If you love to serve the community, we’ve got lots of volunteer opportunities! Check out the roles that we’re currently recruiting for, then fill out our volunteer application to get started!

 

Volunteers must be at least 16 years old.

 

If you are interested in bringing a volunteer group to West Side Community Services, please call us first!

Provisions 139 Customer Support

Duties: Volunteer responsibilities include unpacking, organizing, and shelving inventory; assisting community members as they shop for items; and assisting with customer registration. Provisions 139 is set up market-style and allows community members to feel confident and excited while “shopping” for their groceries!

Who you’ll work with: WSCS staff, other volunteers, and food pantry customers (mainly West Side residents)

Minimum time commitment: 2.5 hours per shift (Preference is given to volunteers who can commit to at least one shift per month.)

Schedule: Thursdays

Great opportunity for: Individuals who want to serve their neighbors and support food security.

 

West Side Seniors Special Events Crew

Duties: Volunteer responsibilities include assisting with set-up, check-in, serving, and more at our special events for older adults. Annual events include the Mother’s & Father’s Day brunch, the end of year celebration, the summer picnic, and Café del Sol events. Events are held at WSCS and other locations throughout the community.

Who you’ll work with: WSCS staff and older adult program participants

Minimum time commitment: Each event is typically 3-5 hours in length.

Schedule: 2025 dates include May 8, June 6, and July 10.

Great opportunity for: Individuals who love to celebrate with older adults!

 

Questions about volunteering? Fill out our contact form or call the office at 716-884-6616.

Photo of older women seated in chairs raising their hands over their heads in a yoga class. A blue box over the bottom half of the image has white text on top that reads, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22 OPENING AT 11 A.M. West Side Seniors - canceled; Mat yoga - canceled; Seated/standing yoga - on!; Afternoon/evening programs - on!