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AIM Independent Living Center: Delivery driver volunteers are needed for Chemung and Steuben counties. Gas cards are provided to volunteers as mileage reimbursement. Drivers must have a valid driver’s license and their own personal auto insurance. Deliveries are Mondays and Fridays, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Volunteers can select which day and time they want to help. Please call Bryce at 607-962-8225, ext. 127, to volunteer or get more information. 

Bampa's House: Bampa's House, an end-of-life comfort care home at 170 E. First St. in Corning, is in need of caregiving volunteers and non-caregiving volunteers. The caregiving role entails giving bed baths, changing depends, making food, repositioning, administering medications orally, and providing compassion and companionship when needed. Volunteers do not need to have any previous medical background. All necessary training will be provided. Please reach out to volunteer coordinator Lindsay Butler, 607-654-4205, or by email for more information. 

Boy Scouts, Great Falls Council: Adult mentors are needed to work with youths throughout the region (Twin Tiers to Buffalo). Fundraising help is also needed. Mentors must complete an application and pass a background check. For more information, contact Karl Ziegenfus, karl.ziegenfus@scouting.org, and 607-743-6899.

Catholic Charities Chemung/Schuyler:
1) New or gently used furniture is being accepted to furnish efficiency apartments for people fleeing domestic violence or transitioning out of homelessness. Dressers, end tables, lamps, love seats, and mattresses are among the items sought. Call 607-317-5521 to ensure the item you wish to donate is needed and to schedule a pick-up in the Elmira or Watkins Glen areas. (No out-of-county pick-ups.) 
2) Donations of backpacks and duffel bags, NEW clothing (T-shirts, hoodies, sweatpants, underwear), and shower caddies are being sought to help those experiencing homelessness. Donate items at the Samaritan Center, 380 S. Main St., Elmira. 
3) Volunteers are a crucial part of many Catholic Charities programs that help the community. Please visit Catholic Charities of Chemung/Schuyler (volunteerhub.com) to sign up to volunteer at one of the many opportunities that are available.

Catholic Charities of Steuben/Livingston Counties: 
1) Can openers are needed. Please drop off or ship to food pantry locations: 12 Allen St., Hornell, NY 14843 and 23 Liberty St., Bath, NY 14810.
2) Volunteers are needed at the Mount Morris and Bath food pantries; a front desk volunteer is needed at the Mount Morris office on 34 E. State Street. Flexible hours and days. Please fill out a form on the website. 

Chemung County Habitat for Humanity: Volunteers are needed for a home project (rebuild) in Elmira. Tasks range from basic landscaping, debris removal, and drywall installation to painting and basic home repair, etc. Tools, safety equipment and in-person training and guidance are provided. To volunteer, contact Erik Powell by email or call 607-734-1361. Please note the build sites are active construction sites and in varying degrees of completion.

Chemung County SPCA, 2435 State Route 352, Big Flats: Seeks mature volunteers for all phases of spay and neuter clinics. Clinics are held 8-10 times each month, usually on Wednesdays and Sundays. The location of the clinics is at the Chemung County Humane Society and SPCA on Route 352. Commitment time is approximately 6 hours per clinic, but this is flexible depending on your availability. Training will be provided. A minimum commitment of 2 clinics per month for 6 months is required. Contact Matt Guagliardo at 607-732-1827 ext. 2207 or mguagliardo@chemungspca.org. 

Corning Meals on Wheels,144 Cedar St.: Volunteers drivers and visitors are needed for weekday meal delivery between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Contact: Volunteer Coordinator Sue Dunn at (607) 962-7985 or by email. 

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library: You can help spread the word about the Imagination Library at local events. Please email Lois Wilson at United Way or call (607) 377-5834 to help. 

Elmira Community Kitchen: Volunteer dining room hosts are needed for the lunch meal, which is served 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.  Monday through Friday at Elmira Community Kitchen, 160 High St. The dining room host serves on the same designated day each week (or some other interval). Duties include welcoming guests, setting up a beverage station, and creating a friendly atmosphere in the dining room. Volunteer dining room hosts are needed on several weekdays. Training/orientation provided. To volunteer, contact Kathy Dubel, coordinator for Catholic Charities Elmira Community Kitchen, 607-734-9784, or by email. 

Elmira Salvation Army Food Pantry, 414 Lake St.: Pantry volunteers, peer advocate volunteers and intake volunteers are needed. Contact: Amber Burdick 607-732-0314 ext. 4 or email. 

Faith in Action Steuben/Chemung: Volunteers are needed to help seniors (60+) continue to live independently including: transportation for medical appointments, errands, and shopping; friendly visiting; light housework; seasonal yardwork, and other non-hands-on assistance. Mileage reimbursement available. Faith in Action helps maintain senior independence by giving assistance at no charge to the recipients. Volunteers will have an orientation and a background check. Contact: Faith in Action by email or call 607-324-1138. 

Farm Sanctuary, 3136 Aikens Road Watkins Glen, NY 14891:
1) Monthly: Take part in a fun, positive opportunity to meet new friends, pitch in with chores and projects, spend time with rescued farm animals, and learn more about our sanctuaries and efforts to protect animals from abuse. This event is devoted to activities that help us operate our sanctuaries and contribute to the success of our education and advocacy programs. Farm chores and projects generally include activities such as barn cleaning and grounds maintenance projects. Support party chores may be physically demanding. Volunteer Schedule: 8:45 a.m. Arrival; 9-9:30 a.m. Orientation; 9:30-11 a.m. Volunteer project work;11-11:45 a.m. Potluck lunch in Visitor Barn; 12-2 p.m. Volunteer project work; 2-3 p.m. Complimentary guided tour of the sanctuary (optional). Contact: volunteer@farmsanctuary.org or 607-583-2225 ext. 355.
2) Corporate/Private Group support parties are devoted to activities that help us operate our sanctuaries and contribute to the success of our education and advocacy programs. Farm chores and projects generally include activities such as barn cleaning and grounds maintenance projects. Private Group Support party chores are not glamorous and may be physically demanding and/or repetitious; however, every task assists us with carrying out our daily mission of rescuing, protecting, and caring for farm animals in need. Monthly chores and projects are determined immediately prior to the work party according to our greatest and most timely needs. Support parties include volunteering time and a sanctuary tour; for groups able to commit to a longer day, you are welcome to bring a vegan lunch as well. Contact: volunteer@farmsanctuary.org or 607-583-2225 ext. 355.

Friends of the Chemung River Watershed: Volunteers are needed to help clean debris left behind at boat launches on the Chemung River. Volunteers are provided gloves, bags, safety vests, etc., so they can safely and comfortably clean litter near the river. To volunteer or for more information, contact Karen Charnetski, outreach coordinator, by email or phone, 607-742-3327.

Institute for Human Services: Are you looking to make a real difference with your free time? Become a volunteer driver and help local seniors and neighbors get to their appointments, groceries, and more. There is no set schedule -- you drive when you are available. Volunteers receive 70-cents a mile (tax-free) and meal & loading stipends. Register here.  

Meals on Wheels of Chemung County, 409 William St., Elmira: Help deliver or prepare meals for delivery or become a substitute driver. Email info@mealsonwheelschemung.org or call 607-734-9535.

Pantry of Angels: The pantry, at 682 County Route 115 in Lindley, serves more than 300 families each week. Volunteers are needed to:
1) Help at a weekly drive-thru food distribution, which takes place on Thursdays at 4 p.m. Opportunities available starting at 9 a.m.
2) Pack for families on Tuesdays. Volunteer opportunities available 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
3) Pick up donations from Wegmans at 10 a.m. on Fridays and deliver them to the pantry (about a 2-hour commitment).
Please email the pantry or call Crystal, (607) 368-6061, to volunteer or for more information.