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Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of women and children in our community? The YWCA offers a dynamic, professional environment where volunteers can share their knowledge, learn new skills, and forge exciting new connections.

Volunteers provide critical support for the families we serve, interacting directly with program participants by assisting staff with day to day activities, leading educational or recreational workshops, and helping with administrative tasks. Most program service volunteers are asked to commit to a weekly or monthly schedule; individual project hours vary and are often flexible. One-time volunteer opportunities are also available, including service opportunities for groups.

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Workshops	Art & Recreation	Additional Projects
Budget & Financial Management	General Arts & Crafts Classes (jewelry making, picture frames, etc.)	Donation Pick Up & Delivery
Career Development & Employment Workshops	Cooking & Baking Classes	Activity/Event Planning & Staff Newsletter
GED Preparation (tutoring in Math & English)	Indoor Gardening Classes	Outside Planting Projects
Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships	Knitting or Crocheting Classes	Adopt-A-Room (help with facility and apartment improvements)
Self-Esteem Building Workshops	Poetry & Short Story Writing Group	Front Desk/Clerical Support
College Preparation & Financial Aid Workshops	Women’s Book Club	Data Entry or Computer Training Classes
Parenting & Child Nutrition Workshops	Women's Storytelling Group	Bulk Shopping Needs

Contact Us

If you would like to become involved or for more information on current opportunities listed below, please contact Ruth Kramer, Volunteer Coordinator, at (585) 368-2265 or rkramer@ywcarochester.org.

Fill out a Volunteer Application