Canandaigua Emergency Squad (CES)
CES is the primary emergency medical & ambulance provider that responds to all Emergency and Non Emergency 911 medical requests in the Greater Canandaigua Region in Ontario County, operates entirely without tax-based support, & has done so for 75 years. Volunteer opportunities to fit your lifestyle & level of time commitment. Volunteering on the ambulance (requires 10 hours of training): driving, assisting, or EMT (requires 120 hours of additional training).Office Volunteers: fundraising, answering the phone, and preparing mailings. Facility Volunteers: grounds maintenance (such as lawn care and seasonal cleanup) and building repair (such as painting and light maintenance). (Updated 7/2021)
Canandaigua Lions Club
The Canandaigua Lions Club is a service club that is willing to have anyone over age 18 join, though you are not required to join in order to volunteer. Some of the club's projects are eyeglass reclamation, vision screening, and local veterans support. We would love to reactivate the summer Kids' fishing derby with additional help from the community. The Lions Club meets on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. at Wegmans in Canandaigua, NY. (Updated 12/2023)
- Canandaigua, NY 14424
- http://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/canandaigua/
- Dr. Geoffry E. Hallstead
- (585) 729-4533
- pres.lion.geoff@gmail.com
Canandaigua VA Medical Center
There are various individual and group volunteer opportunities, including friendly visits, clerical assignments, recreational activities/programs, escorting Veterans to appointments, events, etc. Before you can begin to volunteer, you must attend a required orientation that lasts approximately 1½ hours, complete paperwork, and have a background check (be fingerprinted). (Updated 10/2023)
Catholic Charities Family and Community Services
We provide housing, employment, and coordination of care to help people of all ages and all walks of life live independently with dignity while facing the challenges of addiction, aging, mental illness, HIV, poverty, developmental disabilities, and immigration. (Updated 1/2024)
Catholic Charities of the Finger Lakes - Community Lunch Program
Volunteer work hours are Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meals are served 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Tasks include all phases of set-up, prep, serving, and cleanup; we serve a nutritious hot meal every weekday, holidays included. Extra hands are especially appreciated from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Meals are served at First United Methodist Church, 340 Main St., Geneva, NY 14456. (Updated 1/2024)
Child & Family Resources Inc.
Our agency has many different volunteer opportunities, including helping office or program staff with specific event needs (event planning, including locating donations, event volunteer work, including music/art/face painting), office clean-up and organization, flyer creation, brochure design, and video design of services provided. Opportunities are available in Canandaigua, Geneva, Penn Yan, and Seneca Falls. (Updated 1/2024)
Clifton Springs Area YMCA
Volunteer opportunities include: help prepare for an upcoming event, assist with events, help out in various youth programs, decorate a bulletin board, help supervise the building, assist in the office, assist with small cleaning tasks, and distribute posters/flyers around town. Perhaps you have a skill that you would be willing to share with us! (Updated 10/2023)
Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic
Volunteers are needed for various services and projects, including nursing home activities, spiritual care, and greeters to assist patients/visitors. Needed all days at a variety of times. (Updated 10/2023)
Cobblestone Arts Center
At Cobblestone Arts Center, we offer a variety of volunteer opportunities that allow you to make a meaningful impact in our community. Volunteers can assist as teacher-assistants in our ""Celebrating The Arts"" day program for adults with disabilities, where you'll support and encourage participants as they explore their creativity. If you enjoy event planning, join our fundraiser committee to help organize and run our annual fundraisers. For those interested in the performing arts, opportunities are available to help with front-of-house or backstage tasks during our theater shows and performances. Additionally, volunteers can contribute through administrative support, facilitating arts workshops, or assisting with special events. (Updated 8/2024)
Coordinated Child Development Program Inc. Canandaigua Early Childhood Center
Volunteers are needed to assist young children in playing, reading, helping with activities, and engaging the children, ages 6 weeks to 11 years. Flexible hours are available Monday through Friday. There is a background search and application process required. (Updated 10/2023)