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Donate Time

To you, it is a donation. To someone in need, it can be a life-changing difference. Charitable donations can be made to Catholic Charities in many ways. Each donation of time, funds, or goods helps a person or family in need. We are happy to accept the donation that best fits your circumstances. No gift is too small.

We know that time is valuable, and we appreciate our volunteers. Donations come in all forms and durations. Whether you have an hour or an entire Saturday afternoon to contribute, your efforts will help the people in our communities. We welcome groups to help with larger projects.

Each year Catholic Charities provides hours of service in our local neighborhoods as community mediators, food pantry assistants, caring connections intake workers, thrift shop volunteers, and Summer Food Service Program assistants. Our trained volunteers work tirelessly with local businesses and program directors to provide the services needed in each county.

Those who volunteer to conduct our annual fundraising events assist us in raising the necessary money needed to continue to offer these local programs.

Below are the specific volunteer opportunities available. Please contact us if you are interested in volunteering.

Caring Connections – Emergency Assistance

Caring Connections’ volunteers are available to meet with those seeking assistance, they assess what is needed, and help connect those in need with available services.  Volunteers for Caring Connections provide a listening ear to those in our community who often feel unheard.  Volunteers for Caring Connections provide an avenue to much needed services and assistance. Catholic Charities is looking for volunteers who can listen, respect confidentiality, serve at least 4 hours each month.

Mediation

Our Dispute Resolution Center prides itself on the abilities of our volunteer mediators. In order to become a volunteer mediator, a mediator certification is required. If you are interested, please contact our Oneonta office for more information.

Food Pantry

Volunteers are needed in our Food Pantries in our Cobleskill and Sidney offices. We are looking for individuals who are willing to assist clients in making food choices, or pick up food deliveries. We are looking for people who can dedicate at least a 2-4 hours at a time. 

Thrift Shop

Volunteers are needed in our Thrift Shop at our Cobleskill office. Catholic Charities is looking for individuals to help with sorting donated items, pricing items and stocking shelves.

Summer Food Service Program

The Summer Food Service Program volunteers make it possible for a free lunch to be served to children Monday through Friday during the months of July and August. Volunteers prepare the meals, transport them to the park, serve the meals, and clean up. People can choose to volunteer for part of the program, such as preparation or transport, or for the whole process. We welcome volunteers for a day, a week, or the whole summer and appreciate whatever you can do.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Domestic Violence Program

The Domestic Violence Program offers aid and support to victims of domestic violence and their families. The program's goal is to empower survivors to choose safety and violence-free living for themselves and their children, and provide services to all victims of domestic violence whether staying in the safe dwelling or living in the community. We need volunteers to assist in the following ways: light house work, light yard work, child care, receiving and sorting donations, and outreach activities.

Domestic abuse does not discriminate, and neither does Catholic Charities.  We will provide shelter and other appropriate services for all victimized by domestic violence, regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, religious beliefs, sex, marital status, or disability.

Interested in Volunteering?

Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Jennifer Bullard by:
E-Mail: jbullard@cathcharschdy.org
Phone: (607) 432-0061

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