Volunteer: Snack PackingPrepare snack kits to be donated to local kids with Union's Office of Intercultural Affairs and the Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP). Agency: Kenney Center for Community Engagement and Outreach Prepare snack kits to be donated to local kids with Union's Office of Intercultural Affairs and the Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP). Agency: Kenney Center for Community Engagement and Outreach Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jan 19, 2026 Zip Code: 12308 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Book Mending with The RED BookshelfJoin Messa House and the Idol Magazine to mend donated children’s books and restore the magic of reading! The RED Bookshelf takes donations of gently used children's books. Working with volunteers from throughout our community, we recondition these books, making them look special and appealing to children. These books are then placed onto bright red shelves around our community. The goal is for children to see the books, find one of interest to them, and take take it home to enjoy and add to their personal library. Research consistently shows a direct correlation between the number of books in the home, and literacy proficiency. Our goal is to give all children access to owning books.
Agency: Kenney Center for Community Engagement and Outreach Join Messa House and the Idol Magazine to mend donated children’s books and restore the magic of reading! The RED Bookshelf takes donations of gently used children's books. Working with volunteers from throughout our community, we recondition these books, making them look special and appealing to children. These books are then placed onto bright red shelves around our community. The goal is for children to see the books, find one of interest to them, and take take it home to enjoy and add to their personal library. Research consistently shows a direct correlation between the number of books in the home, and literacy proficiency. Our goal is to give all children access to owning books.
Agency: Kenney Center for Community Engagement and Outreach Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jan 19, 2026 Zip Code: 12308 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Food Drive at Hockey GamesSupport Union College's Schenectady Shares Food Drive
We are looking for outgoing individuals to staff tables at the entrances to Union College athletic events in January to collect food donations, encourage monetary donations and provide info about other upcoming food insecurity projects on campus. A table, signage, collection boxes, and fliers will be provided for you. This is not passive tabling. Please do not sign up for this shift if you hope to just sit behind a table. Your goal is to approach every passerby and encourage them to make a financial contribution, or donate a food or hygiene item. Agency: Kenney Center for Community Engagement and Outreach Support Union College's Schenectady Shares Food Drive
We are looking for outgoing individuals to staff tables at the entrances to Union College athletic events in January to collect food donations, encourage monetary donations and provide info about other upcoming food insecurity projects on campus. A table, signage, collection boxes, and fliers will be provided for you. This is not passive tabling. Please do not sign up for this shift if you hope to just sit behind a table. Your goal is to approach every passerby and encourage them to make a financial contribution, or donate a food or hygiene item. Agency: Kenney Center for Community Engagement and Outreach Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 12305 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Recording Secretary - Goose Hill Neighborhood AssociationThis position focuses on taking notes during monthly meetings and producing a set of minutes to track the organization's planning process. A student in this role will also serve as a liaison between this local community organization and Union College in planning community collaborations such as Earth Day Cleanup and family events in local parks. Must attend the organization's monthly meeting - held on the last Thursday of the month from 6:45PM - 8:30PM at Steinmetz Park, 2114 Lenox Rd, Schenectady, NY 12308 (1 mile from campus) Meeting dates: September 25, October 30, November 20, February 26, March 26, April 30, May 28, June 25 Agency: Kenney Center for Community Engagement and Outreach This position focuses on taking notes during monthly meetings and producing a set of minutes to track the organization's planning process. A student in this role will also serve as a liaison between this local community organization and Union College in planning community collaborations such as Earth Day Cleanup and family events in local parks. Must attend the organization's monthly meeting - held on the last Thursday of the month from 6:45PM - 8:30PM at Steinmetz Park, 2114 Lenox Rd, Schenectady, NY 12308 (1 mile from campus) Meeting dates: September 25, October 30, November 20, February 26, March 26, April 30, May 28, June 25 Agency: Kenney Center for Community Engagement and Outreach Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 12308 Allow Groups: No |