Volunteer Opportunities

Looking to get involved in community service! You are in the right place. This page will be frequently updated with volunteer opportunities for ALL students. Be sure to check here and Bengal Connect.

If you have any questions or would like an opportunity added to the page, please contact sle@buffalostate.edu. 

  • Annual Buffalo State Big Dig

    We are doing our annual Big Dig where we will be planting trees, shrubs, and many flowers at our fabulous Great Lakes Center. Please bring a shovel, trowel (for flower planting) l and gloves. (We have gloves for you too.) We will also have excellent breakfast treats and other goodies to eat. It is a beautiful location -  right on the river.  Bring your camera – we are hoping for a perfect fall day.

    Date: Saturday, October 24th, 2026

    Time: 8:00am

    Location: 196 Porter Avenue, Buffalo NY, 14201 (The Great Lakes Center)

    Drive down Porter Avenue heading toward the River

    At Rotary Row -  turn right.

    Great Lakes Center is just passed the Navy Center

    For questions, please email Dr. Susan A. McCartney at mccartsa@buffalostate.edu or call SBDC at 716-878-4030. Note: Closed toe shoes are required.

     

  • Bengal Day of Service: Campus Clean-Up

    Join us for the next Bengal Day of Service on Friday, October 23, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. All faculty, staff, and students are invited to help clean up and beautify our campus in preparation for Open House the following day. Come lend a hand and help Buffalo State look its best!

    Gloves, ponchos, trash bags, and rakes will be provided. Volunteers are also encouraged to bring their own gloves, rake, or trash picker if possible. Snow shovels can be especially helpful for scooping leaves and debris into bags.

    Check-in begins at 9:45 a.m. in the Campbell Student Union lobby.

    Thank you for pitching in and helping make Buffalo State University a welcoming and beautiful campus! Sign up here for Bengal Day of Service.

    Date: Friday, October 23rd, 2026

    Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm

    Location: Check-In in the Campbell Student Union Lobby