Needs From: United Way of Broome County

We will be clearing and pruning some sections of the garden, and, hopefully, we will be planting some native perennials.

We are looking to create a fresh look within our Binghamton YMCA gym. We will be painting all the door and walls in the Binghamton YMCA gym.

We will be doing general garden maintenance and, hopefully, be planting some native perennials.

Each year we rely on volunteers to help us give our West Family Branch YMCA a fresh look by repainting our gym. We are looking to help secure 10-12 volunteers to help with this painting project. 

Help refresh and preserve important spaces at the Discovery Center of the Southern Tier by painting the outdoor perimeter fence and the indoor theater. This project will improve the appearance of these high-use areas while protecting them from everyday wear and tear, creating a more welcoming environment for children, families, and community visitors.

Volunteers should wear clothing that can get dirty, closed-toe shoes, and be prepared to stand, bend, and move between indoor and outdoor work areas. All necessary painting supplies and equipment will be provided.

Help keep the Discovery Center of the Southern Tier's Story Garden beautiful, welcoming, and enjoyable for visitors of all ages! Volunteers will assist with general gardening and cleaning projects that enhance this unique outdoor learning space and support its continued use by children, families, and the community.

Volunteers should wear comfortable clothes that they don't mind getting dirty, as well as closed-toe shoes. Tools will be provided, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own gardening tools and gardening gloves.  

Join us in helping maintain and enhance the Discovery Center of the Southern Tier! Volunteers will work together on a variety of indoor improvement projects that help create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for children, families, and the community.

Projects may include:

No specialized experience is required for most tasks—just a willingness to help and work as part of a team. Volunteers should wear comfortable clothing that can get dirty and closed-toe shoes.

Our beautiful 19th century clubhouse needs some some love. Seeking extra hands to help move small items (up to 50 lbs) and put a fresh coat of paint on walls and trim as we prepare several rooms for public community events.

We provide all equipment and supplies. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dusty and paint on and close toed shoes.

Be prepared to meet friendly people who have fun!

Volunteers will organize items, creating an inventory of supplies.  Volunteers are needed to clean and tidy up areas of Mercy House.

Are you someone who loves sorting closets? Do you have a knack for organizing and passion for helping your local community look and feel their best? Mothers & Babies needs your help!

As the seasons change, our clothing closet needs a complete refresh to make room for cozy autumn gear. We are looking for a team of enthusiatic volunteers to help us pack away our summer inventory, unbox our fall donations, and organize the space so our clients can easily find what they need. 

What you will be doing:

Why Your Help Matters

Our clothing closet provides essential items to families in our community. By volunteering, you are directly ensuring that our neighbors have access to warm, dignified clothing as the colder weather rolls in.

Endwell United Methodist Church (Endwell UMC) is seeking volunteers to help beautify our church grounds. Volunteers will be weeding the flower gardens around the church and clearing weeds from around the bushes along Hall Street.

Most gardening equipment will be available at the church, but volunteers are encouraged to bring their own gardening gloves for comfort.

Thank you for helping keep our church grounds welcoming and beautiful for our community!

Join Southern Tier Independence Center (STIC) for United Way's Day of Caring on Friday, September 11! Help us refresh and organize spaces that directly support individuals with disabilities and families throughout our community.

Volunteers will assist with one or more of the following projects:
- Organizing and stocking donations in our Clothing Closet & Food Pantry
- Weeding and beautifying our STIC garden
- Painting and adding detail work to our Mental Health Mural
No experience is necessary…just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to help!
Children volunteering under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Volunteers are welcome to participate for the entire event or for a portion of the day.

Our STEM lab is in need of some cleaning and organizing. Tasks would include washing windows, wiping down surfaces, cleaning the bathroom and maintenance room and organizinig materials Lunch will be provided in our Dining Hall at 1:00.

Logs need to be split for use in the fireplaces/firepits around camp. Wear sturdy closed toe shoes, heavy work gloves & safety goggles (we will have gloves & goggles for those that need them).  Lunch will be provided in our Dining Hall at 1:00.

We have a number of decks attached to our buildings that need to be stained. Wear sturdy closed toe shoes and clothes you don't mind gettting stain on (:>). We will have the suppplies needed to apply the stain. Lunch will be provided in our Dining Hall at 1:00.

This Day of Caring, join us at NoMa for our Saturday Community Lunch! Every Saturday, NoMa provides a free hot lunch for our community members, and volunteers are essential in making this happen! Volunteers arrive by 11:00 AM to help with kitchen tasks like food preparation, washing dishes, and chopping vegetables, as well as greeting guests at the door and guiding them safely down the stairs or elevators. Responsibilities also include setting up tables and chairs, serving meals, dismantling the setup afterward, and maintaining cleanliness throughout the event. Your help ensures a welcoming experience for everyone—join us in making a meaningful difference!

Camp Amahami has multiple trails stretching across our property. The trails need to be cleared of sticks, branches & overgrowth. We can provide gloves or you can bring your own. Sturdy closed toe shoes are required and there may be some damp spots along the trails. There may also be some larger branches or downed trees as well due to severe storms that have passed through the camp. We can supply tools or you can bring your own. In addition, there are also invasive species vines that need to be removed from some of our buildings. Lunch will be provided in our Dining Hall at 1:00. Work can be done rain or shine.

We need to repaint our side entrance steps and porch. This is where our caterer's entrance and it is in need of a refresh.

Enter the depths of Roberson Museum and help us with some heavy lifting as we clean our basement. 

We are in need of extra hands that are able to help us move around and remove large exhibit furniture and display pieces. Some we will be rearranging in the basement, some will be moving locations, and some are moving out completely.  

Help us neaten up the grounds here at Roberson Museum!

We are in need of assistance with some end of the summer weeding and mulching around the Museum, Mansion, and around the grounds of the Roberson campus itself.

This is a physical job that will be outside, so please bring sunscreen and water. Please also bring work gloves and dress comfortably for working outside in varying levels of direct sunlight. Volunteers will be bending over and lifting up to 20lbs.  Any gardening experience is a major bonus, but not required.

Join us at Sarah Jane Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church to help with post–moving sale cleanup and organization. Volunteers will assist with sorting, packing, and disposing of remaining items from the previous moving sale. Tasks involve light lifting, bending, and general organization. We are seeking 3–5 volunteers to support this one-day service project on September 11 at 308 Main St., Johnson City, NY 13790. Your help will make a meaningful difference in preparing the space for future church and community activities.

Volunteers will assist with general yard cleanup, weeding, mulching garden beds, trimming overgrown areas, and tidying walkways to help VOA beautify our outdoor spaces. Basic tools and materials will be provided.

We could use the bushes trimmed in front of the old building. 

Also, the lower level windows on the annex need to be washed.  We would not want anyone to climb on ladders, so we would provide the windex and PT.

Indoor project - clean and re-organization a janitor's closet.