Volunteer
Why you should be a Volunteer
Volunteers are the heartbeat of the Buffalo City Mission! With the help of volunteers like you, all of our programs and services are made possible to change lives at the Mission every day.
Partner in service and purpose with the Buffalo City Mission to provide lasting change with positive impact to the hurting and homeless in our community.
– MISSION STATEMENT
Volunteer Opportunities
Onsite Opportunities
There are individual and group opportunities listed for each facility listed below. Note: Individual minimum age is 18 years old. Group minimum age is 16. 16 and 17 year olds will need a signed Parental Permission form. If you have any questions please contact the Volunteer Manager at 854-8181 x408. Click on the boxes below for volunteer opportunities for each facility.
Individual Opportunities
Chapel Speaker
Do you have a heart to share the Word of God? Please read further. – A Chapel Speaker at the Alfiero Family Center of Hope and Promise is a volunteer service position designed to reach the unreached and encourage and equip the faithful. We are seeking individuals with an endorsement from their pastor or local church to bring a biblical message on a monthly basis. To begin this process please complete the application. Once the application is completed you will be contacted by the Volunteer Community Engagement Coordinator for next steps.Community Donation Receiver
Are you a people person? Do you enjoy organizing and doing light record keeping? This volunteer service position is for you! Bring your gifts and talents to the Buffalo City Mission Receiving Department. You will meet, greet, receive, thank donors and assist in recording donations. Sorting and organizing donations is a part of this position too. Of course, as part of the team you will also assist in keeping the Receiving Department clean and organized. We can’t wait to hear from you! Volunteers make a difference as part of the team at the Buffalo City Mission! *Masks must be worn during your time of service.Donation Truck Pick-up Volunteer
As a volunteer in this service position, you will partner with the Mission’s truck driver to pick up donations from community donors, partners and vendors. This volunteer will partner with staff to load and unload the Mission truck, interact with community donors and complete necessary paperwork to record deliveries. You must be able to lift 75 pounds. This position is a Monday through Friday position from 8am to 4pmHuman Resource Support Volunteer
Do you like an office setting? This may be the service opportunity for you and bring much needed uplifting to the HR team. All needed file, management training will be provided. Human Resource administrative background helpful and preferred. This service role is a short-term opportunity which is available on Tuesday’s from 1pm to 4pm. Confidentiality is essential!Kitchen Team Member
Join with the kitchen staff and be part of the team by volunteering in the kitchen. We are in need of men and women with a friendly and warm smile to serve and to provide Dining Room clean up. Must wear a mask and a shield will be provided.Phone Appreciation/Prayer Volunteer Service Position
Description: Do you like to talk on the phone? Are you able to utilize Excel for input of basic information? Do you feel comfortable praying with others? Please consider partnering with us in this exciting service role. As a volunteer, with faith in the Lord Jesus, in this role, you will be reaching out to volunteers and donors to share a special thank you of appreciation for the volunteer and donor’s kindness as partners who continue to make the services of the Mission possible. – Kindness and appreciation that comes from the heart sends ripples of building caring relationships with those who you appreciate! Sue Cervi, Buffalo City Mission’s Manager of Volunteers. We so want to share our appreciation, so that it ripples throughout our community, to all that make the Mission’s services to our hurting community possible, day after day! As the thank you’s go forward, I pray that we build stronger relationships with our gracious community partners. If you would like to serve in this role, please choose this as an option in your application. We look forward to speaking with you! This position takes place at the Alfiero Family Center of Hope and Promise. We are seeking 3 hours shifts, 1 time per week, flexible schedules.Stylist/Barber
Stylist/Barber Shop/ Beautician – Available for individuals – men and women – Are you a licensed hairstylist/barber? Do you have experience working with different types of hair? Help folks feel proud and uplift their hearts when they feel good about how they look and how they present themselves to the world. You can make a difference at the Buffalo City Mission by bringing your skill and providing haircuts in the lives of many struggling with homelessness.Welcome Center Receptionist
If you enjoy hospitality and have a friendly smile, please apply for this volunteer service position. The responsibility of this volunteer position is to welcome residents, guests and community members into the facility and connect them to the services needed. Partner with the Welcome Center staff to schedule appointments for residents, guests and community members through electronic system and answer phones. Welcome Center Receptionist available Monday through Friday.Group Opportunities
Fun With Games Event
The residents of the Buffalo City Mission men’s Alfiero Center of Hope and Promise love time to relax, laugh and have fun! What a great time of stress relief. The Volunteer Department has games that groups can borrow and utilize for fun times for the residents and volunteers as everyone interacts. These Fun with Game Events can be scheduled Monday through Friday Evenings from 5:45pm to 7pm. If your group would like to bring this event to the residents, complete the application and the Volunteer Department will contact you for next steps. We are looking forward to good times as we unite in service!Chapel Worship Team
Do you have a heart to share the Word of God and praise the Lord in music? Please read further. – A Chapel Worship Team at the Alfiero Center of Hope and Promise is a volunteer service position designed to bring a time of joy through praise and worship to the men. We are seeking groups with an endorsement from their pastor or local church to bring a short Biblical message and a praise band full of joyful worship to the Lord on a monthly basis. To begin this process please complete the application. Chapel times are 7:15pm to 8:00pm.Praise and Worship Ministry Team Events
Is your church worship team/worship band seeking an opportunity to share the glory of the Lord and bring an opportunity of praise and worship to God to others? The Buffalo City Mission’s Alfiero Family Center of Hope and Promise is seeking worship teams to minister to the residents through music and to bring the joy of the Lord to the Buffalo City Mission men’s facility! There are late afternoon and evenings schedules available. We are looking forward to receiving your application.VOLUNTEER NOW! >
Individual Service Opportunities
Admin Support Volunteer – CSM
As an Admin Support Volunteer Team Member, you will provide office support to the administrative staff of Cornerstone Manor. In this volunteer position you will be maintaining files on the computer, prepare copies, and do some shredding. You will need to have experience with basic computer and office skills. This position is available Monday through Friday 9am to 4pm.
Chapel Speaker
Do you have a heart to share the Word of God? Please read further. – A Chapel Speaker at Cornerstone Manor Women and Children’s Shelter is a volunteer service position designed to reach the unreached and encourage and equip the faithful. We are seeking individuals with an endorsement from their pastor or local church to bring a biblical message on a monthly basis. To begin this process please complete the application. Chapel times are 7:15pm to 8:00pm each day except Saturdays.
Child Care Team Member – Volunteer
Are you seeking a rewarding volunteer experience? Do you like working with children? Volunteering in the day care and or student homework area will bring great support to the Mission staff and/or provide fun and support to our children of Cornerstone Manor of all ages. Volunteers serving in the Daycare are under the supervision of the Mission staff will assist with the implementation of lessons, stories, and arts & crafts.
Volunteers must submit all necessary required paperwork, pass a background check, and complete fingerprinting. There is no cost to the volunteer for these needs.
This service position is available Monday through Friday. Shifts are flexible.
Garden Beautifier
Open to men and women – Do you enjoy the beauty gardens and flowers bring? This is position for you. The gardens of Cornerstone Manor provide great beauty and joy to the residents and the community. The tasks of the Garden Beautifier will be to maintain the Cornerstone gardens by clearing the weeds so that the flowers can grow and develop to blooming. The Mission will provide all needed materials. A green thumb is not necessary for this service position, just a heart to bring beauty and joy to Cornerstone Manor residents and the community that pass by our facility. Garden Beautifier is available Monday through Friday 9am to 4pm.
Kitchen Team Member
Join with the kitchen staff and be part of the team by volunteering in the kitchen. We are in need of men and women with a friendly and warm smile to serve and to provide Dining Room clean up. Must wear a mask and a shield will be provided.
Lead Volunteer Residential Coordinator Support
Residential Coordinators (RC) are the staff that work to meet the day to day needs of the residents of Cornerstone Manor, the Women and Children’s Shelter. As a lead volunteer in this position, you will serve shoulder to shoulder with staff, providing vital support to staff while together, meeting daily resident needs. You may be preparing a room for a new resident, doing a bit of Covid cleaning, assisting with laundry and other, day to day operations. This service role will give you a greater understanding of and participation in the services provided to the women and children of Cornerstone Manor. Note: Lead Volunteers receive extra training, as a volunteer in this role you do not need a staff person, present during your time of service. Training for all needs provided by staff. If you have any questions, please call the volunteer Department at 854-8181 x419. We are looking forward to partnering with you!
Group Service Opportunities
Fun with Games Event
The residents of the Buffalo City Mission Men’s Cornerstone Manor, Women’s and Children Shelter love time to relax, laugh and have fun! The Volunteer Department has games that groups can borrow and utilize for fun times for the residents and volunteers as everyone interacts. These Fun with Game Events can be scheduled Monday through Friday Evenings from 5:45pm to 7pm. If your group would like to bring this event to the residents, please select this service option and the Volunteer Department will be in contact with you for next steps. We are looking forward to good times as we unite in service!
Let’s Create Craft Time
The residents of the Buffalo City Mission’s Women’s and Children Shelter, Cornerstone Manor, enjoy and need time to relax, laugh and have fun. The Bible tells us in Proverbs 17:22 ESV A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. If you or your organization would like to provide a craft for the women and children in residence at Cornerstone Manor “Let’s Create Craft Time” is for you! Choose this as an option for service to receive next steps. Please be sure to receive the guidelines for craft choices so that you can chose just the right craft for you and the residents. These events are scheduled Monday through Thursday evenings from 5:45pm to 7pm. We are looking forward to good times as we unite in service! Note: you will need to provide the materials for the craft you choose
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510 Dick Road, Depew, NY 14043
Individual Service Opportunities
Clothing Inventory Team Member
Do you enjoy a retail setting, working with clothing and meeting new people? This position is for you!
The Thrift Store Volunteer Clothing Team Member’s role is to sort, hang and price clothing and linens for placement on the sales floor. Along with straightening clothing racks to keep the store looking pristine and inviting to our community shoppers. All the time partnering with all mission staff and other volunteers.
As a volunteer in this position you give the gift of your time and skills and are member of a larger team that bring many hands together making the Buffalo City Mission successful to positively impact the many homeless in our WNY community. Available Monday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm.
Donation Coordinator Team Member
YOU can be a part of the Buffalo City Mission Thrift Store team. As a Thrift Store Volunteer Donation Coordinator, you partner with an amazing staff and other dedicated volunteers to provide a vital role to the operation of the Buffalo City Mission Thrift Store. As a volunteer in this position you will sort, categorize all donations with a focus on houseware donations for preparation for the sales floor.
As a volunteer in this position you give the gift of your time and skills and are member of a larger team that bring many hands together making the Buffalo City Mission successful to positively impact the many homeless in our WNY community. Available Monday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm.
Donation Receiver Team Member
Are you seeking a rewarding volunteer opportunity and have a friendly disposition? Please join the volunteer team as a Donation Receiver. In this volunteer role you represent the Buffalo City Mission as you engage donors in friendly conversation while receiving and sharing appreciation their donation. Donations are vital to the continued work of the Buffalo City Mission for many reasons. This position may seem small, but a friendly smile and kind words goes a long way to build lasting relationships with our caring and supportive donor community.
As a volunteer in this position you give the gift of your time and skills and are member of a larger team that bring many hands together making the Buffalo City Mission successful to positively impact the many homeless in our WNY community. Available Monday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm.
Group Service Opportunities
Bring the Team Event
The Buffalo City Mission Thrift Store has many donation of all kinds that need to be prepared for the sales floor. If your group is looking for a time to serve the mission in multiple ways at one time this is the service position for you. The Thrift Store is a great way for our community in need to purchase necessary household items and clothing for a reduced cost. The proceeds from the Buffalo City
Mission Thrift Store are then used to support the life changing programs for the men, women and children in residence at the Mission. Your team can work shoulder to shoulder with the Thrift Store staff to continue the ongoing functioning and purpose for the Thrift Store. United in Service we make a difference in the lives of others!
This service opportunity is available Monday through Saturday 10am to 4pm. Once you have selected this option and submit your compete application the staff from the Volunteer Department will be in contact with you for next steps!
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319 Elm Street, Buffalo, NY 14203
Internship: Associates Degree Level
This service position is open to students seeking a Social Work, Human Services degree or certificate.
As a volunteer intern in this role, you will serve alongside the Mission staff to experience our intake procedures, resident goal plan development and implementation coordination, linking of residents for out-patient treatment needs, housing resources and program compliance.
This service internship placement is within the Case Management department of the Mission. As an intern in this service position, you will have opportunity to engage within the Emergency and Transitional Housing departments. Flexible schedule: days, evenings and weekends are available.
Service Position Requirements:
Enrollment in human services field of study or a human services certificate program.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the Volunteer Department at [email protected]. The Volunteer Department staff will contact you once we have received your application for next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!
Internship: Bachelor’s Degree Level
This service position is open to students seeking a Social Work or Human Services degree.
As a volunteer intern in this role, you will serve alongside the Mission staff to experience coordination of treatment linkages, understanding funding sources, family, housing and resident medical needs based upon Intake and Case Management assessments. This service internship placement is within the Case Management department of the Mission. As an intern in this service position, you will have opportunity to engage within the Emergency and Transitional Housing departments. Flexible schedule: days, evenings and weekends are available.
Service Position Requirements:
Associates Degree in Human Services and enrollment in accredited Human Services Bachelor’s Degree Program or equal educational experience.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the Volunteer Department at [email protected]. The Volunteer Department staff will contact you once we have received your application for next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!
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If you have any questions please reach out to our Volunteer Department at [email protected]. The Volunteer Department staff will contact you once we have received your application for next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!
Virtual Opportunities
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- Valentine’s Day
- Easter
- Mother’s Day
- Father’s Day
- July 4th
- Individuals and Groups can bring joy, care and celebration to the holidays listed above by providing (here are some ideas) simple gifts, decorations and or cards for the men, women and children for each of the above holidays. We are looking forward to hearing your ideas. Please call to talk about how we can partner to bring the party to the mission
- Thanksgiving, Turkey Express
- Christmas Hambone Express
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- Prayer partners: be a Prayer Warrior for our community and Mission needs.
- Church Ambassador MInistry
- Partner with the mission and be the hands and feet of the Jesus. Contact our Volunteer Department at (716) 854-8181 or [email protected] for details.
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Circle Of Friends
Available for individuals and small groups – Do you desire to be a community changer, improve life drastically by giving hope and stability for individuals in our community who have nowhere to turn but the Buffalo City Mission? If you or your group would like to partner with other community members to meet needs on a regular basis, take the next step and be a part of the Circle of Friends. Click here for more information and to register.
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One-Time Collection Drive
Available for individuals, groups, organizations and churches. You can make a difference by bringing hope to the residents of the Buffalo City Mission by partnering to meet the practical needs for the many men, women and children in residence. Contact the Community Engagement Donations Coordinator at 854-8181 x438 for questions and to begin a collection drive.
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