Volunteers Needed: ARC Art Gallery

The ARC of Schuyler is in need of volunteers for their art gallery located on Franklin Street in Watkins Glen.  Volunteers would greet customers, handle sales transactions, display art,  and other duties as needed.  Volunteers should be friendly, courteous and independent.  Though knowledge of art is preferable, a love of the arts is expected.

The gallery is currently open Friday thru Monday from 11:30-7:30 p.m.  Morning and afternoon shifts are available. 

If you enjoy art and working with people, please call me at 607-535-7105 or email me at JLG228@cornell.edu.

Volunteers Needed: Schuyler Co. Historical Society

If you love history, this assignment is for you! The Schuyler County Historical Society is looking for volunteers to act as docents. Tours run about 10-15 minutes in length. When not giving tours, the volunteers would be asked to do reception work - take calls, answers questions and do data entry on a computer. Training is provided!

The Historical Society has a wonderful collection and anyone the likes history and/or genealogy would really enjoy volunteering there.

Please call or email Jen today! JLG228@cornell.edu or 607-535-7105

Volunteers Needed: Receptionists

Catholic Charities is looking for volunteer receptionists. Duties include answering telephones, making copies, greeting visitors, etc. Volunteers should be personable, able to work independently and have good social skills and telephone etiquette.

Coverage is needed on Wednesdays and Fridays. Morning and afternoon shifts available.

Please contact Jen at 607-535-7105 or JLG228@cornell.edu if you are interested.

Volunteers Needed: Gardeners

Cornell Cooperative Extension is looking for a small group of volunteers to work in the new community garden at the Human Services Complex in Montour Falls. Duties include: weeding, harvesting, insect scouting and organic control solutions, signage, watering, compost mixing, pruning, pinching, bed preparation, crop rotation, seeding in the greenhouse and weekly reporting.

This assignment will start in early June and run through late September. They expect it will take 4-8 hours /week/volunteer.

If this interests you, please email Jen at JLG228@cornell.edu or call 607-535-7105!

Volunteers Needed: Congregate Meal Deliverer

The Schuyler County Office for the Aging is looking for 1-2 volunteers to drive the OFA van to various congregate meal sites in the county.  In addition to delivering the food, volunteers would also serve and clean up.  Volunteers must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.  Motor vehicle screening is required.

Volunteers are needed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

If this assignment interests you, please call Jen at 607-535-7105 or email JLG228@cornell.edu

Volunteers Needed: Kitchen Helpers

The Schuyler County Office for the Aging is looking for 1-2 volunteers to assist nutrition staff with salads, desserts, dish washing, and dining room setup. This Monday-Friday morning assignment is on-going and would begin immediately or as soon as possible. Volunteers can pick and choose which days they would like to volunteer.  Knowledge of food production in a commercial kitchen or school kitchen is desired, but not necessary. Training provided.

Contact Jen if you're interested!

JLG228@cornell.edu
607-535-7105

Volunteers Needed: Cooking Demonstrations

Are you a “people-person” who likes to cook? RSVP has a volunteer opportunity for you! Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County Nutrition Resource Educator Paddy Redihan is looking for volunteers to assist her with cooking demonstrations this summer at the Farmer’s Market and WIC clinics. Paddy’s long-range goal is to train the volunteers to “fly solo” with the demonstrations. She’s hoping to schedule several demonstrations during the summer and fall. This opportunity requires volunteers who are comfortable interacting with people in a public setting. A love of food and cooking will be a big help!

Call or email Jen at JLG228@cornell.edu or 535-7105.

Free Computer Training

Digital Inclusion Project
Open to the public 55+

Sponsored by the Senior Employment Program

Two Training Site Available:

CSS Workforce Center
117 E. Steuben St., Bath

Monday 8:30-4:30pm
Thursday 8:30-4:30pm
Friday 12:30-4:30pm

Peer Coach - Andrew Morrill


Dormann Library
101 West Morris Street, Bath

Monday 10:00-2:30pm
Wednesday 12:00-2:00pm
Thursday 10:00-2:30pm
Friday 10:00-2:00pm

Peer Coach - Linda Abeling


You may participate at either facility, at any time during the hours above.

For further information, contact: Jo-Ann at 776-2125 ext. 118

Farmer's Market Coupons

The Schuyler County Office for the Aging is expecting Farmer’s Market Coupons to arrive by Mid-July. They will be available for low-income Schuyler County Seniors age 60 and over and can be exchanged for fruits and vegetables at local farmers markets. Seniors must be receiving or eligible for SSI, public assistance, food stamps, Heap or a section 8 housing subsidy or have a monthly income of less than $1,670 if single or $2,246 if married. Coupons will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information -- Phone (607) 535-7108

Watkins Glen Library Fund Raiser

Book Sale Starts Thursday

The annual Friends of the Watkins Library Used Book Sale gets under way Thursday, June 10, at The Arc of Schuyler on 12th Street.

Thousands of books for all interests and all ages are offered at the sale, which goes through Saturday, June 12.

Many of the sections are sorted alphabetically, and other items such as audio books, CDs and puzzles are also in the sale.

Hours: Thursday, June 10, and Friday, June 11, from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday, June 12, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Proceeds from the sale support programs at the Watkins Glen Public Library.