Immediate Service Opportunities
Abrookin Extended Day Program
Weekday Evenings
This is an Albany High School evening program that needs tutors to assist at-risk students in mastering course material in order for these students to pass their Regents Exams. Contact: Sharon Overton at soverton@nycap.rr.com Homeless Action Committee (HAC) Monday-Friday from 2-5PM, 5-7PM or 7-10PM
HAC needs volunteers that can commit to 2-3 hours per week to ride in their Outreach Van with their driver to reach out to people living on the streets. Contact: Homeless Action Committee at (518) 426-0554 New York State Museum Cultural Education Center Sunday, December 6th 7– 11AM
The NYS Museum needs help setting up for their free annual family event Chocolate Expo and Holiday Gift Market. Contact: Brian Malloy at bmalloy@mail.nysed.gov or call (518) 402-5869 City of Albany Office of Special Events & Volunteer Services Saturday, December 19; Various Times
The City of Albany is holding their annual Winterfest where Downtown Albany is transformed into a magical celebration of fun with indoor and outdoor excitement including interactive games, music, live animals and a variety of family-friendly performances. Contact: info@albanyevents.org, call (518) 434-2032 or apply at www.albanyevents.org Bright Horizons Monday-Friday 8AM-3 PM
(Not necessary to come every day or for the whole day)
This is a volunteer opportunity located at St. Joseph’s Motherhouse working with disabled adults.
Contact: Sister Mary Alice at (518) 783-3532 Regional Food Bank
Packer for the Food Pantry
Weekdays: Two hour shifts from 3-8 PM Weekends: Varying length; Morning-Evening Times Available Repack food donations into useable, family-size packages; Sort useable items from damages products; Re-label mislabeled or unlabeled cans and bottles Contact Dan Breheny and Sudha Mitchell at (518) 786-3691 ext. 234 or volunteers@regionalfoodbank.netSalvage Room Sorter
Tuesday-Friday 9AM-12PM
This is one of the Food Bank’s biggest ongoing needs. They are looking for ongoing volunteers as training is required for this volunteer position. Contact Dan Breheny and Sudha Mitchell at (518) 786-3691 ext. 234 or volunteers@regionalfoodbank.netHoliday Hunger Appeal Volunteer
November-December
Call to schedule a shift
This is the Food Bank’s largest and most public fundraiser that takes places at Crossgates Mall during the holiday season. Volunteers spend an assigned shift asking shoppers to donate to the Food Bank. Contact Bethany Stiles at (518) 786-3691 ext. 234 or volunteers@regionalfoodbank.netSalvation Army
Food Pantry- Grocery Bag Packer
Tuesday and Thursday 10AM-Noon
Pack grocery bags with food to be distributed from the food pantry. Music School- Instructor
Tuesdays 3:30-6:00 PM
Teach individual or group lessons in brass, piano or drums Computer Lab- Tutor for Children
Wednesday and/or Thursday 3:30-6:00
Assist children with homework/computer assignments and recreation Computer Lab- Tutor for Adults
Monday-Friday 9AM-3PM
(Not required to come every day or for the whole day) Monitor adults with learning basic computer skills and online job training program, Provide basic computer keyboarding instruction Learning Zone- Reader for Monthly Family Reading Night 3rd Wednesday of each Month- 5:30-6:00 PM Read one or two short books to children and parents
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