VOLUNTEER HUB

Connecting Volunteers

When people come together to help their neighbors, our whole community grows stronger. 

Through our Volunteer Hub, we connect individuals, workplaces, and civic groups with opportunities to make a lasting impact in Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties, from year-round volunteering to community-wide events that celebrate giving back.

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Volunteer with United Way

We make it easy to get involved, whether you have an hour, a day, or a lifelong commitment to give.

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Race volunteers are needed for the annual Eade Fitness Pump & Run on Friday, August 21, 2026

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American Red Cross in Cattaraugus County is seeking volunteers for multiple needs

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Volunteer Fairs

Each spring, United Way partners with local libraries to host volunteer fairs bringing together nonprofits from across the region to share their missions and recruit volunteers.

It’s a casual, one-stop event where community members can explore opportunities to give back in ways that fit their interests and schedules.

Next fair:

11 am - 1 pm

Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026

Alfred State College, Student Leadership Center

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

Organization NameOpportunity TypeBrief Project DescriptionTimeDateLocationMain Contact NamePhoneEmail
Date Submitted by Agency
Allegany County Community Opportunities for Rural Development, Inc.Supply DeliveryHelp at the Community Action Angels warehouse10am- 2pm2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month (February- October)5823 Rte 417, Allentown, NYBelinda Knight(585) 268-7605 x 1340bknight@accordcorp.org6/22/2026
Allegany County Community Opportunities for Rural Development, Inc.Food DistributionHelp in the food pantry9am- 3pmMondays-Fridays ACCORD facilities throughout Allegany CountyBelinda Knight(585) 268-7605 x 1340bknight@accordcorp.org6/22/2026
Allegany County Community Opportunities for Rural Development, Inc.Office SupportClerical support 9am- 3pmMondays-Fridays ACCORD facilities throughout Allegany CountyBelinda Knight(585) 268-7605 x 1340bknight@accordcorp.org6/22/2026
Allegany County Community Opportunities for Rural Development, Inc.YouthHelp in Head Start classrooms9am- 3pmMondays-Fridays ACCORD facilities throughout Allegany CountyBelinda Knight(585) 268-7605 x 1340bknight@accordcorp.org6/22/2026
Allegany County Community Opportunities for Rural Development, Inc.Food DistributionPop-Up Pantries: Teens 14-18years old are welcome to volunteer, with a responsible adult present.2-4:30/5 pm1st and 3rd WednesdaysVarious community locations throughout Allegany County Belinda Knight(585) 268-7605 x 1340bknight@accordcorp.org6/22/2026
Allegany County Community Opportunities for Rural Development, Inc.Holiday HelpHelp with the holiday gift program FlexibleNovember/DecemberVarious community locations throughout Allegany County Belinda Knight(585) 268-7605 x 1340bknight@accordcorp.org6/22/2026
Allegany County Community Opportunities for Rural Development, Inc.Office SupportHelp with agency-wide awareness activitiesFlexibleFlexibleVarious community locations throughout Allegany County Belinda Knight(585) 268-7605 x 1340bknight@accordcorp.org6/22/2026
Allegany County Community Opportunities for Rural Development, Inc.Office SupportHost a food drive or fundraise for ACCORDFlexibleFlexibleVarious community locations throughout Allegany County Belinda Knight(585) 268-7605 x 1340bknight@accordcorp.org6/22/2026
American Red CrossDisaster ResponseDisaster Action Team SpecialistFlexibleFlexibleAllegany CountyCarolina Estrada(585) 776-4631carolina.estrada@redcross.org6/22/2026
American Red CrossDisaster ResponseDisaster Health Services Service AssociateFlexibleFlexibleAllegany CountyCarolina Estrada(585) 776-4631carolina.estrada@redcross.org6/22/2026
American Red CrossDisaster ResponseDisaster Spiritual Care Service AssociateFlexibleFlexibleAllegany CountyCarolina Estrada(585) 776-4631carolina.estrada@redcross.org6/22/2026
American Red CrossEducationBe Red Cross Ready InstructorFlexibleFlexibleAllegany CountyCarolina Estrada(585) 776-4631carolina.estrada@redcross.org6/22/2026
American Red CrossEducationHands Only CPR PresenterFlexibleFlexibleAllegany CountyCarolina Estrada(585) 776-4631carolina.estrada@redcross.org6/22/2026
American Red CrossEducationPrepare with Pedro Team MemberFlexibleFlexibleAllegany CountyCarolina Estrada(585) 776-4631carolina.estrada@redcross.org6/22/2026
American Red CrossEducationHome Fire Campaign Team MemberFlexibleFlexibleAllegany CountyCarolina Estrada(585) 776-4631carolina.estrada@redcross.org6/22/2026
American Red CrossFood ServiceMass Care Feeding: Service AssociateFlexibleFlexibleAllegany CountyCarolina Estrada(585) 776-4631carolina.estrada@redcross.org6/22/2026
American Red CrossHuman ServiceMass Care Shelter Resident Transition: Service AssociateFlexibleFlexibleAllegany CountyCarolina Estrada(585) 776-4631carolina.estrada@redcross.org6/22/2026
American Red CrossHuman ServiceRecovery Client Care Program: Service AssociateFlexibleFlexibleAllegany CountyCarolina Estrada(585) 776-4631carolina.estrada@redcross.org6/22/2026
American Red CrossOffice SupportInformation & Planning GeneralistFlexibleFlexibleAllegany CountyCarolina Estrada(585) 776-4631carolina.estrada@redcross.org6/22/2026
American Red CrossSupply DeliveryLogistics Fulfillment: Service AssociateFlexibleFlexibleAllegany CountyCarolina Estrada(585) 776-4631carolina.estrada@redcross.org6/22/2026
American Red CrossHuman ServiceBlood Drive Donor AmbassadorTBATBABelmont, Belfast, WhitesvilleCarolina Estrada(585) 776-4631carolina.estrada@redcross.org6/22/2026
American Red CrossDisaster ResponseDisaster Action Team SpecialistFlexibleFlexibleCattaraugus CountyJeffrey Ricci(716) 388-6698jeffrey.ricci@redcross.org6/22/2026
American Red CrossDisaster ResponseDisaster Health Services Service AssociateFlexibleFlexibleCattaraugus CountyJeffrey Ricci(716) 388-6698jeffrey.ricci@redcross.org6/22/2026
American Red CrossDisaster ResponseDisaster Spiritual Care Service AssociateFlexibleFlexibleCattaraugus CountyJeffrey Ricci(716) 388-6698jeffrey.ricci@redcross.org6/22/2026
American Red CrossEducationBe Red Cross Ready InstructorFlexibleFlexibleCattaraugus CountyJeffrey Ricci(716) 388-6698jeffrey.ricci@redcross.org6/22/2026
American Red CrossEducationHands Only CPR PresenterFlexibleFlexibleCattaraugus CountyJeffrey Ricci(716) 388-6698jeffrey.ricci@redcross.org6/22/2026
American Red CrossEducationPrepare with Pedro Team MemberFlexibleFlexibleCattaraugus CountyJeffrey Ricci(716) 388-6698jeffrey.ricci@redcross.org6/22/2026
American Red CrossEducationHome Fire Campaign Team MemberFlexibleFlexibleCattaraugus CountyJeffrey Ricci(716) 388-6698jeffrey.ricci@redcross.org6/22/2026
American Red CrossFood ServiceMass Care Feeding: Service AssociateFlexibleFlexibleCattaraugus CountyJeffrey Ricci(716) 388-6698jeffrey.ricci@redcross.org6/22/2026
American Red CrossHuman ServiceMass Care Shelter Resident Transition: Service AssociateFlexibleFlexibleCattaraugus CountyJeffrey Ricci(716) 388-6698jeffrey.ricci@redcross.org6/22/2026
American Red CrossHuman ServiceRecovery Client Care Program: Service AssociateFlexibleFlexibleCattaraugus CountyJeffrey Ricci(716) 388-6698jeffrey.ricci@redcross.org6/22/2026
American Red CrossOffice SupportInformation & Planning GeneralistFlexibleFlexibleCattaraugus CountyJeffrey Ricci(716) 388-6698jeffrey.ricci@redcross.org6/22/2026
American Red CrossRecruitmentVolunteer Recruitment Team MemberFlexibleFlexibleCattaraugus CountyJeffrey Ricci(716) 388-6698jeffrey.ricci@redcross.org6/22/2026
American Red CrossSupply DeliveryLogistics Fulfillment: Service AssociateFlexibleFlexibleCattaraugus CountyJeffrey Ricci(716) 388-6698jeffrey.ricci@redcross.org6/22/2026
Connecting Communities in ActionCleanupPainting/Cleaning/SortingFlexibleFlexibleSalamanca AreaAngel Fisher(716) 945-1041, Ext. 141afisher@ccaction.org6/22/2026
Connecting Communities in ActionCleanupPlanning and Implementing In-House Tenant ActivitiesFlexibleFlexibleSalamanca AreaAngel Fisher(716) 945-1041, Ext. 141afisher@ccaction.org6/22/2026
Connecting Communities in ActionCleanupLawn CareFlexibleFlexibleSalamanca AreaAngel Fisher(716) 945-1041, Ext. 141afisher@ccaction.org6/22/2026
Connecting Communities in ActionCleanupCleaningFlexibleFlexibleSalamanca AreaAngel Fisher(716) 945-1041, Ext. 141afisher@ccaction.org6/22/2026
Connecting Communities in ActionCleanupSnow RemovalFlexibleWinterSalamanca AreaAngel Fisher(716) 945-1041, Ext. 141afisher@ccaction.org6/22/2026
Connecting Communities in ActionFood DistributionAssist in Food PantryFlexibleFlexibleSalamanca AreaAngel Fisher(716) 945-1041, Ext. 141afisher@ccaction.org6/22/2026
Connecting Communities in ActionFood PurchaseGrocery ShoppingFlexibleFlexibleSalamanca AreaAngel Fisher(716) 945-1041, Ext. 141afisher@ccaction.org6/22/2026
Connecting Communities in ActionFood ServiceFood Prep/Service/Clean-Up in Community KitchenFlexibleFlexibleSalamanca AreaAngel Fisher(716) 945-1041, Ext. 141afisher@ccaction.org6/22/2026
Connecting Communities in ActionGardeningGardening/Gleaning in Community GardenFlexibleFlexibleSalamanca AreaAngel Fisher(716) 945-1041, Ext. 141afisher@ccaction.org6/22/2026
Connecting Communities in ActionRepairsMinor Maintenance RepairsFlexibleFlexibleSalamanca AreaAngel Fisher(716) 945-1041, Ext. 141afisher@ccaction.org6/22/2026

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Request Volunteers: Submit Volunteer Opportunities

United Way connects people to volunteer experiences that create lasting impact, from supporting food pantries to lending professional skills or joining community events.

If you’re a local nonprofit seeking volunteers, or an individual or group wanting to give back, we can help make the match.

We offer two options:

  • Submit a request for volunteers for a Day of Caring project, or

  • Send us a summary of your ongoing needs that we will publish and share to our volunteer network.

Days of Caring: A Year-Round Celebration of Volunteerism

Our Days of Caring celebrate the spirit of volunteerism that makes our communities stronger. Rather than focusing on a single day of service, United Way’s Days of Caring represent the ongoing effort to connect volunteers with causes that matter all year long.

“Every day someone gives their time to help a neighbor, they create a new Day of Caring.”

Through this initiative, United Way highlights local volunteer stories, promotes community needs, and inspires others to get involved. Together, we’re building a culture of caring one volunteer at a time.

Project Guidelines & Info For Agencies

  • You may submit as many volunteer projects as you want or need. There is no limit! Please complete one form per project and provide the coordinator's name and contact information.

  • Projects do not have to be traditional building and yard work projects. We encourage agencies to use their creativity to meet agency and community needs. Keep in mind you will be working with Adult volunteers who have a wide range of abilities.

  • Agencies are exclusively responsible for their projects, the materials, the equipment and any permits necessary to complete their projects. Volunteers may agree to bring personal household items, such as rakes and garden gloves. A list of such items must be on your Volunteer Request Form.

  • At no time should volunteers be asked to work with equipment that may prove dangerous. The use of heavy machinery and power equipment such as tractors, backhoes, chain saws, wood chippers, jack hammers etc. Volunteers may not climb a ladder or lift higher than 5 feet.

  • Agencies must be able to provide restrooms and refreshments for volunteers. Lunch should also be provided for full day (6 hour) volunteers.

My Organization Has a Project
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Sponsorship Opportunities

Support United Way’s year-round effort to connect people with purpose.

Sponsorships help fund volunteer outreach, recognition events, and materials that make it easier for local nonprofits to find the help they need.

Sponsorship Levels Include:

  • Community Champion

  • Days of Caring Partner

  • Neighbor Supporter

Find more information in our sponsorship packet:
Secure Your Sponsorship

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