Opportunities From: Union College Community Connections

Volunteer: Food Drive at Hockey Games

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

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 Association

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

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