1615 Amherst Manor Drive
Buffalo, NY 14221
www.amherst.ny.us/content/departments.php?dept_id=dept_24&menu_id=menu_08
Robin Erwin, Coordinator
716-631-7217
Fax
716-626-9087
Primary Services
Dog Walking Services, Errand Running/Shopping Assistance, Housekeeping Assistance, In Home Child Care, Residential Snow Shoveling, Yard Maintenance, Youth Employment Programs
Description
A year round service that works as a liaison between Amherst residents who need assistance with extra jobs in or around their home and Amherst youth ages 12-20 who are interested in working with these residents. Teens fill out an application indicating what kind of work they are willing to do. Residents call to make a request for assistance, detailing the kind of work they need done. A teen participant is then contacted about the job possibility and given the details of the job and the contact information for the resident. The teen contacts the resident to discuss the date/time of the job.
Due to safety concerns, requests for work involving climbing ladders, roof work, carrying heavy/large objects up or down stairs, or anything that would require driving are not honored. Work opportunities available include: raking, shoveling, mowing, weeding, gardening, tutoring, errand running, pet care, child care, assisting elderly/disabled, computer tutoring, basement/garage cleaning, help with parties, and light housework.
Due to safety concerns, requests for work involving climbing ladders, roof work, carrying heavy/large objects up or down stairs, or anything that would require driving are not honored. Work opportunities available include: raking, shoveling, mowing, weeding, gardening, tutoring, errand running, pet care, child care, assisting elderly/disabled, computer tutoring, basement/garage cleaning, help with parties, and light housework.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 9:30am-1:30pm.
Eligibility
To work: Teens who are Amherst residents and students between the ages of 12-20 with parental approval.
To receive assistance: Amherst residents who have work that they are willing to pay a teen to do.
To receive assistance: Amherst residents who have work that they are willing to pay a teen to do.
Intake Process
Teens seeking work should discuss what is involved with YouthWorks with their parents, and if interested, should fill out an application and mail it to the attention of Robin Erwin at 1615 Amherst Manor Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221.
Amherst residents seeking assistance should call Robin at 716-631-7217 during office hours.
Amherst residents seeking assistance should call Robin at 716-631-7217 during office hours.
Program Fees
No fees for participation. Price paid to youth workers by residents for work performed should be decided between the 2 parties, but should be at least the minimum wage for the first hour or less, and for each additional hour. Youth should be paid at the end of each day's work.
Languages
English.
Handicap Accessible?
No
Date of Official Change
Aug 25, 2020
Contacts
Robin Erwin (Primary)
YouthWorks Coordinator
rerwin@amherst.ny.us
716-631-7217