A pair of advocates will meet with clients who have requested emergency financial assistance and determine their need and monthly expenses to assist with budget resolution.
Develop a financial management program for students and adults. Give a mini-lesson in basic money management skills (i.e. balancing a budget, building credit, interest rates, food purchasing, real estate, etc.).
Volunteers provide clerical or office support for the YMCA at the Welcome Desk or in a Department office. Assist the staff in planning and implementing Special Events and Fundraisers at the Y.
Help guide the agency, assist with fundraisers, and vote on organizational matters. Must be able to commit to quarterly meetings on Tuesday evenings. Must live or work in Rochester, be a current or retired business professional, and be well-connected in the community. Previous Board experience desirable, but not required.
Receive and sort donations, hang clothing, price merchandise, stock the shop racks, and light cleaning. Must be organized. No experience needed – Full training provided.
Select items from our shelves and distribute them to families in need. Friendly personality needed as well the ability to follow established policies & procedures. Flexible schedules available. Full training provided.
If you have talents for planning & organizing, consider putting together a Food Drive for Gerry’s. Work on your own schedule; great opportunity for a group who wants to work together. Contact us for help getting started.
Provide assistance to shoppers, bag merchandise for customers at the front counter, screen free shoppers for eligibility, and maintain the shop racks & displays. Opportunity to learn to operate the cash register if desired (but not required). Outgoing, friendly personality needed. Full training provided.
Stock the shelves of the Food Pantry before we open for services. Needed for Monday mornings 9am – 12n OR Friday mornings 9am – 12n. Must be able to do some moderate lifting. Full training provided.
If you are looking for opportunities to give back by helping others, the SHARE Fund needs you. Our Emergency Financial Assistance program helps neighbors in need with housing, utility, and medical challenges. We also “coach” through encouraging budgeting and saving. The Case Worker has direct contact with people seeking assistance through an in depth financial…