Volunteer Opportunities

Into The Streets

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• Into The Streets is our biggest service event of the academic year!
• More than 350 students participate
• Teams will consist of 10-13 volunteers
• Interest Meeting - Monday, February 12th, in the Red Dragon Theater at 8 p.m.
• Team Leader Meeting - Monday, April 15th, in the Red Dragon Theater at 8 p.m.
• Into The Streets takes place on Saturday, May 4th

Valleyview Elementary School Winter Carnival:

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• Looking for a large student organization to help run their Winter Carnival
• Volunteers will paired in groups of two and will run their raffle, food, arts & crafts, and game stations
• This volunteer opportunity takes place on Friday, February 9th from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

SUNY Oneonta's February Blood Drive

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• Need volunteers to table in Mills and Wilsbach dining halls for the blood drive
• Volunteers are also needed to help check patients in on the day of the blood drive
• The blood drive volunteer opportunities take place February 12th - February 15th
• Bring a group of friends and sign up at the CSRC office (127 Hunt Union)!
• You also get 1 hour of volunteer service if you decide to donate as well!

Pathfinder Village Valentines Day Dance (Need Transportation)

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• Need a group of 4-6 volunteers to assist with the Valentines Day Dance
• Volunteers will help with decorating, passing out snacks and drinks, and cleaning up the event
• The Valentines Day Dance takes place on Friday, February 16th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Goodyear Lake Polar Bear Jump (Need Transportation)

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• Need 8-10 strong volunteers to assist with event bread down
• Volunteers will be needed to carry the hot tubs and other event items
• This is a great opportunity to volunteer with your friends, be sure to sign up your club, team, or Greek organization!!!
• The Polar Bear Jump takes place on Saturday, February 17th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Pathfinder Village Scattered Flurries Concert (Need Transportation)

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• Volunteers will help with event set up/break down and selling concessions
• 4-6 volunteers needed
• The Scattered Flurries Concert takes place on Saturday, March 9th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Pathfinder Village Easter Egg Hunt (Need Transportation)

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• Need 4-7 volunteers to assist with this fun-filled holiday themed event!
• Volunteers will help with decorating, hiding the eggs for the hunt, fun games, and many other small activities!!
• The Easter Egg Hunt takes place on Saturday, March 30th

Open House Volunteers

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• SUNY Oneonta Admissions is looking for nearly 50 students to help with Open House
• Volunteers will answer any questions for the families and will even serve as temporary tour guides
• Open House takes place on Saturday, April 6th

Pathfinder Village's Annual Splash Path 5k (Need Transportation)

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• All volunteers are welcome, sign up in large groups!!!
• There will be all day activities, need assistance with traffic control and road safety, water stations, powder throwing, ect
• Pathfinder Village's Splash Path 5k takes place on Saturday, May 18th

Office of Sustainability EcoReps Program

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• SUNY Oneonta's Office of Sustainability is in need of volunteers throughout the semester!
• Volunteers will help with sustainability events, sort plastic at the Dragon Express, and assist with food waste audits
• Long-term volunteers will be required to attend one meeting a month
• This is a great eco-friendly volunteer program for anyone interested
• Volunteers will make new friends and learn more about SUNY Oneonta

American Red Cross Blood Drive:

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• The blood drive occurs every month at SUNY Oneonta and it's success heavily depends on volunteers
• If you would like to get involved, there are 3 all day tabling events each month
• On the day of the blood drive, you can help out by registering people in who would like to donate
• We are looking for anyone who wants to get involved, but this opportunity comes with a lot of service hours which makes it perfect for Greek Life!

Salvation Army Food Tabling:

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• Looking for 2-3 volunteers to assist with handing out free food to community members
• This is a weekly event which takes place on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Salvation Army Soup Kitchen:

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• Need 4-5 volunteers to help clean, prepare, and serve meals to community members
• This volunteer opportunity takes place every Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturdays Bread Soup Kitchen:

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Oneonta Teen Center (Come Up With Your Own Volunteer Activity!):

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• Need volunteers to socialize/engage with the teens
• Would like volunteers to be creative and host an activity at the Teen Center (EX: arts & crafts, gaming tournaments, sporting activities, etc.)
• Dates/times for these volunteer opportunities are TBD, so come stop by our office in 127 Hunt Union if interested!

Center for Continuing Adult Learning:

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• Looking for education majors to teach classes to senior citizens in Morris Hall during the winter and spring semesters (can teach one class session or multiple depending on your schedule)
• Would like courses on how to use/operate technological devices (phones/computers) and technological software (PowerPoint)
• Must come up with a lesson plan and have the classes be engaging
• Dates/times for this teaching opportunity is TBD, so please stop by our office in 127 Hunt Union if interested!

Hampshire House Assisted Living (Transportation Needed):

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• Would like 1-2 volunteers to do weekly arts & crafts activities with the residents
• Need 1-2 volunteers to help manage bingo nights
• Looking for volunteers to play board games with residents and become their Game Night Host!!!
• Volunteers must be friendly, social, and engaging (many residents don't get visitors!)
• Requesting volunteers who can make a weekly commitment
• If you would like to learn more about these volunteer opportunities, come stop by our office in 127 Hunt Union

Robynwood Nursing Home:

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• Looking for on-going volunteers who are good with the elderly, social, and engaging
• Need assistance with bingo nights, trivia, arts & crafts, movie nights, and so much more!
• There are many opportunities to get involved with Robynwood, stop by our office in 127 Hunt Union to learn more!
• Volunteers must wear masks at all times and fill out a volunteer application for Robynwood's record

Robynwood Visits the City of the Hills Festival:

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• Walk through the City of the Hills Festival with Robynwood residents
• Looking for a volunteer that's good with the elderly, outgoing/social, and can supervise their residents if needed
• This event takes place on Sunday, September 17th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Robynwood's National Grandparent's Day Celebration Event:

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• Looking for one volunteer to be social and kind to residents on National Grandparent's Day
• Similar to the adopt a grandparent program, we would like a semester long volunteer to make it beneficial for the residents
• The National Grandparent's Day Celebration takes place on Sunday, September 10th from 1:00 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Volunteers must wear masks at all times and fill out a volunteer application

Robynwood Nursing Home's Adopt a Grandparent Program:

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• Assist a Robynwood resident with social activities and well-needed companionship
• Volunteers will have friendly conversations with their grandparents, and play fun activities with them
• Will be required to take a short personality survey so we can connect you to a resident that shares similar interests as you!
• To make this meaningful for the residents, volunteers must make a weekly one hour commitment with their assigned grandparent
• Volunteers must wear masks at all times and fill out a volunteer application for Robynwood's records

Otsego County Big Buddy Program:

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• Looking for volunteers to be a role model and mentor for children in need
• Volunteers will engage with their "Little Buddy" by playing games/activities with them and providing them with guidance
• This is a semester long commitment and each volunteer is required to spend 1 hour a week with their Little Buddy

River Street Baptist Church:

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• 1-4 volunteers needed to help babysit the children every Sunday from 10:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Volunteers will read/play with the children
• This is a great volunteer opportunity for childhood education majors!

Main Street Baptist Church:

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• Need 1-2 volunteers to help supervise children during their Oneonta Moms On A Mission meetings
• Volunteers must be good with children and socialize with them
• This volunteer opportunity takes place on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.