Amherst Youth Engaged in Service (YES)

01/13/2020

Congratulations to Jared Schmitt! He is our December Extraordinary Volunteer. YES Staff, Angie Garcia nominated him, and this is what she said: (Jared was volunteering at Heritage House Group Home for disabled adults). He went around and asked each resident what there favorite holiday song was, then he started singing one of them. He then asked what there favorite thing to was to do this time of year. He gave each one of them a high five before we left. He was just very engaging . The residents loved it. Usually the kids are a bit hesitant when they are there, but not him he seemed like he had been doing this for years. Like an old soul in a young body.

Wow! Thank you Jared! You will receive a gift card as a token of our appreciation, for being so Awesome!

12/12/2019

The Youth and Recreation Department, Amherst Public Libraries, along with the Diversity Committee, are planning an International Festival to be held on Sunday, June 7th. As part of the Children's Area Committee, I am looking for input on cultural games and crafts.

YES members that have an idea for an activity/craft, please submit your proposal to me by Tuesday, February 25th. You will receive 1 volunteer credit hour for your on-time submission. If your idea is chosen, you will be asked to plan and implement your activity/craft. You will receive 10 volunteer credit hours. All supplies will be provided for you.

Submissions must include: Ethnic group you're representing, name of activity/craft, description of activity, list of supplies needed. Please let me know if you have any questions. [email protected]

11/20/2019

2020 Census Jobs

The US Census is looking for adults 18 years and older. Needed positions include: Clerks ($13.50/hour), Census Field Supervisors ($18.50/hour), and Census Takers ($17.00/hour).

Apply on-line at www.2020census.gov/jobs if:

• You are at least 18 years old
• You have a valid social security number
• You are a United States citizen
• You have a valid email address
• You are registered with the Selective Service System or have a qualifying exemption, or if you are male and were born after December 31st, 1959.

By applying now, you may be hired in January of 2020.

For more information, please go to www.2020census.gov/jobs. For Frequently Asked Questions, please click on the following link: www.2020census.gov/en/jobs/faqs.html.

Or you may contact someone directly from the Census Bureau for our area:

Robert Fronckowiak
Recruiting Assistant
Buffalo Area
U.S. Census Bureau
(716) 364-1447
[email protected]

10/03/2019

Congratulations to David Su! He is our September Extraordinary Volunteer!

09/28/2019

Today’s Harvest Festival has been moved to the Clearfield Community Center on Hopkins Rd.

09/13/2019

The Amherst Youth and Recreation Department is in need of Adult volunteers to help at the Harvest Fest, on Saturday, September 28th. Two hour shifts starting at 10, and ending at 4:30. Set up, parking, Archery Monitors, and clean up. Contact Antonella, for more information. [email protected]. Or 716-631-7210.

09/07/2019

Thanks to our awesome volunteers for staking the flags!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

08/19/2019

We are hiring a part time YES staff person! Applicants must be 18 or older, have at least 1 year of college or related youth work experience, be willing to work evenings and weekends, and be a Town of Amherst Resident. If interested, call Antonella at (716)631-7210.

07/16/2019

Mercy Flight. Drawn by Dave Covelli

07/16/2019

Face painting at the Mercy Flight open house on Sunday, July 14.

Photo by Anne Cosentino

07/16/2019

Face painting at the Mercy Flight open house on Sunday, July 14.

Photo by Anne Cosentino

07/16/2019

Face painting at the Mercy Flight open house on Sunday, July 14.

Photo by: Anne Cosentino

07/16/2019

Face Painting at the Mercy Flight open house, on Sunday, July 14.

09/10/2018

The Town of Amherst Youth and Recreation Department, is hiring after school child care workers. Applicants need to be 17 or older, and live in the Town of Amherst. If you are interested, please contact Janice Zapfel at [email protected], or Michael Frysz at [email protected].

02/11/2018

One of our volunteers helping at the symphony.

Amherst NY Symphony Orchestra held its annual “Petting Zoo” to give kids the opportunity to try various instruments. Great event!

01/31/2018

The Town of Amherst Youth and Recreation Department is currently hiring part-time staff for the after school programs. You must live in the Town of Amherst, and be at least 17 years old. For more information, please contact Janice Zapfel at [email protected], or at (716)631-7132.

01/13/2018

All YES events are ON for today Saturday, January 13th.

12/15/2017

Thank you to my Advisory Board “Angels”, for helping me decorate my door. Happy Holidays! 🎄❄️☃️

11/06/2017

Our Volunteers helping organize "the mall" at St. Luke's Mission of Mercy

10/23/2017

Amherst Public Libraries

Thank you to everyone who registered and participated in our Trunk or Treat program! We LOVED all of the decorations! Special thank you to the Amherst Police for helping outside, Amherst YES for assisting with crafts, and entertainer Cris Johnson for a Spooky Magic show!

05/15/2017

The Summit Autism Awareness Walk.

05/09/2017

Home - amherstyouthandrec.org

Summer Program registration underway! Programs include:
swimming, archery, tennis, sports clinics and more! For more information, visit www.amherstyouthandrec.org or pick up a copy of our summer brochure at the Northtown Center, Amherst public library or Amherst Town Hall.

05/03/2017

Run Forest Run 5 K. Our volunteers manning the food tent.

05/02/2017

Timeline Photos

08/12/2016

Amherst Youth Engaged in Service (YES)'s cover photo

08/12/2016

New face painting board made by our very own Advisory Board member Trisha!

08/06/2015

Amherst State Park Gardens | Amherst Volunteers

Amherst State Park Gardens: Hello Volunteers!
The organizers of the Amherst State Park Gardens want to thank you for all your hard work. The gardens look great. Here are a couple of pictures.

Amherst State Park Gardens August 6, 2015 Antonella Hello Volunteers! The organizers of the Amherst State Park Gardens want to thank you for all your hard work.  The gardens look great.  Here are a couple of pictures.

11/17/2014

Weather Cancelations | Amherst Volunteers

Weather Cancelations: Amherst YES events will be canceled, if your school or after school activities are canceled. Check your local news station for up to date information.

Weather Cancelations November 17, 2014 Antonella Amherst YES events will be canceled, if your school or after school activities are canceled.  Check your local news station for up to date information.

03/26/2014

Amherst Volunteers – Recognition Event Selfie

Recognition Event Selfie: Our local leaders and volunteers having fun....

Our local leaders and volunteers having fun….

07/02/2013

Amherst Volunteers – Amherst YES at Friends of the Night People

Amherst YES at Friends of the Night People:

03/28/2013

Amherst Youth Engaged in Service (YES)'s cover photo

03/28/2013

Amherst YES Recognition Event 2013

Amherst YES Recognition Event 2013

03/28/2013

Amherst Youth and Recreation Easter Egg Hunt 2013

Amherst Youth and Recreation Easter Egg Hunt 2013

03/18/2013

Say something about this.

02/13/2012

February Middle School Night

February Middle School Night

Abigail and Moni helping with the Hush Heart’s game at the February Middle School Night.  Great Smiles!

03/09/2011

Amherst Youth Engaged in Service

YES Members Eleni Casseri, Megan Gramza, and Michael Tubbs talk about the YES program and volunteerism.

03/08/2011

Amherst YES face painting @ Smallwood Elementary. March 5, 2011

01/31/2011

Amherst Youth and Recreation Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon October 2010

01/30/2011

Face painting at the Conquer Chiari Walk.

01/20/2011

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