Special Volunteer Opportunities in Western New York
Buffalo Museum of Science - Volunteers Needed!
The Buffalo Museum of Science is looking for volunteers to help with the "Museum's Attic", the annual fundraising event for the Buffalo Museum of Science, is taking place on Saturday, November 7 from 6:30 - 11 pm. They are in need of volunteers for various shifts and duties that evening that include: Registration Table Monitor, Coat Room Attendants, Guest Greeters, Tour Assistants, Buffet Line Assistants, Breakfast Bag Distributor, Traffic Control Assistants, Stair Monitors, Auction Checkout Assistant, Clean Up Assistants. Shifts will run from 5:30-7:30, 7:30-9:30 and 9:30-11:30pm. If you are available to help, please contact Erin Collins at 716-896-5200 ext 385.
RE-TreeWNY
Volunteers desperately needed!! RE-TreeWNY is holding a bare-root tree planting to be held on Saturday, November 7 between 12 pm and 3 pm at the hill on Main and Lasalle Avenue in Buffalo. These trees are very lightweight, easy to handle because they do not have any soil on their roots. No experience is needed and this event will be held rain, shine, or snow. The trees need to be planted regardless of the weather. A very short demonstration will be held prior to the planting of 25 trees. The holes for the trees will be pre-dug by the Olmstead Parks Association or the City of Buffalo which takes most of the effort out of the planting.
Please join us. Remember to dress for the weather, and bring gloves, and clothes and shoes you won't mind getting dirty. We will make every effort to bring refreshments of donuts and coffee. If you can offer to help please contact Patty Ralabate at pralabate@roadrunner.com or 864-1279, or Connie Trask at cmtrask918@gmail.com.
Buffalo Urban League Volunteers Needed
The Buffalo Urban League is in need of volunteers to help with their Gala being held at the Adam's Mark Saturday, November 21, 2009.
A large number of people are needed to help with the pre-event that begins at 9:30 a.m. Duties during this time include: Main ballroom table setup - programs, favors, menus & flowers (120 tables) & Auction setup in lobby - setup auction tables, arrange auction items (placing form with item) and putting signage on easels throughout the area. 4-6 People are needed during the event (5 p.m. to 11 p.m.) to help with the Auction - assist with the close down, item storage and check out (must be comfortable dealing with people), selling raffle tickets during the reception/silent auction and go from table to table during various times to collect raffle tickets, deliver the auction winning bid tickets and to collect the donations for membership/table flowers. If you would like more information, please contact Brittany Banks at BBANKS@mtb.com or (716) 848-5643.