Home Of The Good Shepherd at Saratoga Springs

Social and recreational activities are important to a person’s wellbeing. We welcome volunteers to enhance the activities for our residents. Sample activities include: exercising, reminiscing, poker, jeopardy, bingo, book club, theater, game day, flower design, balloon badminton, Mystery Game Hour, one-to-one visits, sing-alongs, Wii bowling, pet walks, crossword puzzles.

Helping Hands

Youth 16 or older needed to assist in preschool special education classrooms.

Habitat For Humanity Of Northern Saratoga, Warren And Washinton Counties

Habitat for Humanity brings families and communities in need together with volunteers and resources to build decent affordable housing. Individuals between ages of 14 and 16 can do limited work on the sites. They can paint or landscape but should not be on site when construction is going on. Volunteers between the ages of 16 and 18 can do general … Read More

Girl Scouts Of Northeastern New York

Volunteer leaders age 18 and older to act as leader, co-leader or assistant leader for all levels of Girl Scouting in areas of Warren, Washington and Saratoga Counties and parts of Essex County

Franklin Community Center, Inc.

Project Lift is a prevention program offering comprehensive educational and social services for children and their families who attend elementary schools in the Saratoga Springs School District.  Operating in the City School District since 1984, the research-based program is designed to enhance resiliency and reduce risks including those associated with alcohol, drugs and violence.  Responsible and compassionate people are wanted … Read More

Community Human Services

CHS provides/facilitates services for families and individuals including education, counseling, referral by bringing together professional staff and community support. Volunteer at fundraising events such as the CHS Route 50 Run, The Care Links Luncheon and monthly luncheons. Volunteer as a counselor at the CHS Youth Services Program. Job Match Program- volunteers assist with Job Fair to help teens find paid … Read More

Community Hospice Of Saratoga

To promote emotional support to patient families in home, community, inpatient and nursing home settings.  Volunteer opportunities for 18 year olds or older. Requirements: 25 hour training offered two times per year provided by Hospice Staff. One-year commitment requested. Physical exam and TB test required. Volunteers are requested to wait one year to volunteer after personal loss.

Estherville Animal Shelter

Project Description: Animal Shelter finds homes for stray and homeless dogs and cats. Volunteer to help care for and play with the animals, including cleaning yards, brushing, feeding and exercising animals.

Equability

Integrate physical, cognitive, behavioral, psychological and social goals into our horseback-riding program. Opportunities available for youth to assist youth with special needs in a therapeutic horseback-riding program. Incorporate youth volunteers in events that we host. Comfort around horses is necessary.

Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council, INC

The Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council (E.O.C.) is the federally designated Community Action Agency for Saratoga County whose mission is to provide low-income people with opportunities to help themselves become economically self-sufficient. Community Services include the Food Pantry, Community Lunch, summer youth Feeding, Extra Helpings, Family Development, Crisis Intervention, FDC Training Project, Wheels to Work and Weatherization Assistance. WIC (Women, … Read More

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County

Cornell Cooperative Extension builds partnerships and coalitions with individuals, communities, organizations, and government agencies around issues of mutual concern. Youth can volunteer to do things from teaching others to prune trees to mentoring individuals as they learn new skills. Youth can apply to serve as a Board Member on committees that organize the work of the organization. Volunteers needed to … Read More

Ballston Area Recreation Commission (BARC)

Low cost recreational programs offered to deserving youth. There are many possible volunteer opportunities for youth ages 8-18- helping clean soccer and baseball fields and serving as assistants in the summer enrichment classes. Older teens can help coach various sports programs. Web site: www.Ballstonarearec.org

Christ’s Church Food Pantry

Contact Person: Justina Danison, 885-9455 15 West High Street Ballston Spa, New York 12020 Hours: Monday, Friday 10-12 noon.  

Beacon Pointe Memory Care Community

Assisted living community for adults with memory impairment. Seeking compassionate teen volunteers to help create “moments of joy” for residents. One on one activities are especially needed. Volunteers receive training on how to work with this specific population. Activities may include singing and music, reminiscing, arts and crafts, trivia games and card games. Volunteers are encouraged to bring fresh ideas.

Children’s Museum At Saratoga

The Children’s Museum at Saratoga provides a safe and enriching place for all kids to learn and have fun. The Children’s Museum is always looking for volunteers to assist in daily tasks, office work, program assistants and much more. Open the door to rewarding experiences, unique opportunities and new friends. Discover hands-on volunteering fun and the satisfaction of knowing you … Read More

Catholic Charities

Volunteers needed to help with mentoring youth and with a friendly visiting program for the elderly. Call the main number to find out more information on specific programs offered.