General volunteers are sought to help Kids Thrive 585 grow and reach more parents in Rochester. Volunteers will support various initiatives and contribute to the organization's mission of connecting families with essential resources.

Volunteer as a mentor to provide guidance and support to girls aged 11-18, helping them develop leadership skills and prepare for future opportunities. Engage in one-on-one mentoring, participate in social events, and assist with personal and emergency needs.

Volunteer writers are needed to highlight local agencies on the Kids Thrive 585 website, adding fresh content and news. Ideal candidates will have a background in PR or communications and a passion for writing.

Outreach volunteers are needed to man tables at local health fairs, talk to parents about specific needs, and provide them with contact information for using the website. Volunteers will engage with the community to promote Kids Thrive 585's resources.

Foster coordinators are responsible for documenting personality notes and pictures for the adoption coordinator to use. They also coordinate supplies for their fosters.

Volunteers are needed to clean foster spaces, socialize and play with cats and kittens, and assist with events and fundraising efforts. No experience is necessary, and training will be provided.

GVC Ambassadors share their ADK experiences with others at schools, health fairs, malls, expos, and other events. Volunteers help promote ADK-GVC without any commitment, participating when available.

Adoption coordinators process applications and partner with adopters and fosters to find the perfect match.

Vetting Coordinators keep track of vetting needs and schedule vet visits. When a cat is sick, the vetting coordinator reaches out to vets for advice and creates a plan.

Assist in organizing and executing events that support the Regional Burning Man community. Volunteers will help with various tasks such as setting up, managing event logistics, and ensuring the smooth running of events.

Volunteers maintain a 6-mile stretch of the Finger Lakes Trail, bringing tools like loppers and shovels to work on the trail in April, June, and October. The work takes place near North Hornell and includes a camping opportunity.

Volunteers are needed to assist with canine care, including walking, bathing, and providing one-on-one attention to pit bulls and pit bull mixes. Volunteers should be prepared to work as a team and follow the organization's guidelines and procedures.

As a Talkline Volunteer, you will provide nonjudgmental support and active listening to individuals calling about their abortion experiences. Volunteers are required to complete a comprehensive 18+ hour training program and shadow experienced volunteers before taking calls independently.

Volunteers are needed to assist at the annual ADK Outdoor Expo, the chapter's biggest event of the year. Responsibilities include helping at the registration table, first aid table, workshops, and waterways events on the beach.

Beyond School Walls (BSW) mentoring program matches youth with an adult mentor in the workforce. Meetings take place at the mentor's place of work to expose students to workforce opportunities.

These programs are focused on building relationships between law enforcement and public safety professionals and the communities they serve.

Sports Buddies is a one-to-one mentoring program that connects mentors and youth through shared participation in sports and activities to support a healthy, active lifestyle.

Mentors are matched one-to-one with youth in the community to positively impact their lives. Volunteers meet with their mentees at least twice a month for a minimum of one year, engaging in activities that foster growth and development.

This program matches high school students with elementary Littles in a one-day-a-week after-school program at their school.

Assist with programs based on an 8-week session or a league schedule. Examples of opportunities might be assisting with a soccer class or reading to preschool students.