Civic and Community Engagement

Search for Volunteer Opportunities on BengalLink

Use this guide to help you find volunteer opportunities that are right for you on BengalLink

Volunteer opportunities may be affected by the COVID-19 virus.  Please check with the agency to see how an opportunity may have been changed.  Not all opportunities have been updated to reflect the changes that may have occurred.  Thank you for your understanding.

Other Volunteer Opportunities

You can also find nonprofits where you can volunteer on our volunteer opportunities resource. 

• The Service Collaborative of WNY- Find a local year-long AmeriCorps program that meets your needs & interests.
• Volunteer WNY- Search for other volunteer opportunities across Western New York.
• VolunteerMatch - Search for other volunteer opportunities across Western New York and all of the United States.
• Peace Corps- Spend 28 months working with communities on their most pressing issues. Learn more about related Peace Corps volunteer experiences. 
• AmeriCorps- Volunteer across the United States through a multitude of service programs.

Connecting to the Community: Volunteering 

If you are interested in volunteering in the local community, but not sure where to start, contact the Civic and Community Engagement Office. We have a large database of community organizations in Western New York and can help you get connected to a topic that fits your passion, future career aspirations, and time! 

You can also find volunteer opportunities by following us on social media. Facebook--Instagram--Twitter