Volunteer Opportunities

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Long-Term Volunteer Opportunities

Looking for more ways to engage the community outside of Brockport? Find different opportunities below. If you are interested in any of these programs, contact us at serve@brockport.edu.

Rochester Youth Year

Rochester Youth Year is an AmeriCorps VISTA program based in Rochester, NY. For over 50 years, VISTA has been helping bring communities and individuals out of poverty. Today, approximately 6,500 VISTA members serve in hundreds of nonprofit organizations and public agencies throughout the country. Members provide indirect, capacity-building service to support sustainable solutions to poverty. For more information, click here.

 Program Specifics  Candidates Benefits Apply
  • 365 days (August - July)
  • 35-40 hours/week serving with a community organization
  • Monthly team meetings and professional development
  • Indirect, capacity-building service ONLY
  • Recent graduate
  • Priority to alumni of Rochester-area colleges
  • No housing assistance
  • Healthcare allowance over $7,000
  • 10 personal and 10 sick days
  • Relocation allowance
  • 30% off tuition at Warner School of Education
  • Full end of service benefits: education award OR cash stipend

 
  • Fill out the online application
  • The final deadline for member application is Friday, March 6, 2020

Rochester Urban Fellows

Rochester Urban Fellows is a 10-week summer program for local undergraduates who attend a Rochester-area college or are native to Rochester and attend college elsewhere. Participants have opportunities to develop personal and professional skills, increase their understanding of urban issues and poverty, and develop emotional ties to Rochester. For more information, click here. 

Program Specifics Candidates Benefits Apply
  • 10 weeks (May - July)
  • 30 hours/week serving with a community organization
  • Urban issue seminars every Wednesday
  • Both indirect AND direct service
  • Current undergraduate
  • Attend Rochester-area school or native to Rochester
  • Free housing
  • No healthcare allowance
  • Only emergency days off
  • No relocation allowance
  • 30% off tuition at Warner School of Education
  • Prorated end of service benefits: education award OR cash stipend

All Hands and Hearts

In the Fall of 2017, All Hands Volunteers and Happy Hearts Fund announced the merger to form All Hands and Hearts – Smart Response. Together, we focus on delivering a Smart Response to those reeling from disaster both domestically and internationally.

At All Hands and Hearts, we believe that every individual should have the chance to volunteer through our free and open-door approach. We believe in giving back without limitations. Whether you are 18 or 80, worked your whole life in construction or have never touched a power tool, you are always welcome. We believe in the strength of diversity. And no matter your race, religion, national origin, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or age, we believe that together, we can make a difference.

If interested in volunteering with All Hands and Hearts, check them out here.

Virtual Volunteer Opportunities

There are many opportunities for community service during COVID-19. Below you will find a list of websites with various opportunities where you can volunteer virtually:

After volunteering, do not forget to register your hours online. If you have any questions, contact us at
serve@brockport.edu.

Last Updated 2/15/21