Volunteer Information
WHY SHOULD YOU VOLUNTEER?
*Gain real knowledge and experience
*Better your community
*Stay out of trouble
*Explore various careers
*Improve your teamwork and communication skills
*Experience good for college applications and resumes
*Gain respect for a wide variety of people
*EXPAND your horizons
*FEEL GOOD ABOUT YOURSELF
*Improve your decision-making and problem-solving skills
*Make new friends and have some fun!
WHAT’S YOUR REASON?
TIPS FOR VOLUNTEERS
(From Lions International and Youth Outreach)
* Be reliable and professional.
* Exercise good judgment.
* Arrange transportation to and from the volunteer site.
* Talk to your parents. Let them know about your volunteer plans.
* Approach the assignment as a “real” job.
* Monitor your progress and document service hours. *
*Take time to reflect and evaluate. (Keep a journal!)
* Celebrate your accomplishments.
Volunteer opportunities
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| Averill Park Community Orchestra | Musicians needed (Intermediate to Advanced Strings, Winds, Brass, Percussion | Contact Janine Budesheim at 674-5917 or email to for more information |
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The Children’s Museum of Science and Technology (CMOST) www.CMOST.org 250 Jordan Road (in Rensselaer Technology Park) Troy, NY 235-2120 Program requires an initial commitment of 48 hours and a minimum of 3 hours every other weekend. |
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Junior Volunteer Program at St. Peter’s Hospital Contact Elizabeth Romand, Volunteer Recruiter at 525-1002 or come to the Counseling Center for more information. |
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Mohawk Hudson River Humane Society Oakwood Avenue Menands, NY 434-8128 Fundraising, walk dogs, help in Cat Adoption room) |
Canturbury House 36 Pawling Avenue Troy, NY 12180 272-2371 Assist with resident activities |
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West Sand Lake Town Library 43 Mall West Sand Lake, NY 12196 674-5050 Read to Children; shelve books |
Hallmark Nursing Home 49 Marvin Avenue Troy, NY 12180 Activities Director, Varied activities, to assist with Resident activities |
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Dyken Pond Environmental Ed. Center 475 Dyken Pond Road Cropseyville, NY 12052 658-2055 Trail work, landscaping, gardening |
Rosewood Gardens 284 Troy Road Rensselaer, NY 12144 286-1624 Activities Director, Varied activities to assist with residence activities |
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Poestenkill Town Library P.O. Box 305; 9 Plank Road Poestenkill, NY 12140 283-3721 Various, shelving, organizing |
Jubilee Day Care Center 349 Shaver Road, Box 475 West Sand Lake, NY 12196 674-2705 Assist in classroom, prepare activities |
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Town of Sand Lake Box 273 Sand Lake, NY 12153 674-2344 Landscaping, clerical, filing, historical Video tech. |
St. Mary’s Hospital 1300 Massachusetts Avenue Troy, NY 12180 268-5505 Gift shop, visit patients, information desk |
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Doors of Hope P.O. Box 522 West Sand Lake, NY 12196 674-4048 Food and Clothing donations |
Joseph’s House and Shelter 74 Ferry Street Troy, NY 12180 272-2544 Clerical, Assist with weekend meals |
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Unity House of Troy 309 8th St. Troy, NY 12180 272-2352 Assist in Thrift Store |
Samaritan Hospital 2215 Burdett Ave. Troy, NY 12180 Clerical, assistance on floors |
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Regional Food Bank of N.E.N.Y. 965 Albany Shaker Rd. Latham, NY 12110 786-3691 Sorting, Packing food |
St. Peter’s Hospital 315 S. Manning Blvd. Albany, NY 12208 525-1515 Gift Shop, clerical, flower delivery, information desk |
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Hunger Action Network of NYS 94 Central Avenue Albany, NY 12206 434-7371 Gardening, office work, computer research |
Sand Lake Center for the Arts 2880 NY 43 Sand Lake, NY 12153 674-2007 Varied activities |
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STRIDE Adaptive Sports 4482 NY Highway 150 West Sand Lake, NY 12196 |
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