Volunteer Opportunities

You Can Help!

Volunteers offer their time, energy, and experience for the benefit of others. You would be a welcome addition to our volunteer family.
Volunteers are a vital part of Catholic Charities of Chemung & Schuyler Counties!

 

Chemung County Volunteer Information

Elmira Community Kitchen – To donate food, please call 607-317-5671 or send an email to Kathy.

Current Volunteer Openings:

  • Dining Room Host at Elmira Community Kitchen (9:30 am - 1:00 pm, weekly or monthly available)

Important qualities:  friendliness, empathy, patience, kindness, sense of humor, flexibility

  • Pantry Host at Samaritan Center (Tuesday, Wednesday 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm, Friday 10:00 am - 12:30 pm)

Important qualities: excellent customer service, friendliness, empathy, patience, kindness, flexibility; must be able to lift 10 lbs.

  • Pantry Stocker at Samaritan Center (Thursday mornings 9:00 am-Noon)

Important qualities: friendliness, empathy, patience, kindness, flexibility, must be able to lift 25 lbs.

  • Receptionist at Samaritan Center (M-F, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, flexible times available within our regular hours)

Important qualities: excellent customer service, friendliness, empathy, patience, kindness, flexibility

  • Runner at Samaritan Center (M-F, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, flexible times available within our regular hours)

Important qualities: excellent customer service, friendliness, empathy, patience, kindness, flexibility

Schuyler County Volunteer Information

Opportunities at Schuyler Outreach:

  • Food Pickup Drivers (M, T & F, 10:30 am - 11:30 am)
  • Receptionists/Data Entry (T & F, 9am - 2 pm; TH, 12 pm - 4 pm)