Thompson Health

Health Related

The Thompson Health Volunteer Services offers a wide range of assignments to suit your personal interests, skills, career goals, and time schedules. You must make a commitment of at least 3 - 4 hours each week (seasonal volunteers are also needed). (Updated 3/2024)

Trillium Health

Health Related

Unfortunately, all volunteer and internship opportunities are currently on hold due to COVID-19. Please check back soon for updates! (Updated 10/2021)

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

Group Opportunities

The US Coast Guard Auxiliary supports the active Coast Guard in many phases of operation. Auxiliarists often train side-by-side with active members, learn same materials, & patrol same waters in addition to many inland locations. The primary mission of the Auxiliary is Recreational Boating Safety. Members can teach classes, visit boat dealers, inspect boats, or become boat crews & patrol on Lake Ontario, Seneca Lake & the canal system. Membership in the Auxiliary will assist in the process of applying for the Coast Guard Academy. Everyone can volunteer for the Auxiliary, & we have jobs to do for everyone! Local Flotilla 4-7 meets on the 1st Monday of every month February-November. (Updated 7/2021)

United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes

Animals/Environment, Arts and Culture, Children/Youth, Computers/Technical, Education/Literacy, Emergency Services, Group Opportunities, Health Related, One-time Opportunities, Seniors, Sports/Recreation

The Volunteer United website provides an additional listing of in-person and virtual volunteer opportunities from a variety of United Way partner organizations. (Updated 3/2024)

UR Medicine Home Care Meals On Wheels

Health Related, Seniors

Volunteer to deliver hot, nutritious meals to the homebound and elderly. Meals are delivered Monday through Friday between the hours of 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. Volunteers bring the meal to the recipient's door with a friendly hello and a check on the participant's well-being. Volunteers are also needed in the kitchen; duties may include meal preparation, packaging, and cleaning. Kitchen shifts are Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. (Updated 3/2022)

Veterans Outreach Center

The work that VOC does to support our Veterans cannot be done without the army of volunteers that donate their time every year. We would love to have you join our VOC family. Visit the website below to follow our volunteer application. Our volunteer coordinator will be in touch to match your talents with our volunteer needs. (Updated 10/2021)

Victim Resource Center of the Finger Lakes, Inc.

Emergency Services, Health Related

VRC volunteers must be 18 years or older, must submit a resume, pass criminal and other background checks, and attend an interview prior to the training program. Volunteers are needed for office work. Business Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Updated 7/2021)

Wayne County Historian Office

Arts and Culture, Computers/Technical, Education/Literacy, One-time Opportunities

The Wayne County Historian Office assists many researchers conducting all types of research, particularly genealogy. It is important that the volunteer has an interest in history and enjoys reading. Includes filing and indexing historic materials; and database entry. Computer skills are welcomed. (Updated 2/2024)

Wayne County Historical Society

Arts and Culture, Children/Youth, Computers/Technical, Education/Literacy

The Wayne County Historical Society operates The Museum of Wayne County History located at 21 Butternut Street, Lyons, NY, in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region, just a short walk up from Erie Canal Lock #27. As a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization, our 400+ members and business sponsors support our mission to preserve and present the history of Wayne County and the surrounding area. Volunteer work needed at the museum includes baking/special events, docent/school tours, filing, fundraising events, lawn mowing - pure oil station, painting, scanning photos, social media, and odd jobs around the museum. (Updated 10/2023)

Wayne County Public Health Department

Health Related

Wayne County Public Health is looking for people who would be willing to work as medical and non-medical volunteers at mass vaccination clinics and distribution events, also known as Points of Dispensing Sites (PODS). For non-medical Volunteers, there is no training requirement or experience needed. For medical Volunteers, there is required training. Call Wayne County Public Health for more information regarding training. Call (315) 946-5749 ext. 7220. (Updated 3/2024)