Volunteer Opportunities For more information, call 315-701-3841. Check out our urgent volunteer needs. Accounting Inventory recorder takes a physical asset inventory of all programs. Technical writer helps develop and write an accounting procedures manual. Technical writer helps develop internal audit procedures. Auto Donation Center Ambassador provides community awareness by setting up displays at auto and boat shows and educates the public about the auto donation program and the Rescue Mission. Auto recruiter helps bring in more donated vehicles by contacting dealerships and past and potential donors. Detailer helps clean donated vehicles to prepare them for auction. Maintenance assistant helps in property upkeep. Mechanic helps provide minor repairs to donated vehicles to prepare them for auction. Building Services & Maintenance Custodial assistant helps keep buildings clean and secure. Groundskeeper helps maintain property. Preventative maintenance assistant helps schedule, perform and document preventative maintenance projects. Day Center Hairstylist cuts hair and trims beards on premises. Development Assistant helps with such clerical tasks as answering phones, addressing envelopes and preparing mailings. Barrel decorator wraps or rewraps barrels for donation drives. Barrel distributor drops off and picks up barrels for donation drives. Donation processor helps with various aspects of recording financial contributions. Mailing assistant is available on call, particularly during the holidays, to help in the production of bulk mailings to supporters. Pantry assistant helps organize and maintain an area containing donated personal hygiene items. Public relations assistant visits area newspaper companies to help track where news releases are published. Donation Sites Customer service representative accepts and presorts clothing and household donations from the public. Downtown Thrift Store Clothing repairer fixes zippers and sews buttons and holes on damaged clothes belonging to Rescue Mission clients as well as clothes donated to the Rescue Mission. Coordinator runs Rescue Mission thrift store selling low-cost merchandise to working individuals and helps needy people obtain free merchandise. Emergency Shelter Hairstylist cuts hair and trims beards of men in shelter. Residential assistant helps maintain safety, security and comfort of shelter clients. Food Services Center Kitchen helper assists with meal preparation, serving and cleanup activities. Meal host helps make the community meal a pleasant, orderly and safe experience. Musician contributes to a positive experience for diners. Homeless Vans in Binghamton and Syracuse Homeless case management assistant helps file documents relevant to basic social work as well as homeless client needs. Housing Placement & Support Case manager assistant provides basic social work, encouragement and counseling as well as evaluation of homeless clients’ needs. Housing aide provides a list of suitable, quality apartments for clients staying in emergency shelter. Human Resources Intern helps in the hiring process and with special projects. Long-Term Residence Activities aide provides assistance and support to activities coordinator in working on events and activities for residents. Breakfast server prepares, serves and cleans up after morning meal. Hairstylist cuts hair and beards of residents who are unable to leave adult home for such services. Kitchen helper assists with the upkeep of the kitchen and helps with mealtime service. Recreation Center Laundry assistant helps fold and deliver linens and clothing. Physical training and fitness expert helps instruct staff and clients in various activities. Recreation assistant works with staff to provide recreational activities for clients and residents. Spiritual Life Activities aide provides hands-on craft and recreational activities. Chaplain assistant offers musical services, supportive counseling, prayer and teaching to our clients and residents and participates in group and one-on-one settings. Support Services Receptionist helps operate an efficient reception office, including operating the main switchboard, greeting visitors and receiving mail and packages. Thrift Stores Electronics attendant tests appliances and repairs as necessary. Linen attendant sorts, separates, folds and hangs linens neatly. Store assistant helps customers and helps organize and display clothing to be sold. Warehouse Customer service representative accepts and presorts donations from the public. Retail and business expert to serve on a committee to help improve thrift store operation. Sorter makes donated clothing and household goods ready for distribution to retail stores. Trucking assistant works with warehouse drivers to lift furniture and heavy carts on and off trucks.