Volunteers play a huge role at Bivona—they help with almost every aspect of our operation. Here are some of the ways you can help:

Help out at the Center

We need people skilled in: public relations, office work, computer technical support, and development. Volunteers are also needed to help with children who visit Bivona—keeping them company in the waiting room, playing games, reading books, or just chatting.

We ask you to fill out a Volunteer Application and because of the sensitive nature of our work with children, agree to a criminal background check. We cannot guarantee that you will be accepted as a volunteer.

Download the Volunteer Application PDF.

Download the Background Release PDF.

Please return the completed forms to:

Bivona Child Advocacy Center
Attention: Lindsay Bureaux
275 Lake Avenue
Rochester, New York 14608

Questions? Contact Lindsay at 585-935-7838 or by email at lbureauxBivonaCAC [dot] org.

Help out at an event

We can always use an extra hand or two at one of our events, such as the Bivona Summit on Child Abuse or Open That Bottle Night or our Golf Tournament.

Download the Volunteer Application PDF.

Please return the completed form to:

Bivona Child Advocacy Center
Attention: Lindsay Bureaux
275 Lake Avenue
Rochester, New York 14608

Questions? Contact Lindsay at 585-935-7838 or by email at lbureauxBivonaCAC [dot] org.

Host your own event or initiative on behalf of Bivona

We welcome your financial support through hosting a fundraising event or initiative on behalf of Bivona Child Advocacy Center. It’s also a great way to raise awareness of child sexual abuse. We can help by providing information and a little publicity on our web site.

Let your imagination be your guide. Below are some ideas…many thanks to the wonderful people in our community who have supported us in so many ways.

Want to chat about your idea? Contact Lindsay at 585-935-7838 or by email at lbureauxBivonaCAC [dot] org.

Recent community-sponsored events & donations

Perinton Recreation & Parks Teen Center

Thanks to the Lion’s Den Teen Center for partnering with Bivona. As part of Bivona’s "Kids Stand Up for Kids" initiative, the teens are collecting items at their monthly "Unplugged" concerts.  The items collected will be used to make Friendship Bags for children receiving services at Bivona.  Each June, the concert moves outside to the Amphitheater for a grand-finale concert, shown here.

Ravenwood Golf Club Happy Hour Fundraiser

Many thanks to our friends at Ravenwood Golf Club for hosting a fun end-of-summer happy hour, featuring the music of Jumbo Shrimp.  Fun was had by all, and between donations at the door and a portion of food/drink sales, nearly $1,000 was raised.

2009 Was The Summer For Golf

Thank you to the following community-sponsored golf tournaments for their tremendous support.

Mulconry’s Irish Pub Golf Tournament, – July 6, 2009

Monroe County Sheriff PBA Annual Golf Tournament - August 3, 2009

Xerox Norb Kaupp Open – August 3, 2009

Chief Gene Shaw Golf Classic – August 27, 2009

NY Chapter CMAA Directors Golf Classic – August 31, 2009

"Disco Night" at Don’s Original Pub

This groovy Friday night in Penfield featured bell-bottoms, guest bartenders, prizes, raffles and the famous "shot ski".  In all, $1,000 was raised for the Bivona Child Advocacy Center.  Thank you for a night to remember!

Canandaigua National Bank & Trust

Many thanks to Canandaigua National Bank for their generous support of the Bivona Child Advocacy Center. CNB has proven their commitment to our community’s most vulnerable children with a multi-year donation. The donated funds will be put to good use helping abused children begin their path to healing. 

Lakeshore-Rochester Kiwanis Club

Thank you to Lakeshore-Rochester Kiwanis Club for their recent donation and for allowing Mary E. Whittier, Executive Director, to give a presentation at their June 2009 meeting.  Your kindness will be repaid many times over.

Abilene Happy Hour Fundraiser

Many thanks to Joe and Anna Damelio for hosting a fun evening at the charming Abilene Bar & Lounge.   Between donations at the door, raffle ticket sales and guest bartender tips, over $2,500 was raised. 

First Niagara "Jeans Day"

A special thank you to the Rochester region employees of First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. for selecting Bivona to benefit from a recent "Jeans Day for Charity."  Employees made voluntary donations to trade in their trousers for a day and pull out their denim. 

Cobblestone Creek Charity Guild

Throughout the month of April, in conjunction with Child Abuse Prevention Month, members of Cobblestone Creek Charity Guild collected a generous amount of toys, snacks and toiletries.  These much-needed items will be put to good use and appreciated by the children and families that come through our door.   

In addition, throughout the summer 2009, a collection was taken from Friday Night Couples Mulligan sales.  Altogether, $1,000 was raised for the Bivona Child Advocacy Center.  Thank you for helping make such a difference.

Midtown Athletic Club

For the second year in a row, Midtown Athletic Club has hosted a Thanksgiving Day yoga class to benefit the Bivona Child Advocacy Center. Ninety people attended this year’s class in Midtown’s beautifully remodeled studio. Including general donations and a portion of the proceeds from the sale of a special “Thankful” shirt, an amazing $1,500 was raised. With community support like this, it’s clear we have a lot to be thankful for!

Time Warner Cable

On December 15, 2008, Bivona Child Advocacy Center had the honor of being recognized by Time Warner Cable in conjunction with their Holiday Day of Giving. A total of 12 local nonprofits were recognized for their work in the greater Rochester community, each being presented a check by Terence Rafferty, President of Western New York Division, in beautiful City Hall. It was truly a fantastic holiday celebration, complete with Christmas carolers.

Constellation Brands

In the spirit of giving, employees from the corporate office at Constellation Brands donated baskets of non-perishable food items, grocery store gift cards, small toys and books. With help from our partner agencies, 20 local families were identified to receive these gift baskets just in time for Thanksgiving. Bivona is grateful to Constellation Brands for their coordination and generosity in this donation.

Midvale Women’s Association

Many thanks to Women’s Association of Midvale Country Club in hosting their 50th Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon. The event, held on November 8, included a raffle, silent auction, luncheon and fashion show, with Patrice Walsh from 13-WHAM News acting as emcee. The fashion show and luncheon raised nearly $10,000 for Bivona, which will help us continue our mission of providing services to children who have been physically or sexually abused. Congratulations to the committee and staff for putting on such a wonderful event!

Breathe Yoga

In line with their belief in positive power of community, and with the recommendation of Bivona supporter (and Breathe yogi) Dan Walsh, Breathe Yoga in Pittsford held a Labor Day Benefit Class. The studio raised $1,300 through general donations and through sales of a special edition t-shirt.