.

Each day is set up in two 4-hour shifts and we are looking for volunteers for all shifts. Saturdays are usually 5 hours. Sometimes Sundays and Mondays are needed to pick up donations.
We are looking for fun motivated individuals to help

TREASURE CHEST THRIFT STORE (non for Profit) (Albany)

The store needs energized people to help with tidying up the store, organizing donations that come in, and also with cash register help! 

The Treasure Chest is a Not for Profit thrift shop located at: 295 Hamilton St. Albany NY

All benefiting the Albany Damien Center that help maintain our programs for our members. we accept donations of good usable household items such as furniture, dishware, decorative, rugs, lighting, etc. 100% of all proceeds go to the programs of the Albany Damien Center. The shop is run solely by volunteers.

Each day is set up in two 4-hour shifts and we are looking for volunteers for all shifts. Saturdays are usually 5 hours. Sometimes Sundays and Mondays are needed to pick up donations.
We are looking for fun motivated individuals to help

The Treasure Chest helps table at many community events! Sign-Up to spread the word on the benefits of the Treasure Chest Thrift Store and the positive impact it has on the community!  

The Treasure Chest is a Not for Profit thrift shop located at: 295 Hamilton St. Albany NY

All benefiting the Albany Damien Center that help maintain our programs for our members. we accept donations of good usable household items such as furniture, dishware, decorative, rugs, lighting, etc. 100% of all proceeds go to the programs of the Albany Damien Center. The shop is run solely by volunteers.

Each day is set up in two 4-hour shifts and we are looking for volunteers for all shifts. Saturdays are usually 5 hours. Sometimes Sundays and Mondays are needed to pick up donations.
We are looking for fun motivated individuals to help

The Treasure Chest is looking for a volunteer who enjoys social media and can help manage and improve their presence.  

Please contact, Walter Mastan if interest, 518-331-3752. wmastan@albanydamiencenter.org

TREASURE CHEST THRIFT STORE (non for Profit) (Albany)

The Treasure Chest is a Not for Profit thrift shop located at: 295 Hamilton St. Albany NY
All benefiting the Albany Damien Center that help maintain our programs for our members. we accept donations of good usable household items such as furniture, dishware, decorative, rugs, lighting, etc. 100% of all proceeds go to the programs of the Albany Damien Center. The shop is run solely by volunteers. Each day is set up in two 4-hour shifts and we are looking for volunteers for all shifts. Saturdays are usually 5 hours. Sometimes Sundays and Mondays are needed to pick up donations.
We are looking for fun motivated individuals to help

Program Description

Making A Connection (MAC) is a new mentorship program of USCRI Albany aimed at matching vulnerable refugee youth ages 15-24 with positive adult volunteer mentors.

Mentees

In its first year, The MAC program will serve 25 refugee youth ages 15-24. Eligible participants are those who have been in the U.S. for five years or less, with priority given to those who have been here less than one year. Mentees come from Burma, Afghanistan, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Iraq, Nepal, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, and other countries.

Mentors

Mentors must commit to one year of volunteering. Weekly hours will vary, though mentors can expect to spend 4-6 hours per month with their mentee. While everyone who is interested in becoming a mentor is encouraged to apply, favored candidates will be people who are immigrants themselves, are willing to learn about other cultures, speak the same language(s) as potential mentees, have prior experience or interest in refugee populations, and are empathetic.

For more information and to apply to become a mentor, please contact:

Sandon Mims

Volunteer Coordinator

smims@uscrimail.org

(518) 459 – 1790 ext. 8021

Cheryl's Lodge is located in Clifton Park and provides many services to children and families, such as: after school programs, family assistance, summer meals, VITA Tax Assistance, and much more.  

Cheryl's Lodge needs help with some fall clean up in the front of the building to prep it for the change of seasons.  Please consider sparing two hours during the week (or a weekend could be arranged through Erica Warner at 518-640-2376) to help clean up the lodge for the kids and families! 

The Wizard’s Wardrobe is a free one-on-one, after-school tutoring program for  elementary students in the South End of Albany. Our focus is on reading and writing skills, along with problem solving, which is nurtured with our monthly STEM challenges. These challenges help build perseverance and grit and encourage risk-taking.

Our trained volunteer tutors welcome the children into a safe space, with an imaginative theme. Our library has over 2,700 books in order for tutors to help students find ones of interest on their reading level, as well as books that tutors can read to them to increase their listening vocabularies.

Once accepted into the program, students are welcome to continue through elementary school. We work to complement and enhance their experiences in school to raise their academic standings.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who loves children, has a can-do attitude and is ready to strengthen a young student’s possibilities.

As one tutor said of her student, “my job is to help her believe in herself and what she can accomplish.”

Tutors must complete a two-day training before being assigned a student. Our last training for the 2024-25 school year will be Jan. 11 & 18, 2025.

We ask tutors to make a commitment for a full school year. Building a relationship with the student is of primary importance. It is this relationship that research tells us allows the student to make great progress. Many of our tutors have worked with their students for several years.

Currently we have a waiting list of students. We need tutors in order to enroll students. Your volunteering with us is essential. Students come twice a week for one and a half hours each time. Tutors commit to one or two afternoons a week. If twice, the student will have only that one tutor.  If once, the tutor will share the student with another tutor. Tutors participate in a 15-hour training course.

Our children come at various times, depending on which school they attend. The program is open from 1:00 - 5:30 PM, Monday-Thursday with 2 tutoring slots (2:45-4:15; 3:45-5:15). It is also open on Friday, 2:00-5:30.

Click here to fill out our Tutor Application 

We have an exciting opportunity to volunteer with the ROTO Foundation, Inc. and the Black Theater Troupe of Upstate New York! Volunteers have the opportunity to learn about theater and work backstage under the direction of the director, Jean-Remy Monnay. There will also be acting classes/workshops for those that are interested. The ROTO Foundation's goal in collaborating with the Black Theater Troupe of Upstate New York is to provide disadvantaged people with an opportunity to have an escape from the harsh realities by experiencing entertainment through acting. Upon completion of all classes, workshops, and/or theatrical performances, the ROTO Foundation will have a designated representative conduct various sorts of outreach in the area of the class/workshop/performance. The locations will either be at 405 Quail Street in Albany NY or at Siena College. Jean-Remy Monnay will inform volunteers of which location they are to check in at prior to each engagement. 

Each of our PATH Intl. Therapeutic Riding Lessons utilize three volunteers to provide.  Our programs are expanding and we need volunteers to help with our expansion.  

To work with clients in equine-assisted PATH lessons you should be able to:

1) Walk or jog for short distances
2) Hold your arm above your shoulder height and support a modest weight

Side Walkers: (Training is provided)

The Side Walker’s primary role is to walk alongside the rider and provide support as indicated by the instructor. It may be direct physical support, verbal support to reinforce the instructor’s directions, or acting as spotters during sessions. One or two side walkers may be assigned to each rider depending on the rider’s needs.

Lead Walker: (Training is provided)

Generally, a volunteer comes to the program with some horse knowledge and who feels comfortable leading a horse. Lead walkers are
primarily responsible for the horse and must be aware of the horse’s movement and behavior at all times.

Volunteers are needed to sort product in our 22,000 square foot warehouse for Jezreel International shipments and for the Veterans Miracle Center.  Sorting of the following products are  food, clothing, furniture, personal care and hygiene products, baby products, toys, new shoes and sneakers, cleaning, school and office, paper and household products.

RISSE offers 4 levels of  English as a New Language instruction to adult refugees and immigrants.  In-person volunteers provide one-on-one or small group tutoring to adult students.  Online training is provided and required.  Volunteer as little as one hour a week.  RISSE requests a 3 month minimum volunteer commitment.

Classes meet mornings and afternoons; various volunteer times are available.

The Sister Maureen Joyce Center operates a food pantry and soup kitchen for community members in the Upper Arbor Hill/West Hill of the City of Albany, NY. 

We are in need of volunteers to help with food prep & cleanup, washing dishes, rolling silverware, etc. One day, weekly, groups or individuals - all are welcome and needed! 

Our Soup Kitchen is open for volunteers on Mondays and Thursdays from 10am-2pm and open to the public for lunch from 12-1pm on these days. 

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Catholic Charities Tri-County Services coordinates an array of essential basic needs and youth services in Albany, Rensselaer and Schenectady Counties.

Catholic Charities, a ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Albany, is committed to active witness on behalf of the Scriptural values of mercy and justice.

Catholic Charities, recognizing human need at all stages of life, responds to all persons regardless of race, creed, or lifestyle, with special emphasis on the economically poor and the vulnerable.

Catholic Charities serves and empowers persons in need, advocates for a just society, calls forth and collaborates with women and men of good will in fulfillment of its mission.

Capital District LATINOS is looking to bring more visibility to the organization and work in the community. We want our community to know what resources we offer and they have access to. (Both online and in real life)

If you want to get to know the Albany area and are outgoing, easy to talk to and great with people this volunteer opportunity is for you!

We need help flyering at local shops, businesses and organizations. Volunteers will learn about CDL, our mission and goal. After we will provide volunteers with flyers and brochures to take to the designated locations in the Albany area.

WE ALSO need help on social media platforms, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Tik Tock and even other forms of communications, if volunteers would like to share. If you love creating content, playing with images and video to perfect and image or message this experience is for you!!

At Capital District LATINOS we believe every vote counts and YOUR voice matters.

We are looking for volunteers to help set up and promote a voter registration event at CDL. The goal is to inspire excitement for the voting process, educate others on the importance of voting and register community members to vote!!

If you are passionate about community empowerment, organizing, politics and ensuring everyone is counted and matters, this event is for you!!!

The Ballston Spa Soccer Club (BSSC) is always looking for committed, knowledgeable coaches to help our players achieve a high level of individual skills and tactical knowledge of the game. 

Sort donated books and media into specified categories. Box up donations. Must be able to lift/move small boxes of books onto flatbed or cart and then push/pull cart to exterior storage shed. Time commitment is flexible, 1 hour per week or more. Hours are available anytime the Library is open: M-Th 9-9; F 9-6; Sat 10-4; Sun 1-5 (except July-August). Training provided.

Volunteers to serve coffee and beverages. We are not currently allowing folks to help themselves in the dining area. Instead, folks go to the serving window and ask for it. This is Monday through Friday. We may need other kitchen help but I am not sure what that is yet.

 Asking for 1 volunteer per shift. Hours are depending on volunteers availability. 

please visit this link to learn more and fill out application, http://www.albanydamiencenter.org/volunteer.html?fbclid=IwAR1V05pN5_FyBPuFUzPlIeqHCFSBTmyiTiLde4jCy_Y8jI9sBlllzLZoV4Q

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR VOLUNTEERS

The Albany Damien Center is taking the following steps to foster the health and wellness of our members, tenants, visitors and staff:

Meal and pet food delivery. These are day time hours and flexible.

SAFETY OF  VOLUNTEERS

The Albany Damien Center is taking the following steps to foster the health and wellness of our members, tenants, visitors and staff:

People to come in and clean and disinfect doorknobs, etc. Day time is best for this. Any times during the day are appreciated.

SAFETY OF VOLUNTEERS:

SAFETY OF VOLUNTEERS: