Opportunities of the Month
Here are some fun volunteer opportunities you can do this month. If there are costs associated with these projects, they are minimal - so you might not have to apply for a formal Campus Connection grant to participate. Talk to the Leader of Your Pack for more information.
On Saturday, June 7th, Seneca Park Zoo is hosting it’s annual Zoobilation. This is Zoo’s largest fundraiser and the only day the zoo is closed to the general public in order to prepare for this gala evening event which features fine food and wine, live music, auctions and more. During the day volunteer help is needed to setup, decorate, man the gates for deliveries, etc. After 5:00 p.m., volunteers are needed to drive golf carts, direct guests to activities, auction assistants, raffle ticket sellers, greet and thank guests and help with cleanup. Training will be given the day of the event. Contact Amy Carnahan at 336-7200 for more information.
The Coordinated Child Development Program is looking for a group of volunteers to assist them with their 26th Annual Children’s Festival on Saturday, June 14th. Volunteers are needed to staff various booths including food vending, cake raffles, kids games, bouncy houses, etc. as well as set-up and clean-up duties. Volunteers can sign up for full day shifts – 9:00am to 5:00pm or half day shifts (9:00am-1:00pm or 1:00pm to 5:00pm). To volunteer, contact Rachel Chalmers at 393-7391 or e-mail ccdpexec@rochester.rr.com
The Hillside Believe in Kids Golf Classic sponsored by Crestwood Children’s Center and Hillside Children’s Center takes place on Monday June 16th. Volunteer support is needed to assist in registering golfers, and keeping scores on designated holes. Contact Christie Englehart to help out by calling 256-7660 or e-mail cengleha@hillside.com
Genesee Land Trust is hosting The Backyard Habitat Garden Tour on Saturday, June 21st. The purpose of this fundraiser is to teach how to garden to attract and protect wildlife. This event will feature 22 gardens and volunteers are needed to act as greeters and hand out tour booklets. Contact Margaret Potter at 256-2130 for more information.
