Sites available that involve working with senior citizens:
American Red Cross LIFE project vSummer/Best
786 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209
Contact: Louisa Giarratano Perez, Client Services Coordinator
878-2349
PerezL@usa.redcross.org
www.buffaloredcross.org
Days: vary
Times: vary
Service opportunities: Provide light housekeeping, friendly visiting, or outdoor chores for senior citizens living on Buffalo’s East and West sides.
Hispanics United of Buffalo: Advocacy for Disadvantaged Latinos
254 Virginia
Buffalo, NY 14201
First Contact: Donna Medina, Volunteer coordinator
Phone: 856-7110 x105
Email: dmedina@hubwny.com
Second Contact: Juan Torres, Family Preservation Director
Phone: 856-7110 x106
Fax: 856-9617
Email: jtorres@hubwny.com
Third Contact: Lourdes Iglesias
Phone: 716-856-7110
Days:Monday-Friday
Times: 8:30 am- 5:00 pm.
Service opportunities: Domestic Violence Services: linkage with health, legal and emergency shelter assistance, anger management classes, education to prevent violence and promote healthy relationships.
Outreach and Education: to prevent substance abuse and the spread of
HIV/AIDS.
Breast Cancer Education and Screening: referrals to mammograms for low
income women, education and information on examinations and the
importance of detecting breast cancer.
Senior Services: on-site weekly lunches and recreation, informational
workshops. Senior Citizen center has daily activities from 7:30am to
4:30pm.
Youth Services: court advocacy/alternatives to incarceration, tutoring,
mentoring, employment preparation and job placement assistance, after
school program for 13-18 years of age, youth anger management classes.
Additional volunteer opportunities exist for marketing, accounting, and digital media arts students.
Lutheran Church Home m
217 East Delevan Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14208
Contact: Joan Griffin, Volunteer Coordinator
716-882-1231
www.tlch.com
Days: vary
Times: vary
Service opportunities: Participation in the Grandparent Program. Volunteers visit with the residents and participate in monthly recreational activities that may include game night, arts and crafts, and taking a field trip to the park or a ball game. Other opportunities include:
Monday 1:15-3:30 pm: Bowling with residents!
Thursday 1-3 pm: Retired Senior Volunteer Program-Making quilts for children.
Niagara Lutheran Health and Rehabilitation Home m
64 Hager Street
Buffalo, NY 14208
Note: A health screening and orientation are required to participate
Application forms available in OM 005.
Contact: Judy Willert, Volunteer Coordinator
716-886-4377
www.niagaralutheran.org
Days: Any day of the week, weekends preferable
Times: Vary
Service opportunities: Assisting the residents to and from activities, helping during activities, and visiting with residents.
Weinberg Campus
2700 Forest Road
Getzville, NY 14068
Contact: Jessica Makowski, Volunteer Coordinator
716-639-3330 ext. 2125
jmakowski@weinbergcampus.org
www.weinbergcampus.org
Days: vary
Times: vary
Service opportunities: (Descriptions given by Weinberg Campus)
PEOPLE MOVER- Drive the golf cart for residents transport to therapy, doctors appointments, hair appointments and recreational activities within the facility. Daily 9:00- 3:30 Tues - Wed. evening 6:30-8:30
DELI WORKERS- Serve and prepare simple lunch foods
Mon.-Fri 9:30 -2:00 (shifts arranged to meet your schedule)
FIELD TRIP/SHOPPING ASSISTANTS- Assist staff with outings off facility grounds i.e. Malls, Picnics, Stores, Movies, Area attractions etc.
Flexible by schedule. Need to be able to push wheelchairs.
GIFT SHOP WORKERS- Assist customers with ideas and choices, gift wrap (if requested), run the cash register and account daily sales.
Presently Mon.- Fri- 9:00-4:00 (Evenings/Weekends available with training)
SENIOR COMPANION - Assist residents and staff with various needs of the living unit. i.e. walking residents who are capable of walking but for various reasons need supervision and conversation, transport various people to appointments and events, provide simple games and diversionary activities on the unit. Flexible weekdays, evenings, and weekends, times to volunteer availability.
ADOPT-A-GRANDPARENT/ FRIENDLY VISITOR- Many of our residents have few visitors, and we all need a friend to share things with like the old stories our families have already heard, and listen to their view of life. You will become an extended family member and treasured friend.
We suggest at least once a week visits or more. Ideal for a person/family who needs a flexible schedule and loves to talk.
ASSIST WITH ACTIVITIES PROGRAMS- Programs are held daily in various parts of the campus. The activities staff will be in charge of the program and guide you in your tasks. Duties could include transporting residents to and from the program site, assisting those who need help with tasks in games, arts and crafts, or serving refreshments etc. Every day is different. ACTIVITIES HELD DAILY AND MAY VARY IN TIME AND PLACE. EVENING ACTIVITIES ARE HELD TUES. - WED. - THURS. USUALLY 6:30-8:30.