The generosity and dedication of a volunteer can make lasting, positive effects in the lives of those we serve at Catholic Charities. Recognizing such, we respect and appreciate the gifts and talents of all of our volunteers. Every day we rely on their valuable efforts!
Looking to get involved? Browse our list of volunteer opportunities below.
Volunteer
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Receptionist: Volunteer receptionists assist with general office support through a variety of activities and related tasks. Volunteer receptionists answering incoming calls, direct calls to appropriate staff, as well as other clerical duties. Full-time and part-time positions are available.
Appeal
A variety of opportunities to help with the annual Appeal, which supports Catholic Charities, are open:
Parish Appeal Team Member: Acts as a communication link between your parish and Catholic Charities, and is a knowledgeable resource of Catholic Charities’ services to parishioners and peers. In effect, the parish team member is the “operations manager” for Parish collections and returns for the annual Appeal.
Appeal Speaker: Connects with and educates parishioners about the Appeal and Catholic Charities’ programs and services. Appeal speakers volunteer time to speak at Masses during one or more weekends at a parish in their community.
Corporate Committee Member: Networks and collaborates with other local business leaders to connect, educate and solicit businesses in Western New York. The role includes fundraising and educating the community about Catholic Charities’ services.
Community Committee Member: Connects with, educates and solicits groups comprised of the Community Committee, including Campus Ministries, Catholic elementary and high schools, Parish Youth Organizations and Religious Education. Volunteers gain fundraising experience and service hours, make connections, and most importantly, give back to our community.
Food Pantry
Pantry Volunteer: Volunteers are needed for the South Buffalo, Perry-St. Brigid, and Lovejoy pantries.
Immigration & Refugee Assistance Program
Those interested in volunteering with our IRAP program must adhere to the following requirements:
- Respect confidentiality
- Respect the rights of the people you work with
- Have a non-judgmental approach
- Be reliable and punctual
- Be trustworthy
- Complete Volunteer Sign-In forms
Employment Volunteer: Helps update refugee employer database. This position involves calling employers to confirm updated information. Volunteers are needed approximately 20 hours per week.
Receptionist Volunteer: Mondays during walk in hours 10:30am-12:30pm. Assisting clients with signing in and connecting them to the appropriate case manager, answering in-coming calls.
AmeriCorps VISTA
AmeriCorps VISTA Community and Resource Liaison: The VISTA Community and Resource Liaison will work collaboratively with agency teams and diocesan groups to enhance services provided to Catholic Charities of Buffalo clients. The VISTA will work to establish infrastructure to streamline processes for referrals and tracking mechanisms for goods received from donors and provided to clients. Interested individuals can apply by clicking here.
In-Kind Donations
Catholic Charities is grateful to be able to accept a variety of in-kind donations for our food pantries, and for various programs offered through the Ladies of Charity of the Diocese of Buffalo, a volunteer organization affiliated with Catholic Charities.
Internships
At Catholic Charities, we respect and appreciate the gifts and talents of all of our interns. We provide a wealth of opportunities in the Human Services field for those looking to get involved or engage in credit-based internships to enhance clinical and professional development.
To express interest in an internship with Catholic Charities, please email info@ccwny.org with the subject “Internship.”
