Rochester's Community Wishbook

• 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)

• 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. 

• Volunteers of America has suspended it’s volunteer program during Covid-19. Visit www.VOAUPNY.org for updates on when activities for volunteers will resume.
  
  ON HOLD:

·       Homework Helper - Provide homework assistance at Volunteers of America’s Children’s Center. The center provides after-school care for 80 children who attend elementary school. Volunteers are needed to help children with basic math, reading, and writing homework. Schedule would be 2:15 - 5:30 PM on weekdays. Must be 18 or older. 

·         Host a birthday party for a homeless child - As part of our Brightening Birthdays™ initiative, we hold monthly birthday parties complete with cake and presents for children and families who are experiencing homelessness. Birthday hosts provide the party (decorations, cupcakes/drinks, presents, goody bags, music, games/activities etc.) and host a 90 minute party.

·         Landscaping

·         Painting/Organizing/Cleaning

·         Special Event/Marketing Internships available for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

·         Volunteer opportunities suitable for TEENS or Groups of Teens:

Volunteering for Brightening Birthdays