Volunteer
Become part of what makes this place work
The Community Center runs on the time, care, and talent of neighbors like you. Whether you have one hour a month or one day a week, there is a place for you here.
Why volunteer?
Meet great people
Volunteering is the fastest way to feel at home in Cortland.
Share a skill
Teach a class, mentor at the tech center, or help behind the scenes.
Community service hours
Perfect for students and professionals completing service requirements.
Grow with us
Learn new skills and take on new roles as our programs expand.
Where you can help
Community Learning Garden
Planting, weeding, harvesting, and hosting garden events on South Ave.
Technology Help Desk
Sit one-on-one with neighbors who need a hand with a phone, laptop, or email.
Program & event support
Set-up, greeting guests, refreshments, photos, and clean-up for classes and events.
Facilities & building care
Small repairs, painting, seasonal decorations, and keeping the historic station beautiful.
Board & committees
Governance, fundraising, communications, and strategic planning.
Apply
Tell us a little about yourself.
We'll reach out within a week to talk about what interests you and where you might like to start.
Meet our volunteers
The faces behind the Center.
Every program you see was built by neighbors giving their time. Here's what a few of them have to say.
"I came for one afternoon in the garden. Two years later, this place is my second family."
Marta R.
Garden volunteer, 2 years
"Sitting with a neighbor while they send their first email — that's what community looks like."
James T.
Tech help desk mentor
"The Holiday Market was the first place I truly felt like a Cortlander. Now I help set it up."
Priya S.
Event coordinator
The next chapter
Become part of our story.
A hundred and fifty years of history — and every new chapter is written by neighbors like you. Show up, teach a class, tend a garden bed, or help keep the doors open. This place belongs to all of us.