- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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12 people are interested
Superhero Walk/Race for Children's Mental Health Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Compeer of Greater Buffalo
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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12 people are interested
Each year, the Superhero Walk & Run for Children's Mental Health raises critical funds for Compeer of Greater Buffalo and Mental Health Advocates of WNY. In order to make the race possible, we are in need of volunteers on Thursday, June 6; Friday, June 7; and Monday, June 10. Shift times and responsibilities vary.
As an overview:
Thursday, June 6: packet preparation 12-4 pm; packet pickup 4-8 pm
Friday, June 7:Tasks below will be broken up into shorter shifts.
- Set up between 8 am - Noon
- Vendor & Volunteer check in table between 8 am - 6 pm
- Race Packet Pickup and On Site Registration between 2-7 pm
- Race Tasks (a variety of things from parking lot attendees, water stations, beer tent servers, food distribution, grill master (ie cook hot dogs), after party station attendants) between 5 - 9:30 pm
- Cleanup 8:30 pm - completion
Monday, June 10: truck unloading at Compeer Office sometime between 9-Noon
Please contact Lisa Johnson at lisa@compeerbuffalo.org, 883-3331 X312 or by replying to this post to discuss the shift/task that would be appropriate for you and/or your group.
Most shifts require a minimum of age 18, though some can accommodate teen groups.
More opportunities with Compeer of Greater Buffalo
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Compeer of Greater Buffalo
Location:
1179 Kenmore Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217, US
Mission Statement
Promoting good mental health through meaningful friendships.
Description
Compeer Buffalo operates four core programs, each focusing on friendship and supportive relationships to encourage mental wellness. These include one-on-one volunteer mentoring, group mentoring social activities, school-based mentoring, and Mental Health Education (including the evidenced based curriculum for Mental Health First Aid). Volunteers become positive role models, help raise self-esteem, increase social and communication skills, and encourage independence for their Compeer friends. The relationship between volunteers and their friends encourages a sense of belonging, trust, respect, hope, support, and empowerment.
The Compeer model of one-to-one support is an evidenced based program that was recognized in 2007 by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - a branch of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - as an evidenced based program under the National Registry of Evidenced based Programs and Practices (NREPP).
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Delaware ParkBuffalo, NY 14214
DATE POSTED
March 15, 2019
SKILLS
- Cooking / Catering
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
- Bartending
- Food Service
- Ushering
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Assigned shift will be between 2-4 hours, you can assist with more than one shift if interested.
- Most roles require a minimum age of 18, some roles require minimum age of 21, and a few roles can accommodate teenagers.