The Chittenango Middle School Building Planning Team recently focused their efforts on ways to become involved in the community through volunteerism. The team made contacts locally and we were met with positive responses in a wide variety of areas. In today’s economy it was no surprise that there is a need for help all around us. Feel free to check out some of our information listed below. Maybe you will see something that the whole family takes an interest in. Just a little time can really make a difference!
Arise at the Farm
Contact Laura @ 687-6727
Arise can always use volunteers for riding programs/summer camp programs, etc. Dates of programs most helpful would be June 24th through July 3rd, August 17th through the 21st, and August 24th through the 28th. These are the camps when summer school is not in session, so feel free to ask about the camps, too. Volunteers should be of a reasonable maturity level (13+ suggested) in order to provide assistance with riding programs. If you love animals, give them a call; they will train all volunteers.
Cornell University Cooperative Extension
Contact Christine @ 424-9485, Ext. 234 or www.ccc.cornell.edu/onondaga
Some of their summer programs involve the “Adopt a Shoreline” project. This involves observation, caring and possibly cleaning/pulling weeds, usually during the month of July. You don’t have to be a resident on the lake; you can help and enjoy fresh air at the same time!
Neighborhood Trail System
Contact Donna Lynch @ 687-6113
Anyone wishing to volunteer for this should be ready to help prepare the trail through the town by grooming, cleaning brush, etc. Make it ready for folks to enjoy for years to come!
Community Betterment
If you missed Community Betterment Day, look for ways to help keep our community looking great. You can contact village offices or town offices for suggestions.
Oztravaganza
Check with organizers to see if anyone needs help with floats, etc.
Canal Boat Museum
Basically uses volunteers to operate programs. Local history abounds there!
Local Churches
If you belong to a local church, check with them, too!
