Volunteers of America Upstate New York
214 Lake Avenue
Rochester, NY 14608
Phone: 585-736-2487
Contact: Cheryl Marshall
Rochester, NY 14608
Phone: 585-736-2487
Contact: Cheryl Marshall
Volunteers of America Upstate NY is dedicated to empowering people in the local community to rise out of poverty, move toward self-reliance, and reach their full potential. VOA assists more than 6,000 people every year through various programs which focus in three key areas: child care and early childhood education programs for improverished children; housing and homelessness prevention programs and reentry programs for individuals exiting incarceration.
Wish List:
- backpacks
- personal care items, full size:
deodorant, shaving cream and razors, toothbrushes and toothpaste, shampoo, feminine hygiene products - soap or body wash (full-size)
- socks, undergarments (new)
- towels and washcloths (new)
- twin-size sheet sets (new)
Volunteers Needed:
- Donation Drive Leaders: Families in our shelters need many things. Organize a donation drive to help homeless families. We'll help get you started by providing informational materials and we'll even pick up the donations when your drive is over.
- Landscaping.
- Painting/Organizing/Cleaning.
- Special Event/Marketing Internships available for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.
- On Hold: Homework helper, brightening birthdays, Teen Volunteer opportunities.
Information reviewed by agency 8/28/23. (Volunteers Needed updated.)