Volunteer

Kitchen Help (AFC)

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, cook and clean!
Now accepting volunteers to serve in our kitchen 7 days a week.
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Kitchen Help (CSM)

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.
Now accepting volunteers to serve in our kitchen Monday – Friday.
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Volunteer Education Instructor (AFC & CSM)

Do you have a specialized skill or trade that you want to teach others about? You can teach a class of our adult residents at the Mission! Our education program offers classes in the following categories: Basic Life Skills, Creative Skills, Work Readiness, Health/Wellness, Fitness, Nutrition, Addiction Recovery, Spiritual Growth, Restorative Healing.
Classes are held M – F between 9:00am and 5:00pm once a week, usually for 1 hour. Class size is usually between 5-10 students.
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Chapel Speaker (AFC)

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 Department for next steps. Chapel times at AFC are 11am and 7pm every day.
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Stylist/Barber Shop/ Beautician (AFC or CSM)

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. Available Monday – Friday.
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Welcome Center Receptionist (AFC)

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.
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Spa Team Member (CSM)

Are you a licensed esthetician, cosmetologist, or massage therapists? Would you like to help treat our residents with basic spa treatments? We would love to have you join our volunteer spa team! We try to host a spa night twice a year for our ladies at Corner Stone Manor and are always looking for more professionals willing to donate their time and products to pamper those in need. Tuesday night event.
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Agape Shop Volunteer (AFC)

Help the Agape Shop run smoothly by checking in guests, helping keep track of inventory & helping package guest’s items.
Open shifts available Mondays & Wednesdays from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
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Development Volunteer (AFC)

Assist with thanking first time donors!
Open shifts available Monday – Friday during business hours.
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Dispatcher Volunteer (AFC)

Assist with phone calls & light computer work.
Open shifts available Monday – Friday during business hours.
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Receiving Department Volunteer (AFC)

Assist with sorting & organizing donations.
Open shifts available Monday – Friday during business hours.
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Sponsor a Resident’s Birthday

For our men & women, often their birthday’s come with sorrow. You have the opportunity to add joy to their day! We are in search of a church or volunteer group that may be interested in sponsoring birthday gifts for our residents. You would go shopping for a $20 – $25 gift for a resident each month & bring joy to them on their special day!
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Fun With Games Event – AFC or CSM

The residents of the Buffalo City Mission men’s Alfiero Center of Hope and Promise and the ladies at Cornerstone Manor 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!
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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.
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Let’s Create Craft Time – AFC or CSM

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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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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