United Way Young Leaders Events
August Volunteer Activity
United Way Family Resource Center School Supply Drive Volunteers
Young Leaders will partner with the United Way Family Resource Center located within the Mechanicville Area Community Services Center for their community supported School Supply Drive! YL will organize the donations by specific criteria and direction so that these supplies are ready to be distributed to the programs, families and school children in the Mechanicville and Stillwater area.
DATE: Wednesday, August 25th
TIME: 6:00 - 8:00 pm (Pizza Included!)
LOCATION: Mechanicville Area Community Services Center
6 South Main St., Mechanicville
DESCRIPTION:United Way Family Resource Centers provide many programs and services to families, individuals and children that help them to live happy and healthy lives. The Mechanicville FRC School Supply Drive is very successful with tremendous support from the community. Last year they served over 100 children. This year, they have been asked by the Stillwater Community Center to serve their families back to school supply needs as well so the number of children served could easily double.
Once they receive all of the donations, it takes a lot of time and resources to organize the supplies and distribute them to the children who need them. United Way wants to ensure that every child has access to the tools and resources they need for a good education. By partnering with Mechaniville, YL is doing our part to make sure the children of Mechanicville and Stillwater get a good start by having the supplies that they need to be successful.
This is a great volunteer activity that supports a United Way initiative, serves a community need, gives you an easy, hands-on volunteer opportunity at the Community Center, and provides a small glimpse into the obstacles that many of our local families face.
DRESS CODE: Casual
PARKING: On-street parking
RSVP: If you are interested in volunteering, contact Molly Miccio by August 20, 2010 at (518) 456.2200 or mmiccio@UnitedWayGCR.org OR register thru FaceBook!
June Networking Event
Young Leaders Networking- Red Square
DATE: Thursday, June 24, 2010
TIME: 5:45 – 7:30 pm
LOCATION: Red Square, 388 Broadway, Albany
COST: $5 per person
PARKING: On street parking available
ATTIRE: Business to business casual
DESCRIPTION: Join United Way Young Leaders as we kick off the summer with this awesome networking event. We will enjoy drinks, appetizers and good company at one of Albany’s premier venues. This relaxed space inspires a social atmosphere. Red Square will offer $3 well drink specials to Young Leaders.
This event is a great opportunity to socialize with other young professionals from throughout the region. Event includes door prizes so bring your business cards. If you bring a friend, you earn two chances to win a door prize!
REGISTER: Online through United Way of the Greater Capital Region events calendar, http://www.unitedwaygcr.org/ln/CalendarEvents.aspx. RSVP by June 18th.
June Volunteer Activity
United Way's annual United in Action volunteer event is coming up on June 11th. This one-day, hands-on event advances United Way's vision... to bring people and resources together to achieve measurable and sustainable improvements in the quality of life in our communities. Young Leaders will again form a volunteer team. Don't miss out!
We're looking forward to making a difference at four sites across the greater Capital Region. Details on this year's projects are below.
RSVP to Molly Miccio at mmiccio@unitedwaygcr.org by May 24th and include your project location preference. Final project assignment will depend on the number of Young Leaders and location choices.
The Produce Project Eighth Street, Troy
The Produce Project is one of the newest programs of Capital District Community Gardens. The program is designed for inner-city youth who are chronic truants. Students must go to school in order to participate in the garden. Volunteers will put up a hoop house and retaining wall, and assist with planting at the Community Garden site.
Schoharie Community Garden Schoharie County, Annex,Schoharie
The Schoharie Community Garden project has been an effort underway in Schoharie County for more than two years. The plan is to provide an area near the county office complex that may serve as a "town hall" style area for residents to gather, plant fruits and vegetables to stock the local food pantry and to enjoy a recreational area. United Way volunteers are responsible for planting a community garden, putting up birdhouses, installing park benches and building a walkway.
Unlimited Garden Middleline Road, Ballston Spa
The Unlimited Garden is located at the 4-H training center in Ballston Spa. This garden is used year round for participants with disabilities, including those who have suffered head trauma. To improve this garden, volunteers will work with the Cornell Cooperative Extension to further its handicapped accessibility by building a stone dust pathway.
DATE: Friday, June 11, 2010 TIME: 8:00 - 11:30 am LOCATION: Pending YL majority preference DRESS CODE: Casual, sneakers, work clothes RSVP: Molly Miccio at mmiccio@unitedwaygcr.org by May 24th and include your project location preference. Final project assignment will depend on the number of Young Leaders and location choices. |
May Volunteer Activity Literacy Run/Walk Event Volunteers The 8th annual Literacy Run / Walk (May 2, 2010 - 5K Run, Youth Mile and Children's Fun Run) is the largest ( 300 + participants) and most interesting annual fundraising event held by the Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer Count NY....it is also the most profitable generating thousands of dollars to help fund our adult and family literacy programs that serve the Eastern NY Capital District region. United Way focuses on positively impacting issues of literacy in our region and has invested in the powerful programming of Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County for several years. Young Leaders will mobilize as event volunteers in support of literacy and this organization's efforts. Volunteers can help with participant registration, information booths, course workers, course setup, etc. DATE: Sunday, May 2, 2010 TIME: 8:00 - 11:30 am LOCATION: Rensselaer Tech Park, Troy DRESS CODE: Casual, sneakers PARKING: There's plenty of parking! RSVP: If you are interested in volunteering, contact Molly Miccio by April 27, 2010 at |
APRIL: Education Event
Capitol Tour with Assemblyman Jack McEneny
Young Leaders will get an informative and historic tour of the Capitol guided by the always entertaining Assemblyman Jack McEneny. We will also gain access to the Senate and Assembly Chambers where we will discuss government, advocacy and tap into Jack's years of experience in nonprofit, leadership and government positions. This is a wonderful opportunity to gain access to one of our State's leading officials and get a unique view of our government at work.
DATE: Thursday, April 29, 2010
TIME: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
LOCATION: New York State Capitol
DRESS CODE: Business Attire
PARKING: On-street parking is available on State Street. Enter the Capitol thru the State St. entrance. BRING PHOTO ID. Upon entry, everyone will go thru security and meet in the lobby area.
RSVP: If you are interested in volunteering, contact Molly Miccio by April 21, 2010 at (518) 456.2200 or mmiccio@UnitedWayGCR.org OR register thru FaceBook!
MARCH: Volunteer Activity
Painting Prep at Equinox
In thanks and appreciation to Steve, Equinox and for the opportunity provided us to experience the Leadership Activity, Young Leaders will volunteer to help with an important project!
DATE: Thursday, March 25, 2010
TIME: 5:30 - 8:30 pm (If you cannot arrive by 5:30, please join us when you can anytime before 6:15 pm)
LOCATION: 95 Central Ave., Albany- Equinox Basement
DRESS CODE: Jeans, sweats, shorts- clothes that can get dirty; sneakers, work boots
DETAILS: Steve and Karl at Equinox are planning a major re-painting theme on the basement floor at Equinox. YL will help them to prepare the basement for the big paint job ahead. There are varying tasks for us to help with.
RSVP: If you are interested in volunteering, contact Molly Miccio by March 19 , 2010 at (518) 456.2200 or mmiccio@UnitedWayGCR.org OR register thru FaceBook!
This is a great way to give back to the programs and people who do so much for the community. Please consider volunteering your time. It is a big help to Steve and it means so much to the kids in his programs.
EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER!! Rescheduled date is Tuesday, March 16th
FEBRUARY: Team building, leadership
METAMORPHOSIS ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES w/STEVE LEWANICK
DATE: Tuesday, February 23, 2010
TIME: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
LOCATION: Equinox, 95 Central Ave., Albany
EVENT DETAILS: Young Leaders will experience a sampling of this program that is offered at Equinox. These activities are educational tools that instill team building and leadership skills, both personal and professional, in a hands-on, activity-based environment. This YL event will prove to be challenging and exciting! Steve Lewanick will be leading our group and has promised fun and motivational experiences that include tackling the rock climbing wall so bring your sense of adventure and be ready to learn about yourself and the group!
DRESS CODE: Athletic, comfortable clothes. Sneakers recommended but flat shoes are acceptable. NO DRESSES or SKIRTS.
MAX # OF ATTENDEES: 20
PARKING: On-street parking available
RSVP: If you would like to attend, contact Molly Miccio by Friday, February 12th at (518) 456.2200 or mmiccio@unitedwaygcr.org.
JANUARY: Education
TOUR & DISCUSSION on GANG VIOLENCE at the FBI
DATE: Thursday, January 14, 2010
TIME: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
LOCATION: FBI- Albany Division, 200 McCarty Avenue, Albany
EVENT DETAILS: Join United Way Young Leaders for this unique experience! As we tour the Federal Bureau of Investigation facility, you will have the chance to learn about what the FBI is doing here in our region and ask the questions you've always wanted to. Additionally, Special Agent Scott Rottman will speak to us about gang activity on both the national and local levels and how that is impacting our neighborhoods. (Depending on availability, we may have the opportunity to participate in a training simulation activity.)
DRESS CODE: Business to Business Casual
MAX # OF ATTENDEES: 20
PARKING: Parking available on site
RSVP: If you would like to attend, contact Molly Miccio by Friday, January 8th at (518) 456.2200 or mmiccio@unitedwaygcr.org.
DECEMBER: Volunteer
TARGET SHARE A TREE
United Way of the Greater Capital Region partners with community businesses and agencies to advance the common good by focusing on basic needs, family support and financial stability. One of our community partners, Target Corporation, strives to bring holiday cheer to families in need.
Every year, Target stores donate decorated holiday trees to organizations that serve these families in our community. They have partnered with United Way to distribute trees to local agencies and organizations, tapping Young Leaders to lead this project for the 2009 holiday season.
Role of Young Leaders:
Young Leaders will establish a project team to lead and execute this project. The estimated number of needed team members is 5-10. Team members are asked to attend two to three meetings to coordinate, assign tasks, and implement the successful execution of this project. United Way will provide all Target store and agency information. With United Way support, the team will then establish which agencies will be selected to accept trees, create an outreach plan with assignments, and provide coordination and facilitation of both tree pick up and delivery by the agency or store.
Project completion date is no later than December 23rd. If you are interested in being a part of this project team, please contact Molly Miccio, mmiccio@unitedwaygcr.org or (518) 456.2200 x 120, by
Friday, December 4th.
NOVEMBER: Basic Needs, Financial Stability, Individuals & Families
THANKSGIVING DINNER PREPARATION with EQUINOX, Inc. DATES:
Sunday, November 22, 2009 4:45 - 7:00 pm Monday, November 23, 2009 5:45 - 8:00 pm *These are two potential dates and blocks of time for Young Leaders to volunteer. Please RSVP if you are interest in volunteering and which time-slot works best for you. Both of these dates are tentative and will be confirmed with Equinox after we get responses on your interest in participating. I will follow up with a confirmation e-mail with our approved date and time once we get word from Equinox.
LOCATION:
Empire State Plaza Kitchen, Albany EVENT DETAILS: With the holidays fast approaching, United Way Young Leaders wants to give back to the community by helping those in need. This Thanksgiving holiday, we will be volunteering with Equinox for the Thanksgiving Dinner Preparation. For the past 40 years, Equinox, along with the dedicated community volunteers, have sorted vegetables, peeled potatoes, assembled meals for delivery, and much more in order to serve about 500 at a sit down dinner in Albany and deliver 7,500 meals to individuals in need who live within a 25 mile radius of downtown Albany. This is no small undertaking and United Way Young Leaders will be there to make our contribution to those individuals and families who depend on Equinox for their Thanksgiving. This is a great chance to get first-hand knowledge of how hard community organizations work to provide services, see the community needs, get to know your fellow Young Leaders, work as a team and have some fun!!
Please respond by Tuesday, November 10th if you would like to attend. Contact Molly Miccio at (518) 456.2200 x120 or mmiccio@unitedwaygcr.org. If you can respond sooner, please do so.
DRESS CODE:
Work clothes. Sneakers. Clothes that can get dirty. Hats permitted. If you work with food, you will be required to wear a hair net so if that's not your fashion cup-of-tea, feel free to wear a hat.
Parking is available on location |
OCTOBER: Basic Needs, Financial Stability, Individuals & Families
TOUR & DISCUSSION with EQUINOX, Inc.
DATE:
Thursday, October 22, 2009
TIME:
5:45 - 7:30 pm
LOCATION:
Equinox
95 Central Ave., Albany
EVENT DETAILS:
Join United Way Young Leaders as we embark on an interactive tour and discussion with Patti Tullgren, Director of Development, at Equinox. Patti will share an engaging tour of the facility and speak to community issues and root causes, as well as the many programs and services offered through Equinox including Youth, Domestic Violence, and Counseling Services. Learn about this wonderful organization and how you can lead change in our community.
DRESS CODE: Business Attire
MAX # OF PARTICIPANTS:
15
PARKING:
Parking is available on location
RSVP:
Please respond by Thursday, October 15th if you would like to attend. Contact Molly Miccio at (518) 456.2200 x120 or mmiccio@unitedwaygcr.org.
SEPTEMBER: Basic Needs, Individuals & Families
Volunteer at the Regional Food Bank Farm 
DATE:
Saturday, September 26th
TIME:
10 am - 2 pm
LOCATION:
Patroon Land Farm
153 Ketcham Road
Town of Knox (outside Voorheesville)
EVENT DETAILS:
United Way Young Leaders will follow up the August educational tour and discussion at the Food Bank with some hands-on group volunteering. The Regional Food Bank works in collaboration with the Patroon Land Foundation to create a sustainable local food supply to alleviate hunger in our communities.
Young Leaders will plant, cultivate and/or harvest the crops being grown on the farm that are provided to agencies that feed the hungry and those in need of food assistance throughout the greater Capital Region.
If you attend the August 25th Regional Food Bank Tour & Discussion you will learn about issues of hunger and poverty. By doing this group volunteer activty, you can use your time and energy to help with these issues first-hand and to really make a difference in someone's life.
DRESS CODE:
Work clothes and sneakers. You will get dirty!
MAX # OF PARTICIPANTS:
30
PARKING:
Parking is available on location
RSVP:
Please respond by Wednesday, September 9th if you would like to attend. Contact Molly Miccio at (518) 456.2200 x120 or mmiccio@unitedwaygcr.org.
AUGUST: Basic Needs, Individuals & Families
Interactive Tour & Discussion at
DATE:
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
TIME:
5:45 - 7:30 pm
LOCATION:
The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York
965 Albany-Shaker Road, Latham
EVENT DETAILS:
Mark Quandt, Executive Director, will host YL for an interactive tour and discussion at The Food Bank. Through this experience, we will gain an understanding of the services they provide to the community through partnerships, learn about our regional issues and needs surrounding hunger and poverty, see how YL can lead change and make an impact, plus much more!
DRESS CODE:
Business to Business Casual
MAX # OF PARTICIPANTS:
20
PARKING:
Parking is available on location
RSVP:
Please respond by Wednesday, August 19th if you would like to attend. Contact Molly Miccio at (518) 456.2200 x120 or mmiccio@unitedwaygcr.org.
JULY: Basic Needs, Individuals & Families
RENT Ambassadors
DATE:
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
TIME:
6:15 - 8:00 PM
LOCATION:
Proctor's Theater, 432 State St., Schenectady. Volunteers are to meet inside Proctors just to the right of the box office at 5:15 pm to receive instructions, summer uniform shirt and partner assignments.
Ambassador teams will be located at different areas near and around Proctor's, partnering with City Mission Ambassadors to provide theater-goers with any information they need- from parking options to directions to the highway to restaurant suggestions. Art Hudak is the Young Leader point person from The Mission and will provide you with an Ambassador shirt and all needed information.
DRESS CODE:
Casual, comfortable shoes, weather appropriate. The Mission will provide a summer uniform shirt. There are facilities in Proctors to store change into the uniform shirt.
MAX # OF PARTICIPANTS:
15
PARKING:
Parking is available on-street and in the Proctor's parking lot
RSVP:
Please respond by Friday, July 24th if you would like to participate. Contact Molly Miccio
YL BONUS!
All volunteers will have the opportunity to see RENT that evening at no cost! The show begins at 8 pm, as your shift comes to an end. Young Leader volunteers will be offered an open seat at that evenings performance. You can sit together or alone, you can stay for the show or you can leave at the end of your shift.
JUNE: Basic Needs, Individuals & Families, Literacy
Schenectady Art Night Ambassadors
DATE: Friday, June 19, 2009
TIME: 5:15 - 8:30 PM
LOCATION: Volunteers to meet inside Proctors just to the right of the box office at 5:15 pm to receive instructions, summer uniform shirt and partner assignments.
Ambassador teams will be located at different areas around downtown and given information about what the highlights of Art Night. There will be galleries open, street displays, storefronts, and events inside Proctors. There is usually live music either on Jay Street or in Proctors Robb Alley.
Art Hudak is the Young Leader point person from The Mission and will provide you with an Ambassador shirt and all needed information.
DRESS CODE: Casual, comfortable shoes, weather appropriate. The Mission will provide a summer uniform shirt. There are facilities in Proctors to store change into the uniform shirt.
MAX # OF PARTICIPANTS: 15
PARKING: Parking is available on-street and in the Proctor's parking lot
RSVP: Please respond by Monday, June 15th if you would like to participate. Contact Molly Miccio at (518) 456.2200 x120 or mmiccio@unitedwaygcr.org.
Art Night aims to introduce a wider audience to the unique vitality of the Arts, restaurants, and businesses that Schenectady has to offer. Art Night promotes interest in the arts by making it accessible, thereby strengthening the arts and business communities in Schenectady.
The City Mission of Schenectady trains its residence to serve as community ambassadors, ensuring an enjoyable, comfortable and positive experience for the people attending events held in the downtown area. Young Leaders will be paired with a trained Mission ambassador to welcome and assist the community during Art Night. Stationed throughout the neighborhood, these teams will serve as greeters, help people with directions, provide information about the event and serve as a friendly face. Any needed resources will be provided by The Mission.
DATE: June 13, 2009 Rain or shine!
TIMES: Morning Shift 8:00 – 11:30 am Afternoon Shift 12:30 – 4:00 pm
LOCATIONS: Schenectady Park- Wallingford Park in Mont Pleasant, Congress and 5th Ave
Troy Park- Canal Avenue Park in South Troy, Canal Avenue and 3rd Street
TYPES OF PROJECTS:
- Playground equipment construction
- Planting flower and vegetable gardens
- Gate and signage installation
- Painting
- Bench repair and installation
- Mulching, trash removal, project assistance
OVERVIEW:
United Way of the Greater Capital Region will hold UNITED IN ACTION, Saturday, June 13, 2009. This one-day, hands-on event will mobilize teams of volunteers to revitalize two local parks, one in Troy and one in Schenectady.
The projects are unique to the needs of each park and when tackled together, will yield tremendous change to these neighborhoods and encourage safe places for families and children to play, learn and gather. Themes of literacy and basic needs will be incorporated into the revitalizations at various levels in each park. Opportunities for continued involvement will be available through volunteer projects and Family Festivals.
UNITED IN ACTION is a chance for you to give back to the community, be part of positive change, work as a team, utilize your skills, learn about local neighborhoods, and to support United Way.
Young Leaders will form a team for those individuals who will not be participating through their workplace but still want to be involved.
RSVP:
If you are interested in volunteering on the Young Leaders team, please contact YL Board Member, Raphael Revella by May 18, 2009 at (518) 630.8351 or guilderlandbranch@pioneersb.com and let her know your name, affiliation, park and shift preference. The majority preference will determine time and location.
If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact Molly Miccio at (518) 456.2200 x 120 or mmiccio@unitedwaygcr.org.
MAY: Basic Needs, Individuals & Families
Dinner Service at The City Mission of Schenectady
Even with short notice, Young Leaders is called to action by The City Mission of Schenectady and our community.
We had a wonderful educational experience in April, learning all about The Mission, issues of homelessness and basic needs in our region, and how we can make a difference as young leaders of the community. This volunteer opportunity gives us a hands-on outlet to help the people in the greatest need, even if its just for one night.
Please consider volunteering on May 28th and LIVE UNITED!
DATE: May 28, 2009
TIME: 5:15-6:45pm
LOCATION: Wallace M Campbell Dining Center, 512 Smith St, Schenectady
PARKING: On street parking available as well as in the Proctor's and city lots around The Mission
MAX VOLUNTEETS: 15
DESCRIPTION: YL is invited to serve the men, women and children from the community who attend the dinner offering at The Mission.
DRESS CODE: Casual Attire. You may get dirty handling and serving food. Based on safety standards set by the Health Department, volunteers serving food need to be wearing closed-toe shoes.
RSVP: By Wednesday, May 27 at noon by contacting Molly Miccio at (518) 456.2200 x 120 or mmiccio@unitedwaygcr.org
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