Volunteer at CCE!

Volunteers are the heart of any organization and Cornell Cooperative Extension is no exception. We believe that everyone can help somewhere to make a difference for a community or in the life a child. Volunteers are a tremendous resource giving their skills and knowledge for the benefit of others in exchange for a thank you. If you have a talent or skill that you would like to share we would appreciate your help in our areas of need.

Veggie Van
Internships
4-H Leader (start a club or lead a workshop)
Master Gardeners
Board of Directors
Program Committee
Office Assistants
Buildings and Grounds Committee
Niagara County Fair Committee
4-H Judge or share a talent/skill with 4-H youth in a class

Interested in helping? Contact us to discuss volunteer opportunities:

Heidi Feltz (4-H Team Lead) hmk3@cornell.edu

Jen Regan (Veggie Van Program Manager) jcr284@cornell.edu

Justin Rogers (Executive Director/Fair volunteer opportunities) jpr237@cornell.edu

Volunteer with CCE Niagara or 4-H:

**NEW for 2025**Mandatory VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION for enrolled adult volunteer eligibility.

2024 & 2025 volunteer orientations are now complete. We will not be offering any more until the fall of 2025.

If you would still like to volunteer with CCE in 2025 but did not take the volunteer orientation, we would still love to have you join us!

SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION TRAINING VIDEO

You will watch this video at the volunteer orientation. However, for those who choose to watch it on your own at home instead, please watch video here: https://blogs.cornell.edu/ccevolunteertraining/re...

and then send your email confirmation to the 4-H office, so we can record your participation.

Do you want to be part of something bigger—something that shapes the future of Niagara County?

Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Niagara County is seeking passionate, community-minded individuals to join our Board of Directors. This is your opportunity to help guide one of the most impactful organizations in the region—supporting children, families, farmers, seniors, and the environment.

Why Join the Board?

As a Board Member, you’ll:

Influence the direction of vital community programs
Support local agriculture, youth, and economic development
Ensure resources are used effectively to serve Niagara County
Bring your expertise to a mission-driven team

CCE Niagara serves the community through five key program areas:

Agriculture & Food Systems
Health & Nutrition
4-H/Youth Development
Community & Economic Vitality
Environment & Natural Resources

We also proudly organize the Niagara County Fair—a beloved tradition that brings our community together.

We welcome diverse voices and perspectives. If you’re a Niagara County resident over 18 and want to make a difference, we want to hear from you—especially if you have experience in marketing, fundraising or accounting.

Board Member Details:

Meetings: Monthly (weekday evenings), in-person at 4487 Lake Avenue, Lockport, NY, or remotely as needed
Application Deadline: August 17, 2025
Voting Closes: October 21, 2025
Winners Announced: October 23, 2025 at our Annual Meeting

Ready to Lead?