Volunteer Opportunities
Get involved with our community
These organizations were present at our latest Volunteer Expo.
Epilepsy Foundation
The Epilepsy foundation is a not-for-profit human service agency that addresses
the needs of area residents and their families affected by epilipesy, seizure disorder,
and related disabilities including traumatic and acquired brain injury, stroke,
and developmental disability.
www.epilepsy-uny.org
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army of the Syracuse Area provides much more than a hot meal and a place to sleep. The programs are designed to encourage growth and self-sufficiency in the men, women, and children they serve.
www.sasyr.org
American Red Cross
Since 1881, the Red Cross has provided relief to victims of disasters and helped individuals and families prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
www.syrarc.org
Rescue Mission
Since 1887, members of the Central New York community have been making a difference by donating their time to the Rescue Mission. Their goal is to strengthen the community by transforming the lives of the homeless and hurting - and it wouldn't be possible without you.
www.rmsyr.org
Girl Scouts Council of CNY
The premier personal LEADERSHIP development program for girls grades K-12
Volunteer Today!
Utilize your skills & interests
Make the world a better place.
www.gsccny.org
The Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation
Dedicated to educating current and future generations about Gage's work
and its power to drive contemporary social change.
www.MatildaJoslynGage.org
Vera House
It is the mission of Vera House, Inc. to end all domestic and sexual violence,
to assist families in crisis, to support those affected by domestic and
sexual violence to live safe, self-sufficient lives,to empower women and children,
and to promote a culture of equality and respect in all relationships.
www.verahouse.org
YWCA
eliminating racism
empowering women
www.ywca-syracuse.org
CNY Circles Campaign
Visions for Change
CNY Circles will inspire and move you with is process of building teams of
community allies to partner with families moving out of poverty.
www.cnycircles.ning.com
Syracuse Stage
Syracuse Stage Guild is a voluntary organization, the purpose of which is to promote Syracuse Stage in the community and to support, be of service to, and raise funds for the theater.
www.syracusestage.org
Resources
Business Resource and Development Centers
Take advantage of the services of these organizations, all dedicated to helping local business owners succeed!
The WISE Center is an exciting resource for women entrepreneurs at all stages of business development. If you have a business idea or a dream, if you are starting a business, or have an established business which you're growing, WISE can help. WISE offers counseling, coaching, consulting, and training -- and, essential networking and mentoring opportunities.
NYS Small Business Development Center at OCC
The SBDC offers one-on-one counseling to startup and existing businesses. Check them out for personalized, enterprise-specific and client-directed support you need to start, expand or re-energize your business.
Woman-Owned Business
Certification resources
State Certification
According to the Empire State Development website: New York State Certification affords your business the opportunity to be listed in the Directory of Certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises, which is used by state agencies and contractors statewide. Because state government has been mandated by the Governor and Legislature to provide greater opportunity for participation by Minority and Women's Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) in state contracting, certification gives business owners an advantage when marketing goods and/or services to state agencies and authorities.
http://nylovesmwbe.ny.gov/Certification/Overview/Application.htm - Link to the State MWBE Certification Application
http://www.osc.state.ny.us/reports/fiscal/directorycommodities.pdf - Link to a Directory of Frequently Purchased Commodities and Services by New York State Agencies" from the Office of the State Comptroller
http://nylovesmwbe.ny.gov/Financial%20Resources/mwloantrust.htm - ESD's Loan Trust Fund - its purpose is to make capital available for loans to woman and minority owned businesses
