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6-11-2026
Volunteer Camp Counselors Neeeded for Chidren With Special Needs

Never Say Never Foundation in Webster, NY, is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit serving children with special needs. They are looking for camp counselors, junior camp counselors, and horse handlers for the summer. Please respond to neversayneverhorsestables906@gmail.com if you can help.
Thank you!


6-01-2026
Newly Listed Charity uses Therapy Dogs to Help Children.
Tilly's Place uses therapy dogs to help children. Volunteer opportunities for TEENS and adults.

5-09-2026
Volunteers Needed by Homesteads for Hope
Homesteads for Hope, an inclusive community farm at 2185 Manitou Rd., Rochester, NY, is seeking individual Volunteers this season!

Volunteer opportunities are available Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Volunteers work alongside youth and young adults with and without disabilities in our Farm & Gardens, helping plant, maintain, and harvest vegetables, herbs, and flowers for our Farm Store and Farm Markets — all grown using organic practices.

Whether you love gardening, being outdoors, giving back, or simply want to be part of something meaningful, there is a place for you at the farm. Volunteers help create an inclusive community where people can learn, work, grow, and belong together.
Any questions? Reach out to Kala@HomesteadsforHope.org.
Age requirement: 18+
 

3-07-2026
Snack Donations Needed for Saturday School Program
Lena McDaniels, project coordinator for Rochester City School District's Saturday School Program at Pinnacle school 35, is asking for donations of individually wrapped nutritious snacks and juice boxes. Because the program runs for several hours, having snacks available helps students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn.
About 65 boxes are needed, consisting of items such as:
  • Cookies/crackers/chips
  • Granola bars/trail mix/gummies
  • Yogurt tubes
  • Fresh fruits/ fruit cups
  • Juice boxes
 Contact information:
Maddalena McDaniels
Pinnacle School 35
194 Field Street
Rochester, NY 
585-721-2112