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Volunteers are needed to help with the 2016 Wilmot Warrior Walk supporting the Wilmot Cancer Institute’s Judy DiMarzo Clinical Survivorship Program and cancer research. Volunteers will support the event in the following ways: – Along the course routes keeping participants motivated, and on the courses, and handing out water at water stations. – At the Bowl where our start and finish lines are cheering on those returning from their run/walk. – Helping in the parking areas on the UR campus,…

Join the celebration in Neighborhood of the Arts Sunday, September 25th 8AM – 5PM for their 5k run/walk and painting party supporting the Open Door Mission of Rochester. The 5k will be held at Three Heads Brewing: 186 Atlantic Ave, Rochester Ave 14607 The NOTA Street Painting Party will be painting the intersection of Atlantic Ave and Norwood Street. Volunteers are needed throughout the day to cover various activities for the 5k, painting and clean-up. This is an outdoor event…

Holy Childhood is seeking volunteers to assist with their Some Kind of Wonderful gala event celebrating Holy Childhood’s 70th Anniversary!   Volunteers will be assisting with multiple tasks including, but not limited to: Assisting guests with mobile bidding (we are using Greater Giving), registration, spotting bids for both the live auction and cash call, check-out, cleaning up after the event, and other tasks as needed.   Volunteers assisting guests with Mobile Bidding, registration, and check-out will be trained the day…

Each year, the American Lung Association holds the Fight for Air Climb to raise funds for research and support of those with lung diseases. Rochester will hold this climb on Saturday, October 2nd at Legacy Tower. Approximately 280 participants will climb the 400 stairs! We are looking for volunteers to support this event. Volunteers would start between 7-8am and be needed until around 12pm. Volunteers will assist with registration, check in, gear check, refreshments, and clean up. If you are…

Our annual event is back! Dress in your most fashionable holiday “ugly” sweater and join RYP as we volunteer with Camp Good Days and Special Times for their annual Kazoo Festival at Eastview Mall!! RYP members will be selling the all-famous kazoos and candy cane pens, water bottles, stuffed animals and much more to accept donations on behalf of the organization. A few hours of your time means a lot as you give back, network with other RYP members, and…

Christopher’s Challenge is holding a 4-day basketball tournament with Eastside Basketball – January 4-8, 2017 at St. John Fisher College. Volunteers are needed for help with concession sales, admission tickets, raffle tickets and the auction. To sign up to volunteer, please email Kayleigh at kag07620@sjfc.edu with your availability and make sure to mention you’re an RYP member!

An annual event in Rochester, the Polar Plunge raises funds for the New York State Special Olympics. Always a fun atmosphere, RYP volunteers assist with greeting and registering participants, selling raffle tickets and merchandise, distributing towels and other tasks as needed. What better way to help out – without getting wet!! Please sign up to volunteer by January 31st! The registration form can be found here: https://goo.gl/forms/FITROZTp9UYjtraG3

After a 5-year hiatus, the American Red Cross is bringing back its annual Fire & Ice Gala! They are looking for assistance on planning committees and for support during the day of the event as well. If you’re interested in helping out please contact Teresa Johnson directly at teresa@towncountrytravel.com.