Needs From: United Way of Broome County

Volunteer: Feast for the Beasts

Please join us for our signature fundraiser: Feast for the Beasts! This is going to be one for the books: 14 vendors spaced throughout the zoo in a progressive dining experience, a cash bar, karaoke, raffle baskets, a popcorn truck, and more!

We are looking for roughly 20 volunteers for the evening of Wednesday, May 20. Vendors will be showing up around 3 pm, and the event will run until 8 pm; we are looking for anyone who can confidently block off that full time. We will be in need of the following:

Vendor helpers. You will help the vendors set up, be runners or helpers if they need, and aid them in packing up at the end.Check-in helpers. You will aid our VE staff in checking people in, or guiding vendors if they need help finding their spot. Solid knowledge of the zoo and the exhibit locations is very appreciated for this one!Raffle basket helpers. You will help our zoo keepers run raffle baskets to and from. Staging, transporting, all of that jazz. This will be a physically demanding job!Traffic control. You will help keep the flow of people moving, guide any guests in need to staff, direct people to common areas, etc. 

As some delicious incentive, each volunteer will get to experience the feast themself in exchange for your hard work! 

Agency: Ross Park Zoo

Please join us for our signature fundraiser: Feast for the Beasts! This is going to be one for the books: 14 vendors spaced throughout the zoo in a progressive dining experience, a cash bar, karaoke, raffle baskets, a popcorn truck, and more!

We are looking for roughly 20 volunteers for the evening of Wednesday, May 20. Vendors will be showing up around 3 pm, and the event will run until 8 pm; we are looking for anyone who can confidently block off that full time. We will be in need of the following:

Vendor helpers. You will help the vendors set up, be runners or helpers if they need, and aid them in packing up at the end.Check-in helpers. You will aid our VE staff in checking people in, or guiding vendors if they need help finding their spot. Solid knowledge of the zoo and the exhibit locations is very appreciated for this one!Raffle basket helpers. You will help our zoo keepers run raffle baskets to and from. Staging, transporting, all of that jazz. This will be a physically demanding job!Traffic control. You will help keep the flow of people moving, guide any guests in need to staff, direct people to common areas, etc. 

As some delicious incentive, each volunteer will get to experience the feast themself in exchange for your hard work! 

Agency: Ross Park Zoo

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 20, 2026

Zip Code: 13903

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Memorial Day music event with Betsy and Annie

Music program, entertainer will be live for the residents in the north 1 dining room. Need assistance with wheel chair transport to and from program, helping residents in dining room, socializing with them

Agency: Willow Point Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Music program, entertainer will be live for the residents in the north 1 dining room. Need assistance with wheel chair transport to and from program, helping residents in dining room, socializing with them

Agency: Willow Point Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 25, 2026

Zip Code: 13850

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Cleaning Help WANTED

American Legion Post 80 is in need of volunteers to clean out a room and move things to another storage area. 

If you can come in on:

Saturday/Sunday from 1pm-4pm

or

Mon-Fri from 1pm to 4pm

Please contact Sandy Diffin at (607) 722-2785 or respond to this need!


Agency: American Legion Post 80

American Legion Post 80 is in need of volunteers to clean out a room and move things to another storage area. 

If you can come in on:

Saturday/Sunday from 1pm-4pm

or

Mon-Fri from 1pm to 4pm

Please contact Sandy Diffin at (607) 722-2785 or respond to this need!


Agency: American Legion Post 80

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 13905

Allow Groups: Yes