Learn About Volunteering Home > Learn About Volunteering A A A Give the gift of time. We offer flexible opportunities for individuals and groups. You can volunteer one time at an event or support an ongoing program. Free training is always provided. If you're able to give the gift of time, call our office and ask for our volunteer coordinator or email [email protected]. Frequently Asked Questions Check out our list of Frequently Asked Questions for volunteers. Learn More Information Request Form Want more information on volunteering for Heritage Christian Services? Contact us for more information. Click here Apply to Become a Volunteer Heritage Christian has a volunteer opportunity for everyone. We offer one-time opportunities and, for someone who can commit regularly for a single season or all year long, we offer ongoing opportunities and welcome student interns, gardeners and extra hands at our thrift store. Volunteer Application Apply now for a variety of volunteer opportunities including team building groups and corporate days or individual opportunities. Apply Now Therapeutic Riding Volunteer Heritage Christian Stables is our largest volunteer program and welcomes 300 side walkers, horse leaders and other helpers each year. Apply Now The Heritage Christian Professionals The Heritage Christian Professionals network is a volunteer group focused on fundraising through planning and implementation of events, volunteering as a team to support Heritage Christian Service’s events and embodying advocacy for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Click here Questions? Contact the volunteer coordinator at [email protected]. COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS Each year we are honored to celebrate outstanding volunteers for their commitment to support Heritage Christian Services and those who choose our services. Below is a list of our past honorees. Gail Otto Community Service Award – awarded to volunteers in the Greater Rochester area 2007 Gail Otto 2008 Norma McLernon 2009 Family Advocates 2010 Linda Nicodemus 2011 Carol Guinta 2012 Ann Spurling 2013 Dana Drake 2014 Joseph Sifaine 2015 Renee Helfer 2016 Fred Petrosino 2017 Geoff Cook 2018 Glenda Roberts 2019 Geoff Tucker 2020 Leigh Collins and her therapy dog, Sammie 🐕 2021 Gavin Neville 2022 Aaron Horning 2023 Deb White and Debbie Buckner 2024 Cheryl Kline Carol and Ernie Forth Community Service Award – awarded to volunteers in WNY 2012 Carol and Ernie Forth 2013 Fred and Margaret Henssler 2014 Margaret McManus 2015 The Horschel Family 2016 Quichang Tang 2017 Gina and John Toellner 2018 Beth Taylor 2019 Crystal Schultz 2020 Paul O’Leary 2021 John Osberg I enjoy knowing how volunteering helps many people, here and internationally. Katie I enjoy all the activity and interaction with everyone. I get the feeling that I made a difference when I volunteer. Fred Volunteering makes me feel good and I have fun with my family. Colin