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The Amherst Youth & Recreation Department is seeking volunteers to assist in after school child care programs. Students, retired seniors and others willing to participate are needed to help with homework, crafts, games, and general supervision of children ages 5-11. Volunteers for the After School Child Care Program must meet the NYS Office of Children and Family Services eligibility requirements. Special event volunteers are also needed for seasonal events like Winterfest, Fall Fest, Holiday Happenings, concerts, etc. Tasks may include; set up, clean up, parking attendants, welcome table, etc.
For further information on general volunteer opportunities, contact Antonella Stravalaci, (716) 631-7210.
The Amherst Youth Board is also seeking high school students as well as adults who are interested in volunteering on its Board. The Amherst Youth Board is a policy-making board comprised of 23 citizen volunteers, both youth and adults. Members are appointed by the Amherst Town Board for three-year terms, and participate in decisions affecting programming, policies, funding and public relations for youth programs and services. Shorter terms for youth are also available. To learn more, please call (716) 631-7132.
Youth and Recreation
1615 Amherst Manor Dr
Williamsville,
NY
14221
(716)
631-7132
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Mon-Fri)
10:00 AM - 2:00PM (Sat)
Youth and Recreation
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Family Room
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Youth and Recreation
Pouli, Mary-Diana
Executive Director
716-631-7132 ext.
7532
Guzdek, Eric
Deputy Director Recreation
716-631-7132 ext.
7512
Barth, Dave
Laborer
716-631-7132
Boyle, Ann
Messenger
716-631-7132 ext.
7538
Burns, Jared
Program Leader
716-631-7132 ext.
7713
Bush, Brian
Supervising Maintenance Mechanic - HVAC
716-631-7132
Cassiol, Jason
Laborer
716-631-7132
Cicero, Donna
Clerk - PT
716-631-7132 ext.
7514
Erwin, Robin
Clerk - PT
716-631-7217
Fischer, Patrice
Principal Clerk Typist
716-631-7132 ext.
7520
Graczyk, Elizabeth
Resource Coordinator
716-631-7132 ext.
7550
Groff, Linda
Recreation Attendant
716-631-7132 ext.
7529
Holmes, Michele
Program Leader
716-631-7208
Ignaszak, Brian
Program Leader
716-631-7132 ext.
7519
Kiefer-Warren, Joann
Program Leader
716-631-7132 ext.
7516
Laudico, Alan
Program Leader
716-633-8117
Lefebvre, Heidi
Project Coordinator
716-631-7132 ext.
7514
Lorenzo, Angelo
Program Leader
716-631-7132 ext.
7517
McCarthy, Roseanne
Public Relations Coordinator
716-631-7132 ext.
7521
Meizlik, Jonathan
Laborer
716-631-7132
Miles, Jim
Laborer Crew Chief
716-631-7132
Miller, Kathy
Asset Development Specialist
716-631-7132 ext.
7523
Mohney, Sue
Program Leader
716-631-7299
Pierce, Margaret
Clerk
716-631-7132
Reed, Jennifer
Program Leader
716-689-1404
Reilley, Jenna
Program Leader
716-631-7132 ext.
7716
Rohrer, Anne
Clerk
716-631-7132 ext.
7518
Sember, Andrew
Recreation Attendant
716-631-7132
Stravalaci, Antonella
Director of Volunteers
716-631-7210
Sykes, Scott
Maintenance Worker
716-631-7132
Vega, Tony
Working Crew Chief
716-631-7132
Waltz, Bradley
Recreation Supervisor
716-631-7132 ext.
7528
Wendling, Jim
Maintenance Worker
716-689-1418
Whitehead, James
Laborer Crew Chief
716-631-7132
Zapfel, Janice
Deputy Director Youth
716-631-7132 ext.
7511
Wednesday (Evening) Family Wellness Walks
Come take a walk with us Wednesday evenings in April & May! All ages are welcome to come along for a stroll on favorite local trails! To register visit amherstyouthandrec.org or call 716-631-7132. See flyer for details.
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Weekly Walks at Walton Woods Park
Free public group walks at Walton Woods Park from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on April 10, 14, 17, 21, 24 and 28. Join Amherst Town Parks Naturalist, Carol Rogers, for a free guided walk through the park and enjoy some sunshine and steps! Walks are open to the public and all are welcome. Please register by visiting www.amherstyouthandrec.org. To learn more about the event, click on the link below.
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