Become a ReUse volunteer!
ReUse is always looking for help from our extended community! If you are passionate about reuse, zero-waste alternatives, deconstruction, organizing and sorting, merchandising, or cleaning, – we would love to meet you. If you are a student, a senior, someone who wants to be of service, someone who wants to meet people, or anywhere in between, we have something for you. If you are new to reuse, please fill out the intake form below, otherwise – pick your location, and select your schedule.
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ReUse Volunteer Events
Are you passionate about reuse, zero-waste alternatives, organizing and sorting, merchandising, or cleaning? We would love to get to know you during this upcoming series of group events! Come by yourself, bring a friend along, or even a small group! Work closely with staff and eco-minded community members to help sort, price, and display household items, clothes, and more!
Tuesdays at Ithaca ReUse Center (214 Elmira Road) from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Thursdays at ReDOT Warehouse (687 3rd St) from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Fridays at Triphammer ReUse MegaCenter (2255 N. Triphammer Road) from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
Returning volunteer?
Want to become a regular or sign up a group?
Support Local Reuse Efforts
Help us divert useful materials from the landfills, make a direct environmental impact!
Meet Great People
Meet other creatively-minded folks and build connections with your community.
Share your knowledge
We would love to know if you have an area of expertise or a special skill
Welcome New Volunteers!
We can accommodate both individual volunteers and group events!
Individual Volunteers:
All individual volunteers are required to attend an orientation, lasting approx. 40 minutes.
Group events:
Groups will have a condensed orientation during their first volunteer event and are not required to attend the orientations mentioned above.
Email us at volunteer-coor@fingerlakesreuse.org or leave a message at 607-257-9699 x9931.
SIGN UP FOR your next VOLUNTEER SHIFT by selecting the location below:
Volunteers can sign up for shifts at Finger Lakes ReUse online for:
- Denailing Project: assist in denailing and processing salvaged lumber for reuse
- Materials Processor: up front in retail or in our warehouse processing donations
- Donations Support: assist in accepting material donations
- Administrative Support
- Research Projects (when available – let us know in the form below that you’re interested and we’ll follow up!)