Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of CNY provides a temporary home for families with seriously ill children that travel to Syracuse for medical care.

The Youth Advisory Board creates projects that educate young people about the value of philanthropy and volunteerism in the community. Students entering freshman, sophomore, or junior year of high school, along with other Central New York high school students, will plan and conduct fundraising events, community events and volunteer activities that raise awareness and funds for the organization. 

The goal is to instill values, leadership skills and passion in the future generation of leaders in the Central New York area. In turn, the members of RMHC of CNY will serve as positive role models for the youth with regard to actively participating, and making a difference, in their community. 

The application to apply and additional information is in the document attached above. The application is also available on their website at RMH CNY Volunteer.

Auxiliary members are rising leaders and eager volunteers! They are compassionate and committed. Members seek to grow core life skills, including leadership, self-confidence, communication, compassion, team building, and trust through service, learning, and volunteering.  By caring for others and working together the youth auxiliary has a positive impact on the Francis House mission.  You are invited to join the Francis House Youth Auxiliary!  

Meetings are held once a month with additional activities scheduled throughout the year.

You'll find information about the position on the document attached above. To apply, fill out the Francis House Youth Auxiliary Form. Learn more about Francis House on the Francis House website.

ARISE at the Farm is an accessible, integrated recreational facility located on a 77-acre working horse farm in Chittenango, NY. High school age volunteers are needed for a variety of activities including leading horses for adaptive and therapeutic horseback riding, taking care of horses, taking care of animals from their petting zoo, and assisting with camps.

Contact Information: Laura Little, Manager

Contact Number: 315-687-6727

Camp Good Days and Special Times is looking for summer camp volunteers.  Volunteers must be 17 years old.  Camp Good Days is an organization that provides services and programs to children and their families affected by cancer and Sickle Cell Anemia.

Contact Information:  Kathy Reilley, CNY Regional Director (kreilley@campgooddays.org )

Contact Number:  315-434-9477

Maxwell Memorial Library (Camillus) is seeking teens who want to volunteer their time and talents in their Youth Services Department. You can help with movies and other programs, learn to shelve books, help with craft programs and book sales, or you can propose your own program! It's a great way to meet new people! 

Contact information: Melissa Lewandowski (MLewandowski@onlib.org)

Contact Number:  315-672-3661

Help the homeless at the Rescue Mission! The Rescue Mission offers opportunities for families with children 9 and older. Meet new people, have fun as a family and support a great cause!

Contact Information: Lisa DeAngelo, Director of Volunteer Services

Contact Number: 315-701-3841

One of the most precious and generous gifts is of your time. We have many positions in our facilities that are waiting to be filled by individuals or groups that are willing and able to give of themselves. Contacting the Voluntary Service at your local VAMC will provide you with more information on positions as well as committees that need volunteers. Some examples:

• Respite Care - In-home visits to Veterans to allow family caregivers to attend to other matters

• Telephone Friendly Visitor

• Escorts

• Clerical support

• Friendly visits to hospitalized Veterans

• Recreational aides

Contact Information: sheri.valle@va.gov

Contact Number:  315-425-4317

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