Volunteer: 4-H Youth Development VolunteersWe have the following re-occurring volunteer opportunities yearly: Serve as an Evaluator or a score room judge for youth presentations (demonstrations, speeches, illustrated talks). Use a simple score sheet, actively listen to youth presentations and provide encouraging, constructive feedback. Time commitment: typically 8:30am- 2:pm on event day (training/resources provided).Normally, last Saturday in Feb. Help run the 4-H food stand fundraiser (grilling/serving, order taking, prep, restocking). Support youth and staff with customer service and keeping lines moving. Assist with setup, cleanup, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace. Time commitment: shifts available (morning, mid-day, or full day).Normally, first Saturday in May. Support a hands-on horse education day with set up, maintain organization of stations, clinics, and demonstrations areas. Help with check-in, directing participants, ring/station support, and safety monitoring. Assist clinicians by resetting stations, managing time, and helping youth rotate smoothly. Time commitment: flexible shifts; horse knowledge helpful but not required for all roles. Normally, in May or June. Help evaluate youth projects (youth building exhibits and/or select project areas) using a rubric. Actively listen to youth and engage in a positive conversation on their project. Provide positive and constructive feedback and recognition for skill development and effort. Time commitment: typically a half-day; training and rubrics provided. Normally, around Mid-end of July Agency: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County We have the following re-occurring volunteer opportunities yearly: Serve as an Evaluator or a score room judge for youth presentations (demonstrations, speeches, illustrated talks). Use a simple score sheet, actively listen to youth presentations and provide encouraging, constructive feedback. Time commitment: typically 8:30am- 2:pm on event day (training/resources provided).Normally, last Saturday in Feb. Help run the 4-H food stand fundraiser (grilling/serving, order taking, prep, restocking). Support youth and staff with customer service and keeping lines moving. Assist with setup, cleanup, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace. Time commitment: shifts available (morning, mid-day, or full day).Normally, first Saturday in May. Support a hands-on horse education day with set up, maintain organization of stations, clinics, and demonstrations areas. Help with check-in, directing participants, ring/station support, and safety monitoring. Assist clinicians by resetting stations, managing time, and helping youth rotate smoothly. Time commitment: flexible shifts; horse knowledge helpful but not required for all roles. Normally, in May or June. Help evaluate youth projects (youth building exhibits and/or select project areas) using a rubric. Actively listen to youth and engage in a positive conversation on their project. Provide positive and constructive feedback and recognition for skill development and effort. Time commitment: typically a half-day; training and rubrics provided. Normally, around Mid-end of July Agency: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 13905 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Cutler Botanic Garden Assistant VolunteersApplications are always accepted for the Master Gardener Assistant program of Cutler Botanic Garden. A lighter version of the Master Gardener Volunteer program allows you to take advantage of classes and trainings in Cutler Botanic Garden in return for providing service hours to Cutler Botanic Garden, working alongside Master Gardeners on Tuesday mornings, 9 to 12, mid-April through mid-October. There is no minimum annual time commitment. Background checks will be required. For a volunteer application please e-mail Linda Svoboda - ljs322@cornell.edu Agency: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County Applications are always accepted for the Master Gardener Assistant program of Cutler Botanic Garden. A lighter version of the Master Gardener Volunteer program allows you to take advantage of classes and trainings in Cutler Botanic Garden in return for providing service hours to Cutler Botanic Garden, working alongside Master Gardeners on Tuesday mornings, 9 to 12, mid-April through mid-October. There is no minimum annual time commitment. Background checks will be required. For a volunteer application please e-mail Linda Svoboda - ljs322@cornell.edu Agency: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 13905 Allow Groups: No |